By David Freeze
What’s Ahead and Some Tips I’ll Share
Our local beginning runners class kicks off this week on Tuesday, March 10th, at 6pm. We meet at the Salisbury Police Department at Lee and Liberty where participants will enter at the front door. Eight weeks of class, while learning about all things running, and a run each week together from a half mile the first night to 3.1 miles on graduation evening. There is still time to join us and all you have to do is arrive a little before 6pm at the PD with a bottle of water, your running shoes and a pen. We will run together on Tuesdays, but participants will have their own training plan for the rest of the week. Spring is a great time to go running!
Cost is $65, which includes the class, a training dri-fit shirt, a free year of Salisbury Rowan Runners membership and one free 5K race once the class is complete. Spring classes are always fun as the daylight gets longer and warmer.
Rowan’s first race for March is on the 21st. The Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer 5K starts at Overton Elementary at 9am and as runners and walkers finish, the scene shifts to to Rowan Diagnostic Clinic at 611 Mocksville Avenue for the kids’ fun run and the post-race celebration. All overall and age group awards will be presented here.
Wipe Out Colorectal Cancer Race Director Leesa Reynolds said, “We invite you to participate in our upcoming 5K walk/run dedicated to the prevention of colorectal cancer. This event aims to raise funds to support individuals who may not otherwise have access to lifesaving colonoscopy screenings. Through our partnerships with The Andretti Foundation and The Community Care Clinic, we are able to provide critical financial assistance for patients in need. Over the past year, our efforts have helped several individuals receive essential preventive care and early treatment services. Colorectal cancer remains one of the four most commonly diagnosed cancers. Routine screening colonoscopies are vital for prevention and early detection, significantly improving outcomes. Current medical guidelines recommend beginning screening at age 45 for individuals at average risk. We encourage you to join us in making a meaningful impact in our community. Your participation helps save lives.”
Next, on Saturday, March 28th, our race will be at Salisbury Community Park. Mt. Hope Church 5K Race Director Belinda Wyatt said, “Why not run our race? It’s a great event; simple but enjoyable. This is our 11th year and we continues to grow each year. Our staff is excellent, not to mention the staff from Salisbury Rowan Runners. Rumor has it that the runners like the course at Salisbury Community Park. We have new medallions and I’m super excited about our shirt this year. The last few years we have been able to give away small prizes to the runners, and this year is no exception. Our runners are fantastic; I always enjoy seeing those faces that continue to come out and support our cause and the conversations are always enjoyable as well. All proceeds go to church missions.”
About a month ago, I picked up a pair of the new Brooks Glycerin 23. After all my years of running, even those on much faster legs, I absolutely love these shoes! The cushioning in the forefoot and not too tight toe box makes the difference for me and I think this is the best shoe I remember. My memory of various running shoes goes all the way back to 1979 when I got my very first pair specifically for running. Make sure that the shoe is right for your foot first at Ralph Baker Shoes.
As we transition into daylight savings time and warmer temperatures, make sure to focus on good hydration. It is the biggest single factor in having a good workout. Simply make sure your pee is clear at the start of your workout and you’ll be a step ahead.
Look for these and other events at www.salisburyrowanrunners.org
