Free Seminar: Start Your 1st 5K

39 Marrett Road,Lexington MA 02421

03 May, 2022

Description

(In-Person and Webinar) Train your 5K, find joy and community, and make running a part of overall health and happiness. TRAINING YOUR 1ST 5KMany people try running but don’t stick with it. In this discussion you will hear from three Lexington residents who started running later in life and now have run over 100 marathons combined. These runners will share their secrets of how to find joy and community in running and how to make running a part of overall health and happiness. As part of the event, we will share a zero to 5K training plan and give you an opportunity to sign up for a local 5K and training sessions. Panel Speakers:Warren Kerper is a Lexington resident who has completed more than 75 marathons. As a Road Runners Club of America Certified Coach, his goal is to increase awareness of the joys, health benefits, and social aspects of running. Frank Gens recently completed his 10th Boston Marathon and 25th marathon overall. He ran his first marathon at the ripe old age of 57. He didn’t think he’d like running but jogged in a few local 5K races with his kids. Now he’s hooked: enjoying the health benefits, and especially the many friends he’s made through running. Jessie Chen is a mother of three, and a three-time Boston Marathon finisher. She is a co-director of AAPI 5K Run ‘n’ Walk Lexington which will be held on May 30, 2022. Moderator: Josh Brand is a 20-time marathoner still in search of the perfect race. He started running when his basketball and ultimate frisbee playing days were nearing an end, and now runs nearly every day for the joy of it and to stay connected to his running friends. Josh and his wife Cheryl live in Lexington and have two daughters in college, both of whom are running curious. AAPI 5K Run n Walk (5/30/2022) - Lexington LHS, MA Sign up Lexington 5K Run 'n' Walk on 5/30 to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage. After the race, Taste of AAPI – sample bites (Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Korean, and more) will be served. Registration: https://runsignup.com/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington