5K Training with First Strides®!

Do you  imagine yourself fit and strong, striding comfortably down the road during an easy workout or a 5-K race? This gradual 10 week program will help you comfortably progress from the couch to walking, jogging or running at a pace that’s right for you.

 

First Strides® meets weekly, offering presentations on topics from what to wear to injury prevention. We then stretch and do a group walk/run. Please come dressed for activity.

 

Women from ages 12 to 112 are welcome to attend. Bring your daughters, mothers, neighbors, co-workers and friends.

 

Cost: $50 (early-bird specials $45) for single nights.  $90 (early-bird specials $85) for both nights.  Fee includes literature and graduation shirt (if earned by attending 7 out of 10 sessions) Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable between people or programs.  

First Strides workshops are offered in the Spring and Summer/ Fall.

Spring 2026 First Strides workshops

Allentown, Little Lehigh Parkway Spring Dates:

• Tuesday evenings at 6:15 PM, March 24 – May 26

•Thursday evenings at 6:15 PM, March 26 – May 28

Goal Event: The Spring First Strides goal event will be LVRR June Summer Series Event on June 3, at 6:30 PM in the Parkway.  Cost is FREE.  Go to https://lvrr.org/summer-series-5k/ for more details.  
Summer/Fall 2026 First Strides workshops 

Allentown, Little Lehigh Parkway Summer/Fall Dates:

• Tuesday evenings at 6:15 PM, July 28 – Sept. 29

• Thursday evenings at 6:15 PM, July 30 – Oct 1

Goal Event: The Summer/Fall goal event will be The Women’s 5K Classic. 

 
Click here to register for First Strides: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Allentown/FirstStridesLV
For more information contact: info@firststrides.com   

Making Strides

Who: A women’s running group that meets weekly to increase strength and speed through various workouts ranging from sprints to hill repeats. 
What Distance: 4 to 5 miles including a warm-up and cool down.
Prerequisite: 5K run fit. Ages 12 to 112 (Minors need to be accompanied by an adult). 
Cost: There is no cost for this program; however, membership with LVRR is strongly encouraged.
Where: Meet in front of the track at Muhlenberg College, Liberty Street, Allentown November standard time until March daylight savings time. Meet in front of the white barn next to the LVRR Clubhouse in the Lehigh Parkway from March daylight savings time until November standard time.
When: Tuesday evenings from 5:45 to 7PM
Why: To run your fastest time at the W5K event!

 

Contact Information: Click here or use the Facebook Page