Free running/walking clinic for women to begin March 6

The Women Run Arkansas Running/ Walking Club is hosting the 21st annual “Women Can Run” running and walking clinics. The local clinic will begin at 5:30 p.m. on March 6 at the Parkers Chapel Track.

“Have you always wanted to walk, start running or if you are already running — run faster and longer? Join our clinic and we can help you by training you during this 10 week clinic and you will be able to complete the graduation event, which is a 5K (3.1 miles) at the end of the clinics on May 12,” a press release said.

The 10-week training clinics are for beginners, as well as intermediate runners and walkers. The training will culminate with a 5K run/walk graduation event on May 12 in Conway. By the end of the training clinic, participants will be able to run or walk a 5K. The clinic is set to meet twice a week.

There is no charge to participate in the clinic, however there is a $25 fee for the 5K graduation event, which is the ultimate goal of the clinic participants.

The $25 covers entry for the 5K, a dri fit shirt, medal and other “goodies.” The $25 is used to help cover the expense of the clinics and the 5K event, plus a portion of every entry is donated to a charitable organization of the club’s choice.

“Come on and join in the fun with other ladies learning to walk and run,” the press release said. “You will make new friends and possibly meet someone to walk and run with on a continuous basis, even after the training period and 5K. This is your opportunity to do something for yourself and start a lifestyle that will benefit you for the rest of your life.”

To pre-register for the clinic online, visit www. womenrunarkansas.net or register at the first clinic session.

Contact Kristi Rainwater at 870-866-2297 for additional information.