Press Release for my first ever organized couch to 5K program

Akron, OH. Eight new Summit Athletic Running Club members have started the couch to 5K program in conjunction with Ritchie's Sporting Goods, SARC and the Irish 5K. Race director for the Irish 5K Rebecca Davey thought this program would be a good way to introduce runners to the passion of running. All of the participants have committed to meeting for 6 weeks every Saturday at 8 AM to do a group run and weekly homework to train for the Irish 5K on June 14th. The future 5K runners all have different levels of experience: a few have no experience, some have ran last year but want to get back into running, one has a goal to run a 5K before she turns 50, and we even have a runner who had a stroke and wants to start running so she can keep up with her family of runners. All the runners in the program will receive special discounts at Ritchie's Sporting Goods, a commemorative T-shirt, and a participation award at the Irish 5K. 

Summit Athletic Running Club was established in 1968 and one of the oldest organized running groups in the Northeastern Ohio area. Their mission is to "promote running as a lifestyle for individuals of all abilities through fellowship, education, and events. We are indeed a club for all runners". The club has opportunities for members of all age levels to volunteer with area runs, participate in area runs, attend monthly informational/educational meetings, and become involved with their many different training or group runs that they offer. Summit Athletic's yearly calendar and their website are the place to get information on area running events. The club is planning on future running events including another couch to 5K associated with the Festa Italiana 5K in July, couch to 10K, Track practice to improve running form and speed, and their club races Jim Klett 10K, Bill Heideman Cross Country, Buckeye Half Marathon & Relay, Shamrock 15K & 5K, The Great New Years Eve Run, The Frostbite prediction run, and The Buckeye Half Marathon & Relays. For more information on Summit Athletic Running Club email SARCrunning@gmail.com or visit their website at www.summitathletic.com.

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In the photo: Welcome new SARC members and couch to 5k participants! Julian, Dana, Eydie, Alicia, Sarah, Kathy, Michelle, & Jenni. Rebecca Irish 5k race director lower center