Running 101 to the Firehouse 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

This will be an 8-week class starting on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Each Thursday, the group will work toward walking or running the Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K on October 4, 2025. Classes will begin at 5:30 pm. Meetings will be held upstairs at Uwharrie Brewing. There will be a walk/run after each class.

🎁 Participants Will Receive

• Weekly Classes: 15-30 Minutes to discuss Equipment, Running Styles, Interval Running, and Nutrition.
• Weekly Run/Walks: After the class to build up to the Race.
• FREE Entry: Into the Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K - https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Albemarle/UwharrieBrewing5K
• T-shirt: After completing the class.
• Running Club Benefit: If you sign up for the Uwharrie Brewing Running Club, you will receive a FREE beverage of choice.

📅 Agenda

Running 101 to Firehouse 5K Training Plan

• Week 1: Introduction - Walk/Run Plan, Tracking (Runkeeper, Garmin, Apple Watch), Pace Breathing Run/Walk - 1 Min Run, 1.5 Min Walk.
• Week 2: Shoes - Run/Walk - 1.5 Min Run, 2 Min Walk.
• Week 3: Form and Setting Goals - Run/Walk - 2 Min Run, 2 Min Walk.
• Week 4: Equipment (Clothes, reflective, Lights) - Run Walk - 3 Min Run, 2 Min Walk.
• Week 5: Interval Running - Run Walk - 5 Min Run, 3 Min Walk.
• Week 6: Cross Training - Run/Walk - 6 Min Run, 2 Min Walk.
• Week 7: Hydration - Run/Walk - 25 Min. Run.
• Week 8: Rest and Recovery / Graduation - Run/walk 30 Min. Run.

📍 Event Location

121 N. 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC

🌐 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Running to the Firehouse 5K.