Cape Breton Fiddlers Run Learn To Run Programs Kick Off

The Cape Breton Fiddlers Run, Learn to Run program will be kicking off next week.  This year the program will be offered in two communities, North Sydney and Sydney. 

“This is the second year the Fiddlers Run Learn to Run program will be offered outside of Sydney,” says George Jessen, Fiddlers Run Race Director.  “Last year the Fiddlers Run offered a Learn to Run in New Waterford, which saw over 100 participants complete the program.”

Over the course of the eight-week Learn to Run program, participants follow a walk/run schedule and eventually work their way up to running a 5km distance. In addition to the weekly group run, physicians, dietitians, physiotherapists and other experts visit to discuss everything from injury prevention to proper nutrition.

Information on the Sydney Learn to Run Program:

The Learn to Run Program in Sydney is a partnership between the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run and the YMCA of Cape Breton. It begins on Thursday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the YCMA in Sydney. Anyone interested in joining can visit www.capebretonfiddlersrun.com to download the registration forms, print them and bring them that evening.  Participants can also sign up that evening by coming to the YMCA.  The cost of the program is $12 per person for the eight-week session, which includes a t-shirt.

Information on the North Sydney Learn to Run Program:

The Learn to Run Program in North Sydney begins Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at the Northside Civic Centre.  Space is limited to just 40 participants.  Anyone interested in joining can register by phoning 736-3117. The cost of the program is $12 per person for the eight-week session, which includes a t-shirt.

The Cape Breton Fiddlers Run is scheduled for Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Victoria Park in Sydney. It includes a 5km, 10km, half-marathon, and Boston qualifying full marathon.  Registration for all events is now open. For more information, visit the newly updated website at www.capebretonfiddlersrun.com.