What are the benefits of joining a clinic?

Incorporating a running or walking program into your daily routine can be a healthy and rewarding lifestyle choice. There is a multitude of reasons why people choose to begin an exercise program. For some it is an outlet for all the stress that we encounter on a daily basis. Others want to lose those extra pounds. Or it is as simple as the joy that being active in an outdoor environment can bring. Maybe you need a goal to focus on such as finishing the Sun Run, qualifying for the Boston Marathon, or entering your first triathlon. Whatever the motivation, most need a forum to cultivate their goals and the support of others to make it happen.

Running with a group provides motivation, camaraderie and support to keep you running and help you meet your goals. Clinic instruction helps ensure you are running properly to prevent injury and there is always someone on hand to answer any questions you may have.

At NSA we work hard to provide clinic members with a safe, informative, and most importantly, fun, environment to participate in this healthy and rewarding lifestyle.

In order to prevent injury it is recommended that you take a clinic best suited to your fitness level. If you are unsure of where you should be, come in and talk to one of our staff about which option is best for you.

- Experienced coaching
- Informational presentations with handouts and guest speakers
- An excellent training program for each level
- A great way to meet people at your level of training

-Walk/Run, Intro to Run, Intermediate and Run Faster are 14 weeks. Fall Marathon and Half Marathon Clinics are 25 weeks.

We begin each session with a talk relating to relevant aspects of running and walking. As often as is possible we will bring in guest speakers, experts in a given field, to lead the discussion. We will then head out on our warm up to any given number of locations in the area. This is followed by a thorough group stretch, then the workout. A cool-down back to the store followed by another light stretch concludes the session. Altogether, your time commitment is around two hours a session.

Yes. However, if you have missed more than the first few clinics, it is recommended that you wait for the next clinic in order to reap the full benefits of the clinic. A drop-in rate of $5 is available as an option.

Click on the clinic above to find out about dates, training programs, and mileage schedules.