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Training Programs
Races
Fitness Forums
Fun Runs & Walks
Weekly Drop In Runs & Walks
Tuesday Night Clinics
More Community Events

If you have questions about events, please call us at the store at 360.676.4955 or e-mail us at runners@FairhavenRunners.com.

TRAINING PROGRAMS | Train with Us!

Get Fit, Fast, Fun!
Starts Thursday, July 17, 5:30 PM
Eight-Week Program, $50
Calling all runners and joggers! Coaches Erik DeRoche and Lindsay Mann-King will help you get fit, fast, and have fun - and see measured improvement by end of training.  Includes form and speed -rills, video analysis, personal coaching, weekly group workouts with running, and a daily workout schedule for all eight weeks. For more information and to download registration, click here or come to the store.

15K Summer Training Program for Walkers
Starts Saturday, July 26, 8 AM
Eight-week Program, $50
Eight-week program will get you ready for the FR&W Waterfront 15K race (9.3 miles). Includes weekly group workout on Saturday mornings, 8 AM, Saturday, July 26 - Saturday, September 13. Info and registration at the store or by clicking here.

RACES | Race with Us!

Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K Race
Saturday, September 13, 8:30 AM
Run or walk this 9.3-mile, USATF-certified course on Bellingham Bay's beautiful waterfront trail - perfect for your PR or as tune-up for the Bellingham Marathon. Finish at Fairhaven's Village Green for awards, food, drink, and live music by the Dagwoods. Presented with Bellingham Parks & Recreation. Register online at http://www.cob.org/services/recreation/races/fairhaven-15k.aspx, or pick up registration forms at store or Arne Hanna Aquatic Center.

FITNESS FORUMS | Get Stronger & Smarter!

To help you get stronger and smarter, we offer FR&W Fitness Forums at the store. Come for hands-on learning and expert guidance from fitness professionals who know what works.

After Your Workout: Self-Massage - Dr. Cherrelyn Seegers (FREE)
Thursday, July 17, 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Learn simple self-massage techniques to keep yourself supple and injury-free. If possible, bring two tennis balls and an old sock, and wear comfortable, loose clothing. You'll love the way you'll feel, after this forum! Dr. Cherrelyn Seegers is a favorite forum speaker who owns Back in Motion—a chiropractic and wellness practice.

A Bowling Ball on a Green Bean:
Spine & Neck Pain in Runners & Walkers -
Elizabeth Hampton, Juliana Bohn, Sandy Hayner (FREE)
Thursday, August 14, 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Spinal pain can be a challenge. The average skull weighs 8-10 pounds and as you run and walk through Whatcom County, your head attempts to stay attached to the rest of you! Learn common factors to spine and neck pain, self-treatment techniques, and when to seek professional help. Three dynamos from Core Therapeutics Physical Therapy will lead this forum with fun and flair.

Self-Defense on the Trails - Cam Cameron (FREE)
Thursday, September 25, 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Keep yourself safe on the trails with three powerful self-defense moves, using your reflex patterns. Cam Cameron, former stuntman and fight choreographer, has 36 years experience in martial arts and self-defense and will show you how to make self-defense part of your instant muscle memory. Cameron is committed to helping all "enjoy the freedom and beauty of this wonderful area."

FUN RUNS & WALKS | Just for Fun with FR&W!

Just for fun, we plan some friendly get-togethers for all runners and walkers. These aren't races, but they are fun gatherings so that we can enjoy each other's company and our beautiful surroundings!


Weekly Drop-in Runs & Walks - FREE

With these free drop-in runs and walks, you're never far from friends who will hit the trail with you. All start at the store, unless noted. Questions about routes or paces? We're happy to help. Just call or e-mail us (contact info at top of page).

Tuesdays | Evening Track Workout 5:30 PM
Fairhaven Runners' weekly track workout emphasizes team approach for running and racing. Meet at Sehome High School for warm-up run, workout at WWU track. Led by Steve Grichel, who can answer questions: scgrichel@yahoo.com.

Tuesdays | Evening Run 6 PM
A friendly run at 9-11 minute-mile pace. Great for beginners! Groups run according to pace on relatively flat southside paths and trails for 3-5 miles. Led by Chad, FR&W staff member.

Wednesdays | Evening Epic Run 6 PM
Strenuous runs of 1.5-2 hours on hilly terrain with experienced trail runners (recently featured in the Bellingham Herald!). Often epic.

Thursdays | Evening Hill Run 6 PM
A friendly run on some hills and trails at a 7-8 minute-mile pace. Led by Craig, FR&W store manager.

Saturdays | Fairhaven Walking Club 8 AM
This drop-in walking group is for all levels, from those who want to improve to those who want to compete in races. All paces are welcome. Led by former national-class race walker Cindy Paffumi, who makes sure that all walkers feel included. Drop in for walks listed below! Or, call Cindy at (360) 319-3350 for more info on start locations or to ask questions. 

Walking & Hiking Groups for 2008
We updated our list of county-wide walking and hiking groups for 2008! Click here to download or pick up the list at the store.

TUESDAY NIGHT CLINICS | One-on-One Injury Prevention

Tuesday Night Clinic | One-on-One Injury Prevention
Tuesdays, 6–8 PM
This clinic has helped hundreds of runners and walkers get stronger, avoid injury, and improve performance! For just $15, you get one-on-one attention from some great local physical therapists. They can assess your range of motion and strength, do a gait analysis to examine your running or walking biomechanics, assess pain or injury, and give you tips for improvement.

Clinics are open the second, third, and fourth Tuesday every month, 30-minute sessions between 6-8 PM. Call the store at (360) 676.4955 to make your appointment.

MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS

NEW! Free Walking Club through Fairhaven Fitness
Tuesdays, 11 AM or on your own - Here's another free, drop-in, walking group called the 10,000 Walking Challenge. Set a goal of steps or 100-500+ miles for summer, and start walking and logging! Track on your own or with a fun group that meets Tuesdays, 11 AM at Fairhaven Fitness. (Housed with Bellingham Tennis Club. You do not have to a member of either entity to be part of this free group.) All paces welcome: beginners to dedicated walkers. Free guide/log book, prizes, and celebration at summer's end. Sign up at Tuesday walks or any time during Fairhaven Fitness hours. Complete information at www.bellinghamtennis.com or (360) 733-5050.