Valley Women's Running Team

vwrt.org
Palmer, AK 99645

Membership FAQ's

Valley Women's Running Team
Membership FAQs

Q. Does VWRT have a coach, someone who can help me set goals and design a workout plan to achieve those goals?
A. Yes. Our coaches design our weekly track workouts; they can also help devise a running plan to meet your goals.

Q. Can I attend a few workouts first before I join the club?
A. Yes. You can come to two of our Tuesday Night Track workouts without being a member. In fact, we encourage you to come out and see what we are all about before you sign up. You can also come to our Thursday Night Trail run anytime, as this run is open to everyone.

Q. I'm out of shape and haven't run in years, is this club right for me?
A. With over 60 members at different levels and abilities, you will be sure to find other runners in the same situation. Some people are looking to lose weight and start an exercise program; others have specific goals in mind such as running a marathon or getting a PR on a certain race distance. Our club encompasses every type of runner from recreational to competitive.

Q. I am a veteran runner with a few marathons under my belt and now I'm looking to improve my time, is this the right club for me?
A. Absolutely, many of our runners are fine-tuning their racing skills and looking to get faster and stronger. Joining VWRT will help you define and meet your goals.

Q. When and where do you meet up and run?
A. Tuesdays are our track workouts at the Palmer High School Track. Ladies warm up at 6:00 and then meet with the coaches at 6:10 at which time they describe the evening's workout. Thursdays are trail night where we run different trails around the Matanuska Valley, incorporating in- and-out trails, loops and some hill/mountain climbing.

Q. What benefits do I receive from joining VWRT?
A. When you join VWRT you will have the opportunity to:

Meet and socialize with other runners who share your interests
Find training partners to motivate and push you
Receive a discounts on running apparel and gear from a local running store
Gain access to our running forum on Yahoo Groups
Obtain advice from our coaches and fellow veteran runners in race preparation, nutrition, and injury prevention
Have fun and get in great shape!

Q. How do I sign up?
A. Come to our pre-season sign up meeting which will be announced on this website or just come to the track and a VWRT Board member will help you get started

www.vwrt.org

vwrt.org
Palmer, AK 99645