Program offers runners a road to better training

Over the next few weeks and months, more runners will take to the streets and gyms to prepare for the Pittsburgh Marathon in May. They'll start slow, going a few miles per day, and ramp up to longer runs as the race draws closer. But there is more to running a marathon than just running.

Preparing properly with a strategic training program

One of the biggest mistakes a triathlon or running newbie can make is not putting together a detail-oriented training program.

New JCC Mini-Marathon Training Program

  A great way to prepare for a long road race is to sign up for one of the many training programs available in the city. While there are many existing good ones, a new one is being offered now by the Arthur M. Glick JCC. Madison Roeder, who placed 3rd overall in last year’s Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, is leading the Mini-Marathon Training Program to prepare runners or walkers for the May ...

Lawrence public schools, United Way program in running for Kansas Leadership Center award

Lawrence Public Schools and the United Way have teamed up to become one of seven finalists for the Kansas Leadership Center’s Academy for Team Leadership program, which offers the winning organization up to $1 million in leadership training.

Wichita-area groups among finalists for leadership training

Two plans by Wichita-area groups are among a handful of proposals in the running for a $1 million leadership training package, designed to promote civic change at a grassroots level.