This ran in the Wynne Progress last week:
Women Run Arkansas
Keeli Smith
Local runner and
cyclist Mel Harvey will hold a free Women Run Arkansas Clinic in Wynne in
March, April, and May. Women Run
Arkansas, an RRCA organization, was formed in 2000 in response to the need
for a statewide women’s running and walking club. The mission of WRA is to address the special
needs of women’s fitness, while promoting health and fitness through running
and walking.
The first clinic
was held in Conway in 1997. Since the first clinic of 75 women in 1997, to over
40 Clinics State wide in 2012 and over 4000 ladies, the clinics have impacted
women’s health. The clinics are designed
to meet the needs of all ability levels. From beginner walkers and
runners, to intermediate and advanced runners with specific training goals, no
one is left out.
The clinics culminate
with a women’s 5K run/walk in Conway, AR May 9. It is an inspiring race, with
some runners and walkers completing their first competitive event, while
participants from previous clinics and races return to compete and cheer on
their sister athletes.
WRA includes elite
runners, teens, mothers, as well as more mature women. WRA wants to help women make fitness a
priority while maintaining a healthy balance in their lives. Having fun and
forming lasting friendships is an important aspect of the group.
Wynne Women Run
Arkansas Clinic run/walks will begin on Friday, March 6th at 6pm and
the group will meet every Tuesday and Friday at 6pm until the 5k run/walk in
Conway on May 9th. There will be groups of walkers, shufflers,
joggers and runners. Mel will continue
to meet with any women who are interested in continuing to train through May
for the Mucka Mania 5k/10k during Farmfest. For more information call Mel Harvey
at 479-236-3938 or email her at melzharvey1975@gmail.com. You can sign up
online at http://www.womenrunarkansas.net/. An organizational/introductory meeting will
be held at the Bill Thomas Tech Center lobby at 6pm on Tuesday, February 24th.
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