Please follow this REGISTRATION FORM link to sign up for the 2025 season of First Strides Vermont! Registration will remain open until the first day of the program, May 7th.
***Sorry, registration has closed for 2025. Our next session will begin in spring of 2026***
General Information:
First Strides Vermont is a program for women who are beginning or returning to running and/or walking based on mentoring, peer support, and lifestyle habits.
The program lasts 12 weeks: May 7th through July 23rd. We gather weekly on Wednesdays at 5:45pm and we typically wrap up by 6:45pm or 7:00pm at Williston Village Community Park, 250 Library Ln, Williston, VT
Each Wednesday meet-up includes a run/walk workout followed by an interactive informational session on topics such as: nutrition, injury prevention, basic strength training, motivation, breath work, shoes & apparel – and other new interesting topics that we think up! You’ll also have a chance each week to build relationships with your mentors and group-mates. In between Wednesdays you’ll receive guidance to help keep the habits going.
Please note:
– First Strides welcomes all people who identify as women and gender-expansive folks who are comfortable in a women-centered space.
– First Strides participants must be at least 16 years of age. We highly recommend Girls on The Run or area youth clubs if you are a youth looking for a similar program.
– If you are capable of running at a pace under 9 minutes per mile, this program is not designed to meet your needs.
There is a program fee of $45 for pre-registration or $50 on the first day of the program. We accept Venmo, PayPal, cash or check (payment details are in the form below).
We do have financial assistance available. If this fee would be a financial hardship for you or someone you know, please reach out to:
Kasie or Eileen at firststridesvermont@gmail.com to ask about a scholarship
OR
YouFirst@vermont.gov to learn about You First, a federally funded local program that can pay your First Strides Vermont fee (and more health benefits!). You can also learn more about You First by calling 800-508-2222 or visiting their website: https://www.healthvermont.gov/wellness/you-first/you-first-eligibility
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