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2023 Registration

REGISTER HERE NOW… or read on for more information then register! Hello and welcome! On behalf of all the First Strides Mentors, I would like to invite you to join us for the 20th year (!) of First Strides Vermont! This program has been sustainable and successful over all these years because of you, theContinue reading “2023 Registration”

2023 Season Dates!

Planning for the 2023 season of First Strides Vermont is underway! This year’s program will run from May 3rd through July 19th. We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm until 6:30pm-7:00pm at the Williston Rec Paths. Registration will open in early March. Check this website and our social media pages for updates (@FirstStridesVT and @firststridesvt).Continue reading “2023 Season Dates!”

New Year Run!

All First Striders are invited to join up on New Year’s Day for a big fun group run! We’ll be gathering at Echo circle on the Burlington waterfront, at 10:00am on Sunday, Jan 1. This is a pretty laid-back situation. Most businesses will be closed, so there won’t be a lot of support (read: bathrooms),Continue reading “New Year Run!”

Thank you for a great season!

We look forward to seeing you all again in the spring of ’23 when we can hear your stories of how you kept on moving throughout the year! The next season is scheduled to begin in May of 2023 with registration opening up in March. Until then, stay in touch – facebook.com/FirstStridesVT instagram.com/firststridesvt

We’re off to a great start!

Nice work, First Striders! Our first two workout are in the books! Registration has closed for the 2022 season – and we’re 112 women strong + 17 mentors! We couldn’t be more excited to see so many new people, as well as the return of many past participants! Welcome, and welcome back!*Remember to do yourContinue reading “We’re off to a great start!”

Inspirational First Strides Mentor

A Hero Among Us: Rebekah Thomas Article originally published by RunVermont Team, Dec. 30, 2021 at https://www.runvermont.org/blog/rebekah/ Witnessing kindness and compassion is one of the greatest experiences we can have as human beings. In a world where such acts are seemingly decreasing, we must celebrate it as often as we can. Longtime friend of RunVermontContinue reading “Inspirational First Strides Mentor”

2022 Registration Coming Soon

The questions have started rolling in for the new year: When can I sign up? What dates should I save in my calendar? We are having First Strides again this year, right? Apologies for the delay updating the website. Here are some answers: Yes! We are planning to have First Strides Vermont in 2022! WooContinue reading “2022 Registration Coming Soon”

First Strides 2021 – Getting Ready!

Hello Women+ of First Strides! As we approach the spring and summer season, your mentors and I want to let you know that we are thinking about you and are committed to finding a way to make First Strides Vermont happen this year. This will require some outside the box thinking and flexibility as circumstancesContinue reading “First Strides 2021 – Getting Ready!”