The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) department offers its next Couch-to-5K running plan for participants ages 18 and older.

The six-week program starts May 16 and runs through June 27, with no meeting May 30. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday nights at the Bailey Middle School track, 11900 Bailey Road, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Led by Jeff Heal, owner of Fitness Together in Cornelius and Davidson, the program is designed for beginners. Participants will learn proper warm-up techniques and stretching and do running workouts preparing them to run a 5K.

Mr. Heal has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years. He was a high school track coach for eight years and has been a personal trainer for more than seven years working with more than 200 clients, including some professional athletes.

WANT TO RUN?

Register at Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., or online at www.corneliuspr.org. The registration fee is $40 for residents and $48 for non-residents.

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