Inspired Running Academy 1
Just Starting out
Spring 2026 Class
Announcements:
Feb 7: Homework – Watch these videos: 1) Stay SAFE While Running We will discuss on Wednesday 2/11/2026
Feb 7: Link to GymBoss Timer Instructions
Feb 7: Run twice between Feb 8 and Feb 13. our intervals will be Warmup — [ Run :30 — Walk 1:30 ] x15 — Cool down
Upcoming Activities
February 7, 2026 8:30am-10:30am
Academy Introduction and First Group Run
Parkhill District Office
February 11, 2026 6:30pm-7:30pm
Classroom Session – Covering – Clothing – bad weather – safety – program overview etc.
Hopewell Elementary
February 14, 2026 9:30am-10:30am
Group Run
Lead Innovation Cntr
February 18, 2026 6:00pm-6:30pm
Accountability Session
Online – Google Meet
Helpful Equipment for Academy 1
ALL Equipment is optional, you only need comfortable shoes to participate.
Training Basics
Gymboss Charge Interval TimerKnee Cushion for Stretches
Exercise Bands
Safety
Petzl Bindi Head Lamp
Waist Lights
SHokz Open Run – Earbuds
Sabre Pepper Spray
Personal Alarm
Clothing & Cold Weather
FitSok Socks
Winter Leggings Women
Winter Leggings Mens
Extra Cold Day Leggings
Buff
Yak Traks
Yak Traks Pro (spikes)
UA Rain Jacket Womens
UA Rain Jacket Men’s
UA Windbreaker Womens
UA Windbreaker Mens
UA Gloves Women Light Weight
UA Gloves Men Light Weight
Other
My favorite Clothing Lines are Path Projects and Under Armour
My favorite Shoes are Brooks
My favorite socks are Fitsock (CF2 & CX3)
Shoes – Check with Shoe Store
Everyday Running
Brooks Adrenaline (Mens)
Brooks Adrenaline (Womens)
Trail Shoes
Brooks Caldera (Mens)
Brooks Caldera (Womens)
Equipment
Gymboss Charge Interval Timer
SHokz Open Run – Earbuds
Body Glide
Goodr
Fitsock (CF2 & CX3)
Flip Belt
Knee Cushion for Stretches
Exercise Bands
NoricTrack Treadmill
Watches and Heart Rate Monitors
Coros Pace 3 Running Watch
Coros Apex 2 Running Watch
Coros Heart Rate Monitor
Hydration
Nathan Hand Held
Nathan Waist Hydration
LMNT
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