USA top 5000 meter and world cross country runner, Ryan Bak, Now Coaching Thursday Performance Group.(FREE). All levels, fast or slow or in between. All will feel welcomed and improve his or her running! Drop in any Thursday. Contact info@ fastrunnerz to be put on the email list to find out about the workout and location.

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"“So I can eat gravy” was my stock response two and a half years ago when first asked what motivated me to start running. I’d done the rounds with diets and didn’t believe I would ever find one that I would stick to for more then a few days at a time. I decided that exercise was the answer and I thought that if I ran I wouldn’t have to worry so much about what I ate. I do love to eat. Months passed and the running became easier, I even trained for and finished my first marathon, but still my weight never did change substantially and to add salt to that wound I found that my pace had slowed as well. But, the marathon was an experience that changed the way I had been looking at running. Within minutes of dragging my ass across that finish-line I was already thinking about what I could have, and should have, done differently and better. I decided immediately that I would be running another marathon but that I would do the next one right. This meant that I would have to take the steps to lose the extra weight and if it included giving up gravy then so be it. I’m twenty pounds lighter now and getting close to my self-imposed “maximum weight to start marathon training” goal and I’m feeling optimistic that this will be the year of my second marathon. I don’t often get asked why I run any more but when asked what has motivated me to loose weight, the answer is “So I can run.” Running works".

Susan

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Running Groups

Motivation, Fun, Friendships and Safety!

The Eugene Running Company wants to inspire and invigorate your passion for running. What better way to do so than to run with other runners? Runners of all levels — beginners to veterans — are invited to join our free weekly group runs from the store. Bring a friend or make new ones!

We record your mileage that add up to special mileage awards starting with the 100 mile club shirt.

( While running is fun and healthy, there are inherent risks to health and safety. We ask that you consult with your physician prior to starting to run.
We ask that any child who would like to participate is accompanied by a responsible adult who can ensure the safety for the child.
Additionally while we accompany the group and try to keep account of it's members, we still require each member sign a waiver of liability for Eugene Running Company or any of it's members. Minors must have a legal guardian sign on his or her behalf.)

The Monday Night Group Eugene Running Company Monday 6:00 pm

The Monday Night Group is our most popular group run. We typically host groups of all paces running three, five, or seven miles. We accommodate all paces to ensure that no one has to run alone.

Monday nighters can enjoy answering trivia to win a spin of the Prize Wheel to win a prize. Many people have won a FREE PAIR of shoes.

Join us at Track Town Pizza (on Franklin) after the first Monday Night Run of each month.

The Beginner's coached Group Run Eugene Running Company Tuesday 6:00pm

The Beginners' Group Run is open to all who are looking to START or RETURN to running. Whether you've wanted to make running part of your lifestyle or you've had some experience and are returning from a break, the Beginners' Group Run is the place for you!

Runners in the Beginners' Group receive individualized coaching as they are encouraged and grow in the sport. This service is free of charge. Meet new friends and have fun.

Performance Running Group by Fast RunnerZ changes week to week Thursday 6:00 PM

ALL LEVELS/ Drop ins welcome!!

You don't have to be an Olympic hopeful to be coached by one. Coaches from Fast RunnerZ, comprised of members of OTC Elite and other elite athletes, are now coaching our Thursday Night Performance Running Group.

The Performance Running Group is a friendly and fun forum for beginning and intermediate runners.

The workout locations change weekly. A weekly email is sent to the group which describes the workout and meeting location.

The group is free of charge. Please email Matt at info@fastrunnerz.com to be added to the group email list for workout and the location .

For more details about Fast Runnerz and their services, please visit their website FastRunnerZ

Bagel Run: Community Group Run Eugene Running Company Sunday 9:00am

Runners of all abilities are encouraged to meet for this informal and flexible Community Group Run. Though Sunday runs are typically long runs, runners wanting to GO any distance or pace are encouraged to come and join others for fun and camaraderie. A map will be available with suggested routes of varying distances. This is a wonderful opportunity to make new running partners. Join us afterwards for a bagel and Gleukos sport drink.