Rev up to run: ‘Get Fit West Seattle’ set; plus, 5 upcoming run/walk events

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(WSB photo from 2012 Breathe Deep Seattle in Lincoln Park)
At least five benefit 5Ks (or almost-5Ks) are coming up in West Seattle in the next 3 months. Before we list them, here’s a way to rev up to run: Lori McConnell from West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) says they’re starting another Get Fit West Seattle couch-to-half-marathon training program, kicking off with an info-night session at 7 pm this Tuesday (July 30th); training begins August 4th. Lori explains, “This program is free and will take people from the couch (seriously) to the half marathon starting line for the Seattle Half Marathon on December 1st, 2013.” (Haven’t been to WS Runner? Northwest corner of California/Charlestown, second floor.)

Now – the five run/walk events in West Seattle that we know about, set for August, September, and October:

BREATHE DEEP SEATTLE: Saturday, August 10th, Lincoln Park. Info here; benefits lung-cancer research. Starts at 9:30 am.

ALKI BEACH 5K WALK/RUN: Sunday, August 25th, Alki Beach. Info here; benefits breast-cancer patients. Starts at 9 am.

BEAT THE BURN 5K WALK/RUN: Sunday, September 29th, Alki Beach. Info here; benefits burn victims. Starts at 9 am.

MILES FOR MIDWIVES: Sunday, October 6th, Lincoln Park. Info here; benefits midwives. Starts at 10 am.

MONSTER DASH: Saturday, October 26th, Lincoln Park. Info here; benefits co-op preschools. Start time TBA.

If we’re missing any that are coming up this summer/fall in West Seattle, please let us know!

Bsmomma July 28, 2013 (10:13 pm)

So excited for Breathe Deep!! RUNNING my 1st 5K! This ones’s near and dear to my heart for so many reasons. :)

Heather July 29, 2013 (8:10 am)

OMG! The Monster Dash is costumed!!!!!! I just might attend that running seminar just so I can run somewhere costumed…and it benefits kids. How fun is that?

Scott July 29, 2013 (12:01 pm)

Where is the meeting on Tuesday night?

WSB July 29, 2013 (12:14 pm)

At the store. That’s why we gave its location. But I’ll add those three words so there’s no question…

Morgan Junction Mom July 29, 2013 (9:38 pm)

Thanks for the Monster Dash mention, WSB! 5k starts at 9am, and Little Monsters Dashes (aka kid’s races) start at 10am. Costumes strongly encouraged, but not required!