National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program - 26 Years and Running

Indianapolis, IN, November 04, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Training for a race event is better with a group! Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line this spring!

Training is at NIFS convenient downtown location Wednesday nights, January 27-May 9, 2016, at 6 pm. Online registration is now open.

Now in it’s 26th year, the NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program prepares participants for both the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon scheduled for Sat., May 7, 2016 the Geist Half Marathon on Sat., May 21, 2016 and the Carmel Marathon on Sat., April 16, 2016. These races also have 5K courses for those wanting to compete at a shorter distance.

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced level runner or walker, the NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program offers a safe and fun way to prepare your body for any race event. This interactive training program is developed by exercise physiologists, fitness specialists, registered dietitians and accomplished athletes.

Past participant, Jennifer says this about the program, “We have participated in other training programs in the past and in my opinion the NIFS program beats theirs hands down.”

The 14-week program includes an educational training clinic on January 27, weekly group walks/runs, a program shirt, weekly access to NIFS for cross training, snacks and refreshments and a celebration dinner.

To register, or for more information regarding the NIFS Mini Marathon and 5K Training Program, call Amanda Bireline at (317) 274-3432, ext. 219 or register online at www.nifs.org under Programs.

NIFS media contact, Trudy Coler (317) 274-3432, email tcoler@nifs.org. Visit www.nifs.org.

National Institute for Fitness and Sport is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service.