Tacoma Ignite! 5k Training Program - Spring '25

Our 5k training is designed with the beginner runner in mind. Our goal is to build your confidence by providing an approachable training plan, regular dialogue with a coach and strategies to help you run smarter and grow to enjoy the amazing sport of running. You'll have the opportunity to meet others that share similar goals, hold yourself accountable to a training plan that fits your individual needs and gear up with awesome in-store discounts. Your coach and mentors are ready to meet you where you're at and build you up to achieve your running goals!

PROGRAM DETAILS

DATES

Starts: First group practice is Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00 pm
Program Length: 8 weeks

DETAILS

Objective Distance: We're preparing for the TCMA 5k on Saturday, May 3. We welcome runners in our Puget Sound community training for other races and are happy to adjust your plan to meet your goals.
Experience Level: Training plans will be geared towards two different race-day goals:
- Interval to Finish (Walk/Run to the finish line)
- Run to Finish (Steady pace to the finish line)
Connect: Our Ignite! Training Facebook Group is a great way to share photos and connect with the other runners outside of meetup times.
Price: $49 + tax and processing fees

WORKOUT SCHEDULE/STRUCTURE

Practice Schedule:
- Tuesday Evenings- 6:00 pm
- Saturday Mornings- 9:00 am
Location: All workouts start at Fleet Feet Tacoma

MEET YOUR IGNITE! COACH:

BEKAH OLSON (EMAIL)

I have been running consistently for about 18 years. I started running because after losing weight through diet and walking, I needed a way to burn more calories in a shorter period of time; as a mom I was chasing three little girls around and didn't have time for my workout to take all day! My first race was a sprint distance triathlon. I had absolutely no idea of what I was doing, but I got hooked. I did one triathlon a year for several years until I decided to try a half marathon. I really found my happy place in running, and over the years as my kids have gotten older, I have dedicated more time and energy to the sport. I discovered that I really love the mental challenge of speed workouts and running with other people! I have run many half marathons and am up to 13 marathons including the Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon and New York City Marathon (which have been the coolest experiences ever!).

I am an ACE Fitness Personal Trainer and RRCA Certified Running Coach, over the last 10 years I have worked with many first-time exercisers through the YMCA and Fleet Feet. In 2018, I started coaching the running training groups at Fleet Feet in Louisville, KY. I have coached runners from Couch to 5k to half and full marathons. At Fleet Feet Tacoma, I've been coaching our Ignite! 5K and our distance groups since 2020. I love talking with runners and chatting about all things running!

Bekah also works at our Tacoma store!

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