No Boundaries Recap

“I could run the 5k distance before joining the NoBo program, however, I didn't enjoy the running and I physically didn't feel good afterward. The program format definitely helped with conditioning and greatly improved my running form.  At our goal race, I beat my previous best finish time by just over six minutes!  I have since gone on to the 10k program and have become a coach for the NoBo 5k group.  I can't say enough good things about NoBo!” -Jason Hoy, NoBo Coach

No Boundaries is a begin-to-run program that is designed for walkers and runners at any fitness level to reach their goals. In the ten weeks, we spend together as a group, we work towards building up to the 5k and 10k distance by completing interval-based workouts that our coaches will lead. The workouts are designed to increase your endurance slowly to help each athlete feel comfortable and confident as they train for their goal race. Each session we have a different goal race that we train for and this past week our NoBo group ran the Baldwinsville Turkey Trot. Although it was a little chilly, we had the perfect morning for a wonderful run and walk together in the community. Some of our participants have been a part of this race for many years while others experienced the fun and joy of this race for the first time. One thing was evident regardless of whether it was someone’s first race or if they have done it ten times- the joy and pride each athlete felt as they crossed the finish line and accomplished their goal. 

“NoBo has been a great influence for my personal training over the last couple of years. At the start of 2019, I said I would never run a 5k and in two short years after starting NoBo I have just completed my first half marathon. Everyone, including the coaches and participants, make the experience welcoming and a blast!” -Robert Murphy, NoBo participant 

I became involved with this program three years ago and I have witnessed how NoBo can impact someone’s life as they work towards their own health and fitness goals. There is no better feeling than seeing someone go from our first week together to crossing the finish line at our goal race. As a coach, it is inspiring and humbling to be a part of each athlete's journey during our ten weeks together. Their commitment, dedication and joy is contagious and there are no words to describe the friendships and comradery that is formed between our athletes and coaches. Being a part of this program has made my own training so much more meaningful and the stories I hear from our participants encourage me every day. You truly feel like you are part of a family that is there to support and encourage you as you work towards reaching your goals. 

“On a whim, I signed up to be part of a running group in hopes to complete a 10K.  I knew I would be the slowest runner in the group and hadn't run more than a minute or a two straight when I started.  By the end I took 17 minutes off my best half marathon time, finished a 10K in under 1:30 and ran 6 miles straight without a break.  AND as a middle aged (58 year old) woman had a supportive group of all ages pushing me to be my best regardless of speed or miles run!  Thanks, NOBO for helping me find that I have no boundaries.  I'm signed up to run in the winter now!  That's a new experience for this fair weather athlete.” -Doreen Hettich-Atkins

Our winter program will begin on Saturday, December 4th at 8:30am at Willow Bay and we are excited for another wonderful session together! What better way to spend a Saturday morning than running and walking and helping to keep each other accountable during the winter months! I can guarantee it will be filled with lots of fun, guest speakers, dedicated coaches, and many smiles along the way. Our No Boundaries group will not only provide you with the tools to achieve your personal fitness goals but will also give you a sense of community and a source of support and encouragement throughout our journey together.