Indoor Track Workouts

Run Indoors with KAR! Tired of running outside in the snow and ice?  Put on some shorts and come join Kalamazoo Area Runners for Indoor Track Workouts at Western Michigan University’s Read Fieldhouse.  Workouts are from 5-7 a.m. on Tuesdays and 6-10 a.m. on select Sundays from January 8 through March 31, 2019.  Indoor Track Workouts…

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2019 Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program – Drop-in Guests Welcome!

***Registration is now closed for the 2019 Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program, however, drop-in guests are welcome for $5 KAR members/$10 non-member friends (your first run is free!).  Sign-in is required upon arrival.  For more information, visit www.karbeyond.wordpress.com ***   There is no time like snow time! Thinking about training for your first half or…

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Indoor Track Workouts

Run Indoors with KAR! Tired of running outside in the snow and ice?  Put on some shorts and come join Kalamazoo Area Runners for Indoor Track Workouts at Western Michigan University’s Read Fieldhouse.  Workouts are from 5-7 a.m. on Tuesdays and 6-9:30 a.m. on select Sundays from January 9 through March 27, 2018.  Indoor Track Workouts are…

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Individualized Training Plans through the Lydiard Foundation Now Available to KAR members at a Discount!

Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) is pleased to introduce a NEW partnership with the Lydiard™ Foundation.   Through this unique partnership, members of KAR receive 20% off personalized Lydiard™ training programs available through the Running Wizard™ online training tool. About the Lydiard™ Foundation Training Programs The Lydiard™ Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the work of Master…

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Kalamazoo Area Runners in Battle Creek Fast Track

Led by experienced KAR coaches, the program includes training schedules, individual guidance, clinics and structured Tuesday “track” workouts. Sessions are conducted at 5:45pm Tuesday nights at Lakeview Middle School and run 11 weeks from March 28, 2017 through June 6, 2017. The spring 2017 Fast Track session will be targeting the Cereal City Classic 5K/10K…

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KAR Beyond in Battle Creek

Thinking about training for your first half marathon and looking for a comprehensive training program? Completed one or more half marathons and looking for that next dimension in your training? Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) in Battle Creek is pleased to offer an out of this world half marathon training program designed to help you achieve…

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2016 Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Runner Recognition Program – Nominations Due January 31, 2017

Is there a KAR member or other runner who has been a source of inspiration to you in your running?  How about a member who has made an exceptional comeback, overcame obstacles, shown incredible improvement or has demonstrated competitive excellence or volunteerism?  These categories and more are all part of the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Runner Recognition Program. The Runner Recognition Program is your opportunity to…

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Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) wishes to express our heartfelt condolences to the nine victims of the tragic cycling incident and their loved ones

Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) wishes to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families and all those involved in the tragic incident that took the lives of five local cyclists, and injured four others.  We thank the public safety officials and other first responders who apprehended the driver and cared for those impacted. While…

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