The Darien Running Club was founded in 1997 through the YWCA Newcomer's Club. The Running Club is now open to all YWCA members. The Running Club offers a weekly track workout instructed by Shelly-lynn Florence Glover, Exercise Physiologist and Director of Great Strides fitness consulting firm specializing in personal coaching for runners. Tuesday Interval Training Clinics are conducted by Shelly-lynn Florence Glover in ten week sessions, running year round. Several classes each session may be held off-track for hill training or fartlek runs at locations such as Pear Tree Point or neighboring town parks.
Workouts encompass all levels of runners from beginner to advanced competitors.
Emphasis is on running faster and individual development through teamwork. We work hard. We have fun. Curriculum includes running form, pacing, eating and drinking on the run, racing techniques, proper stretching, seasonal clothing and team building. The program focuses on the needs and strengths of women and their development as athletes.