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'Clydesdales' challenge runners to get fit for 5K

Clydesdale Running Club will race in the North Carolina Apple Festival Apple 8K on Saturday, Sept. 3

By Bill Moss, Published: July 15, 2016

The Clydesdale Running Club is challenging businesses to field teams and get fit for North Carolina Apple Festival Apple 8K through the "Couch to 5K" training program.

Pardee Hospital announced today that it will sponsor the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Challenge 5K, on Saturday, Sept. 3. To help teams prepare for the event, Pardee will host a free "Couch to 5K" training program starting Wednesday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. at Jackson Park.

To encourage business and industry involvement, a four-person team of area leaders has formed The Clydesdale Running Club. The team will run the 5K together and have issued a challenge to area business leaders encouraging them to follow suit and form a team. The Clydesdale team includes:
Les Boyd, Owner of Boyd Chevrolet Cadillac Buick
Jay Kirby, CEO of Pardee Hospital
Mark Warwick, General Manager of WTZQ
Bob Williford, President of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

"Couch to 5K" participants will meet at specified locations where Pardee wellness experts will offer fitness tips and run/walk with trainees. Participants who sign up and attend at least four of the six events will be entered to win a prize. For more information about the “Couch to 5K,” contact Chelsea Darley at 828-692-4600.

“We encourage everyone in our business and industry community to get active, adopt healthier eating habits and join us for this year’s Chamber Challenge 5K," said Johnna Reed, Chief Administrative Officer at Pardee Hospital. "Whether you train for the race with your coworkers or join the 'Couch to 5K' program, we hope to see you at the race on September 3."

Teams of four can join the Challenge for $100 total. Register here.