First Strides
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First Strides is sanctioned by Lehigh Valley Road Runners and The Women's 5K Classic. First Strides was started by Jane Serues in 1997 when she wanted to start a training program for The Women's 5K Classic. She started with a small group of local runners and walkers as mentors, and had 150 beginners show up! There are now 7 programs throughout the Lehigh Valley and in Vermont helping women get fit and healthier lives.
05/20/2026
Thank you to Lehigh Valley Roadrunner's Madam President, Leslie Picone Billowitch , for speaking to us about nutrition! She is so informative & entertaining! Thanks, Leslie!
Key points:
Stay hydrated - check your p*e. It should be light/pale
Protein- 50 grams per day
Carbs-45 grams per meal
Check labels! ( A bagel can be 45 grams)
You don't need gels for a 5k. Water is enough!
Shop from "outer edges" of grocery store.
"This is the body you were given, make the best out of it!"
05/14/2026
Thank you to Emily Bubbenmoyer from Jefferson Health for speaking to us about the importance of Core Strength. A special shout-out to Nahla Hanna for her perfect demonstration of the exercises. We look forward to having Emily with us again on Thursday night!
We know some of you are saying: "My favorite exercise is a cross between a lunge & a crunch...it's called lunch!" Hahaha! You got this, ladies!
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Little Lehigh Parkway
Allentown, PA
18103
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 6:15pm - 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 6:15pm - 7:30pm |
