Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and conquer your running goals? Designed for beginners and aspiring runners alike, our eight-week Couch to 5K training program will provide you with a structured roadmap to build endurance, strength, and confidence step-by-step. With a supportive community, personalized coaching, and a dash of determination, you’ll soon discover the exhilarating thrill of crossing that finish line and unlock a whole new level of fitness and accomplishment.
Dates: Mondays from August 3-September 21
Time: 6-6:45 p.m.
Weekly classes will include an educational topic, question and answer session, and a group walk/run. All participants will receive an eight-week training plan and save $10 on their registration for the 2026 Corn Fest 5K, which will be held on Saturday, September 26.
Cost: $80 for Facility Members, $160 for Community Members
About the Instructor:
Christy Lamaze, a certified NASM Personal Trainer, will lead this program. Christy has completed numerous marathons, most recently the London Marathon, and she is currently training to compete in the Chicago Marathon later this fall.
To learn more, please contact Health and Wellness Director Ro Petersen at (815) 513-8080, ext. 517 or via email at [email protected].
The Chairman’s Roundtable (CRT) recognizes major donors whose annual charitable giving totals $1,000 or more in a calendar year. We honor CRT donors with special recognition according to their giving level. All CRT Partners are celebrated with custom banners displayed for a year at the branch of their choice.
We know that the start of summer is an exciting time at the Y. To help our members make the most of their Y experience, here are a few friendly reminders :
When kids play sports, they do more than just exercise. Besides being physically active, they develop higher self-esteem, perform better in school and work better in groups. Youth sports programs at the YMCA teach kids the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Above all, kids who participate in YMCA youth sports have a lot of fun.
As the Greater Joliet Area YMCA celebrates its Centennial Anniversary in 2026, we are excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities for the fifth annual Mission Strong Golf Classic are now available. Generously presented by Midland States Bank, this year’s outing will take place on Monday, August 31 at Morris Country Club. Proceeds will support the Mission Strong Fund, helping ensure that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay.
