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Get Ready to Run Training Camp
Start running on the right foot (pun intended) and don't be fooled, running safely is a skill. KAR's Get Ready to Run Training Camp will help you avoid common start up injuries (like shin splints and sore knees), teach you good running form (to make running more comfortable and you faster), strengthen the muscles important to running (to keep your joints strong), and build your endurance (aerobic fitness) necessary to run your first race or just get fit (among other things). Session Structure Sessions will start with a warm-up of dynamic stretching and running form drills. For example, to warm-up we will work on opening up the hips and waking up sleeping muscles. Then, before doing any running, we will work on skills like planting your foot safely to avoid over striding (and risking injury). After warming up, we will work on both putting the form drills into practice and building your fitness by doing intervals of running and walking that match your fitness level (for example, 30 secon
Get Ready to Run Training Camp 2026 — Kalamazoo, MI
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 16.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Kalamazoo, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
- 24/7 real-time support
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Coverage terms vary by state and plan. Review policy details before purchase.
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