My name is Katie Matteson. I’ve been a long distance runner for over 15 years. When I first heard about the kids wanna Reagan run program I was so excited to jump in and help. During this program we teach the kids how to warm up, stretch, proper running form, pacing, nutrition, safety, and most…
You have made a decision to start running. What do you do next? A visit to your doctor for a health check-up is recommended prior to starting any exercise regimen. And, then you ask, what do I know about running? A program that is designed to help you start these efforts is “C25k” or Couch…
Join the YMCA this year again for the Kids Just Wanna Reagan Run program. Classes will be on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning May 16, 2022. The class will begin at the YMCA at 5:30 PM each day and runs will be in various courses in and around the neighborhoods and downtown. Register Here! Print Form
The 2022 Reagan Run 5K Race will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Dixon, IL. Reagan Run Scholarship information and application Reagan Run 5K Race on-line registration Reagan Run 5K Race printable registration form Watch this space for more information!
The Reagan Run 5K Committee is offering six (6) $500 Scholarships, three male and three female, for students who were continuing their post-secondary education at a 2-year college, 4-year college/university or trade school. This is a one-year, one-time scholarship. The scholarships are available to any high school seniors who are graduating in 2022 and reside…
2021 Reagan Run 5K Results 2021 Reagan Run 5K Age Group Results 2021 Reagan Run 5K Virtual Race Results (runners who submitted their times) ______________________________________________________________________________________ The 2021 Reagan Run 5K Race included dynamic, live race results, linked below. Recent finishers: Click the gear icon on that page to select columns and change the refresh rate….
Have you seen a recent picture of a start line? One taken in say the last five years? In those pictures, most people’s heads are down and their wrists are raised. What are they doing? Well, they are doing what most runners do. They are starting their activity watch to capture their run. You know…
by Dietitian, Krista Loos, RD – KSB Hospital The 2021 Reagan Run is coming up on Saturday, July 3rd , so it’s not too early to start thinking about your race day nutrition. The information below is great if you are a first time participant to the Reagan Run or if you compete in 5K…
Written by Dr. Joseph Welty After one year off due to the restrictions placed on us by Covid-19 the Reagan Run 5K, albeit in a new location and with a revised format, is back. When the day of this event is your favorite day of the year in Dixon, as I have alluded to in…
Greetings and Hello fellow readers; I have been asked to write an article for the upcoming Reagan Run 5K race regarding our youth training program, the Kids Just Wanna Reagan Run (KJWRR), which helps youth start out as they want to try our region’s most attended 5K race. Training for a 5K run can be…