We are proud to announce that the Fall 2008 CANCER to 5K training program will begin for a second year on Saturday, September 6, 2008. The program will end on Thursday, November 27 with Runner and Volunteers running in the "VA Run Turkey Trot 5K benefiting INOVA's Life with Cancer" in Centreville, VA at 8:00 AM.

The CANCER to 5K Training Program is a free 12-week training program designed to introduce and/or reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity by providing them with the training program, coaches, encouragement and support necessary to complete a 5K (3.1 miles) distance road race.

Registration is open through Tuesday September 16 (beginning of Week 2 of Training) so make sure you get online and register now!

The program is free to cancer survivors, ages 18-40, (and beyond as room allows) and includes:

- 12 week training program
- Registration into a local 5K distance race
- 2 weekly group training sessions with a coach for 12 weeks
(1 weekday evening, 1 weekend morning)
- CANCER to 5K TM technical T-shirt & water bottle
- CANCER to 5K TM Program Certificate of Completion
- CANCER to 5K Race Day Sherpa TM to run with you on your big day
(if you want one...)
- CANCER to 5K TM Official Finishers Medal
(upon completion of an official 5K distance race)

Got questions? Please e-mail Holly Ganoe

Interested in volunteering? Check out the web site and learn how you can help!