Grateful Strides
Grateful Strides is a fall Turkey Trot training program for walkers, walk-runners, and runners who want structure, strength, accountability, and a fun Thanksgiving finish line.
Meet & Greet
Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m.
Fairgrounds Park, Valparaiso
Training begins
Monday, October 12
First group run
October 17 at 9:00 a.m.
Goal race
Valpo Turkey Trot, November 26
Program Details
What to know before you join.
Grateful Strides is a good fit if you want a friendly fall reset, a doable plan, and a finish line before Thanksgiving dinner.
Best For
- Walkers, walk-runners, and runners who want a Thanksgiving goal race.
- Beginners and returning runners who want a clear fall training schedule.
- People who want strength, accountability, and community through a busy season.
What’s Included
- Walk, walk-run, and run training schedule.
- Strength training to support stronger, more confident miles.
- Goal setting and habit tracking.
- Team long sleeve running shirt.
- Entry into a giveaway. The winner chooses Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones or a Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS running watch (valued at $180 to $250).
- Coaching, accountability, and community.
- In-person group runs in Valparaiso.
Schedule & Location
Dates, group workouts, and your finish line.
- Meet & GreetSaturday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m. at Fairgrounds Park, North Entrance, 704 McCord Road, Valparaiso. Free, no pressure, no commitment. If the weather isn’t ideal for being outside, we’ll move to Brokerworks, 9 Lincolnway. RSVP below.
- Training beginsMonday, October 12
- First group runOctober 17 at 9:00 a.m.
- Goal raceValpo Turkey Trot, November 26
- PriceFree
- LocationIn-person group workouts in Valparaiso, Indiana. We meet at Fairgrounds Park, North Entrance, 704 McCord Road.
Sign Up Info
Ready to join?
- Review the included training support and program dates.
- Use the sign-up button to purchase your Grateful Strides registration.
- Come say hi at the Meet & Greet on October 10, then begin training October 12.
Meet & Greet RSVP
Coming to the Meet & Greet?
Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m.
Fairgrounds Park, North Entrance, 704 McCord Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383
It’s free, with no pressure and no commitment. Come meet me and the people you’ll train with, hear exactly how the six weeks work, and ask anything. If the weather isn’t ideal for being outside, we’ll move to Brokerworks, 9 Lincolnway, and I’ll email everyone who RSVPs by Friday evening. Let me know you’re coming so I can plan for you.
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