We are the premier Kansas City running and walking fitness training group. With over 250 participants, we come to invite you on a Saturday run to see what it is all about.
The Runner’s Edge has become one of the largest, longest-running, and most successful training programs in the country.
Participants have achieved remarkable feats, including running marathons on all 7 continents, participating in various relays, and raising funds for charity causes
Flexible training schedules for half marathons, marathons, 5K/10K races, and ultra marathons, with complimentary evaluations at group runs.
Practical training tips on nutrition, stretching, and injury prevention available in the training handbook.
We will ensure that you are welcomed and become a part of the team and journey rather than just being another runner in a group.
Community & Fun: Running with others is more enjoyable, & all abilities are welcomed.
Scenic Routes: Explore marked, scenic courses with aid stations every 2 miles for convenience and enjoyment.
Low Injury Risk: Our High Reward/Low Risk Training System helps correct common runner mistakes, minimizing injury risks and enhancing performance.
Educational Resources: Benefit from a 300-page training handbook, weekly training tips, and clinics for continuous learning.
This is the part where we telling you why joining a running training group is better than trying to train on your own for a long distance race. Plus we threw in some tidbits that might help you during your training if you don’t choose us!
Running with others is more enjoyable, and all abilities are welcomed.
Explore well marked, safe, scenic courses all over the city with aid stations every 2 miles for convenience and enjoyment.
Our High Reward/Low Risk Training System helps correct common runner mistakes, minimizing injury risks and enhancing performance.
Benefit from a 300-page training handbook, weekly training tips, and clinics for continuous learning.
Enjoy a 20% discount when we meet at Fleet Feet, The Running Well Store, and The North Face Store among others along with LOTS of significant race discounts.
Proudly wear a Runner’s Edge running shirt of superior quality.
Choose from various training schedules tailored to your race, distance, and pace preferences.
Join during spring, summer/fall, or holidays to suit your fitness goals.
Experience new routes every Saturday, exploring scenic trails and neighborhoods.
Improve speed with innovative Tuesday speed sessions and enhance mobility and strength with Thursday classes, reducing injury risks.
Organized Saturday group long runs at various health-related businesses & scenic routes, with multiple mileage options and loop options available.
Pace groups ranging from 7:00/mile to 12:00/mile, including Run/Walk and Walker groups, each led by a knowledgeable pace group leader.
Flexible training schedules for half marathons, marathons, 5K/10K races, and ultra marathons, with complimentary evaluations at group runs.
Practical training tips on nutrition, stretching, and injury prevention available in the training handbook.
Absolutely not! Runners are runners, regardless of their pace. Our diverse group accommodates various paces, with pace groups ranging from 7 to 15 minutes per mile, including Run/Walk and Walkers. All abilities are welcome!
With our large group size and diverse pace groups, chances are high that you’ll find companions matching your pace and distance. Plus, we offer loop options, allowing you to run together longer with others.
100% yes! We welcome new runners at the beginning of each spring (January) and summer/fall (June) program. Our friendly members are eager to share their experiences and help newcomers navigate the joys and challenges of running. For those easing into running, our Run/Walk leader guides them through a gradual transition, with many progressing to faster pace groups over time.
While we primarily meet for the longest run of the week on Saturday mornings, offering aid stations and scenic routes, etc., we also have informal groups that meet throughout the week in different parts of the city. Additionally, we organize Tuesday evening speed and hill workouts, Wednesday evening free, fun, 4 mile runs in downtown KCMO from the lightwell building, and Thursday evening strength & mobility classes.
Unlike many free running groups, we prioritize injury prevention. With up to 8 out of 10 runners getting injured each year, our program focuses on reducing this risk through various measures, including pre-run warm-ups, post-run recovery tools, weekly training tips, and a comprehensive training handbook. We also collaborate with health professionals to offer complimentary evaluations during group runs.
Plus, we foster much more camaraderie with pace groups and more adventure with the variety of locations we run and work out at to make running more enjoyable! In short, our goal is to create Happy, Healthy Runners!
Certainly! We encourage you to experience a complimentary session of any of our programs to determine if it’s the right fit for you. Contact Coach Valdez to arrange your trial session.
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