Run For Your Rights with Coach Hayley

Make it stand out

My name is Hayley and I serve on the Pro-Choice Minnesota Foundation Board. As the Board’s resident running enthusiast, I’m here to get you from registration to race day.

If you’ve run a 5K before, you know the drill. We’ll have everything you need on race day to have a

fantastic run around Lake Nokomis. If you’ve never run a 5K before, welcome! I’m so glad you’re starting your racing journey at Run For

Your Rights! This race is all about having fun, taking in some fall foliage and, of course, raising

important funds for Pro-Choice Minnesota!

If you don’t know where to start, the easiest workout is to lace up those shoes and head out for about

20 minutes. Start by walking for 1 minute, then running for 1 minute. Or maybe you’re feeling great

and run for 2-3 minutes. Walking in between lets your heart rate come down and makes it easier to

run for a bit longer than if you ran for 20 minutes straight. You can increase the length of time you

run between breaks as you continue to train.

You can also search for training plans online (here’s a great one from Runner’s World) and find a

training plan that works for you, depending on your experience.

We will also be hosting a virtual coaching session, a chance to meet me and your fellow runners to

strategize about running and fundraising on Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. Click here to send an

email to sign up!

And if you're looking for some extra guidance, I'm here to help! Email events@prochoiceminnesota.org, add "Coach Hayley" in the subject line and I’ll answer any questions you have!

Can't wait to see you on race day!

Coach Hayley