"""Despite temperatures hovering around the freezing mark, more than 40 participants showed up Monday afternoon to the Freihofer?s Run for Women?s 1 p.m. Training Challenge session held at The Crossings of Colonie.  The 10-week program, which includes training sites in Albany, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Warren counties, is designed to help women get in shape for the 40th Freihofer's Run for Women on Saturday June 2.  The program includes a specific Training Challenge t-shirt; seminars and clinics relating to strength training, nutrition, injury prevention, running form and core strength; and, offers from program partners, including a free three-month CDYMCA membership, class discounts and much more. Participants can register for the program through April 1. """"The Freihofer's Training Challenge is designed to prepare you to run your best time at the Freihofer's Run for Women 5K,"""" said Freihofers Run for Women Co-Director Kristen Hislop. """"We offer a beginner program for those who are new to running. Our intermediate program is a great option for those who completed last year's challenge or want more interval workouts. Our advanced program is for those athletes ready for focused speed and distance workouts. If you are already running five or more miles at a time, this is the track for you."""" For more information and to register, visit freihofersrun.com/ftc.htm (Edward Parham)"""
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