5K Trail Tour: Women’s running and walking fitness program in Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The 5K Trail Tour, now in its third year, will help women maintain running and walking fitness this summer, from July 7th to August 19th. Registration for the program, offered by Ceiling:Unlimited Health Coaching, closes at midnight on July 5th.

The 5K Trail Tour offers participants several benefits, including the opportunity to discover a new, scenic trailhead each week. The program provides easy accountability for summer trail running with others, helping women hone their trail running and hiking skills. It also focuses on maintaining and solidifying stamina and confidence at the 5K distance.

The tour is designed to be vacation-friendly, allowing participants to choose the number of sessions they attend and pay accordingly. Sessions are available on Tuesdays at 7 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., with participants welcome to join one or both each week.

Michelle Poirot brings 13 years of coaching experience to the program, specializing in beginner runners. She is an RRCA-certified running coach and holds a Duke University-certified health coach designation. As the owner of Ceiling:Unlimited Health Coaching, Poirot focuses on encouraging midlife women to develop a fun, flexible and sustainable relationship with movement.