261 Club Greater New York
Welcome to the women’s running community, the 261 Fearless Club Greater New York!
Welcome to 261 Fearless Club Greater New York. We live in the beautiful Northeast where the running community is strong! We encourage women supporting women to create a positive sense of self confidence and fearlessness. We at 261 Fearless Club Greater New York want to be your supportive women’s community that guides you along your fitness journey. Become FEARLESS with us!
Become fearless with 261 Club Greater New York!
We are a female-specific running community that focuses on the fun, social, non-competitive side of running. We provide a safe, friendly and fun environment for women to run together. It’s a great way to get fit and make new friends while you’re at it. Building a community of support is just as important as getting out and moving.
Taking the first step as a new runner/walker can be overwhelming and intimidating. Many women find that a supportive place like our 261 Fearless Club is a great place to start. For more experienced runners, we offer a space where you can complement your own training while you encourage and inspire women new to the sport. Women of all abilities train together, support and encourage each other through running inspired activities and games. It is a revolution of women’s empowerment, allowing fearless women to pass their strength gained through running to others.
Join Our 261 Club Meet Runs!
Experience the 261 effect for yourself by coming to one of our meet runs
Show up at any group run and try for free. All you need is a pair of running shoes. put in touch with your nearest meet run.
Long Island
Sundays 9AM-10AM
Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon
Veronica Weeks, Stacey Ciaccio, Laura Fabrizi
Rochester
Wednesdays 6PM (Spring/Summer), Sundays 8AM (Fall/Winter)
Pittsford Community Center,35 Lincoln Ave., Pittsford,NY
Lori Fox, Janet McCarten, Hilary Bobys
Syracuse East
East: Mondays 6PM
Mill Run Park in Manlius
Debbie Sindone, Calida Burlingame, Erika Blair, Henriette Carvalho
Syracuse West
Tuesdays 5:30PM
Village of Liverpool Washington Park
Debbie Sindone, Calida Burlingame, Erika Blair, Henriette Carvalho
Be a part of our community!
First 261 Club Meet Run Checklist
A list of important necessities to consider when going to your first 261 run
Comfortable clothes
Just wear something you can move freely in, there’s no need for Lycra or technical fabrics. Layers are good so you can take them on or off according to how hot you feel.
Sneakers
Any brand and any age will do, dig out the sports shoes from the back of the cupboard. You can invest in a new pair once you’ve got started.
Sports bra
If you have one; our coaches will be able to advise you if you don’t. In the meantime, just wear the most supportive bra you have and perhaps a tight fitting vest too to give extra support.
Is it raining?
Bring a waterproof coat and something dry to pull on afterwards.
Is it cold?
Wear a hat and gloves, a light scarf can be a good idea too.
Is it hot and sunny?
Grab a cap, sunglasses, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
5 Reasons Why You Shoud Join Us
Discover the benefits of becoming part of our community
We won’t judge you
No matter what your running ability or experience, you will be welcomed by your local 261 Club. We don’t mind how you look or what you wear, how much you sweat or how slow you go. We’ll help you with your running technique and set you on the path to years of running fun.
We won’t laugh at your questions
So many issues crop up when you begin running, no one will ever snigger at your questions. We’ll guide you through the basics of how to run, what to wear, how to stretch, the list goes on. No one expects you to know anything and everyone will be delighted to share their knowledge and personal experiences.
We’ll look after you
Our coaches receive high-quality training and ongoing education. We want you to enjoy healthy running and be able to get past the lung-busting first steps, so our coaches use games, drills and exercises specifically designed to help you run correctly, safely and injury free.
We’ll support you
A 261 Club is a community of women who want to support and encourage each other to be healthy and active. You will be amazed at how much it helps to have others who believe you can do it and motivate and spur you on. We’ve all doubted ourselves and lacked confidence in the past. Let us guide and support you.
There’s a whole world waiting for you
Joining our local club is just the beginning. It connects you to our global 261 Fearless community, which educates and empowers women around the world. There are end- less opportunities and ways to be involved. Just be fearless and take the first step.
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Become a 261 Coach!
Have you discovered the power of running and want to spread the love?
261 Coaches are role models for other women to take the first step to a more active and healther life. As a 261 Coach you motivate, inspire and encourage women at your 261 Club Meet Run to step out of their comfort zone and to grow. All you need is loads of engagement and commitment to spark the passion for running in other women.
Let’s do it now with 261 Fearless Club New York!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Become FEARLESS with 261 Club Greater New York!
