04/15/2026
Dear Very Nervous Maybe Runner…
Our new round of Couch to 5k starts next Tuesday. We have a really nice group of 15 or so running friends waiting for you. Nervous? So are we. It’s always hard to meet new people, put ourselves out there, and worry about maybe not getting it right. Even after so many rounds of coaching this program, it’s still intimidating!
Today, meet Coach Hazel 💪
~Amy
Hazel is a long, long, long time KVCer. She has run 5ks, 10ks, half marathons, a full marathon…and most recently some Hyrox races!
But that’s not what she’s most famous for around these parts. Hazel is known and loved by all, for being the swimmer who will NOT GIVE UP. Hazel came to us, not knowing how to swim. On top of that, she was extremely nervous about swimming. Through the years, Hazel become a very strong and fast swimmer, but those nerves wouldn’t quit. Through successful pool triathlons, sprint and Olympic triathlons, the nerves would not leave her alone. Finally, Hazel decided that she wouldn’t hold back, she’d invite her nerves along with her, and they would do Ironman Maine 70.3. Can you even imagine? Getting into the Kennebec River, about to swim 1.2 miles, filled to your forehead with anxiety?! Hazel can. She got in the water, and did it. She finished the 70.3, just a few minutes under the cutoff that day, having fully coexisted with her fears. Hazel is the strongest, bravest woman we’ve got at KVC. If you want to step up, and you’re scared, take this chance to be coached by Hazel. You will be changed.
See you on Tuesday 💪
Registration is $85. Just leave a note with your name and contact info.
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