Training Walks
Training for The Overnight is essential, and it’s much easier and more enjoyable if we do it together. We all know how hard it is to get that first step going. Now imagine going out there with a big, supportive group to train with – much better, isn’t it?
Becoming a Training Walk Leader
We need Training Walk Leaders in all areas to plan and organize walks. No experience necessary! You just need to be able to walk and plan a simple route of any distance, collect waivers and help enforce the rules. We’ll help you come up with a plan to reach out to your fellow Overnight walkers. You can even invite your friends, family and donors to come out and walk with you. The Overnight is not just one night – the sooner you start to build the community, the better experience you’ll have.
To become a training walk leader, whether it's for a single training walk or a series of several, Call 888-843-6837 or email meghan.fallon@theovernight.org. You can also complete our Training Walk Leader form to submit your Training Walk Form online and we will have it posted on the website within 48 hours.
Find a Training Walk near you:
RHODE ISLAND
Training Walk Leader: Christine Gallo
Contact Information: gallo_christine@yahoo.com
Training Walk Dates: Sunday, May 19th
Start Time: 9:00am
Starting Location: Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln, RI 02865
Description: A paved walking path looping around a pond through a state park
Level: Some Hills
Pace: 3-4 MPH
Distance: 6-9 miles
Notes: Enter the park and go to the right. We will meet in the first parking lot that you have to take a left into. Wear your Overnight shirts!
NEW YORK CITY
Training Walk Leader: Noemi Montanez
Contact Information: (518) 505-5159, noemimontanez@gmail.com
Training Walk Date: Friday, May 17
Start Time: 6:30pm
Starting Location: Group starting at Union Square (14th Street & Broadway)
Description: We will be starting at Union Square (14th Street & Broadway) walk up Park Ave to 59th Street, walk west on 59th street to Columbus Circle and walk back down 8th Ave to 14th Street.
Level: Some hills
Pace: 3-4 MPH
Distance: 5.5-6
NEW YORK CITY
Training Walk Leader: Marcia Resnick
Contact Information: mlgmoose@hotmail.com
Training Walk Dates: Sunday, May 19
Start Time: 9 am
Starting Location: Will start at Cadman Plaza West heading south towards Clark Street and walk over Brooklyn bridge into Manhattan
Level: Flat
Pace: 3-4 MPH
Distance: 10 miles
Notes: No rain date for this walk, we will walk rain or shine. Wear your Overnight shirt if you have it.
COLORADO
Training Walk Leader: Steven Karaiskos
Contact Information: 401-529-9358, skaraiskos@hotmail.com
Training Walk Dates: Saturday, May 25th
Start Time: 9am
Starting Location: 945 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218
Level: Flat
Pace: 3-4 MPH
Distance: 8-10 mile walk
Notes: We will leave from my apartment, walk toward Speer, enter the bike/walking path along Cherry Creek. Follow Cherry Creek to downtown Denver. Cross through the city, up Park Ave and back to my apartment.
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