Up and Running

### Context Profile for Up and Running

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Up and Running is dedicated to promoting mental health through accessible walking and running programs. They aim to create positive change in the community by providing low-cost, supportive activities that encourage physical wellness and mental well-being.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on addressing the increasing levels of burnout and declining mental health in communities, particularly through physical activity.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: They organize community events like the "Harvest Trailmixer," which includes running and walking activities aimed at fundraising for mental health initiatives.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: They run campaigns to raise funds for their programs, with specific monetary goals (e.g., $35,000 for the Harvest Trailmixer).
   - **Community Programs**: Up and Running offers programs that are designed to be safe, supportive, and accessible to all community members, promoting overall mental health.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone is **friendly**, **inspiring**, and **supportive**. The language used is inclusive and encourages community involvement, emphasizing the positive impact of participation on mental health.
   - The content is approachable, aiming to motivate individuals to engage in activities that benefit both themselves and the community.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The website and communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and straightforward, focusing on clarity and impact rather than casual or playful language.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details are not provided on the website, but the organization has established itself as a community-focused initiative.
   - **Scale**: The organization has a total of 377 forms and has conducted 40 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement with the community.
   - **Impact Metrics**: They aim to raise significant funds (e.g., $35,000) for their programs, highlighting their commitment to expanding mental health resources.
   - **Volunteer Info**: While specific volunteer details are not mentioned, community involvement is a key aspect of their programs.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - Use a **friendly and inclusive tone** that encourages participation and community spirit.
   - Focus on **clarity and motivation**, emphasizing the positive outcomes of involvement in events and programs.
   - Avoid casual language or emojis to maintain a professional and supportive atmosphere.
   - Highlight the impact of donations and participation, using specific metrics or goals to create urgency and importance.

This context profile serves as a foundational guide for generating personalized and effective content for Up and Running, ensuring alignment with their mission, tone, and community engagement strategies.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm - 7pm 

For those who are new to running or are looking to start with shorter run-walk intervals (1:1).  Intervals will gradually increase (3:1) throughout the session. All paces are welcome - no one is left behind.

If cost is a barrier, please email us BEFORE completing registration at info@upandrunningguelph.ca and accommodations will be made to ensure participation is possible.

Evening Run Program

Monday & Wednesday 10am - 11am
We are excited to welcome everyone to our daytime walking program, including strollers! 

All paces are welcome - no one is left behind. 

If cost is a barrier, please email us BEFORE completing registration at info@upandrunningguelph.ca and accommodations will be made to ensure participation is possible.

Daytime Walking Program (Strollers Welcome!)

Monday & Wednesday 10am - 11am

For those who are new to running or are looking to start  with shorter run-walk intervals (1:1).  Intervals will gradually increase (3:1) throughout the session. All paces are welcome - no one is left behind.

If cost is a barrier, please email us BEFORE completing registration at info@upandrunningguelph.ca and accommodations will be made to ensure participation is possible.

Daytime Running Program

Not ready to commit to 6-Weeks? We will arrange for you to join us for a walk to see what we are all about!

Join us for a Walk!

Not ready to commit to 6-Weeks? We will arrange for you to join us for a run to see what we are all about!

Join us for a Run!

<div style="line-height:1;text-align:left;box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">Registration for Up and Running Guelph's Spring at Riverside Park session is now open! With a focus on getting active outside and connecting with other people in the community, our programs are open to all fitness levels. We encourage people looking to improve their mental health through nature-based activities to sign up! </div> Up and Running Guelph's Spring at Riverside Park programs will be delivered as 6-week programs and will be hosted at Riverside Park. These programs are gender-inclusive and open for all in the Guelph community to participate in. If you are looking for our women-only programs hosted along the Royal Recreation Trail, please follow this link <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/c30c0644-4545-4eed-9746-7d32d54a1e46" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">here. </a> Daytime Running Program (Strollers are welcome!) 10 am - 11 am: Monday/Wednesday (April 15, 2024 - May 22, 2024)Location: <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important">Riverside Park Carousel - located at the parking lot near the Marilyn Drive Entrance off of Woolwich St (across from the cemetery)  Daytime Walking Program 10 am - 11 am: Monday/Wednesday (April 15, 2024 - May 22, 2024)Location: <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important">Riverside Park Carousel - located at the parking lot near the Marilyn Drive Entrance off of Woolwich St (across from the cemetery)   Cost: $30/pp - subsidized spaces available  Evening Running Program 6 pm - 7 pm:  Tuesday/Thursday  (April 16, 2024 - May 23, 2024)Location: <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important">Riverside Park Carousel - located at the parking lot near the Marilyn Drive Entrance off of Woolwich St (across from the cemetery)   Cost: $30/pp - subsidized spaces available <div style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1;width:100%"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1;width:100%">Up and Running is a charitable, not-for-profit organization, and the money goes to directly support our program. If cost is a barrier, please email us at info@upandrunningguelph.ca BEFORE completing registration and accommodations will be made to ensure participation is possible.</div>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Prénom <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Nom, <div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">Thank you so much for registering with Up and Running Guelph for our first gender-inclusive program! We look forward to meeting you and hope that you have a great time in our programs! We hope that our programs will give you the opportunity to experience the mood boosting power of exercise, nature and social connections. </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">As a reminder, here are key details about our programs:</div> Location: Riverside Park Carousel - located at the parking lot near the Marilyn Drive Entrance off of Woolwich St (across from cemetery)   <ul><li style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">Daytime Walking and Running Programs 10 am - 11 am: Monday & Wednesday (April 15, 2024 - May 22, 2024)</li><li style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">Evening Running Programs 6 pm - 7 pm: Tuesday & Thursday (April 16, 2024 - May 23, 2024</li></ul><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">Recommended Gear: </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">Shoes:  A comfortable pair of running shoes for the running program, and running or walking shoes for the walking program. </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">Apparel: If possible, try to avoid cotton apparel and instead choose socks, shirts, pants and jackets made of "technical" (synthetic) materials, (which pull sweat and moisture away from your skin.) They’re lightweight, and they prevent irritating and painful chafing that nontechnical fabrics may cause. Consider dressing in layers and investing in a sports bra, for added comfort.  </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">Also, keep in mind that we run in any weather, so come prepared for rain and snow! Dress as if it’s about 5-10 degrees warmer - you’ll warm up lots when you start walking and running.</div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">Reflective clothing or accessories (for the evening walkers and runners): Your safety is our number one priority. If you have a reflective vest or jacket, or any reflective clothing, please wear it. A headlamp or a “light-up” armband are also recommended. We will have reflective armbands and lights for those who don’t have one.</div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at <a href="mailto:events@upandrunningguelph.ca" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">events@upandrunningguelph.ca</a></div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:100%">Sadie-Jane Hickson (she/her)</div>Wellness Program Coordinatorevents@upandrunningguelph.ca

<div>Registration for Up and Running Guelph's Spring at Riverside Park session is now open! With a focus on getting active outside and connecting with other people in the community, our programs are open to all fitness levels. We encourage people looking to improve their mental health through nature-based activities to sign up! </div> Up and Running Guelph's Spring at Riverside Park programs will be delivered as 6-week programs and will be hosted at Riverside Park. These programs are gender-inclusive and open for all in the Guelph community to participate in. If you are looking for our women-only programs hosted along the Royal Recreation Trail, please follow this link <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/c30c0644-4545-4eed-9746-7d32d54a1e46" target="_blank">here. </a> Daytime Running Program (Strollers are welcome!) 10 am - 11 am: Monday/Wednesday (April 15, 2024 - May 22, 2024)Location: Riverside Park Carousel - located at the parking lot near the Marilyn Drive Entrance off of Woolwich St (across from the cemetery)  Daytime Walking Program 10 am - 11 am: Monday/Wednesday (April 15, 2024 - May 22, 2024)Location: Riverside Park Carousel - located at the parking lot near the Marilyn Drive Entrance off of Woolwich St (across from the cemetery)   Cost: $30/pp - subsidized spaces available  Evening Running Program 6 pm - 7 pm:  Tuesday/Thursday  (April 16, 2024 - May 23, 2024)Location: Riverside Park Carousel - located at the parking lot near the Marilyn Drive Entrance off of Woolwich St (across from the cemetery)   Cost: $30/pp - subsidized spaces available <div> </div><div>Up and Running is a charitable, not-for-profit organization, and the money goes to directly support our program. If cost is a barrier, please email us at info@upandrunningguelph.ca BEFORE completing registration and accommodations will be made to ensure participation is possible.</div>

Up and Running

Up and Running Guelph - Spring at Riverside Park

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Evening Run Program

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Daytime Walking Program (Strollers Welcome!)

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Daytime Running Program

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Join us for a Walk!

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