STALWART RUNNERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Run Your First 5K or 10K with Confidence
Get Ready: Your Path to Running Success
Starting your running journey alone can sometimes feel challenging. That's why we created Get Ready, an exclusive Stalwart Runners Club program specifically designed to help you achieve your goals through a gradual, holistic approach.
This is not traditional "train-to-run" coaching. Instead, Get Ready focuses on the whole running experience, helping you build the physical, mental, and lifestyle habits needed to successfully acheive your first 5K or 10K run, but also ensuring you enjoy the process and able to continue running.
Whether you're new to running or looking for holistic approach, this program supports you every step of the way, making the journey enjoyable, achievable, and rewarding.
Your goal. Your pace. Your success. Get Ready today.

A holistic 5K/10K training plan pairs physical endurance with mental conditioning. By syncing intentional breathing with your stride, grounding to stay present, and using laughter yoga to release tension, you build resilience, prevent burnout, and manage pacing.
A structured, holistic framework will elevate your race preparation and recovery:
1. Grounding Your Running
Before a long run, anchor your mind to your body and environment to combat nerves and distraction.
2. The Meditative Mind in Motion
Meditation for distance running is about steady, flexible focus. Instead of zoning out, you are mindfully tuning in.
3. Laughter Yoga for Tension Relief
Laughter yoga provides a fantastic "brain holiday," releasing endorphins, decreasing stress hormones, and working the diaphragm
References
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/.../Ferguson-11-Life-Changing...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4378297/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7032911/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11520822/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6367057/
Program Dates
August 2026 to November 2026 (3 days a week Mornings Only)
March 2027 to June 2027 (3 days a week Mornings Only)
August 2027 to November 2027 (3 days a week Mornings Only)
March 2028 to June 2028 (3 days a week Mornings Only)
Program Details
Due to the nature of this program and to reap the optimal benefits, this program is planned and organized in open public spaces only. Also this program requires some flexibility to drive for approx 30 mins or so on the weekends only.
Wednesdays and Fridays - Argyle 5:45 am to 7 am (Meditative Mind + Execersises + Laughter Yoga + Run)
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Flower Mound 5:45 am to 7 am (Meditative Mind + Execersises + Laughter Yoga + Run)
Saturdays - Lewisville Session 1: 5:45am to 7:45am or Session 2
8am to 10am (Grounding + Meditative Mind + Laughter Yoga)
We encourage atleast you stick with (Wednesdays and Fridays) or (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Kindly note, rest and good sleep help with the recovery.
Saturdays session is very important, you are free to join a session 1 or session 2.
4 months program is designed to acheive maximum benefit, you are welcome to can join anythime.
Very Important Notices:
Grounding Notice: Some program activities may involve barefoot walking on grass and natural surfaces in public parks and fields. Participants should use their own judgment and take appropriate precautions based on their individual comfort, health, and physical condition.
Participant Disclaimer
Important Notice
The Stalwart Runners Club "Get Ready" Program is an educational, recreational, and community-based running program designed to help participants prepare for a 5K or 10K event through gradual fitness progression, mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, grounding techniques, laughter yoga, and group running activities.
This program is NOT medical treatment, physical therapy, personal training, mental health counseling, or supervised healthcare.
Participation is voluntary and undertaken at your own risk.
By participating in this program, you acknowledge and understand that:
- Stalwart Runners Club, its organizers, volunteers, mentors, and facilitators are not licensed medical professionals, physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, or healthcare providers.
- The information, techniques, exercises, mindfulness activities, grounding practices, meditation sessions, breathing exercises, laughter yoga, and running recommendations provided through this program are intended solely for general educational and recreational purposes.
- You are responsible for determining whether participation is appropriate for your physical condition and fitness level.
- You should consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program, especially if you:
- Have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory illness, diabetes, or other medical conditions.
- Have experienced dizziness, chest pain, fainting, or exercise-related complications.
- Are pregnant or recovering from injury, illness, or surgery.
- Participation in running, stretching, exercise, meditation, laughter yoga, or outdoor group activities carries inherent risks, including but not limited to:
- Falls and collisions
- Muscle strains and sprains
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Dehydration
- Cardiac events
- Injuries caused by uneven terrain, traffic, weather, wildlife, or other environmental conditions
- Stalwart Runners Club does not guarantee any specific fitness, health, performance, race results, weight loss, wellness, or medical outcomes.
- Program locations may vary and may include parks, trails, sidewalks, parking areas, and other public outdoor spaces. Participants are responsible for exercising reasonable caution and obeying all applicable laws, traffic signals, and park regulations.
- Participants are responsible for maintaining adequate hydration, wearing appropriate footwear and clothing, monitoring weather conditions, and exercising within their own abilities.
- Program fees are non-refundable unless otherwise determined by Stalwart Runners Club.
Grounding Activities Acknowledgment
Grounding (Barefoot Walking) and Outdoor Activities Notice
As part of the Stalwart Runners Club Get Ready Program, participants may voluntarily engage in grounding activities, which may include walking barefoot on grass, soil, fields, parks, and other outdoor natural surfaces.
I understand and acknowledge that barefoot activities involve risks, including but not limited to:
- Cuts, scrapes, abrasions, and blisters
- Cracked skin or irritation of the feet
- Splinters, thorns, rocks, sticks, glass, metal fragments, or other sharp objects
- Insect bites or stings
- Uneven terrain, holes, roots, mud, or slippery surfaces
- Exposure to allergens, plants, or other environmental conditions
- Foot, ankle, or lower-leg injuries
I understand that these activities may take place in public parks, recreational fields, trails, and other outdoor locations that are not inspected or controlled by Stalwart Runners Club.
I further understand that grounding sessions may be combined with outdoor recreational activities, movement exercises, games, and sports to make the experience enjoyable and engaging. Participation in all activities is voluntary.
I acknowledge that I am responsible for determining whether barefoot participation is appropriate for me and may choose to wear footwear at any time.
By participating in the program, I accept responsibility for my own safety and well-being and understand the inherent risks associated with outdoor activities and barefoot walking.
Stalwart Runners Club Membership Fees
3 sessions a week (Wednesdays/Fridays/Saturdays) or (Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays)
12 to 15 session per month (some months are 4 weeks and some are 5 weeks)
Each Session is priced $15
Monthly Club Membership Fees is $150 (Savings $30)
Fees are non-refundable.
(You can attend 1 Trial Session for Free)
Benefits of Salwart Runners Club Membership
- Club T-Shirt.
- Monthly once 5k and 10k run during the 4 months program only.
- Discuounted tickets for the Marathon, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon only at the events organized by Stalwart Runners.
- Exclusive Members Club.
- Like minded community.
Club Membership
- Anyone above age 21+
- Starter who like to acheive 1st 5k and 10k. Though all levels are welcome to join, please note we don't train to be a marathon runners.
- Holistic Program. (This is not a peronal training or coaching nor a regimented routine.)
About Rakesh Sharma
About the Program Director:
Rakesh Sharma is the Founder and Director of Stalwart Runners Inc. He is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Certified Race Director and an RRCA Level 1 Certified Running Coach.
Rakesh founded Stalwart Runners with a simple vision: to create a welcoming and supportive community for individuals who want to begin their running journey. He believes that getting started is often the hardest part of running, and that having a community of like-minded people can make the experience more enjoyable, motivating, and sustainable.
Through Stalwart Runners, Rakesh seeks to provide encouragement, education, accountability, and a supportive environment where participants can build confidence, develop healthy habits, and work toward their personal running goals at their own pace.
The Get Ready 5K/10K Program reflects this vision by combining progressive run training with mindfulness practices, grounding activities, breathing techniques, laughter yoga, and community support to help participants prepare for their first 5K or 10K in a positive and enjoyable way.
Important Note
While Rakesh Sharma holds RRCA certifications in race directing and running coaching, the Get Ready Program is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, physical therapy, or mental health counseling. Participants are responsible for consulting their healthcare provider regarding any medical concerns before participating in the program.




