The Wellness Community–Northern Jersey Shore is offering “Strides for Hope,” a training program to help walkers and runners prepare for the New Jersey Marathon, Long Branch Half Marathon or relay teams on May 2. Participants can register to train with a personal fitness trainer and join in fundraising efforts to help support the free cancer support programs and services at The Wellness Community.

Participants will have the opportunity to train as a team with Brittany Rutter, a personal trainer, marathon runner and triathlete, who will help members at all fitness levels design and follow a personalized training program.

Sessions begin during the last week of February and include group runs/walks, educational health and fitness presentations, and a pre-marathon preparation review.

In addition, Strides for Hope members who reach the $250 minimum fundraising goal will receive VIP benefits.

For more information, contact The Wellness Community–Northern Jersey Shore at 732-578-9200 or visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org/jerseyshore/ events/events-2010Strides.html.