About Second Wind

The Second Wind Running Club was formed in 1983 to promote running activities in the Champaign-Urbana area. Membership is open to anyone interested in running, walking, and fitness. The goals of the club are to provide:

Social events
Quality local races
Companions for exercise or racing
Information and advice related to running, walking and fitness

Membership

The annual rate for an individual membership is $15; a family membership is $25. Join us! Membership forms are available at Body n' Sole Sports, or download an application.
Membership includes: our award winning newsletter, a discount at Body n' Sole Sports, access to the club email listserver, invitations to club pizza parties and social events, and some of the greatest camaraderie you can find.

History and Resources

By-Laws
Board of Directors and Coordinators - a current listing of the Board of Directors and our Coordinators as well as their contact information.
Second Wind Board Resources - a posting of the Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes of the Meetings.
Past Presidents
A description of Second Wind's history, complete with historic pictures.
A short description of Second Wind's original symbol.
Second Wind wins Awards from Road Runners Club of America in Newsletter and Website.
Second Wind Award Winners in the following categories: runners of the year, master's runners, most improved runners, 110% effort, new runner, and ultra runner.
Second Wind Running Club members who have gone 100 miles, plus year/age when first done.

Major activities

Fun Runs are held each Tuesday night at 6:30 PM on the North side Meadowbrook Park in Urbana. A timed one mile run is followed by a timed one to three mile run with a 15 minute break between. Participants of all abilities are encourage to attend as you determine your own pace per mile. ( fun runs at Meadowbrook Park are held during daylight savings hours only, Apr. thru Oct. ) Informal runs are held at the U of I Armory at 6:00 PM during the Winter months.
Road Races. Second Wind Sponsors a number of road races as well as other community activities throughout the year. Read the Race Calendar to keep abreast of dates and times.
Publications. Second Wind Running Club issues a bi-monthly club newsletter, In Passing. Distributed at Body n' Sole, at local gyms, on the club web site, and to club members, it contains a race calendar, race results, letters, articles, editorials, and photos. The newsletter has received national and regional attention, receiving top honors from the Road Runners Clubs of America.
Listserver. Subscribe to the Secondwind Listserv on Prairienet and get immediate notification of breaking news and upcoming events.
Discounts. Club members are entitled to discounts at Body n' Sole and at club-sponsored races.
Annual Awards Banquet. Every January we have a banquet at which we pass out a series of awards for various categories. Past Award Winners
Build a Better Second Wind Club points and awards -- a way of recognizing members for participating in building up the club.