Are you new to running and would like some fun, friendly and safe support?

Then join the UBRec Running Group, a group of UB faculty, staff and students who get together on Fridays, beginning Aug. 4, to run on the Amherst Bike Path.

Participants are arranged into novice, intermediate, advanced and walking groups. Starting on Aug. 14, the groups will focus on training for the Linda Yalem Safety Run on Sept. 24, following the free training plans available online. You do not have to be training for the Linda Yalem 5K to take part in the running group.

The group will meet at 5:30 p.m. — shoes tied and ready to go — at the back door of Alumni Arena facing the tennis courts.

For more information, contact Jessica Nyrop at 716-756-2534 or jenyrop@buffalo.edu.