06/19/2026
π²πββοΈ IFS RUN CLUB β SATURDAY SERIES πββοΈπ²
Looking for some miles and good company this weekend?
Join us Saturday, June 20th at Chestnut Ridge Park! Weβll have both trail and paved road options, so whether youβre chasing speed, training for your next race, or just looking to enjoy a summer morning with friends, weβve got a route for you.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
β° 9:00 AM
π Newton Rd entrance (near Shelter #15)
π Approx. 4 miles
π² Trail option
π£οΈ Road option
πΆ Walkers welcome
π² ALWAYS FREE
No registration.
No membership.
Just show up and move.
Tag a friend and come start your weekend with us!
06/15/2026
π¨π¨π¨Meet the Interns π¨π¨π¨
Weβve got three awesome interns with us this summer:
π₯ Kenny (Gannon University)
π₯ Kennedy (SUNY Brockport)
π₯ Maddie (SUNY Brockport)
Theyβre here to learn, coach, and help our athletes get better every day.
In addition to his internship, Kenny will also be helping lead our upcoming wrestling program. As a former New York State tournament placer and current collegiate wrestler, heβs excited to share his experience with the next generation of wrestlers.
Make sure you say hi when you see them around the gym.
Welcome to the team! πͺ
06/12/2026
πββοΈπ² IFS RUN CLUB β SATURDAY SERIES π²πββοΈ
This Saturday weβre heading back to Chestnut Ridge!
Whether you prefer winding trails or smooth pavement, weβve got options for you. Our group will split between a scenic trail route and a paved road route, so you can choose the experience that best fits your goals and comfort level.
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
β° 9:00 AM Start
π Meet just inside the Newton Road entrance near Shelter #15
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Approximately 4 miles
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Trail and road options available
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Multiple pace groups
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Run or walk
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Always FREE
Training for a race? Looking to improve your fitness? Just want to enjoy a Saturday morning with a great group of people? Come join us.
No registration. No membership. Just show up and move.
See you at the Ridge!
06/10/2026
π¨ DOMINATE THE MAT IN 5 WEEKS π¨
Wrestling is tough. Your training should be too.
Weβre launching our Wrestling Performance Program for athletes 12+ looking to get stronger, more explosive, and more confident on the mat.
π₯ Improve body control
π₯ Build strength & power for wrestling
π₯ Train with coaches who work with athletes every day
π₯ Get better before the season starts
No gimmicks. No wasted time. Just training that helps wrestlers perform.
Spots are limited.
π² Register today: https://www.impact-fss.com/wrestling
DominateTheMat TrainHardWinEasy
06/10/2026
πββοΈ THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES β JUNE 11 πββοΈ
Looking for some miles, good company, and a great way to kick off your weekend early?
Join us Thursday night as we hit the streets of South Buffalo and the scenic paths of Cazenovia Park for approximately 4 miles at a conversational pace.
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
β° 6:00 PM Start
π Buffalo Irish Center
245 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
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All paces welcome
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Run or walk
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Always free
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Great community
Stick around after the run and enjoy $3 bottles with fellow runners and walkers.
Whether youβre training for a race, building consistency, or just looking for a fun way to stay active, weβd love to have you join us.
Tag a friend who should come with you!
06/08/2026
π¨ Meet Coach Kyle! π¨
Weβre excited to welcome Kyle Marsha as our new Head Performance Coach at IFS Performance.
For the past two years, Kyle has served as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at St. Thomas Aquinas College, working with athletes across multiple sports to improve strength, speed, power, and overall performance. In addition to his strength coaching experience, he has also coached track & field throws, specializing in the javelin. Most recently, Kyle helped lead the Spartans to an ECC Track & Field Championship, earning his first conference title as a coach.
06/05/2026
πββοΈπ² IFS RUN CLUB β CHESTNUT RIDGE SATURDAY SERIES π²πββοΈ
Looking for a great way to start your weekend?
Join us this Saturday, June 6th for a scenic trail run through one of Western New Yorkβs best parks. Whether youβre training for a race, building endurance, or just looking to enjoy the trails with good people, weβd love to have you with us.
π
Saturday, June 6, 2026
β° 9:00 AM Start
π Chestnut Ridge Park
Meet just inside the Newton Road entrance near Shelter #15
π₯Ύ Approximately 4 miles
π Multiple paces welcome
πΆ Walkers welcome
π² Always FREE
No registration. No pressure. Just a great group of people getting outside and putting in some miles together.
Bring a friend and come enjoy the fresh air.
Everyone is an athlete.
06/03/2026
πββοΈ IFS RUN CLUB β THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES πββοΈ
The weather is looking good, the route is set, and weβre ready to hit the roads!
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Thursday, June 4
β° 6:00 PM Start
π Imperial Pizza
1035 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220
This weekβs route is approximately 4 miles, featuring a mix of neighborhood streets and a loop through beautiful South Park. Whether youβre training for your next race, looking to stay active, or just want to spend an evening with great people, weβve got a pace group for you.
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Run or walk
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All ability levels welcome
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Always FREE
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Bring a friend
π» Bonus: Imperial Pizza is offering Β½-price drafts after the run/walk, so stick around and enjoy some food, drinks, and conversation with the crew.
At IFS, we believe fitness is better with community. Come move with us.
05/29/2026
πββοΈ IFS Run Club β Chestnut Ridge Saturday Series πββοΈ
Looking for training partners, accountability, or just a great way to start your weekend?
Join us this Saturday morning for our FREE community run at Chestnut Ridge Park!
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All paces welcome
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Approx. 4-mile route
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Meet fellow runners from across Western New York
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No registration required
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Completely FREE
π Meet near Shelter #15 (Newton Road Entrance)
π Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Whether youβre training for your next race, building consistency, or simply looking for a fun way to stay active, weβd love to have you join us.
Tag a friend who should come run with you! π
05/27/2026
πββοΈ THURSDAY NIGHT RUN CLUB πββοΈ
πMcKinley Parkway Historic District
π Thursday, May 28
β° 6PM Start
π Buffalo Irish Center
245 Abbott Rd, Buffalo NY
Join us for an approximately 4-mile community run through South Buffalo and Cazenovia Park.
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All paces welcome
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Completely FREE
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Great people + great atmosphere
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$3 bottles post-run π»
Whether youβre training hard or just looking to move with good people, come out and run with us.
Tag your running crew and weβll see you Thursday. π