Arete
A women’s running club for women by women who love to run!
We are committed to empowering each other through running, racing, and beyond. We believe we are strong individually, but together we are an unstoppable collective. Love this philosophy? Join a current Arete chapter or apply to start your own in a town near you!
What is Arete?
This all women’s intermediate and advanced running team is fast with a side of fun. We are inspired to create an environment that welcomes authenticity, grit, sweat, and fun. If you are wondering if it’s a good fit, we recommend you can run 6…
Training & Racing
Group 1: 5k/10k March: She is Beautiful – March 19, 2017 May: Jenny’s light – May 14, 2017 June: Aptos Women’s 5 Miler – June 11, 2017 July: Firecracker 5k & 10k – July 4, 2017; Wharf to Wharf – July 23, 2017 August: UCSC Cross…
Membership & Customized Training
Become an Arete Team Member! Click here to join! Join our new Arete chapters, led by enthusiastic, supportive leaders: Chico, Oakland, and Santa Barbara. Are you an enthusiastic, positive female run lover who would you like to apply to become a volunteer co-leader and…
Get to Know Your Squad: Katie Freed, East Bay
We pride ourselves in creating a diverse network of female runners of various paces, intentions, and backgrounds. Get to know teammate from our newest Arete Oakland team with a few quick takes. Welcome, Katie! We’re happy to share miles with you this year. 1….
Jersey up – so much more than a uniform.
I remember pinning on that cross country race number each weekend to that navy blue singlet in high school, trying to line up the number straight below the golden S-O-Q-U-E-L. Besides allowing me to legally compete in meets, that uniform carried so many other…
Doc Liz Martin: On Being a Beginner
As we grow into adulthood, it seems there are less opportunities to be beginners. We step into our routines and find comfort in the rhythm of our lives and the ease of doing what we do well. And time. Who has the time to try…
