06/02/2026
🏃♂️ Our PILOT Start to Stride 5K Training Program officially launched last week, and our four founding participants kicked things off with an incredible first class!
Leading the program is a familiar face in La Porte — JB Glossinger. A La Porte native and former regular at the legendary "Noon Hoops" in Schick Gym, JB has returned home after accomplishing some truly remarkable things and is now giving back to the community through something he is passionate about: running and healthy living.
JB is a Boston Marathon Qualifier (3:27 – Toledo), multiple marathon and half-marathon finisher, CEO, speaker, and host of one of the longest-running personal development podcasts, where he has spent years helping people transform their lives.
For JB, this program is about more than running.
“The Y has always been a place where this community shows up for itself — across every age, background, and fitness level. I wanted to give back to an organization doing real work locally and help people discover what I discovered: your body and your life can change at any age if you’re willing to start.”
What excites JB most? Watching people who have never run a step cross that finish line.
“Start to Stride isn’t really about the 5K — it’s about proving to yourself you can do hard things and carrying that confidence into the rest of your life.”
✨ There is STILL time to join!
Get a personalized training plan, learn from an experienced coach, and be part of this supportive founding group of goal-getters.
Registration will remain open for the next couple of weeks — don’t miss this opportunity! 💙 https://bit.ly/4fRVhxN
