52 Strong at the City of Naples Halloween Hustle 5K

52 Strong Personal Fitness laced up for Naples’ spookiest new tradition—the inaugural City of Naples Halloween Hustle 5K—bringing community spirit, coaching tips, and race-day energy to Baker Park.

A new Naples tradition

On Friday, October 10, 2025, runners and walkers gathered at Baker Park (50 Riverside Circle) for the first-ever City of Naples Halloween Hustle 5K, a twilight race stepping off at 6:00 PM. (RunSignup)

Where you found us

We were proud to support the event and connect with athletes and families in the Vendor Village—open to the public—even after the race reached capacity. The official lineup listed “52 Strong Personal Training,” and we appreciated everyone who stopped by to talk strength, mobility, and 5K prep. (RunSignup)

Race-day vibes

Costumes, music, and sunset views along the Gordon River made for a festive evening. The chip-timed race awarded overall and age-group winners, with finisher medals for everyone who crossed the line—perfect motivation for first-timers and seasoned runners alike. (RunSignup)

How 52 Strong builds better 5Ks

At 52 Strong Personal Fitness, we coach runners to be strong, resilient, and confident on race day. Our 5K approach includes:

• Strength that carries you: Posterior-chain work (hinge/squat/lunge), single-leg stability, and core to maintain form when fatigue hits.
• Run-specific mobility: Ankles/hips/thoracic rotation so your stride stays smooth and efficient.
• Prehab > rehab: Shoulder, knee, and calf durability work to reduce overuse tweaks.
• Smart pacing & strategy: Negative splits, cadence awareness, and fueling/hydration basics for evening races.

A simple 6-week build (starter outline)

• Weeks 1–2: 2 strength sessions + 2 runs/week (easy miles + strides).
• Weeks 3–4: Add short intervals (e.g., 6×1:00 hard/1:00 easy) and a slightly longer weekend run.
• Weeks 5–6: Progress intervals (e.g., 5×3:00 at 5K-10K effort) and sharpen with light race-pace work; taper the final 3–4 days.