2025 Potato to Tomato 5k — Coaches Wanted
8 Week Training Program, June 14th through August 9th
It's that time of year again! The East Nasty 2025 Potato to Tomato training program will begin on Saturday, June 14th and we train every Monday and Wednesday at 6:00pm, and Saturday at 7:00 am leading up to the Tomato Fest 5k on August 9th. All training runs will occur in East Nashville with most at Shelby Park unless otherwise noted.
We need coaches!
Can you help? This program does not work without the help of amazing volunteer coaches.
FAQs:
We pair you up in groups of 3 or 4 coaches. This way each group has multiple leaders and have a back-up should you need to miss a day
You do not have to be at every training run. While we do want you to be there as often as possible, we also realize that summers are for vacationing (or sadly, work)
If, for example, you know you can’t make Monday, but can be there Wednesdays and Saturdays, please still sign up! Again, another reason we pair you up (notice a trend?)
You will be responsible for encouraging your group and leading them at your assigned pace
Warning: You could make a lot of new friends. Your heart may swell 3Xs its size on race day. Proud tears are also a possibility.
To volunteer to coach please click the link below! Even if you have verbally volunteered, please sign up so we have complete contact information for you. Please feel free to forward this link on to anyone who may be interested in becoming a P2T coach.
Last but not least, please go like our Facebook page. We will post updates and important information there often!
More Details about the Program
Who can join
Anyone! This program is designed to help those who have yet to find the motivation to commit to a training program. If you are currently a runner, you are welcome to join us, but be sure to bring a friend who is not a runner!
Accomplished runners: Please consider coaching or joining the regular East Nasty run every Wednesday at at 6pm.
When and where
From June 14 through August 9, 2025 we meet three times a week for training: Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6pm, and Saturday mornings at 7am. Most of the time we will meet in Shelby Park near the Nature Center, but occasionally other locations.
You DO NOT have to attend every training run!
COST
The training is FREE, a gift from East Nasty to our community!
Note: There is an entry fee for the East Nashville Tomato 5K race. IF the cost of the race entry is a financial burden, please let us know. We can connect you with resources at the YMCA to help!
The Program
During the course of 24 workouts, participants will progress from walk/runs to run/walks to steady running. Most workouts will only last between 30 and 45 minutes and we will celebrate our success by running the East Nashville Tomato 5K race on Saturday, August 9th ...without walking!
Download the Training Plan
The training plan includes a schedule and description of each workout (locations subject to change, register to get the most up to date location information). Most workouts will only last between 30 and 45 minutes.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, email us at P2T@EastNastyForLife.com.
The RACE
Margaret Maddox YMCA
East Nashville Tomato 5k
Saturday, August 9th
The East Nashville Tomato 5K and Kids Fun Run benefitting the YMCA's Annual Giving Campaign.