WINONA LAKE – Scott Erba has a passion for running.

The former WCHS track and cross country coach, who is also a very successful triathlete, always wants to help others get involved with his passion too.

Erba will team up with Green Earth Multisport in the Village at Winona, on a 4-week Running Group. The group will begin on Feb.8 and run every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to March 1.

The group runs, which are free, will start and finish at GEM at 807 E. Canal Street. The runs will be open to all ages and abilities as there will be different training groups based on distance and desired pace. GEM will extend their hours to close after the Running Groups are finished and refreshments will be available at the end of each session.

Interested runners should dress appropriately for the weather and for twilight conditions (headlamps, flashlights). The plan is for this to be an ongoing event with a potential to expand to additional workout days.

Interested runners can contact Scott Erba at [email protected] or by calling Paula Deming at GEM at (574) 306-2004 for more information.