Running Start

June 4 - August 27, 2011

Running Start is a co-ed, three-month "learn to run" beginner training program, for adults of all ages and abilities, that will train you to run a 5 kilometer (3.1-mile) race. The program will build your endurance with a combination of walking and running over time. In addition, the program will offer the benefits of improved cardiovascular fitness, reduced adverse health factors, safe training methods, and fun!

Running Start is limited to 100 participants, so sign up soon!

Locations

The group will meet Saturdays at 8am and Tuesdays at 7pm at the following locations:

Saturdays: The first Saturday, we will meet to assess your fitness level.; Saturday runs will be held at Lake Artemesia in Berwyn Heights. We will occasionally run at other locations to introduce our participants to the many wonderful running locations in our beautiful county.
Tuesdays/Wednesdays: Track night: 7 to 8 p.m.– Bowie High School or University of Maryland(Tuesday only). You can pick which day or location is most convenient. Participants who cannot make one of the weekday track sessions will be expected to complete the workout on their own.

Cost

$55 Training program fee, in addition all participants are required to join the Prince Georges Running Club.The club membership fee is $20 individual/$25 family/$10 student.

The training program fee covers the cost of a technical running shirt, registration for the 5k-graduation race on August 27, and group social events.

Volunteer Requirement

Participants are required to volunteer at one club event during the program.

Program Structure

Participants will be assigned to a group appropriate to his/her speed and level of fitness. The groups will have one or more volunteer pace leaders who will guide the group during each workout. After each workout, participants will gather for group stretching. Many Saturdays will include a brief but important presentation by a knowledgeable expert in the field of diet, fitness, running, nutrition, or exercise.

Other Information

Medical Issues

Every participant is encouraged to seek a medical opinion from his or her medical provider prior to signing up for the Running Start Program.

Attention walkers/experienced runners

The Running Start Program is designed to encourage and develop running ability among beginning runners. This is not a walk-only program. If you are able to run consistently for 20 minutes or more, or if you have run a half-marathon, this is probably not the program for you.

Attendance

We encourage you to make every effort to attend each session. We understand you may need to miss some sessions; but we expect participants to make up the missed workouts on their own.

Children

Unfortunately, we cannot accomodate children in the program at this time.

Want to learn more? Contact Cassandra Logan. Are you ready to sign up? Registration Closed!