BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program
- Date Fri 31st January 2025 - Mon 30th June 2025
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Baltimore, Maryland
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the excitement of the BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program, kicking off on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Towson, Baltimore! This vibrant and supportive program runs until June 30, 2025, and is perfect for anyone looking to embark on their 5K journey or enhance their existing skills. Whether you're a walker aiming to complete your first 5K or a seasoned runner seeking to improve your performance, this program caters to all levels.
Under the guidance of experienced coaches, you'll learn essential techniques including proper running form, hydration strategies, and pacing. Participants will meet twice a week—Thursday evenings at the Carver Center for Arts and Technology and Saturday mornings at various locations, including CCBC Essex. With a structured 10-week schedule that gradually increases distances and introduces interval training, you'll be well-prepared to conquer the Baltimore Running Festival 5K on October 19, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to make new friends, enjoy a fun training atmosphere, and achieve your 5K goals!
Under the guidance of experienced coaches, you'll learn essential techniques including proper running form, hydration strategies, and pacing. Participants will meet twice a week—Thursday evenings at the Carver Center for Arts and Technology and Saturday mornings at various locations, including CCBC Essex. With a structured 10-week schedule that gradually increases distances and introduces interval training, you'll be well-prepared to conquer the Baltimore Running Festival 5K on October 19, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to make new friends, enjoy a fun training atmosphere, and achieve your 5K goals!
Organiser's Description
Overview: People decide they want to learn how or to improve their existing skills with walking or running a 5K in time for fall races. Join the Baltimore Road Runners to do just that, plus meet new friends and have a lot of fun!
Goals and Purposes: The 5K Training Group is designed for six groups of people.
. Walkers who want to complete their first 5K
. Walkers who have completed a 5K, but want to improve their skills
. Those who want to learn how to run a 5K
. Runners who have run a 5K, but want to improve their skills
. Those who want to return from an injury utilizing the safety of a structured program
. Families who want to run together in a structured environment
. Under the leadership of experienced, certified coaches, runners will be introduced to topics such as proper running form, clothing choices, pacing, hill strategy, hydration, static and dynamic stretching, and more.
. A 10-week schedule will be provided to all participants. Participants self-identify which group they want to join, and may change groups at will.
Workouts:
. A 10 week schedule will be provided to all participants.
. Both walkers and runners will be introduced to intervals, where they walk faster or run for a specified time period, then walk briskly to recover for a specified time.
. The speed-walking/running time will be increased and the recovery time decreased as the training progresses. The distances will also be increased during the training.
Location:
The group will meet twice a week on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Thursday evenings
1. Carver Center for Arts and Technology 938 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21204
o The group will meet at the track.
o Time: 7:00 P.M. Water will be provided.
o Cancellation decisions will be made by 5:00 PM, and will be posted on the BRRC Facebook page and sent out via registered runner group email.
Saturday mornings will alternate locations
2. CCBC Essex -- 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21237
o Meet in Parking Lot 2, around on the back side of the Athletic Dome.
o Time: 6:45 AM, take-off at 7
o Water will be provided.
o Cancellation decisions will be made by 5:00 AM, and will be posted on the BRRC Facebook page and sent out via registered runner group email.
Dates: August 15, 2024 to October 19, 2024 (10 Weeks)
Target Race: 10/19/2024 Baltimore Running Festival 5K
Leads: Ginnie Welsh [email protected] Robin Goodwin [email protected] Tom Nasuta [email protected]
and as backup, Marie Smith [email protected]
Cost: There is no cost to this program, but BRRC membership is requested. To join, click here
Goals and Purposes: The 5K Training Group is designed for six groups of people.
. Walkers who want to complete their first 5K
. Walkers who have completed a 5K, but want to improve their skills
. Those who want to learn how to run a 5K
. Runners who have run a 5K, but want to improve their skills
. Those who want to return from an injury utilizing the safety of a structured program
. Families who want to run together in a structured environment
. Under the leadership of experienced, certified coaches, runners will be introduced to topics such as proper running form, clothing choices, pacing, hill strategy, hydration, static and dynamic stretching, and more.
. A 10-week schedule will be provided to all participants. Participants self-identify which group they want to join, and may change groups at will.
Workouts:
. A 10 week schedule will be provided to all participants.
. Both walkers and runners will be introduced to intervals, where they walk faster or run for a specified time period, then walk briskly to recover for a specified time.
. The speed-walking/running time will be increased and the recovery time decreased as the training progresses. The distances will also be increased during the training.
Location:
The group will meet twice a week on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Thursday evenings
1. Carver Center for Arts and Technology 938 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21204
o The group will meet at the track.
o Time: 7:00 P.M. Water will be provided.
o Cancellation decisions will be made by 5:00 PM, and will be posted on the BRRC Facebook page and sent out via registered runner group email.
Saturday mornings will alternate locations
2. CCBC Essex -- 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21237
o Meet in Parking Lot 2, around on the back side of the Athletic Dome.
o Time: 6:45 AM, take-off at 7
o Water will be provided.
o Cancellation decisions will be made by 5:00 AM, and will be posted on the BRRC Facebook page and sent out via registered runner group email.
Dates: August 15, 2024 to October 19, 2024 (10 Weeks)
Target Race: 10/19/2024 Baltimore Running Festival 5K
Leads: Ginnie Welsh [email protected] Robin Goodwin [email protected] Tom Nasuta [email protected]
and as backup, Marie Smith [email protected]
Cost: There is no cost to this program, but BRRC membership is requested. To join, click here
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