PGRC Early Bird 5k Training - Spring 2025
- Date Sat 8th March 2025 - Sun 8th June 2025
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Greenbelt, Maryland
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kickstart your fitness journey with the PGRC Early Bird 5K Training program, running from March 8 to June 8, 2025, in Greenbelt, Prince George's County! This dynamic 12-week base-building program is designed for walkers and beginner runners eager to embrace an active lifestyle. Participants will train to complete a 5K (3.1 miles) event, either by walking or combining walking with easy pace running, all under the guidance of RRCA-certified running coaches.
The training sessions are set to take place three times a week, with group workouts every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:30 PM and Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM. The first meeting kicks off at Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park, and subsequent sessions will be held at various locations, including Kehoe Track at the University of Maryland. This program is perfect for those aged 18 and up, providing a supportive and encouraging environment to help you reach your fitness goals. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join the Prince George's Running Club and get moving towards your 5K finish line!
The training sessions are set to take place three times a week, with group workouts every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:30 PM and Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM. The first meeting kicks off at Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park, and subsequent sessions will be held at various locations, including Kehoe Track at the University of Maryland. This program is perfect for those aged 18 and up, providing a supportive and encouraging environment to help you reach your fitness goals. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join the Prince George's Running Club and get moving towards your 5K finish line!
Organiser's Description
EARLY BIRD 5K IS A 12-WEEK BASE-BUILDING PROGRAM FOR WALKERS AND BEGINNING RUNNERS WHO ARE COMING BACK TO OR STARTING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. THIS PROGRAM TRAINS PARTICIPANTS TO COMPLETE A 5K (3.1 MILE) EVENT AS A WALK OR A COMBINATION OF WALKING AND EASY PACE RUNNING. IT IS COACHED BY RRCA-CERTIFIED RUNNING COACHES.
DETAILS:
_START DATE AND TIME: _TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH AT 6:30P.
FIRST MEETING IS AT HERBERT WELL'S ICE RINK IN COLLEGE PARK.
_PROGRAM STRUCTURE:_ THE TRAINING CONSISTS OF THREE (3) GROUP WORKOUTS PER WEEK. PARTICIPANTS TRAIN AS A GROUP WITH HEAD COACHES AND PACE LEADERS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS AND SUNDAY MORNINGS.
_TUESDAY EVENING TRAINING RUN:_ BEGINS AT 6:30PM. TRAINING WILL BE HELD AT KEHOE TRACK, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK.
_THURSDAY EVENING TRAINING RUN:_ BEGINS AT 6:30PM. TRAINING RUNS WILL BE HELD AT THE HERBERT WELLS ICE ARENA IN COLLEGE PARK (PARK NEAR TRAIL ENTRANCE FAR END OF LOT).
_SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING RUN: _BEGINS AT 8:00AM. TRAINING WILL BE HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTY.
_TARGET EVENT:_ DCRCC WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL/ MEN'S RUN. THE HOWARD COUNTY STRIDERS WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL MAY ALSO BE USED AS A TARGET EVENT.
_PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:_ AGES 18 AND UP WITH THE ABILITY TO WALK AND WILLINGNESS TO RUN. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OR JOIN PGRC. MEMBERSHIP PRINCE GEORGE'S RUNNING CLUB (PGRC.ORG).
_MEDICAL CLEARANCE:_ IF YOU ARE UNDER MEDICAL CARE, HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION OR HAVE NOT EXERCISED RECENTLY, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SECURE A CLEARANCE FROM YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THIS OR ANY TRAINING PROGRAM.
_REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:_
*
WATER BOTTLES (BRING TO EVERY SESSION)
*
PROPER RUNNING SHOES
_SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT_
*
HAT WITH A VISOR
*
SUNGLASSES
*
SUNSCREEN
*
PROPER SPORTS BRAS (WOMEN)
*
WATCH, STOPWATCH OR AN APP FOR TIMING PURPOSES.
NOTE: THE DCRRC WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL 5K/ MEN'S RUN OR HOWARD COUNTY WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEE.
DETAILS:
_START DATE AND TIME: _TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH AT 6:30P.
FIRST MEETING IS AT HERBERT WELL'S ICE RINK IN COLLEGE PARK.
_PROGRAM STRUCTURE:_ THE TRAINING CONSISTS OF THREE (3) GROUP WORKOUTS PER WEEK. PARTICIPANTS TRAIN AS A GROUP WITH HEAD COACHES AND PACE LEADERS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS AND SUNDAY MORNINGS.
_TUESDAY EVENING TRAINING RUN:_ BEGINS AT 6:30PM. TRAINING WILL BE HELD AT KEHOE TRACK, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK.
_THURSDAY EVENING TRAINING RUN:_ BEGINS AT 6:30PM. TRAINING RUNS WILL BE HELD AT THE HERBERT WELLS ICE ARENA IN COLLEGE PARK (PARK NEAR TRAIL ENTRANCE FAR END OF LOT).
_SATURDAY MORNING TRAINING RUN: _BEGINS AT 8:00AM. TRAINING WILL BE HELD AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTY.
_TARGET EVENT:_ DCRCC WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL/ MEN'S RUN. THE HOWARD COUNTY STRIDERS WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL MAY ALSO BE USED AS A TARGET EVENT.
_PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:_ AGES 18 AND UP WITH THE ABILITY TO WALK AND WILLINGNESS TO RUN. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OR JOIN PGRC. MEMBERSHIP PRINCE GEORGE'S RUNNING CLUB (PGRC.ORG).
_MEDICAL CLEARANCE:_ IF YOU ARE UNDER MEDICAL CARE, HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION OR HAVE NOT EXERCISED RECENTLY, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SECURE A CLEARANCE FROM YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THIS OR ANY TRAINING PROGRAM.
_REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:_
*
WATER BOTTLES (BRING TO EVERY SESSION)
*
PROPER RUNNING SHOES
_SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT_
*
HAT WITH A VISOR
*
SUNGLASSES
*
SUNSCREEN
*
PROPER SPORTS BRAS (WOMEN)
*
WATCH, STOPWATCH OR AN APP FOR TIMING PURPOSES.
NOTE: THE DCRRC WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL 5K/ MEN'S RUN OR HOWARD COUNTY WOMEN'S DISTANCE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEE.
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