Thursday 40 Minute Run (Full, Half and 10 Miler)
Thursday Mar 11, 6:30 PM
We are a group of runners in our 20's and 30's, with members ranging from beginner runners to those who have been running for years. Nothing like knowing others are waiting for you to make sure you go out and run! We are not competitive, regardless of pace (we have some very fast runners in the group, but even if you can't run the whole thing, it's ok), and we always welcome new faces!
Our runs are always by time, not distance, so that we can all begin and end together.
There are plenty of groups out there for competitive runners but not much for the casual or beginner runner who wants to train for a race (or run for other reasons -- personal goals? Weight Loss? Just because?).
If you want to have fun when you're running, and make some great new friends, this is the group for you!
The focus will be getting people who are committed to train together and motivate each other, no matter how slow or far you go at first. No need to be intimidated!
We also participate in many local races as a group (check out our calendar) -- it's always a blast! Running is a lot more fun in a group. We have trained together for the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler, VA Beach Rock n Roll Half Marathon, Army Ten Miler and the Marine Corps Marathon.
We will soon start training for the Shamrock Half Marathon, Cherry Blossom Ten Miler, Flying Pigs Marathon and later this year, the Rock n Roll Half Marathon in Va Beach, the Army Ten Miler, and both Chicago and Marine Corps Marathon.
Of course, you don't have to be running a race to join our training runs -- we just need the company to keep us motivated to start and finish each time!
The vast majority of the runs will be planned in the Arlington area. We usually grab a snack or coffee on those weekend morning runs and plan a happy hour (and occasional social events like BBQ or tubing trip) about once a month.
Make sure to post a picture so we know who you are!
You'll get invited to our Meetups as soon as they're scheduled!
"I was about to post these as events today but then got busy at work! I missed it last year, and might miss it again this year, but I'll definitely put the races up -- I know everyone who made it had a lot of fun!"
"Crystal City 5K Fridays are taking place in April. Any plans to have the whole gang out for these races again?"
"Ran the 50K last year (my first) and am going to try for the 50M this year. I actually joined the Training Club last year, which helped a lot to be familiar with the trail. I'm also running the Bear Mountain 50K in New York in May."
"This weekend I signed up to do the North Face Endurance Challenge 50K on June 5th, here in Northern Virginia. It's a 50k trail race through the Algonkian Regional Park, Great Falls Park and the Potomac Heritage Trail. ... MoreThe course keeps runners on their toes with ever-changing terrain. Overall, it consists of 50% singletrack, 30% dirt or gravel doubletrack, 10% gravel carriage road and 10% paved road. This my first ever ultra distance race so I'm not quite sure what to expect, other than it will be quite a challenge! You can register online at http://www2.thenorthf... You can either sign up for the 50k (what I'm doing), the marathon, half-marathon or, if you're really crazy, the 50 miler(!). There's also a 5k and 10k the following day. See you there and bring your trail shoes! "
"I got the exact same reply. And the "our lawyers have advised us that if we begin to treat the trail in any location we will have to treat the entire trail" is BS...."
"I heard that the W&OD is plowed, though they can't do all the way to the pavement, as their budget only allows repaving every few years or so, so they don't want to scrape off the trail."

Saturday Mar 13
Tuesday Mar 16
Wednesday Mar 17
Thursday Mar 18
Friday Mar 19
3 attended
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Wednesday Mar 10, 2010
Hosted by Margaret
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Tuesday Mar 09, 2010
Hosted by Max Alvarado
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Monday Mar 08, 2010
Hosted by Margaret
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Tuesday Mar 02, 2010
Hosted by Erin Thomas