Skip to main content

PGRC Early Bird 5k Training - Spring 2024

Tue March 19 - Sun June 9 Greenbelt, MD 20768 US Directions

Events

PGRC Early Bird 5k Training

8:00AM EDT - 8:00AM EDT
Open to ages 18 - 100.

Place

P.O. Box 391
Greenbelt, MD US 20768

Description

Early Bird 5K is an 12 week base building program for walkers and beginning runners who are coming back to or starting a active lifestyle.  This program will train participants to complete a 5K (3.1 mile) event as a walk, or combination of walking and easy pace running.  The program is coached by RRCA Certified Running Coaches.
 
Details:
Start date and time: Tuesday, March 19 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).
  • Sunday Morning Training Run:  begins at 8:00am. Training will be held at Watkins Regional Park in Kettering MD.
Target Event:  DCRCC Women's Distance Festival/ Men's Run.
 
 
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 registration is not included in program fee.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Directions

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Read how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy.

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies.