Fall 5k/10k training programs starting soon

Registration is now open for PGRC’s fall 5K and 10K training programs.  Click on the links below for more information and to register.
5K program- starts September 12
10K program- starts September 19

WDF and ET 5K’s August 29

PGRC’s Women’s Distance Festival 5K and Estimated Time Run 5K are this Saturday at the Greenbelt Youth Center (note the change in location from previous years).  Online registration is still open (closes Thursday at midnight).  You may also register race day for a slightly higher fee.
This year, the overall, masters, and age group winners in the women’s 5K [...]

Running: It’s a Journey, not a Destination.

For months now, I have whined and moan and whined some more about my various frustrations with my running.  From my breathing to my form, it never seemed to quite come together.  I had a conversation the other day regarding the upcoming 10K training and how despite my lackluster performance in the Fun Runs and [...]

Running calculators

Aside from running, I also play with numbers. That has lead to 3
different running-related calculators, including a couple which are
aimed at training and training paces. They are:
http://www.radix.net/~bobg/run/hr.html
http://www.radix.net/~bobg/run/pace.html
http://www.radix.net/~bobg/run/walkrun.html
hr will describe some points for heart rate-based training, and compute
appropriate zones for you. It’s very old — predating even my start
in coaching (which was 2002) [...]