The Washington RunHers track program is designed for female
runners of all abilities who are already running regularly who
want to improve their running form, speed and fitness. The
coaches will divide the participants into small groups of
similar ability and design each week's workout for the various
groups’ abilities.
The workouts are both fun and challenging but always
achievable since you’re running with the camaraderie of
others.
The track program is coached by Al Logie and John Rusinko.
Al has been coaching for over 25 years and is a former NCAA
champion and a national team member for his native Trinidad.
John Rusinko has coached marathoners for many years and the
RunHers track program for the past 6 years. Both are
experienced track and roadrunners. Together they bring a
wealth of running expertise and enthusiasm to the program.
WHEN:
The workouts are held every Tuesday evening from 6:15p.m. -
8:00p.m. from May 5th to September 29th. Workouts
are held rain or shine.
WHERE:
The workouts are held at Wakefield High School in Arlington,
VA at
4901 S. Chesterfield Road not too far from Skyline and
Shirlington.
The track is behind the school. Parking is available beside
the track and in front of the school.
COST: The
program fee is $135. This is a one-time non-refundable fee
for members of the Washington RunHers. If you are not a club
member, you may join when you sign up for the program (Annual
Membership is $20 or Two-Year Membership is $35).
EARLY REGISTRATION: Due to the
popularity of this program, we anticipate it will fill up by
early May. If you know that you want to participate, you are
strongly encouraged to complete
the application and mail it along with a check or money order
(payable to “Washington RunHers”) to Elizabeth Ottaway,
1712 Crestwood Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302 by
May 1st.
NOTE FOR PROSPECTIVE NEW PARTICIPANTS:
If you are not sure if RunHers Track is the
right training program for you, we encourage you to come to
the first workout on May 5th to give it a try.
This first workout will include an introduction to the program
where the coaches will provide an overview of the track
program followed by a slightly abbreviated workout. This
format will allow prospective participants to decide if the
program is for them. If it is,
applications and
checks will be collected at the end of the workout. If you
have questions, please send a note to
elizabeth_ottaway@hotmail.com.
Once
again RunHers is an Official Running Club Sponsor of the
SunTrust National Marathon
& Half Marathon.
The race takes place on Sunday, March 21, 2009 in Washington,
DC. Visit their website (http://www.nationalmarathon.com/home.asp)
for more information.