WASHINGTON RUNHERS 2008 TRACK PROGRAM

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 5 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 6th to September 30th. 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 costs $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 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 3rd.

NOTE FOR PROSPECTIVE NEW PARTCIPANTS: 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 6th 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.

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Member News :

The SunTrust National Marathon and Half Marathon theme is “In Washington, everyone is running for something”. NBC4, as one of the race sponsors, is profiling some of the runners.

Tomorrow (March 25th) they will do a story on RunHer Elizabeth Ottaway and how she is running the marathon for the 2nd time in memory of her son Alexander and the wonderful people who cared for him at Children’s Hospital. She was joined for part of the taping by fellow RunHers: Heather Garvey, Suzy Leous, Therese Murtagh and Hillary Schaeffler.

The story is going to be aired during the 5pm newscast. If you miss it then, you can watch it online after it airs at: http://www.nbc4.com/nationalmarathon/index.html