Join Marathon Charity Cooperation's 2010

Walk-To-Run Training Program
Saturdays at 9 am • January 9 through April 24, 2010

www.mc-coop.org/walktorun

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Purpose of Program Rationale Coach John Steitz •

Coach: John Steitz, marathoner, RRCA-certified running coach, USATF Level 1-certified coach | E-mail Coach John

  • Workouts: Saturdays, January 23 to April 24, 9:00 am, at Lady Bird Johnson Park, Columbia Island Marina Parking Lot
        Directions: From George Washington Memorial Parkway southbound, turn right into Columbia Island Marina parking lot. Parking is free.
        Directions: From Pentagon Mall (east) Parking Lot, cross footbridge to Columbia Island Marina. Parking is free.

  • 2010 Newsletters:
        Newsletter #16
        Newsletter #15
        Newsletter #13
        Newsletter #12
        Newsletter #11
        Newsletter #10
        Newsletter #9
        Newsletter #8
        Newsletter #7
        Newsletter #6
        Newsletter #5 -- Take 2 -- The workout on Saturday, February 6, is canceled due to snow
        Newsletter #5
        Newsletter #4
        Newsletter #3
        Newsletter #2
        Newsletter #1

  • 2009 Newsletters:
        Epilogue
        Newsletter #16
        Newsletter #15
        Newsletter #14
        Newsletter #13
        Newsletter #12
        Newsletter #11
        Newsletter #10
        Newsletter #9
        Newsletter #8
        Newsletter #7
        Newsletter #6
        Newsletter #5
        Newsletter #4
        Newsletter #3
        Newsletter #2
        Newsletter #1

  • For beginning runners - no experience necessary
  • Start by learning to walk short distances, then adjust to running
  • Low-impact, low-intensity training in a supportive group setting
  • Training for all paces and abilities
  • Train for a spring 5K, followed by greater distances in the summer, or just continued life-long fitness
  • A great introduction to running, for those contemplating a summer/fall marathon or half-marathon training program
  • No fund-raising required -- this training program is for your benefit
  • You can use this program to train for any spring race or just to get in shape, rehab from injury, or to enjoy the camaraderie of other runners!

  • Program Cost (16 weeks of training):
  • $30 – Non-members of MCC   · $20 – Members of MCC or affiliated charities