Back of the Pack Group
The back-of-the-pack (BOP) group is designed to be a connecting service for runners of all experience levels who run 10 minutes per mile or slower. The goals are (i) to help runners find other runners with similar paces, training goals, and/or workout schedules; and (ii) to facilitate running with other MCRRC members.
Weekly Runs
While most of the MCRRC runs tend to have a runner or two that meet the BOP running times, there are a number of runs that meet throughout the week regularly made up of BOP runners.
Monday
The "official" run of BOP is on Monday. In the warmer months, the group usually runs the scenic, shady trails in nearby Seneca Creek State Park. We meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 7pm at Fernshire Road in Gaithersburg, just outside the Kentlands. During the year when it gets dark before 8:00 PM, the run goes through neighborhood streets of picturesque Kentlands and Lakelands. For these runs, we meet at 7pm at the Kentlands clubhouse. Please come and join us for a run which varies between 3 and 7 miles, depending on group decision. Runners are encouraged to wear reflective vests during the fall and winter months. This run is cancelled on Code Red days and days when the weather at the time of the run is below 20 degrees.
Tuesday
On Tuesday, a group of runners meet at 5:15AM in downtown Rockville, at Hard Times Cafe on Nelson Street to run 5 mile loops. Please e-mail Carol Lavrich (Lavrichc@juno.com) or Anne Naccarato (ta.naccar@prodigy.net) if interested. In the evening from 6:30 to 7:30, there is a track workout at the Gaithersburg High School. From January until April, a MCRRC Speed Development Program is available at the track for all runners who want to improve their running and increase their speed.
Thursday
A group of runners meet at 5:15AM in downtown Rockville, at Hard Times Cafe on Nelson Street to run 5 mile loops on Thursdays. Please e-mail Carol Lavrich (Lavrichc@juno.com) or Anne Naccarato (ta.naccar@prodigy.net) if interested. This run tends to be more dynamic so be sure to contact Carol or Anne if you are planning to show up.
Friday
On Friday, a group of runners meet at 5:15AM in downtown Rockville, at Hard Times Cafe on Nelson Street to run 5 mile loops. Please e-mail Carol Lavrich (Lavrichc@juno.com) or Anne Naccarato (ta.naccar@prodigy.net) if interested.
