Archives Training Programs

Summer Speed Program

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Summer Speed is a structured, group-oriented program designed to train participants to improve performance across the 1-mile, 2-mile, and 5K distances. The 8-week program is built to develop both speed and endurance, peaking with race-specific sharpening and…

Fall 5K Run/Walk Program

The Fall 5K Run/Walk Program is designed for walkers who want to walk their way to improved health and fitness as well as for beginning runners, individuals getting back into running, those who are currently unable to run continuously for…

Winter Marathon Training Program

Join the Winter Marathon Training Program (WMT) with MCRRC! Whether you’re chasing your first 26.2 or aiming for a PR, the Winter Marathon Training Program (WMT) is your path to a strong spring race. Designed for runners of all paces,…

CPR Classes

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MCRRC is pleased to offer access to monthly CPR/First Aid certification courses through Lifeworks, sponsored by Shady Grove Adventist HealthCare, for members and their immediate family members over age 18. The class is sufficient for new certifications as well as…

10K Program

The 10K Fall Training Program is a structured, group-oriented program designed to train participants to complete a 10K (6.2 mile) distance.  The program will peak at a long-run distance of 7-8 miles.  The 10K philosophy is that anyone who wants…

Experienced Marathon Program (XMP)

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The Experienced Marathon Program (XMP) is designed to train runners with previous marathoning and other long distance running experiences to improve upon their training and racing outcomes. The program officially begins in June (there will be informal…

Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The Summer Half Marathon (SHM) Program is designed to develop and improve a runner’s ability to complete 13.1 miles. The training schedule will prepare runners for 10-mile and half marathon distance races ranging from mid-September through mid-October. …

Spring 5K Run/ Walk Program

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Welcome to our Spring 5K Run/Walk Program, which is suitable for all paces, including walkers! This 12-week program will provide participants the training to complete a 5K (3.1 miles) or longer race. ** New this year* The…

Spring 10K Program

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! This 10-week training program caters to new runners as well as those more experienced, who are looking to increase their mileage to successfully complete a 10K race at the end of the program. We will focus on…

First Time Marathon (FTM) Program

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Embark on your marathon journey with the award-winning First Time Marathon (FTM) Program, a comprehensive, coach-led, and community-driven experience designed for those aiming to complete their first marathon (26.2 miles). While the name of our program suggests…