• Workouts: Saturdays, January 17 to April 25, 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.
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    ·  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 pace groups 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 of spring race

    or just to get in shape, rehab from injury, or to enjoy the camaraderie of other runners!

    Program Cost (17 weeks of training):

    · $30 – Non-members of ACF   · $20 – Members of ACF or affiliated charities

  • Coach: John Steitz, marathoner, RRCA-certified running coach, USATF Level 1 certified coaching