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Join the 10K Running Class!

This class is intended for those who are looking to advance from a 5K to a 10K distance or those who desire to improve their 5K or 10K performances. This class is open to all types of runners…fast, slow, short, tall ... we take everyone who enjoys running!

When: Class starts Tuesday, September 9th and then continues on Tuesdays and Saturdays from September 13th through November 15th. A Graduation "Exercise" will be the Cold Turkey 10K Race on November 15th.

Cost: $20.00 for Annapolis Striders members. You must be a member to participate. Now is the time to join the Striders.

Times/Locations:

  • On Tuesdays, September 9th through October 7th, meet at 6:15pm at Mile 1 on B&A Trail. (Arnold Station Road-park behind the shopping center)

  • Starting Tuesday, October 14th, meet at 6:15pm at the Big Vanilla in the community meeting room. Please park in the community college parking lot.

  • Saturdays will have an 8am start. The locations will be announced but will vary from scenic locations such as Naval Academy Gate 8, scenic overlook at War Memorial, Kinder Farm Park, Mile 7 on the B&A Trail, or Mile 1 on the B&A Trail.

    • Training to include: Fartlek, cruise intervals, easy speed, tempo runs and hills with the objective to train, not strain, to do better 5, 8 or 10K and have fun at the same time.

    Lecture sessions: Healthy living for today's runner by Sage House, injury prevention, runner's safety, yoga, nutrition, running attire, pre-warm up exercises and cross training.

    Premiums: Long sleeve t-shirts to all who complete the course, short sleeve running shirt to wear during races, discount at Gotta Run of Annapolis, discount at Sage House, a personal reward program at Fleet Feet of Baltimore, discount entry to Cold Turkey 10K, and more in the works!

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