Running Classes

Group workouts can help you run farther and faster—plus, they're just plain fun! With eight different ability levels, from beginner to super-advanced competitive runner, you’ll find the right fit. During the 10-week sessions you’ll do a variety of coached workouts and enjoy the camaraderie and safety of group running. Classes include steady-paced runs, speed training, intervals, hills, fartlek, and tempo runs.

Classes are led by experienced group coaches who are trained and supervised by head coaches Bob and Shelly Glover. As the founder and director of NYRR Running Classes, Bob Glover has taught thousands of runners of all levels; Shelly is an exercise physiologist. The Glovers have co-authored several best-selling books, including The Runner’s Handbook and The Competitive Runner’s Handbook.

Benefits

Get fit with beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate classes
Train to race 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, marathons, and more
Improve running economy, form, muscular strength, endurance, and speed
Increase confidence and mental toughness
Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow runners

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2012 SESSIONS

Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 10-week periods, starting on the dates and at the times listed below. Select a specific level and day (Tuesday, Thursday, or both) when preregistering. You may only attend the nights for which you register. Please note that there is generally more space in the Thursday class.

Session	Day	Start Date
169	Tuesday	January 3
169	Thursday	January 15
170	Tuesday	March 13
170	Thursday	March 15
171	Tuesday	May 22
171	Thursday	May 24
172	Tuesday	July 31
172	Thursday	August 2
173	Tuesday	October 9
173	Thursday	October 11

CLASS LEVELS

Please register for the appropriate level class, according these guidelines.

BEGINNER AND BASIC INTERMEDIATE

Meets at 6:15pm

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE

Meets at 6:30pm

BASIC COMPETITIVE AND SUPER ADVANCED COMPETITIVE

Meets at 6:45pm

Determine Your Level

IF YOU...	AND YOUR GOALS ARE...	YOUR LEVEL IS...
Can walk briskly for 20 minutes	Introduction to running; goal is to run for 20 minutes by end of session	1/Beginner (Meets at 6:15 p.m.)
Can comfortably run for 20 minutes without stopping	Fundamentals of running and racing. Workouts to improve speed, form, strength, endurance, and race times. Requirements: run for 20-30 minutes at 11+ minutes per mile. Goal: to complete a 5K race or to improve race times.	2/Basic Intermediate (Meets at 6:15 p.m.)
Can run for 30 minutes at 10-11 minutes per mile	Fundamentals of running and racing; workouts to improve speed, form, strength, endurance, and race times.	3/Intermediate (Meets at 6:30p.m.)
Race a 5K (3.1 miles) at 9-10 minutes per mile	Fundamentals of running and racing; workouts to improve speed, form, strength, endurance, and race times.	4/Advanced Intermediate (Meets at 6:30p.m.)
Race a 5K (3.1 miles) at 8-9 minutes per mile	Workouts to improve speed, form, strength, endurance, and race times.	5/Basic Competitive (Meets at 6:45p.m.)
Race a 5K (3.1 miles) at 7-8 minutes per mile	Workouts to improve speed, form, strength, endurance, and race times.	6/Competitive (Meets at 6:45p.m.)
Race a 5K (3.1 miles) at 6-7 minutes per mile	Advanced workouts to improve speed, form, strength, endurance, and race times.	7/Advanced Competitive (Meets at 6:45p.m.)
Race a 5K (3.1 miles) faster than 6 minutes per mile	Advanced workouts to improve speed, form, strength, endurance, and race times	8/Super-Advanced Competitive (Meets at 6:45 p.m.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location
Classes meet at P.S. 6, located on East 81st Street between Park and Madison Avenues, and then go outdoors for workouts (usually in nearby Central Park). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. Please enter using the middle door on East 81st Street.

What to Wear/What to Bring
Come dressed to run. There is limited space in restrooms for changing. Clothing and valuables may be stored in a monitored area. No headphones or strollers.

Fees
The fee is for a 10 week session, one class per week:
NYRR Members $105
Non-Members $125

The fee is for a 10 week session, two classes per week:
NYRR Members $180
Non-Members $250

$15 late fee applied starting on Monday of the week prior to the start of each session which is eight days prior to the first Tuesday class and ten days prior to the first Thursday class.
There is a $5 discount per session if registering for two or more sessions at once.