PGRC Informal Fall Marathon Training

The Informal Marathon training program is a 16 week program for PGRC members who are training for the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) or another fall marathon.  This program does not give you entry into the MCM or any other race.  Marathon training will be led by Yvonne Hill.

Training begins on Saturday July 1st and ends on Saturday, October 21st.  Participants are encourage to complete four workouts per week.  Key workouts will include Saturday long runs and club runs.

Saturday Runs:  we will run on the Route 450 stretch of Bowie, Maryland. Starting points will vary. The July 1 run will begin at 7:00 am. All other Saturday runs will start at 6 am.

The weekday runs can be Tuesday Track Night at University of Maryland, College Park Kehoe track, Thursday Night club runs at Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park or elsewhere as long as the miles are completed by the end of the week.

Program Participants must:

• be able to run at least 10 miles and have a base weekly mileage of 23 or more miles,
• be at least 18 years old, 
• be have an active PGRC Club membership status and
• volunteer at one club event.