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Spring Co-ed Run/Walk Training School
Whether you are starting with walking or training for a race, the Co-Ed Training School will help you get there!  Meet new friends, improve your health, and set and achieve a running (or walking) goal for 2023!  We are pleased to announce we will be partnering with our friends at Fleet Feet Greensboro/High Point and are offering a 5k AND a 10k Training Program!! The goal race for this season is the May The Course Be With You Race on May 6, 2023

While the Co-Ed school will be new for GRC, GRC has experience in running school.  We have previously had years of training women ONLY and men ONLY, but now we want to combine the efforts and have a CO-ED training program.  The  training program focuses on providing participants with the training, education, a fun and encouraging environment and the practical experience needed to complete the goal race – "May the Course be with You" – safely and effectively. The program is divided into three large groups which span from walking to running, with differing speed levels in between. You are free to move within the groups throughout the whole course of the program, no questions asked. 

WHO:  anyone interested in running or walking a 5k or 10k 
WHEN:  Monday and Wednesday Feb 13th - May 3rd 
WHERE: Greensboro, exact location to be determined
Cost: $50 (cash, check, venmo, paypal) 
Other details coming soon.

Includes:

  • 12 weeks of training 
  • Custom GRC/FF Tech Shirt 
  • GRC Membership for all of 2023 
  • Confidence to complete a 5k or 10K
  • Unlimited amounts of fun and possibility of new friendships. 

Training Program FAQ:


Q:  What are the age requirements?

A:  All ages are welcome!  We have had participants from ages 13 – 80 in the past!  


Q:  How much will the virtual and in-person training program cost? How do I pay? 

A:  The virtual school will be the same cost as the in-person program this year, $50  Because COVID restrictions are minimal at this time, especially in the outdoor setting, GRC encourages participants to attend in-person for the best training and encouragement.  Virtual participants  will be given suggestive training plans to follow on their own accord.  Virtual participants will still receive all the benefits of the program except the in-person coaches.  

Payment options are via check sent to our PO Box, PayPal or via Venmo.


Q:  Will there be any Assessment Runs this year?

A:  No, we are changing our formatting this year. Instead of small groups based on paces or speed we are going to have 3 larger groups so you can feel comfortable to move between them if necessary. We will have one group focused on running distance, one group focused on running using intervals and one group focused on walking. 


Q:  If I want to meet in person, where will I meet my coach?

A:  We will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6pm at the below parking lot locations.  This will give you time to warm up and take off for a run at 6:15pm

  • Locations TBD 


Q:  Do I have to be a runner to participate?  I would like a walking program.

A:  No, you do not have to run.  WALKERS are WELCOME and are ENCOURAGED ! 

Moving for your health is important.  We promote health via movement.  Walking can help you get in shape, tone leg muscles, and help you feel better.  The GRC is truly all-inclusive for ALL paces.  


Q:  Do I only run or walk one time per week?

A:  Your plan is designed to have you run 3 days per week, minimum.  Other activities are indicated/recommended on your non-running days.  

GRC has group runs on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings that you are welcome to attend.  You can also run on your own time on days you choose.  


Q:  What should I do on the days I don't run/walk?

A:  On the training plan, you will notice on the non-running days it will say to CrossTrain (XTrain) or Rest.  Cross training should be done twice a week and can consist of hiking, biking/cycling, swimming, stair climbing, playing tennis, weight lifting, body weight exercises such as push-ups/sit-ups, or some other activity that you enjoy.  Cross training is very important and will make you a better runner.  Rest days are also very important and you will need to make sure you have at least one full rest day!


Q:  Do I need any special equipment?

A:  No.  You will need a decent pair of running shoes and comfortable, weather appropriate clothing.  If you have a digital watch, it could be helpful for interval training (such as run/walk), but this is not required. There are also phone apps that can be downloaded for interval training.  We will provide information like this in the program.  


Q:  How will I receive my shirt?

A:  We do not mail shirts.  Once all participants are registered for the training program, we will submit our t-shirt order to our vendor.  Turn around times vary.  When available, we will have them at our training meetings.


Q:  Is the cost of the May the Course Be with You Race included in the training program?

A:  No, you will need to register for that separately. You can find more information at  May the Course Be with you


Running terms for beginners:  

  • 5k is a 3.1 mile run.
  • 10k is a 6.2 mile run.
  • Half Marathon: A race that is 13.1 miles in distance.
  • Marathon is a race that is 26.2 miles in distance.  
  • Pace is the number of minutes it takes you to cover a one mile distance.  Your running pace can vary greatly from day to day based on the weather, your fatigue, your diet, and other factors.  
  • Pacing is maintaining a steady speed throughout your run so that you do not exhaust yourself in the first few minutes of your run.  The goal is to find a good comfortable pace for yourself that allows you to make it to the finish line.  
  • Heart rate: How many times your heart beats in a minute
  • Out-and-back: A course that entails running out to a turnaround spot, then running back to the starting point.
  • Personal record (PR): Term used to describe a runner’s farthest or fastest time in a race. Also called a Personal Best (PB)
  • Run/walk: Method popularized by Olympian Jeff Galloway. Walk breaks allow a runner to feel strong to the end and recover fast, while providing the same stamina and conditioning as a continuous run. By shifting back and forth between walking and running, you work a variety of different muscle groups, which helps fend off fatigue.