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Group Training Opportunities

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Tuesday Evening Runs

Manor Hill Beer Run (Weekly, Year Round)

  • Time: 5:30pm (1 hour, or less)
  • Location: Manor Hill Tavern
  • Description: Meet at the Tavern by 5:30 and we’ll head out on the Trolley Trail for an out and back 3.7-mile course. Then return to the Tavern for a free beer and some camaraderie with your fellow runners.  There is a beer garden (bring warm clothes) or we can go into the Tavern afterwards. 

 

Track Sessions (4-6 Week Spring and Late Summer Session)

  • Time: 6:00pm (1 hour)
  • Location: Howard County Community College

Description:  Professionally programmed and coached track workouts.

How to join: Sign up via our Facebook group!

Wednesday Evening Run-Bike-Run (Spring to late Summer Only)

  • Time: 6:00pm (60-90 minutes, April to October)
  • Location: Columbia Gateway
  • Description: A great way to practice running/riding/transition skills while working out with others. We provide racks and someone to watch your bike while you run.

COURSE:  2 mile run (one single loop) around Columbia Gateway Loop, followed by a 10-mile ride (5 laps around the loop), followed by another 2 mile run (one loop) but in the opposite direction.

  • NOTE: Want something more casual?  Do your own thing if you don’t want to follow the format.  Run only, bike only, or just come for happy hour after.
  • Once a month we will have timing by club partner, Rip It Events, and club partner Melissa Spaid-Decker of Keller-Williams Realty has been known to supply frozen treats or adult relief.
  • How to join: Sign up via our Facebook group!

Friday Open Water Swims (Spring to late Summer Only)

Gunpower Falls State Park, Hammerman Lake

  • Time: 8:00AM (60-90 minutes, May to September. Occasionally member-led Noon or late afternoon sessions form)
  • Location: 7200 Graces Quarter Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 (Meet near the bathhouse)
  • Description: We swim 500 yard repeats from the beginning of the beach near the watersports rental area to the last set of pilings. Each section is approximately 100 yards.  Wetsuits are optional, but recommended, temperature dependent.  We offer two professionally coached sessions per season at minimal costs to our members in conjunction with our partner Crossing Currents Aquatics. 
  • NOTE: Lifeguards are not on duty.  Swim buoys are required. 

 

Crossing Currents Friday Early Birds

  • Time: 6:00AM (60 minutes once water temp 65 degrees)
  • Location: South River
  • Description: See Crossing Currents Aquatics for details.

 

Crossing Currents Sunday Open Water Training and Coached Clinics

  • Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30AM (weather permitting)
  • Location: South River
  • Description: See Crossing Currents Aquatics for details.

Saturday Morning Rides

Virtual

  • See above for our virtual meetup options.

In Person (Summer)

  • Time: 7:00am (May to August)
  • Location: Kent Island
  • Description: We usually go in 2 groups: the first group usually goes wheel down just after sunrise and does the far side of the island (30+ miles, at a spunky 17-20 mph pace) before returning to join the second group who starts between 8-9AM on the near side of the island (20+ miles, at a cruisy 15ish mph pace).  Then, we meet up for food and refreshments.

In Person (Fall)

  • Time: 9:00am (August to November)
  • Location: Covered Bridges (Utica Park, Frederick, MD)
  • Description: This is a 30 mile, all paces, no drop ride through the hills of Frederick county.

NOTE:  These seasons are only frameworks and we often mix these rides up throughout the seasons based on club interest and ride leader availability and preferences.  Members also post a number of member led rides to various locations throughout the region.

Sunday Morning Runs

Trail

  • Time: 7:00am-9:00am (60-120 minutes, Year Round)
  • Location: Catonsville, Columbia, Elkridge, Woodstock
  • Description: We meet at various locations, primarily in Howard and Baltimore counties depending on what trail races members are preparing for. These are typically 12-15 min mile pacing, with the occasional 10 min or below pace group.

 

Road

  • Time: 7:00am-9:00am (60-120 minutes, Year Round)
  • Location: Columbia, Elkridge, Ellicott City
  • Description: We meet at various locations, primarily in Howard County. These are typically 10-12 min mile pacing, with the occasional sub 10 min pace group.  We also welcome power walkers.

NOTE:  We do have some seasonal runs like our annual “Monument Run” in DC, our “Rock Creek Run”, and new this year, our, “Run to the Fort” in Baltimore.

How to join: Sign up via our Facebook group!

Zwift

A few of our members have Zwift meetings on various days of the week. Feel free to message us if interested in setting up a group ride and we’ll help organize it!