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Fall 8k Training Program
Registration is now open for the PGRC 8K Program being led by Coach Maria and Coach Sheila! This program starts on October 1st, 2022, so please be sure to register soon.
The program will run for 11 weeks leading up to The Wright Stuff 8k, our target graduation race, on December 3rd 2022. Our training program will support participants as they increase capacity and strength, building from a base of 2 – 3 miles to a long run of 5 miles. This will include two coached runs each week (Tuesday and Saturday), with tips on stretching, winter running safety, and growing stronger as a runner through different types of running sessions and cross training recommendations.
The non-refundable training program fee is $50. All participants must be current members or join the Prince Georges Running Club during training registration. The club membership fee is $20 individual/$25 family/$10 student. To join the club, please visit our website: http://www.pgrc.org/membership/
If you are interested in our 8K program please click the link below:
Wright Stuff 8k
You’ve got the right stuff, so join us for The Wright Stuff 8K race Saturday December 3 in College Park. The Wright Stuff is a Prince George’s Running Club (PGRC) signature race.
Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/CollegePark/WrightStuff10K
Half Marathon Training Registration
Registration is now open for the PGRC Half Marathon Program being led by Coach Dave & Coach D! This program kicks off August 6th, 2022, so be sure to register soon.
The program will run for 16 weeks leading up the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, our target graduation race, on November 19th, and is great preparation for any local fall half marathon in your race plans.
The program cost this year is $65 – a $10 inflation relief discount from the program in previous years. Registration is open thru October.
If you are interested in the program please click the link below:
We hope you will join us for this fun and comprehensive training program or for the PGRC Fall Marathon/Ultra Training Program as you prepare for your fall races.
Questions? Contact either of us at the email addresses below.
Coach D: President@pgrc.org
Coach Dave: roeder3909@yahoo.com
Take care and continue to stay safe!!
Summer Time Change
With Summer in full swing, we are moving our Sunday Morning Long Runs to 7 am instead of 8 am, so we can beat the heat. The time change will start this Sunday, July 17th.
All paces and distances are welcome.
See you there!
Long Run at Mission BBQ on Greenbelt Road at 7:00 am.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/x6s83ktWxbn
Full Marathon Training Registration – NOW OPEN!
PGRC’s full marathon training program registration is now open! If you are looking to complete your first or fiftieth marathon, check out the program details and registration info – here.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Bowie/PGRCFallMarathonTraining
Springburst 10k Results & Finish Line Video
Thank you to all who joined us for this year’s Springburst event this past Satuday.
Finish Line video results from the 2022 Springburst 10K are live!
Get a link to your finish line video by visiting the results page (link below), search for yourself by name or bib number, then click the tiny “
Video” link icon under your “Clock Time”.
Check out additional links below 
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/70978
Race day photos will be posted soon.
We hope to see you at our next event!
Springburst 10K Sign-up Reminder & Shirt Reveal
It’s not too late to signup for the Springburst 10K! Don’t miss out on this fun, flat, race. Springburst is also part of the MDRRCA Grand Prix Series! We look forward to seeing you there!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/GlennDale/Springburst10K
For all of those who signed up for the 10k in March, you will receive a Springburst shirt. See below!
2022 Springburst 10K Training Program
Prince George’s Running Club’s (PGRC) first training program of 2022 is open, and training starts this week!!
Need help getting ready for Springburst? Then join PGRC’s 10K training program.
This 8-week program will lead to our goal race, PGRC’s Springburst 10K on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The training program is designed to help you run or walk 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) by building your endurance with a combination of walking, running, speed, and hill workouts.
The cost of the program is $40, and registration is open until Thursday, March 31, 2022. There will be four training days per week (Saturday and Sunday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings). The program is intended for adults of all ages and abilities (beginner-intermediate) and Coach Andrea Hong will be coaching the program. Detailed training locations and times are listed below. Training will begin on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 6:30 PM at Herbert Well. If you are not able to make tomorrow’s training, don’t worry, there will be plenty more!
You can register for the training program at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Greenbelt/PGRCSpring10kTraining. If you have any questions about the training program, please contact Coach Andrea at: andreahong15@gmail.com.
Look forward to seeing you soon. Take care and continue to stay safe!
Training Locations and Times:
Day Time Location Link
Sunday 8:00 am Mission BBQ https://goo.gl/maps/x6s83ktWxbn
Tuesday 6:30 pm Ludwig Field https://goo.gl/maps/Rp957wYP8822
Thursday 6:30 pm Herbert Wells https://goo.gl/maps/co8oVKLg7wn
Saturday 8:00 am Greenbelt Park https://www.nps.gov/gree/planyourvisit/maps.htm
Andrea Hong
PGRC Coach
Springburst Is Back!
We’re excited to announce the return of Prince George’s Run Club’s Springburst 2022!
After a two-year hiatus, PGRC will be hosting our 36th annual Springburst on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Springburst is the first of the club’s three signature races held each year.
The race will be held at the Glenn Dale Splash Park on the historic Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis (WB&A) Trail which runs along the site of the former Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad. The mostly flat trail is great for runners of all levels and a nice trail for the whole family.
For more information and to register see link https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/GlennDale/Springburst10K. All current club members can save $5.00 on their registration fee using the code PGRC2022. And for those who want to invite friends and family members to join them in the race who are not currently part of the club you can share code FRFM2022 and they will also receive $5.00 off their registration fee.
The 10K race and Kids One-Mile Fun Run, is part of the Maryland Road Runner’s Club (MDRRCA), Grand Prix- Series. For more information on the Grand-Prix series see link MD/DC Grand Prix Series – Maryland RRCA (maryland-rrca.org).
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers (both male and female) of the 10K race and top finisher in each age group (both male and female): under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, over 70
Course pictured below