NYRR Running Classes
Choose the Right Level
Please register for the appropriate level class, according these guidelines.
| If You | And Your Goals Are | Your Class Level And Time Are |
| Can walk briskly for 20 minutes | Introduction to running; goal is to run for 20 minutes by end of session | 1/Beginner (6:15 p.m.) |
| Can comfortably run for 20 minutes without stopping | Fundementals 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 (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 (6:30 p.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 (6:30 p.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 (6:45 p.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 (6:45 p.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 (6:45 p.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 (6:45 p.m.) |
2008 Dates and Times
Class sessions are 10 weeks each on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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.
• Jan 8 & 10
• March 18 & 20
• May 27 & 29
• August 5 & 7
• Oct 14 & 16
Sign-up is now available online.
Beginner and Basic Intermediate: 6:15 p.m.
Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate: 6:30 p.m.
Basic Competitive through Super Advanced Competitive: 6:45
p.m.
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.
Structure
Classes meet in all weather conditions for approximately 75-90 minutes and provide a complete workout, including stretching exercises and running. All classes are sorted into groups according to ability level. Please run with the appropriate group. You will be asked to switch groups if you are too fast or need to improve speed. Students are expected to follow all safety and administrative guidelines established by program directors. Participants must be at least 18 years old, unless permission is granted in advance by Bob Glover. No guests or trial classes.
Fees
The fee is for a 10 week session, one class per week:
NYRR Members $90
Non-Members $100
The fee is for a 10 week session, two classes per week :
NYRR Members $150
Non-Members $200
$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.
