NYRR Running Classes
What Are Running Classes?
Running classes are group workouts designed to help you run farther and faster. Our program includes classes at eight different ability levels, from beginner to super-advanced competitive running, ensuring that you’ll find the right fit. Over the course of a 10-week session, you’ll do a variety of coached workouts, enjoying the fellowship and safety of group running. Depending on your level, classes include steady-paced runs, speed training, intervals, hills, fartlek, and tempo runs.
Benefits
• Get fit with beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate
classes.
• Get faster for 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, marathons,
and more.
• Have fun training with other runners.
• Improve running economy, form, muscular strength,
power, and endurance.
• Enhance fast-twitch muscle fibers, improving your
speed.
• Learn proper race pacing.
• Psychological fitness: learn to handle discomfort
in training, increase confidence, and develop mental toughness.
Program Directors
Classes are led by experienced group coaches trained and supervised by head coaches Bob and Shelly Glover. Coaches are available to answer individual questions before, during, and after classes.
Founder and director of NYRR’s Running Class program (started in 1978), Coach Bob Glover has taught thousands of runners of all levels, helping many go from beginners to ING New York City Marathon finishers. Shelly Glover, MA, is an exercise physiologist. Bob is a veteran of 35 marathons and often places in NYRR races in the 60-64 age category, while Shelly often places in the 45-49 category. Bob and Shelly are co-authors of several national best-sellers, including The Runner’s Handbook and The Competitive Runner’s Handbook. Together they coach the Greater New York Racing Team.
Online Class Application
Printable Class Application
