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▻ SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!  Time to join one of our fantastic training programs now!

▻ Registration for the Experienced Marathon Program is now open!  This program is designed to help runners with previous marathon experience reach their goals of improving their marathon times and their marathon experiences.  This program is open to experienced distance runners who have completed at least one marathon and all paces are welcome.  The program orientation is on June 8th - if you're wondering whether this program is for you, please plan to attend the orientation before registering.  You must be a club member and meet the eligibility requirements to join. 

▻  Registration for the Experienced Half Marathon Program is now open! This program is designed to further develop runners dedicated to improving their performance at longer distances and to create racers who will be competitive in their age groups in local races.  The program orientation is on Tuesday, May 28^th and targets the Parks Half Marathon on September 8^th.  This program is limited to 100 participants, so if you're interested be sure to sign up today!  You must be a club member and meet the eligibility requirements to join.

▻  Registration for the First Time Marathon Program is now open!  Whether you're ready to run for your first marathon or your 50^th, FTM is the program for you!  Program Directors Conroy and Audrey will help you train for the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, DC or most any other fall marathon.  The program orientation is April 13, 2013 and the fun begins May 5^th for the first long run!  This program fills up quickly so do not delay signing up!  Registration is available on ImAthlete .  You must be a club member to join.

▻ Registration for the Summer 8K program is now open!  This program is for those of you who have run your first 5K or 10K and would like to improve your speed in a group environment.  Coach Shirley will help you train for the Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest 8K on July 20, 2013.  The program begins on April 24^th.   Registration is available on ImAthlete.  You must be a club member to join.

▻ Not quite ready for a marathon but would like to train for a longer distance than a 10K?  Registration is now open for Summer Half Marathon Program.  Coach Barry will help you train for the Parks Half Marathon on September 18, 2013.  Training begins on May 18^th and registration is available on ImAthlete.  You must be a club member to join.

▻ NEW NEW NEW NEW!!!!  The debut of MCRRC's Summer Trail Running Training Program!  This training program is designed to improve trail running skills, provide exposure to the many trails in the area and build the stamina and strength necessary for success in longer trail races.  The program begins June 8^th and registration is available on ImAthlete.  You must be a club member to join.

▻ Please join MCRRC for cleanup of the Rock Creek Trail and the Matthew Henson Trail on May 19th.  Registration for this part of our traditional celebration of Earth Day will be held from 7–9 AM at KenGar Recreation Center.  Plenty of parking is available extending onto Wexford Drive. Restrooms and drinking water are available.  Please send me an e-mail at fcarson@american.edu if you would like to receive details.  No commitment is involved for your preliminary response.