Baltimore Women's Classic Training Program
The Women’s Training Program is presented by Charm City Run, a friend sponsor of the race, and New Balance, the title sponsor of our race, to prepare you for the New Balance Jenny Smith Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K. The goal is to provide a fun, inexpensive and supportive workout, and to encourage women to embark on a lifelong program of fitness.
The training is broken into four groups, depending on your own goals and physical condition. Whether you have yet to start a walking program, or are a seasoned runner looking to improve your race time, one of our groups will be right for you. We offer groups for:
- Beginning Walkers
- Intermediate Walkers
- Beginning Runners
- Intermediate Runners
Each group has multiple coaches to lead your weekly training, and provide guidance for the balance of the week. You do not need to participate in the Baltimore Women’s Classic in order to join the training program (but we encourage you to! Register for the race).
Our coaches will help you determine the best group for you. You are also welcome to change groups at any time during the program based on your progress or fitness level. There is a great deal of flexibility—you can alter the workouts to meet your needs—our coaches will help you find the right workout to achieve your personal running/walking goals.
Each week we will have speakers on a variety of fitness-related topics, a warm-up session and great workout music provided by our deejay, Myron.
"Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. " —Plato