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RR 2-Person Relay 1-2025

 

 

RESTON RUNNERS

A community of runners and

walkers of all levels and abilities

 

HomeRun Thru Reston Training Program





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RTR Half Marathon and 5K


Sunday, April 27, 2025, 7:30AM

South Lakes High School

Reston, VA 20191


RACE REGISTRATION OPEN:  

RTR Race Registration


 

RUN THRU RESTON (RTR) TRAINING PROGRAM!

The RTR Training Program will start on Saturday,  January 18, 2025!  

The 14-week program is accessible to runners of all athletic abilities.  It is tailored to progressively increase weekly long runs and leads right up to race day on April 27th.  There will be one coached group run held on Saturdays.  Some great reasons to join our RTR Training Program:

  • Group Runs and Motivation:  The RTR Training Program is a valued tradition and for 2025 it will include a progressive group run with the Reston Runners from our scheduled Saturday run location. 
  • Friendship, Running Partners, and Sharing Goals:  Every participant welcomes a running partner, friendly conversation, and sharing mutual progress toward a goal.  Everyone is most welcome, and having friends along during long runs helps the time fly by.
  • Social Events and Progress Checks:   There will be several organized meet ups to socialize, enjoy each other's company, and share questions/progress with experienced runners and coaches.  
  • Benefits and Advantages:  Fitness goals are challenging.  Yes, the program includes sound coaching and shared experiences from runners of all abilities.  More importantly, the RTR Training Program includes the prize of accomplishment, the success in achieving a goal, and the motivation to reach a bit outside of your comfort zone.  Join the fun and register!
Our goal is to provide a rewarding training experience, foster long-lasting relationships within the Reston running community, and meet registrants' personal goals. Participants should feel comfortable running 4 miles before the beginning of the program. Membership in Reston Runners is welcomed, but not required. Participation in the April 27th Run Thru Reston Half Marathon Race requires separate registration and payment of race fees. 


THE 2025 RESTON RUNNERS "RTR TRAINING PROGRAM" REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
If you have questions about the 2025 RTR Race, please send email to:  rtrinfo@restonrunners.org  

 

The RTR Training Program is progressive in nature, starting out at slow runs up to five miles and then gradually progressing up to a 12-mile run two weeks prior to race day.  By the end of the program participants should be able to comfortably run ten miles and train up to 20 miles a week.  Stretching and strength building exercises will be an integrated component of the program.  Some higher intensity pace or track work will be included as part of the weekly runs once the program is underway. 

At the start of the training program, participants will be given a fourteen-week workout schedule that specifies the Saturday meeting locations as well as additional workouts that participants are encouraged to complete on their own Sunday through Friday.

The $50 program fee (with a $10 discount for current Reston Runners members) includes weekly group runs, coaching by Reston Runners and other running experts, water and Gatorade hydration at group runs, clearly-marked courses throughout Reston trails, a workout schedule, all of the encouragement you would like, and a custom training program t-shirt. For further information, or to inquire about volunteer coaching, contact the Program Director at rtrinfo@restonrunners.org. 


RTR TRAINING PROGRAM SCHEDULE
  1. Saturday run sessions will be preceded with a short ten-to-fifteen-minute warmup of strength and flexibility exercises.
  2. Saturday post-run meetups:  All participants are invited to Saturday post-run camaraderie team building coffee at a local restaurant.
  3. Fartlek running involves changing your pace for random distance throughout the run (faster bursts of speed and slower jogging).
  4. LSD is Long Slow Distance.  It is important to run the distance at a comfortable pace, anywhere from 30-90 seconds slower than your planned race pace.
  5. Thursdays organized group runs -- Evening run from PRR Store at Reston Town Center.  The run starts at 6:00PM and run out on W&OD Trail 25 minutes, turn around and run back 25 minutes for total 50-minute run.  Because of darkness, headlamps or illuminated body vests are required until early March.


Week


Sat


Sun


Mon


Tue


Wed


Thu


Fri

Recommended Weekly Miles

 

1

Jan 18

 

Intros, Form Teams;

5 miles slow run LSD

From Lake Audubon Pool, 8AM

 

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

 

4 miles LSD

 

 

 

 

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

2

Jan 25

5 miles LSD

From Hunters Woods Village Center, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

 

5 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

14

 

3

Feb 1

6 miles LSD

From Lake Fairfax Park, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

5 miles LSD

 

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 


15

4

Feb 8

Fartlek run – 3 miles and 1 mile cool down

From Reston Town Center Fountain, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

 

6 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

14

 

5

Feb 15

7 miles LSD

From Reston Comm. Center, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

6 miles LSD

4 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

6

Feb 22

8 miles LSD

From North Hills Pool, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

6 miles LSD

4 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

21

7

Mar 1

1 mile warmup; 
 3 miles Tempo Run (race pace);
2 mile cooldown

From Sunrise Valley Elem. School, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

6 miles LSD

 

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

15

 

8

Mar 8

8 miles LSD

Post-run coffee/breakfast

From Lake Newport Tennis Courts, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

4 miles LSD

5 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

21

9

Mar 15

Fartlek run – 4 miles with 1 mile cooldown


From Vienna Caboose, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

 

6 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

10

Mar 22

10 miles LSD

Post-run coffee/breakfast

From Autumnwood Pool, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

4 miles LSD

5 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

23

 

11

Mar 29

7 miles

Post-run coffee/breakfast

From Reston Town Center Fountain, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

 

5 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

16

12

Apr 5

10 miles LSD

From Spectrum Center, Container Store, 8AM

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

4 miles LSD

5 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

23

13

Apr 12

12 miles LSD

From South Lakes High School, 8AM
RTR Practice Course Run

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

 

4 miles LSD

 

Run 25 mins out/back on W&OD Trail from Reston PRR store

 

 

 

 

20

14

Apr 19

5 miles LSD

Post-run coffee/breakfast

From Riverbend Park Visitors Center

Optional run or walk with Reston Runners -- any pace / distance

4 Miles LSD

 

 

 

Rest day



9

15

Apr 26

Rest day

RTR

HALF MARTHON

RACE DAY