We are a fun running club in the Boston-metro area. We offer coached workouts each week and year round. Our workouts are perfect for everybody, regardless of age, experience or ability. Our core membership is made up of "middle-to-back of the pack" runners who run for fun, fitness, and often for a good cause. We are also a USATF registered club. |
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Our WorkoutsMondaysPeople start showing at 7pm at the MIT outdoor track, and at 7:15pm, we head out for an easy 1.6-mile warmup run. We then split into two groups. Coach Mike P. works with the 5K and 10K runners while Coach Jeffrey works with the half- and full marathon runners.
WednesdaysJust like on Mondays, we meet at the MIT outdoor track and start with a warmup run outside starting at 7:15pm. Coach Mike C. and Coach Nicole design their workouts to be a good complement to Monday's workouts.
"Am I too slow?"No. Trust us. We get that question a lot, and starting from the Coaches and the Board on down, Community Running is very clear on its mission: we are here for the runners you find at the back of the pack in races. If you can run two miles, you're absolutely ready to join us. If you're not quite there yet, no problem -- just drop us a line at info@communityrunning.org and we'll get you there. It's common that CR is the first time people have ever done a track workout, and sometimes people need a few weeks before they can do a full workout -- for instance, our current club president took 4-6 weeks before he could do a full workout when he first showed up. |
Social MediaOur facebook page is http://facebook.com/communityrunning |
How Do I Join? What do I need to know?It's really easy to join.
Then, just show up! We recommend people show up dressed to run (layer appropriately for weather) and bring your own water (there are no nearby drinking fountains). If you need to change, there are bathrooms available in the nearby buildings. When you show up, please introduce yourself! Our members come and go as their schedules allow, so we may not spot a new face in the crowd. For people new to doing track workouts, we have a guide to track etiquette. If you have questions, just ask! If you're coming by T, get off at either the Kendall or Central stops on the Red Line. If you're coming by car, you can park anywhere along Vassar St. If you're lucky, you can get a parking spot across the street from the outdoor track, but you may need to head further west to find a spot. Parking is free after 6pm.[1] Note: we're flexible on membership costs, so if you need more time to decide, or if money is unusually tight, please talk to any Board member or send email to info@communityrunning.org. We don't want money to be a barrier to people joining us. |
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Core principlesWhile we encourage everyone to come to our workouts to get a sense of who we are, sometimes it helps to have things written out. To that end, the Board has formulated these core principles that encapsulate the spirit of Community Running. The Board uses these principles to help guide its decision-making when it considers proposals regarding activities that Community Running has not previously engaged in.
Anti-Harassment PolicyCommunity Running has Anti Harassment Policy that we take seriously. If you have any questions about it or need to file a report, please contact a Board member. |
What kind of runners do you have?The spectrum of runners that CR attracts is very large, from people who are ramping back into running (if you can run our warmup loop of 1.6 miles, you'll be fine) to people getting into racing. Starting in 2017, CR is now encouraging its members to enter the USATF Grand Prix series.Swag!We are selling off our current inventory of t-shirts for $20, but we're starting to run out of popular sizes. Our preferred source for swag is our Zazzle storefront. |
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