5K WALKING PROGRAM (WP) takes place in conjunction with the MCRRC's 5K running program which also targets the Rockville 5K race. Walking builds a foundation for fitness. Individuals who have not been active at all, and/or have reservations about their fitness level, may find this program appealing. This walking program focuses on gradually increasing endurance and speed.

Note: Beginning each April, there is an informal-drop-in walk/jog group that meets each Tuesday and Thursday, weather permitting, from 6-7PM in King Farm Park, Rockville, MD at the corner of Deer Meadow Lane and Grand Champion. Ask for Lisa Daigle.

Both the MCRRC 5K walking and 5K running groups run concurrently:
- GOAL: "graduate" via the Nov 1st, 2009 Rockville 5K/10K race
- WHEN: Tues, Aug 18th - Sun, Nov 1st, 2009 (12 weeks)
- WHERE:
*Tues evenings at 7pm, Montgomery College Track Special Events and /or Locations:
*Sat mornings at 8am, King Farm Park, Rockville, MD at the corner of Deer Meadow Lane and Grand Champion. Ask for Lisa

Important Dates:

- Tue 08/18: Orientation / Pace Assessment, 6:30 pm Montgomery College. track. - come dressed to workout!
- Starting Tuesday, September 8th, the track workouts will take place at a local high school.
- DateTBD: Practice Run - Rockville 5K route (King Farm, Rockville, MD
- Sun 11/01: Rockville 5K Race - graduation!
- Wed 11/11: 5K Walking Program Wrap-Up Celebration

Notes: (1) Each Tuesday at 7pm, the Pace Group Leaders or special invited guest speakers present short seminars on various aspects of training, from stretching to nutrition to walking faster. (2) Participants are required to volunteer for at least one MCRRC event during the program.

WP Head Coach: Vicky Nathan
WP/PCR Coordinator/Manager: Lisa Daigle