Our adult training programs are conducted by some of the finest coaching talent in the Northern Virginia area.
Adult Training
Our Distance Training Program is designed and implemented by our very own Coach Mary Davison. Mary is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified Running Coach and American College of Sports Medicine certified Exercise Physiologist. She’s helped hundreds of runners over the past 2 decades, and worked with all abilities, from beginners to sub-3-hour marathoners. You can reach Coach Mary at: mary@therunningstore.com.
Distance Training Program
Our next session is from Monday, July 13, 2026 - Monday, November 9, 2026.
Training for your first 10K, 10 miler, half or full marathon? Looking to set a personal best or qualify for Boston? Completing any endurance event or pursuing a personal best is a challenging and rewarding experience, and training with the guidance and support of an experienced coach will help ensure that you reach and/or exceed your goal!
Participants receive:
- Initial phone consult to discuss fitness level, running history, and goal(s).
- Detailed, personalized training schedule specific to ability level and goals. The schedule is modified based upon individual progress.
- Twice-weekly group workouts that include interval, tempo, easy aerobic or hill training.
- Educational materials on running related topics such as nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, core strength and much more!
This 17 week session meets Monday evenings at 6:30 pm in Bristow and Saturday mornings at 7:00 am at various courses in Gainesville, Bristow, Haymarket, and Manassas areas, with field trips to run the W&OD, C&O Canal Trail and Burke Lake.
Registration fee is $305.
Adult Trainings
Our adult training programs are conducted by some of the finest coaching talent in the Northern Virginia area.
Cedar Run Track Club
The Cedar Run Track Club is a USATF youth track program for K-12 student athletes.
TRS Running Club
TRS Running Club is a welcoming, informal and motivated group of road and trail enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
Race Calendar
Our region has so much to offer – especially regarding an ample supply of running, racing, or walking events.
Common Injuries
If you’re like many runners, you may be logging hundreds or even thousands of miles per year.
Locally Run
The Running Store is an independent, locally owned running and walking specialty store. When you shop local, as opposed to a chain or online, you make a difference not only in our local economy, but in our community as well!
