Grades 3-12, Co-Ed
1x / week, October–February
Focus on fundamentals
Includes strength & injury prevention
Youth Running Classes in Northern Virginia
Running Training for Every Sport
Led by experienced coaches, Introduction to Running teaches the mechanics behind every sport in a fun, low-pressure environment that builds a strong foundation from the first day.
This program is designed for kids who love to run, kids who play other sports and want to run better, and kids who may not have found their sport yet—no prior experience required.
Athletes will improve posture, foot strike, arm swing, and knee drive, build aerobic endurance, sharpen speed and rhythm, and learn race strategy through age-appropriate, structured training designed to prevent injuries and promote confidence.
Running for Beginners
Learn the Running Fundamentals
Running Mechanics: posture, foot strike, arm swing, and knee drive
Aerobic Endurance: building a real engine, not burning them out
Speed & Rhythm: weekly workouts that sharpen how they move
Strength & Injury Prevention: protecting growing joints before problems start
Race Strategy: how to actually run a race, not just survive one
Register for Beginner Running
Spots are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.