The Arlington Road Runners Club, a new nonprofit chapter of the Road Runners Club of America, will begin its inaugural training season Saturday, May 5th in Rosslyn's Gateway Park. The club will help train new runners and walkers to complete local races, such as the Army Ten-Miler and Marine Corps Marathon, and to improve their general fitness levels.

The Arlington Road Runners Club, with its goal to train for DC races, offers members measured training routes, running/walking tips, and a friendly atmosphere. One of its local sponsors, Gotta Run, also offers members discounts on merchandise.

The club was founded by Nelda Strasser, Ellen Williams, Shari Pine, and Val Rodriguez - all former members of local marathon training programs who aim to help others get up, get out, and get fit. The four community-minded women intend to donate any profits towards funding obesity prevention programs for children in the DC Metro area.

About Arlington Road Runners Club:

The Arlington Road Runners Club was founded in April of 2007. Its parent organization, The Road Runners Club of America, is a non-profit organization of more than 670 running clubs and 160,000 members across the United States. The RRCA member chapters organize training runs, provide safety guidelines, promote fitness running programs and offer social activities. For more information, visit the Arlington Road Runners Club's web site.