The Washington RunHers is hosting a free information meeting on their women's track program on Thursday, May 10th at 7:00 pm at the Arlington Central Library. Come learn about this unique track program that is open to female runners of all abilities who are running regularly and want to improve their running form, speed, and fitness. Attendees will meet the coaches Al Logie and John Rusinko and learn about their shared coaching philosophy and what can be achieved by running track. It will also be a great opportunity to talk to returning participants and get their first hand views on this fun but challenging program. The meeting will be informal and there will be plenty of time to ask questions. Refreshments will be served plus there will be drawings for door prizes.

The library is located at 1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201. For driving directions, please check www.mapquest.com. There is plenty of parking available at the library. By metro, take the Orange Line to the Ballston Station. Walk three blocks up Fairfax Drive to Quincy Street. Turn left on Quincy Street. The library is less than a block on the right.

This year's program starts on Tuesday, May 15th. Workouts are held weekly from 6:15 - 8:00 pm, rain or shine, and continue till September 26th. We use the track at Wakefield High School at 4901 S. Chesterfield Road, Arlington, VA, which a short drive from 395 near Shirlington and Skyline. The track is not metro accessible but if you ride the Metro and want to participate in the program; we encourage you to attend the May 10th meeting where you can speak with others in the program who have facilitated rides between the metro and the track in previous years. The program cost is $125. There is an additional $20 cost for annual club membership for new members.

The Washington RunHers is a club dedicated to promoting women's running in the Washington metropolitan area. If you are interested in the RunHers track program but can not attend the meeting, please check our web site for complete details and an application.