TRAINING

Getting Ready to Run – 2025

Training Programs for the 10 Mile & 5K Races

FREE Online Training Programs

All registrants will be given the opportunity to sign up for an online training program when they register for the race and for a short time after.

- Coach Carlamae and Coach Kimela’s Beginner 10 Mile Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 27)
- Coach Carlamae and Coach Kimela’s Intermediate 10 Mile Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 27)
- Coach Carlamae and Coach Kimela’s Advanced 10 Mile Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 27)
- Coach Yasmin’s 5K Beginner Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 27)
- Coach Yasmin’s 5K Intermediate Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 27)
- Coach Yasmin’s 5K Advanced Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 27) – details coming soon!

Fee-Based Training Programs

The Credit Union Cherry Blossom, in conjunction with ASICS, will also offer two training programs for both 10 Mile and 5K participants at an additional fee:

- In-person Training Program for 10-mile participants of all abilities hosted by Potomac River Running as part of its PR Training Programs. Training runs are held in the greater DC metropolitan area.
- Runcoach Gold Virtual Training with Personal Consultation by Runcoach Coaches Includes an online program with access to a certified Runcoach coach for personal consultation about your training. Available for 10 Mile and 5K participants of all abilities. (Offered at a special rate. This program is only available during the race registration process, so be sure to sign up when you register if you want to participate.)

Training Together – Facebook Groups!

Are you training for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run or 5K Run-Walk? No matter what program you are following, join our Facebook Training Groups to share your experiences and get support, motivation and tips from other runners and our Virtual Training coaches!