Getting Ready to Run – 2022

MedStar Health Running Injury Clinic

Join MedStar Health for a free, interactive running injury clinic.

March 2, 2022, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
MedStar Health at
The St. James
805 Industrial Rd.
Ste. 300
Springfield, VA 22151

Call 844-914-3878 to reserve your spot!

MedStar Health sports medicine experts will be available to discuss and demonstrate the following:

• Injury assessments
• Posture and flexibility
• Individual running goals

Training Together!

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!

• Beginner 10 Mile Training Facebook Group
• Intermediate/Advanced 10 Mile Training Facebook Group
• Beginner 5K Run-Walk Training Facebook Group

Training Programs for the April 3 Race

FREE Training Programs

All registrants were given the opportunity to sign up for a training program when they registered for the race and for a short time after. Signups for training programs for 2022 have now closed.

• • Kirt West 10 Mile Beginner Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 24)
  • Kirt West 10 Mile Intermediate Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 24)
  • Kirt West 10 Mile Advanced Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 24)
  • Kirt West 5K Beginner Training Program Presented by ASICS (starts January 24)

Fee-Based Training Programs

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

• • 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 Run-Walk participants of all abilities. ($20)
  • 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.