Next Step Training - Building to 10K

Ready to challenge yourself and hit that 10K milestone? Dive into the action with the Howard County Striders and their exceptional training programs, tailor-made for runners ready to lace up and level up!

Set your sights on the prestigious Columbia Classic 10K race, marking your calendar for an exhilarating start on the first Sunday of October. Kick-off your journey with a 2-mile time trial on July 23 at Longfellow Elementary, where you'll find your pace-matching pack for encouragement and friendly competition.

Then, buckle down for weekly training runs that will boost your stamina, speed, and strength through targeted running techniques. Make sure you’re equipped to keep up, as all participants need the chops to clock in a 3-mile run before embarking on this epic journey. It's your time to shine on the track, so come run with us!