2025 Spring 25K Training
First Run
Sunday, February 23, 2025Start Time
7:00 amTraining Runs
Every Wednesday Every SundayStart Time
6:00 pm 7:00 am
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Coach: Kelly Schultz
My running journey started in high school when I joined the cross-country team my senior year to stay in shape in the basketball off-season. Running on trails brought a joy to running that I didn’t know was possible. In 2008, I decided to run my first marathon, even though I had never run more than a 5k. I had volunteered at mile 18 of the Frederick Marathon that year and was inspired by the resilience of the runners from the front to the back of the pack. A few years later, I was invited to a weekly trail run in the Frederick Watershed. There I met a welcoming, encouraging group of people including some elders that would share their trail wisdom with the newbies. This is where my love for ultra running grew and shaped the trajectory of my journey.
To date, I’ve run 14 marathons, 8 50ks, 3 50 milers, and loads of races at sub marathon distances. I’m currently training to complete my first 100K in February 2025! Every single race and training cycle has been learning experience. I’ve become a student of the sport. I truly enjoy learning about the physical and mental aspects of endurance running and how to apply it to my own training.
I started training with Charm City Run in 2019. Building consistency and achieving goals in running while being flexible in balancing all the other demands of life is a common challenge we all face. Being part of the group provided the accountability and structure I needed to break out of a terrible rut. I began coaching with CCR a couple years later so I could help others achieve their goals the way that my coach helped me. I love sharing knowledge and experience with other runners – in the same way I was brought into the community.
This year, I’m back to coach the trail ultra program targeting the Catoctin 50k & 25k in June 2025. This race is a challenge I know very well. I’ve completed the 50k three times and DNF’ed once – much is learned from finishing but even more so from DNF’ing. I’m excited to share my experience and guidance to all the amazing runners that want to challenge themselves and go after big goals on the trails this year!
Virtual Training
We also offer virtual training options for our training programs.. You can either purchase a training plan or sign up for monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.
Sponsored by Altra
Description
At Charm City Run our goal is to safely train runners towards reaching their goals of finishing your first ultra, achieving PR and everything in between. The power of the group atmosphere makes the journey fun and enjoyable while encouragement from your coaches makes the long runs much easier.
Each group will meet twice a week for 16 weeks for runs and learn about hydration, trail running, easy runs, recovery runs, hydration, nutrition, injury prevention and much more along the way. Weekday runs will consist of hills and track workouts. Weekend morning runs will be trail runs at local parks, unless weather forces us to stay on the roads.
Our spring ultra group starts on March 2nd and will target the CAT 25K on June 21st, 2025 or any other spring ultra marathon in the same time frame. Training plans can be adapted to your target race.
Requirements
To safely meet your goal we do ask that you have completed at least one marathon distance and have a strong base level of trail running under your belt. We ask that you are able to run 10 miles at least once before the start for the program. Are you not sure if you meet these requirements? Don’t worry, ask the coach during the info session.
What To Expect
- SUPPORTED GROUP RUNS AND WORKOUTS TWICE A WEEK WITH PLANNED ROUTES, HYDRATION AND COMPANIONSHIP
- POSITIVE AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS
- WEEKLY TRAINING PLANS – BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE OPTIONS
- ACCESS TO EXPERT COACHING SERVICES AND ADVICE
- GAIT ANALYSIS WITH FOOTWEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
- 10% STORE DISCOUNT AT CHARM CITY RUN
- 15% OFF CHARM CITY RUN SIGNATURE RACES
- NUTRITION, GEAR AND INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATION
- ALTRA TRAINING PREMIUM
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Email our training director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information..
2025 Spring 25K Training
First Run
Sunday, February 23, 2025Start Time
7:00 amTraining Runs
Every Wednesday Every SundayStart Time
6:00 pm 7:00 am
Sponsored by Altra
Description
At Charm City Run our goal is to safely train runners towards reaching their goals of finishing your first ultra, achieving PR and everything in between. The power of the group atmosphere makes the journey fun and enjoyable while encouragement from your coaches makes the long runs much easier.
Each group will meet twice a week for 16 weeks for runs and learn about hydration, trail running, easy runs, recovery runs, hydration, nutrition, injury prevention and much more along the way. Weekday runs will consist of hills and track workouts. Weekend morning runs will be trail runs at local parks, unless weather forces us to stay on the roads.
Our spring ultra group starts on March 2nd and will target the CAT 25K on June 21st, 2025 or any other spring ultra marathon in the same time frame. Training plans can be adapted to your target race.
Requirements
To safely meet your goal we do ask that you have completed at least one marathon distance and have a strong base level of trail running under your belt. We ask that you are able to run 10 miles at least once before the start for the program. Are you not sure if you meet these requirements? Don’t worry, ask the coach during the info session.
What To Expect
- SUPPORTED GROUP RUNS AND WORKOUTS TWICE A WEEK WITH PLANNED ROUTES, HYDRATION AND COMPANIONSHIP
- POSITIVE AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL LEVELS
- WEEKLY TRAINING PLANS – BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE OPTIONS
- ACCESS TO EXPERT COACHING SERVICES AND ADVICE
- GAIT ANALYSIS WITH FOOTWEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
- 10% STORE DISCOUNT AT CHARM CITY RUN
- 15% OFF CHARM CITY RUN SIGNATURE RACES
- NUTRITION, GEAR AND INJURY PREVENTION EDUCATION
- ALTRA TRAINING PREMIUM
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Email our training director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information..
Share With Friends
Coach: Kelly Schultz
My running journey started in high school when I joined the cross-country team my senior year to stay in shape in the basketball off-season. Running on trails brought a joy to running that I didn’t know was possible. In 2008, I decided to run my first marathon, even though I had never run more than a 5k. I had volunteered at mile 18 of the Frederick Marathon that year and was inspired by the resilience of the runners from the front to the back of the pack. A few years later, I was invited to a weekly trail run in the Frederick Watershed. There I met a welcoming, encouraging group of people including some elders that would share their trail wisdom with the newbies. This is where my love for ultra running grew and shaped the trajectory of my journey.
To date, I’ve run 14 marathons, 8 50ks, 3 50 milers, and loads of races at sub marathon distances. I’m currently training to complete my first 100K in February 2025! Every single race and training cycle has been learning experience. I’ve become a student of the sport. I truly enjoy learning about the physical and mental aspects of endurance running and how to apply it to my own training.
I started training with Charm City Run in 2019. Building consistency and achieving goals in running while being flexible in balancing all the other demands of life is a common challenge we all face. Being part of the group provided the accountability and structure I needed to break out of a terrible rut. I began coaching with CCR a couple years later so I could help others achieve their goals the way that my coach helped me. I love sharing knowledge and experience with other runners – in the same way I was brought into the community.
This year, I’m back to coach the trail ultra program targeting the Catoctin 50k & 25k in June 2025. This race is a challenge I know very well. I’ve completed the 50k three times and DNF’ed once – much is learned from finishing but even more so from DNF’ing. I’m excited to share my experience and guidance to all the amazing runners that want to challenge themselves and go after big goals on the trails this year!
Virtual Training
We also offer virtual training options for our training programs.. You can either purchase a training plan or sign up for monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.
