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Next Step Training - Building to 10K

Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT

Location
Columbia, MD
5470 Hesperus Dr, 21044
Featured distance
10K
Type
RUN
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Elevate your 10K performance with structured training, including speed and hill work, guided by the Howard County Striders.

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Prepare for your 10K goal with the Howard County Striders' Next Step Training program. Designed for varying abilities, this program helps runners build endurance and speed for races like the Columbia Classic 10K. Participants will be grouped by ability after an initial time trial, then engage in weekly runs featuring speed and hill work to enhance performance. A foundational ability to run three miles is recommended before joining.

What to expect

  • Engage in weekly training runs featuring a variety of techniques.
  • Improve your running performance with dedicated speed and hill work.
  • Be grouped with runners of similar abilities after an initial 2-mile time trial.

Standout details

  • Prestigious training program
  • Weekly speed and hill work
  • Ability-based grouping
  • Target 10K race preparation

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From the organizer

Looking to train for a 10K race this year? Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!

Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!

10K Goal Race will be the Columbia Classic 10K race on the first Sunday in October The Next Step Building to 10K Program is for runners of varying abilities. Participants will do a 2 mile time trial July 23 at Longfellow Elementary at 6pm so coordinators can group participants with those of similar abilities.  Weekly training runs will involve a variety of running techniques including speed work and hill work to improve running performance.   All runners should be able to run 3 miles before starting the program.

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