Pacers Distance Training Program

Pacers Running Stores wants to help you reach your personal fitness goals. We have a host of programs and training opportunities for individuals looking for encouragement, coaching, and camaraderie. Pacers Running Stores offers programs for the beginner to the seasoned veteran and everyone in between. Utilizing the concepts and training philosophies of running legend and seasoned coach, Matt Centrowitz, our coaching staff will oversee your training from start to finish line!

2010 Offerings:

Fitness Together Training Program
One Runner. One Coach. One Trainer. One Goal.

Pacers Running Stores and Fitness Together are proud to present our summer Personal Best Training Package. Get the ultimate in guidance and support as you train for your fall event or just get fit this summer. This package is perfect for the runner who demands the ultimate in training or an individual who wants to maximize their fitness regimen this summer.  

Why wait to get in the best shape of your life or run your personal best when you can do it right now?

Novice Distance Training Program
The Official Training Program of the Pacers Racing Series

Designed for the runner who is planning to run their first 5K, 10K, 10 miler, half or full marathon. Or, for the runner who is coming back after a long layoff and needs to get back into shape and build base mileage. This program is designed to get you to the finish line, or just get you fit, safely and comfortably. This is a six-month session; start anytime.

Ability: Beginner/Intermediate

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays P.M. and Sundays A.M. with group

Price: $300 for the six-month session, or $75 per month

Includes:

Individualized coaching in a supportive group setting
Entry into your goal Pacers race
Free "In-Training” tech tee & race singlet
10% discount at Pacers

Intermediate/Advanced Distance Training Program
The Official Training Program of the Pacers Racing Series

A program for the runner looking to reach a new personal record, or tackle a new distance. Whether you are Boston-bound or just looking to break your elusive best time, this program will identify a strategy to reach your personal running goals. This program is designed as a six-month session; start anytime.

Ability: Intermediate/Advanced

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays P.M. and Sundays A.M. with group

Price: $300 for the six-month session, or $75 per month

Includes:

Individualized coaching in a supportive group setting
Entry into your goal Pacers race
“Free "In-Training” tech tee & race singlet
10% discount at Pacers

Program Locations

Currently, programs are held in Northern Virginia. Don't see a program that fits your needs? We can customize any program to suit your needs. See below on how to contact the program director, Bridget Bowers, for more information.
OUR COACHING STAFF

Program Director/Coach: Bridget Bowers

Bridget Bowers is an assistant coach of the American University cross country and track programs. She holds a Master of Science in Health and Fitness Management and Health Promotion from American University, is a USATF-certified Level 1 coach, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Consultant: Matt Centrowitz

Matt Centrowitz has coached for over 20 years; the last ten as head coach of the American University cross country and track programs. He was named Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year in 2005 and is a 9-time Patriot League Coach of the Year. In addition to his many collegiate coaching accolades, Coach Centrowitz has proven himself a top mentor of post-collegiate runners, including the development of three Olympians, nine sub-4 minute milers, and innumerable national rankings, Olympic and World Trials qualifiers, and personal records. Coach Matt is also the head coach of the Pacers Racing Team