Donate your old running shoes and receive 15% off your next purchase!

Gotta Run Running Shop and Miriam’s Kitchen are teaming up to donate your old but still wearable running shoes to those who are less fortunate. Between now and New Year’s, come in to Gotta Run and donate your old running shoes and receive a 15% Off coupon good on your next purchase.

A little about Miriam’s Kitchen:

Miriam’s Kitchen offers a hot, nutritious breakfast every weekday morning to individuals who are homeless in Washington, DC. In addition to breakfast, guests are invited to receive a wide range of social services, including mental health, medical, and substance abuse services, assistance finding adequate shelter and permanent housing, connection to employment, and help meeting other immediate needs such as clothing, toiletries, transportation, and haircuts. By creating an atmosphere of hospitality where guests can choose how they receive support, Miriam’s Kitchen is able to build relationships with many vulnerable individuals who have difficulty connecting with services due to complex barriers such as mental illness or substance abuse. Miriam’s Kitchen also seeks to build a sustaining community for our guests that draws on their creative gifts, through daily groups of art and creative writing.

Click here to visit their website, http://www.miriamskitchen.org/.

NATIONAL HALF MARATHON PROGRAM – STARTS NOV. 15TH

Gotta Run will once again be hosting the official Suntrust Half Marathon training program that will kick off  with a 20 week training program on November 15th at Pentagon Row.  You can expect great coaching from the DC Road Runners, great products and advice from Gotta Run and lots of cool shirts and freebies from Reebok.  Last year, we had about 20 runners come out each week throughout the winter and it was a success despite the late start of the training program.  We welcome all levels from beginner to the most experienced runners.  This is a great way to stay in shape throughout the winter months and to meet a great group of people who share the passion to run and get in shape.  We are expecting to have 30 -50 runners this year with a high return rate from last years group and the Summer 10 mile training group.  There will be free parking in the parking lot behind the store and we sit 50 yards from the nearest Starbucks.  Here is the official info below. Gotta RUN!

SunTrust National Marathon & Half Marathon Presents
The Reebok Training Group

Back for it’s second year, this 20 week program will help you reach your running goals and prepare you for race day on March 21st. With 3 different locations and experienced coaches provided by DC Road Runners, you are sure to meet any goals you set and keep your training focused through the holidays and winter months.

The kick off to the Training Group is scheduled for November 8th at 8:00am at Georgetown Running Company

Regularly Scheduled Training Group Locations:

Washington DC area:
Georgetown Running Company
Located on M Street in Georgetown, near Key Bridge – Store Website
(marathon training location)

AND

Fleet Feet DC
Located in Adams Morgan, on Columbia Rd – Store Website
(marathon and half-marathon training)

Northern Virginia area:
Gotta Run
Located at Pentagon Row in Arlington, VA – Store Website
(half-marathon training location)

Cost of the 20 week program: $100

* Expert coaching

* Guest appearances by professional Reebok contracted athletes

* “In Training” Reebok long sleeve technical tee shirt

* Inclusion in the Reebok Test Ride Program

* A six-month trial membership with the DC Road Runners

* Training group reunion tent at the Runner’s Village

* The motivation and camaraderie found only with a training group

Eligibility: Runners who are entered in, or intend to enter, either the SunTrust National Marathon or Half-Marathon are welcomed to join the training program. DCRRC members who have qualified for the Boston Marathon and want to continue their winter training are also welcomed to register.

For additional information: contact info@nationalmarathon.com