It’s time to step it up and participate in the many great Spring running races in NYC and a good way to train and condition for these fun races is to  join a runner’s club.  The team at Anderson Peak Performance feels strongly that these group events are an easy way to motivate you to improve your running momentum, velocity and balance to stride toward your athletic goals.  Have you ever been encouraged to join a friend for a run when you were not in the mood and then realized at the finish line that you are happier and healthier for it?  Camaraderie is a huge motivator to  keep you on the track of success for your happiness and well-being.

After beginning your tune-up regimen to jump-start this season, now is the time to choose where to show off your enhanced form.  Choosing a great Spring race or two (or three) is a chief  first step.  The next step may be to join a running club.  A club is a great place for training and motivation.   The clubs in the NYC area vary from free to a yearly membership, from women-only to all-inclusive, from relaxed to ultra hard-core.  Do a little research and you will find your perfect fit.

Great Spring Races in New York City

4/30/11 - The Shoelace 10k Fun Run/Walk (Bronx)

5/1/11 – Riverdale Y 5k + 10k (Bronx)

5/7/11 – The North Face Endurance Challenge – Northeast Regional

5/8/11 – Prospect Park Mother’s Day Duathon (Brooklyn)

5/14/11 – Central Park 5k

5/14/11 – Urban Dare NY

5/22/11 – NYRR Brooklyn Half-Marathon

5/22/11 – Purple Stride Manhattan

6/4/11 – Major Eugene McCarthy 5k (Brooklyn)

Runners Clubs in NYC

Warren Street Social and Athletic Club (I’ve been a member for 18 years!)

New York Road Runners (NYRR)

New York Athletic Club

Nike Women’s Marathon Run Club (Niketown)

NY Flyers

Prospect Park Track Club

Running Divas (women only)

VanCortlandt Track Club

Front Runners

The Reservoir Dogs

There are many other choices and once you find your niche, you can rely on your club to encourage you to excel and to keep your proper form and balance.  Have you found a club that you are proud to be a part of?  I’d love to hear about it.  Please comment here on our blog or check us out on Facebook at Anderson Peak Performance and my Twitter at @drjma.

Dr. A