Triathlon Club

Running Program

Take over the streets with us and join the Y Running Program! You’ll get three weekly coach-led group runs: Beginners or Level 2 runners, a training plan, and team shirts. Participants are not expected to be at every run, although regular attendance is key to your success. Most weekday runs leave from the Waterbury YMCA front steps, and the Sunday runs are offsite.

The Beginner program is great for anyone who has never run a race before, as it builds upon running intervals week after week. It also attracts those who enjoy running but have trouble getting into a running routine on their own. 

The Level 2 running program is for anyone who has the past running experience and would like to become a better and faster runner. Workouts include long runs, speed work, hill repeats, and a faster running pace than the Beginners. 

PROGRAM COSTS

Join our 10-week Beginner running program to train for the Gulf Beach 5K, or join the Level 2 running program to train for the 7-mile Litchfield Hills Road Race! Both programs end with the race! Coach-led group runs are on Weekdays that leave from the YMCA, focusing on speed and hill work, and Sunday runs will be from various locations, including the actual racecourses! Program registration includes the training plan, team shirts, and race entry (registration cost is based on race entry fees).

To register online if you are not a member of the Y, you must set up a new account. Choose the "I want to set up my online access for my account" option. If you are not a Greater Waterbury YMCA Member, choose "I want to create an account" option.