2025 Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K Training — Baltimore

1500 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

First Run

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Start Time

6:30 pm

Training Runs

Every Tuesday

Start Time

6:30 pm
Aliya Reich

Coach: Aliya Reich

As a younger person, the competition of sports and athletic pursuits stressed me out. I largely avoided them, electing to walk or hike for exercise. But, after participating in the Baltimore Running Festival 5k on a whim with a friend in 2013, I walked past the Pacing for Parkinson’s charity tent, and my love of running was unexpectedly born.

My mother has Parkinson’s Disease, as did both of my grandfathers, and so Pacing for Parkinson’s caught my eye. I started fundraising with the team in 2014, ran the 5k with them that fall, and timidly graduated to the half marathon in 2015. That was when the running bug really bit, and I was hooked. The rest is history.

I’ve been coaching 5k and 10k runners out of Fells Point since 2019 and am an RRCA Level 1 Certified Run Coach. My coaching philosophy centers around doing everything I can to promote as much inclusiveness, accessibility, and fun as possible for every person who joins. Running is an amazing pastime that has the ability to teach us new things about ourselves, and to prove to ourselves that we can do hard things we weren’t sure we could. No matter your experience, goals, ability, identities, size, age, or background, there’s a place for you here - we all deserve to experience the magic of running.


Virtual Training

We also offer virtual training options for half marathon training. You can either purchase a training plan or sign up for monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.

Sponsored by New Balance

Description

The BWC Women’s Training Program is presented to prepare you for the MedStar Health Women’s Classic 5K presented by New Balance. Our goal is to provide a fun, inexpensive and supportive workout, and to encourage women to embark on a lifelong program of fitness.

The training is broken into four groups, depending on your own goals and physical condition. Whether you have yet to start a walking program, or are a seasoned runner looking to improve your race time, one of our groups will be right for you. We offer groups for:

  • Beginning & Intermediate Walkers

  • Walker to Run

  • Beginning Runners

  • Intermediate Runners

Our coaches will help you determine the best group for you. You are also welcome to change groups at any time during the program based on your progress or fitness level. There is a great deal of flexibility—you can alter the workouts to meet your needs—our coaches will help you find the right workout to achieve your personal running/walking goals.

Each week’s training session will be held for one hour and will include talks on a variety of fitness-related topics, a warm-up session and a great workout.  Participants also get a training premium at the end of the program if they attend 4 or more training sessions.

Training will start the week of May 6th and will conclude with the MedStar Health Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K on June 22, 2025

Requirements

No running experience necessary! Runners, walkers and run/walkers of all levels welcome!

What To Expect

  • Supported group runs and workouts twice a week with planned routes, hydration and companionship
  • Positive and welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels

  • Weekly training plans – beginner and intermediate options

  • Access to expert coaching services and advice

  • Gait analysis with footwear recommendations

  • 10% store discount at Charm City Run

  • 15% off Charm City Run signature races
  • Nutrition, gear and injury prevention education

  • New Balance Training Premium

Questions

Do you have a question about our training programs? Send an email to our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.

2025 Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K Training — Baltimore

1500 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

First Run

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Start Time

6:30 pm

Training Runs

Every Tuesday

Start Time

6:30 pm

Sponsored by New Balance

Description

The BWC Women’s Training Program is presented to prepare you for the MedStar Health Women’s Classic 5K presented by New Balance. Our goal is to provide a fun, inexpensive and supportive workout, and to encourage women to embark on a lifelong program of fitness.

The training is broken into four groups, depending on your own goals and physical condition. Whether you have yet to start a walking program, or are a seasoned runner looking to improve your race time, one of our groups will be right for you. We offer groups for:

  • Beginning & Intermediate Walkers

  • Walker to Run

  • Beginning Runners

  • Intermediate Runners

Our coaches will help you determine the best group for you. You are also welcome to change groups at any time during the program based on your progress or fitness level. There is a great deal of flexibility—you can alter the workouts to meet your needs—our coaches will help you find the right workout to achieve your personal running/walking goals.

Each week’s training session will be held for one hour and will include talks on a variety of fitness-related topics, a warm-up session and a great workout.  Participants also get a training premium at the end of the program if they attend 4 or more training sessions.

Training will start the week of May 6th and will conclude with the MedStar Health Baltimore Women’s Classic 5K on June 22, 2025

Requirements

No running experience necessary! Runners, walkers and run/walkers of all levels welcome!

What To Expect

  • Supported group runs and workouts twice a week with planned routes, hydration and companionship
  • Positive and welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels

  • Weekly training plans – beginner and intermediate options

  • Access to expert coaching services and advice

  • Gait analysis with footwear recommendations

  • 10% store discount at Charm City Run

  • 15% off Charm City Run signature races
  • Nutrition, gear and injury prevention education

  • New Balance Training Premium

Questions

Do you have a question about our training programs? Send an email to our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.

Aliya Reich

Coach: Aliya Reich

As a younger person, the competition of sports and athletic pursuits stressed me out. I largely avoided them, electing to walk or hike for exercise. But, after participating in the Baltimore Running Festival 5k on a whim with a friend in 2013, I walked past the Pacing for Parkinson’s charity tent, and my love of running was unexpectedly born.

My mother has Parkinson’s Disease, as did both of my grandfathers, and so Pacing for Parkinson’s caught my eye. I started fundraising with the team in 2014, ran the 5k with them that fall, and timidly graduated to the half marathon in 2015. That was when the running bug really bit, and I was hooked. The rest is history.

I’ve been coaching 5k and 10k runners out of Fells Point since 2019 and am an RRCA Level 1 Certified Run Coach. My coaching philosophy centers around doing everything I can to promote as much inclusiveness, accessibility, and fun as possible for every person who joins. Running is an amazing pastime that has the ability to teach us new things about ourselves, and to prove to ourselves that we can do hard things we weren’t sure we could. No matter your experience, goals, ability, identities, size, age, or background, there’s a place for you here - we all deserve to experience the magic of running.


Virtual Training

We also offer virtual training options for half marathon training. You can either purchase a training plan or sign up for monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.