Winter Strength Training for Runners – Columbia
First Run
Thursday, November 9, 2023Start Time
7:00 pmTraining Runs
Every ThursdayStart Time
7:00 pmShare With Friends

Coach: Meghan Fugate
Meghan has been coaching running since the Fall of 2000 when she started the Middle School Cross Country Team at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson. Since then she helped start the Middle School Cross Country Team at Garrison Forest School and coached their Varsity Team for five years. Beginning in 2007, Meghan has been coaching Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field at Mercy High School and for the past three years, Varsity Cross Country. Meghan began running in Middle School and completed her first marathon at the age of 19. She has completed countless 5k’s, 10k’s, 10 milers and half marathons. She has completed more then 15 marathons including the New York City Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC. Meghan is now participating in triathlons to help with cross training. In 2011, Meghan began coaching at Charm City Run Clarksville where she works with a variety of runners ranging from beginner 5kers through marathoners looking to set new prs!
Virtual Training
We also offer virtual training options for our training programs.. You can either purchase a training plan or sign up for monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.

Sponsored by Altra
Description
BECOME A STRONGER RUNNER THIS WINTER
Get faster, feel stronger and have fun with weekly speed and strength workouts! Whether you are starting to run or want to elevate your current running routine, these workouts can be adapted for all levels.
Each 1 hour session will start with a low impact, highly effective, body weight strength exercises that will activate and build your glutes, hips, core and upper body, as well as some interval running / walking designed to help increase your speed and build mental confidence.
Both the strength and running/walking portions of the workout will be scalable to your experience level and goals. Every workout will end with Stretching. You will need to bring a yoga mat or towel with you for each workout.
November 9th – December 14th
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
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Send an email to our Training Director, Kelly Maurer, at kellym@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.
Winter Strength Training for Runners – Columbia
First Run
Thursday, November 9, 2023Start Time
7:00 pmTraining Runs
Every ThursdayStart Time
7:00 pm
Sponsored by Altra
Description
BECOME A STRONGER RUNNER THIS WINTER
Get faster, feel stronger and have fun with weekly speed and strength workouts! Whether you are starting to run or want to elevate your current running routine, these workouts can be adapted for all levels.
Each 1 hour session will start with a low impact, highly effective, body weight strength exercises that will activate and build your glutes, hips, core and upper body, as well as some interval running / walking designed to help increase your speed and build mental confidence.
Both the strength and running/walking portions of the workout will be scalable to your experience level and goals. Every workout will end with Stretching. You will need to bring a yoga mat or towel with you for each workout.
November 9th – December 14th
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
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Send an email to our Training Director, Kelly Maurer, at kellym@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.
Share With Friends

Coach: Meghan Fugate
Meghan has been coaching running since the Fall of 2000 when she started the Middle School Cross Country Team at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson. Since then she helped start the Middle School Cross Country Team at Garrison Forest School and coached their Varsity Team for five years. Beginning in 2007, Meghan has been coaching Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field at Mercy High School and for the past three years, Varsity Cross Country. Meghan began running in Middle School and completed her first marathon at the age of 19. She has completed countless 5k’s, 10k’s, 10 milers and half marathons. She has completed more then 15 marathons including the New York City Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC. Meghan is now participating in triathlons to help with cross training. In 2011, Meghan began coaching at Charm City Run Clarksville where she works with a variety of runners ranging from beginner 5kers through marathoners looking to set new prs!
Virtual Training
We also offer virtual training options for our training programs.. You can either purchase a training plan or sign up for monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.