Do I have to join to run with the club? You don't need to be a member to try our club runs. Come out on any scheduled training run and see if you like it. You can join later using our easy online membership options.

I'll be visiting Reston, will it cost me anything to run with your club during my visit? No. You're welcome to join us as a visiting runner at no cost!

I just started running and have never gone more than 3 miles. Do you have any scheduled runs for beginning runners? Yes. We have regularly scheduled 5, 6, and 10 mile runs. We also have 3 mile walk/runs on Saturdays and 3- or 6-mile walk/runs on Sundays. All run/walk courses come with detailed directions and many courses come with a map, available on-line, so you can choose to go the distance or customize the course to suit your personal goals. Runners/walkers of all levels are welcome!.

Will everyone be faster than me? No. We have runners and walkers at all paces. You're certain to find someone who matches your speed.

Should I wear any special gear to run with your club? Wear comfortable running clothes appropriate to the weather. No special uniforms required!

Do you cancel scheduled runs when the weather's bad? Absolutely not! We run regardless of the weather conditions. Sometimes we re-route winter runs to avoid icy conditions - check the website schedule for updates.

Do you have water stops on your runs or should I bring my own water? Yes. We have water and Gatorade stops at the start of all our runs and approximately every 5 miles - - more in the summer months. Many runners choose to bring their own water and, for longer runs (marathon training time), food.

I'm running in the Marine Corps Marathon (Boston Marathon, Reston 10-Miler, etc..), do you have any training programs for races? Are there any people in your club running the [ put your favorite race here]? Yes. We offer additional mileage runs in the winter/spring for those running a spring marathon, and in the summer for those running fall marathons. We also have a Summer Interval Training program for members to improve speed and strength. The best way to meet a training partner is to come to our club runs and ask around. You're apt to find someone who's running the same race as you.

I'm a walker and have no interest in becoming a runner. Do you have any programs specifically geared to walkers? Are there many walkers in your club? Yes. We have a fairly large group of walkers who range in interest from fitness to race walking. We have walks on Saturdays and Sundays that begin and end at the same location as the run course. Saturday walks are about 3 miles; most people walk 6 miles on Sunday but there is usually an option for a shorter walk of 3-4 miles. Some of our walkers choose to walk the same course as the runners, modifying the distance to suit their needs. We are always working to expand our club to meet the needs of walkers.