The Ronald McDonald House of Providence Running Club

We welcome runners and walkers of all abilities! Become a member to receive top-notch coaching, a great social atmosphere, and a gang to cheer you on—all while supporting the Ronald McDonald House, which provides care for families when their child has a medical crisis.

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*** INDOOR PRACTICE ***
Indoor practice at the Brown Olney-Margolies Athletic Center (OMAC) on Hope St will start on Monday November 6^th, at 5:30am and continue every Monday and Wednesday morning that Brown facilities are open.

Saturday November 18, 2023 8:00 AM
Long run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday November 20, 2023 Morning: 5:30am
4x400/ 3x400/ 2x400

Wednesday November 22, 2023 Morning: 5:30am
*** NO PRACTICE Happy Thanksgiving ***

Saturday November 25, 2023 8:00 AM
Long run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday November 27, 2023
1x600/ 2x500/ 3x400/ 3x300

Tempo Tuesday November 28, 2023 6:00 AM
(2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month)
Meet and ready to run at 6am in front of the Brown Stadium on Elmgrove Ave.

Wednesday November 29, 2023 Morning: 5:30am
1000 x 5-6

Saturday December 2, 2023 8:00 AM
Long run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

Monday December 4, 2023
400-500 x 4

Wednesday December 6, 2023 Morning: 5:30am
1200-400/ 800-800/ 800-400-400 optional mile

Saturday December 9, 2023 8:00 AM
Long run. Meet at the Hope St. end of Blackstone Blvd...

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We welcome runners of all ages and experience levels. Join us and get great training in a supportive atmosphere, all while helping the Ronald McDonald House.

Running Schedule

We offer early morning track workouts, a weekly tempo run, and a Sunday group run. Find a time and workout that meet your needs.

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Advice for runners from PTs, MDs, and your coaches

Below are tips and advice for everything from avoiding injury to strength training. More at the Coaches Corner.

How to Add Variety to Your Squats to Up Your Running Game and Keep You Healthy and Moving Forward

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How to maintain and improve your posture to help nail your running mechanics

Check out the new video from our friends at Highbar (formerly Performance Physical Therapy) on how to improve and maintain your posture to help you nail your running form. ...

A Quick Warm-Up exercise: The Awesome-izer

Here is a quick Warm-Up exercise. It focuses on hip mobility, rotation, and gets the entire kinetic chain ready to go: https://youtu.be/dw_p08k_kGQ

Selectinging Running Shoes

See what the research shows can be important in selecting the right running shoe: SELECTING RUNNING SHOES...

How to Eliminate and Avoid Calf Stiffness in your Runs

How to eliminate and avoid calf stiffness in your runs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGy8a8g5K28

How Adding Explosive Movements to Your Warm-up Can Level Up Your Speed

Dr. Brian Hay demonstrates his three favorite explosive movement exercises for runners. Try these at home. https://youtu.be/v2qgpsU2Kgs

What To Expect When You’re Returning To Running After Having a Baby

Did you know over 60 million people run for exercise each year and over 60% of them are women? After giving birth, women may notice some changes in their bodies as they try to return to their normal...

Kettlebell Exercises for Runners

How to use a kettlebell as the “best bang for your buck” strength training tool a runner can have. Hit your glutes, quads, core and upper body with these few kettlebell exercises....

Hit the Ground Running with Bulletproof Legs

Learn how proper foot and ankle mobility and strength can unlock your running potential. Click Here to View the Recording... Presented By: Michael Silva PT, MS, CSCS Physical Therapist Certified...

Why Maintaining Good Hip Mobility Is So Important

Hip mobility is essential to generate power while running. Here are a few simple hip mobility exercises for pre-run, post-run, rest day, or just anytime you feel like it....

News & Announcements

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Running Club members get a 10% discount at Rhode Runner

Just a reminder that all Club members receive a 10% discount at Rhode Runner on North Main Street. Just be sure to tell the friendly staff that you're a member. They'll confirm it in the database. This is a fabulous opportunity and the folks there are great at finding...

Got old sneakers? Bring them to track to help those in need.

One of our club members, Thom Spann, is actively engaged in collecting running shoes that would otherwise be discarded and donating them to the Providence Cobras, a local track club for community youngsters under his direction for the past 45 years. Your old sneakers...

HIGHBAR offers free consults via Telehealth

HIGHBAR is now offering Club members free Telehealth/Virtual consultations. If you have a physical issue and are wondering what it might be and what it would take to resolve it, you can consult with a physical therapist (often one of the HIGHBAR Running Specialists)....