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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For this week's track workout, click here.

Wear your masks when entering and exiting the track area.
Reminder
Wear light colored clothing when running on the roads, especially at dawn, dusk, and in the dark.

Tuesday November 24, 2020
Tempo Tuesday warmed up and ready to start at 6:00 AM in front of the JCC

Wednesday November 25, 2020 AM only
1200-800-400 x 2

Saturday November 28, 2020
800-400-200 x 2/ 400-200

Sunday November 29, 2020
Regular group weekend distance run at 8:00am.
Meet on Blackstone Blvd at Hope Street/Pawtucket end.

NO TEAM WORKOUTS FROM NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 13
per governor's covid pause.
Here are suggested workouts to do on your own:

Wednesday December 2
2x800 / mile / 2x800

Saturday December 5, 2020
400-200 x 6

Wednesday December 9
mile - 800 - mile - 800 optional mile

Saturday December 12, 2020
Repeat 400's 4-3-2

Become a member

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.

Sign up for Second Friday Dinner

Sign up to bring a meal for a family facing a child’s serious illness. It’s easy—you can sign up well in advance, and you don’t even have to cook.

Order Your Running Club Shirt

All members wear a Running Club shirt during races to help promote the mission of the Ronald McDonald House. Choose from three great styles!

Running Schedule

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

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.

Exercises to avoid late-race leg fatigue

Want to avoid late-race leg fatigue? Dr. Brian Hay, DPT, MS, OCS, demonstrates the split (Bulgarian) squat. Add these few strengthening exercises to your routine 2x/week....

Podcast: How to Increase Your Joy of Running

Future Olympian hopefuls Aaron Dinzio and Brian Crimmins join Ronald McDonald House Running Club’s own Jon Barnes, a competitive runner and coach for 60 years will provide guidance and answer your...

The Effects of Iron Deficiency on Running Performance

If you’re iron deficient, your running could suffer, according to Dr. Dheeraj Khiatani (Medical Director) & Tim Cushway (Founder & Director) from The Iron Suites Medical Centre. (This...

One Minute Exercises to Help Keep your Hip, Knee and Spine Healthy

Stay Healthy, Stay ConsistentRunning is a mostly a linear activity, which results in imbalances in our hip muscles. The muscles that rotate our hip help to control our spine and knee position and...

Running Injury and Prevention Presentation

Here's a Fit to Run Presentation by Alexis William PTA and Brian Hay DPT, OCS Topics covered: Is there anything holding you back from your best running? How to perform a dynamic warm up...

Bryan Hay offers tips on how to improve spine mobility

Our friend, Dr. Bryan Hay of Performance Physical Therapy has developed this brief YouTube video on how to improve spine mobility and posture specifically for runners with a few simple exercises.

Goal Setting for Training Motivation

During these times where we cannot meet at the track for a formal workout, motivation to push yourself harder may wane. Indeed, for many club members, motivation to lace up their shoes and hit the...

15 Minute Strengthening Program at Home to Make You a Better Runner

Selecting Running Shoes

Running shoes should be selected after careful consideration. With so many brands and styles of shoes on the market today,it is important to find the best fit for your feet and your needs. There is...

Video: Improve your hip mobility to recover quicker and run faster

Keep moving by keeping your hips moving. Lack of hip motion is perhaps the most common cause of running injuries. Here are a few hip mobility exercises to keep you in running shape....

News & Announcements

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Introducing the RMHP Running Club All Terrain Grand Slam

We’re starting a new competition that encourages members to take their running to new terrain. The RMHP Running Club All Terrain Grand Slam will recognize members who compete in four (4) qualifying events across trails, track, and roads. To complete the Grand Slam,...

Personalized Half and Full Marathon Training Sessions

If you’re even thinking about running a Marathon or Half Marathon this fall, even if it’s a maybe (“if the stars align, and I don’t get hurt”), the time to plan – and start training –is NOW. Contact Bob (arothenberg2@cox.net) and/or Jon (jbarnes227@gmail.com) for a...

NEW! Triathlon and Trail Running News Sections

We've added news sections especially those who are interested in Triathlon Training or Trail Running. Be sure to check them.

Hi Trail Friends!

Bill M. and I (Christine E.) are responsible for organizing the trail running division of RMHP. Whether you are new to trail running or you’ve been living in the woods for some time now, we are happy you are interested! Trail running is a great way to experience...

Club Members Get 15% Discount for Pre-registration for 5 RI races

Anyone considering any of the 5 series races put on by our friends at Rhode Races and Events can get a 15% discount on entry fees by entering promotional code RMH in the appropriate registration window. This discount applies to their marathons, half marathons, and 5ks...