Summer Speed Workouts

With coach Tony Watson begin a 10 week session on Tuesday, July 15th. The group meets every Tuesday at 7 pm. at the Bartel Pritchard Sq. parking area (15St/Prospect Pk. West). Cost to PPTC runners who became club members prior to June 1st is $50. Cost to runners who became members after June 1st, and non-members is $100. To register on line, go to Active.com, otherwise, print out a registration form and mail it along with your check to:

PPTC Picnic

Click here for the results of the Picnic Relay Event.

DUAL STARTS FOR SAT. GROUP RUNS

During the summer months, starting Sat. June 28th, our group runs will offer the option of starting at 7AM or 8AM, depending on your time preference. All are welcome at either group regardless of pace or distance. We'll report on the groups' progress during the coming weeks.

WEDS. NIGHT group runs continue as usual at 7:15 PM.

JOINT VENTURE WITH PARK SLOPE FITNESS COLLECTIVE

Here is the new PPTC class schedule at the Park Slope Fitness Collective starting 6/22. Due to the large turnout, class size will be limited to properly accommodate participants, and pre-payment will be required to reserve your spot in the class.

1) SUNDAYS- 10 am. The original Stretch and Release classes continue. A new 6 week cycle begins on June 22nd. Class size is limited to 10, and prepayment is requested to reserve your spot ($30). Single Class price has changed: $8 if space is available.

2) THURSDAYS - 6:30 pm. NEW!! An additional EVENING stretch and release class will be offered on these nights. The 6 week cycle starts on June 19th. Class size is limited to 8, and prepayment is the same as above ($30). Single Class price has changed: $8 if space is available.

3) THURSDAYS - 7:30 pm. NEW!! MELT workshop, (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique), a method of self massage, using foam rollers will be taught by Sara Bethell*. This is a 6 week workshop specifically designed to keep runners pain free. The discounted price for PPTC members is $75, and it begins on June 19th. No single classes. *Sara is certified to teach the MELT method, and has been working with the founder of the program closely for the past several years. To learn more about this amazing method visit http://www.bodylanguagenyc.com/FitnessHome.html

Contact the Fitness Collective directly ASAP and make arrangements for any of the above classes - 718-499-1849. The Collective is located at 366 7th Ave, between 11th and 10th St. Program director is Zoe Bowick.

Al Goldstein Speed Series 5K

The Al Goldstein Speed Series 5K is in full swing for 2008.

The races are every other Weds. night at 7pm. Registration is on race day at the Oriental Pavilion next to the skating rink from 6 to 6:45. $5.

The dates are 5/21, 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 7/30, 8/13, and 8/27. The 7/30 date will form part of the MAC 5K Grand Prix. This is a long standing Prospect Park tradition from the days of Harry Murphy and Kurt Steiner, and provides some of the best opportunities to sharpen your racing, and set PRs.

The first race of the Al Goldstein Speed Series 2008, has been posted.
Click below for the complete Race Results:

• Series 1 - 5/21/2008
• Series 2 - 6/4/2008
• Series 3 - 6/18/2008
• Series 4 - 7/2/2008