calhoun beach running club

2925 Dean Parkway
Minneapolis - Join us for a run! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 6 p.m. Saturday - 7 a.m.
ph: 612-419-8545
runcbrc@gmail.com

faq

● Your club looked awesome, will this mysterious new club you're working on be equally awesome? *

It will! And we'd love to have you join. Fill out our contact form to receive updates.

Archived FAQs:

● When does the CBRC meet? ●

6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Saturdays are 7 a.m. for our summer season (corresponding to TCM training, late June to early October) or 8 a.m. for the rest of the year. We generally get running by 15 minutes after the hour.

● Does the CBRC meet year round? ●

Yes! We wouldn’t be able to call ourselves a true Minnesotan club without running year round would we!?

Our runners are generally a hearty bunch that train through winter. Since our main training programs run from spring to fall, don’t worry if the cold is too much for you. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for a group to run with year round, we’ve got runners who aren’t afraid of a little cold!

● Do I need to be a member of Calhoun Beach Club to join CBRC? ●

No! Lots of people never even consider joining the running club because they think they have to join Calhoun Beach Club (CBC). That is not true! You can join CBRC without joining CBC, yet still enjoy some of CBC's amenities.

● What is the structure of Calhoun Beach Running Club? ●

We have three main training seasons with one kicking off in January for the Boston Marathon, another starting in February for Grandma's and late June for fall marathons like TCM and Chicago. Runners receive training season schedules, coaching, and support stops.

● Can I come for a run without paying? ●

Absolutely. Please come for a "trial run" any day we are meeting. Also, we encourage you to let us know beforehand (email info@calhounbeachrunningclub.com) so the athletic desk is expecting you.

● Are you sure I'll have someone to run with? What if I am too slow? ●

We bet you're not too slow. While we tend to draw younger and faster than average runners, we do have a good range of paces. A typical Saturday morning run will have runners going anywhere from our speedy 7 minute per mile runners to those doing 10 minutes a mile. But if you're still concerned, we recommend you contact us at info@calhounbeachrunningclub.com and we can make sure you'll have someone to run with.

● I don't want to run a marathon. Is this still the club for me? ●

We welcome new members running for fitness or for any race distance. Not everyone in the CBRC runs marathons; at any given time, we estimate over half our runners are not training for a marathon. If you plan to run a half marathon, 5k, or a 10 mile race, then this is definitely the group for you. The difference in training for these races vs. the marathon is mostly the intensity and duration of the workouts and the length of the weekend runs. And note, even when we have marathoners doign their 20 mile long runs, we'll always offer shorter options!

So if you just want someone to run four to seven miles with on a weeknight, we can provide that. Remember, too, that you do not have to participate to the extent most marathoners do (e.g., you can reduce the hill workout by doing less repeats, or you can skip the workout entirely).

● What is the cost to join CBRC? ●

Runners pay a one-time fee of $60 to join. The monthly CBRC membership fee is $14.00 a month after that.

Members of the CBC (athletic club) can run with us at no cost.

We think the cost is very reasonable by most standards and phenomenally low when you realize the number of days we run and all of the fun we have. Combined with the facts that CBRC has the best running location in the Twin Cities and great people, we believe you can't make a better choice. And while we'll run in the cold and rain, we meet inside a large (warm and dry) stretching room both before and after runs, and we have a locker room in which to shower and dress.

● Where is the running club located? ●

The club meets at Calhoun Beach Club at 2925 Dean Parkway.

● Where will I find parking? ●

There is a paid parking ramp off Thomas Avenue. There are few metered spaces on Thomas Avenue, and there are even more spaces available on Dean Parkway, which is where the majority of our runners park.

● Where does the CBRC meet? ●

We meet in the Calhoun Beach Athletic Club, in the iconic red clay roof building located on the north side of Lake Calhoun, between Thomas Ave. and Dean Parkway on Lake St. We specifically meet in the stretching room next to the cardio machines. When you arrive, the athletic desk will direct you to the locker rooms and the stretching room.

● Do I have to attend all the runs? ●

Of course not. Come when you can! Very few of our runners make every run each week.

● I can't make it to weeknight runs. What are my options? ●

Come run with us on Saturdays. In marathon training, the long weekend runs are the most important runs, so this is a great chance for you to run with other people and make these runs fun and easy.

● What if I want to qualify/train for Boston? ●

We pride ourselves in getting our runners to Boston! We've seen many runners come in just looking to finish a marathon, catch the marathon bug, come back and train for another marathon and get that Boston Qualifier. We design our training programs to accommodate both first time runners, and those who want to maximize their training to get to Boston.

This past spring, we sent 12 runners to run the Boston Marathon. We've even had a number of runners travel to Boston for fun and to support the group instead of running the race. Regardless of how many runners register for Boston next year, we will tailor a running schedule to your Boston needs.

● You didn't answer my question. How can I get more information!? ●

Email us at info@calhounbeachrunning.com - we'd be happy to answer any questions you might have!