FAQs

Where do we meet?

The location for each group in-person run will vary every few weeks, but will be held in the Beverly MA area. Coach Ashley will provide the location details in advance of each run.  

When are the group runs and what can I expect?

The Summer group runs will take place on Saturdays at 7:00am and Mondays at 6:00pm. On Saturdays we will focus on endurance runs at a slow "conversation pace". Ashley will group participants based on their goals: 10k, 5k or walk/run. Mondays are about intervals. We'll either run drills in a local neighborhood or at the BHS track where we focus on short bursts of faster running and recovery. For beginners, these runs will focus on alternating between walking and running for short periods.

If you are not interested in running and are looking for a community to be a part of Dash is still for you! Show up and WALK. Especially if you are injured walking is a fantastic routine to maintain fitness without pushing through pain.  

Is there parking?

Yes, the locations are selected with parking in mind. 

I’m new at this - what if I am the slowest one in the group?

Pace doesn't matter here. All are welcome! If you are not ready to hit the ground running right away we will start you on a walk/run program. We will do our best to group participants based on their goals and Ashley will be there to guide the back of the pack :) 

If a friend missed the start of the session, is it too late to sign up mid-session?

We will do our best to allow sign-ups after the kick-off on June 7th. This is all depending on current size of the group and will be determined by Ashley. 

Will you be doing another session after the Spring?

Yes, the plan is currently to hold another session starting on June 7th. Keep an eye out for registration soon!

I'm nervous, can we chat prior?

Of course, Ashley is always willing to make herself accessible to new runners! Email her at dashcoaching978@gmail.com

What should I wear and what are the weather policies?

We will run outdoors each session. Ashley will only cancel in the warmer months if thunder and lightning are on the radar, and in the cooler months if temps are below 10 degrees and/or if the roads are too icy for running. 

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Prior to beginning the session Ashley will provide participants with a clothing guide based on temperatures.

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Can my kids come?

Unfortunately we cannot accept children at this time. As an RRCA insured group, our policy does not include runners under the age of 18 or children in strollers during our runs for the women's running group. As a local mom, Ashley also sees this as time to focus on your personal fitness - everyone deserves their mom time!

Can I run with headphones?

The RRCA maintains a long-standing guideline against the use of headphones in running events and group training runs. This is a safety precaution that is encouraged via dash women's running group.