If you’ve never run before or need support to get back to it, this program will help you build up to complete the 3.4-mile (5.47 km) Groton Town Forest Trail Race on October 5, 2025. It starts with a series of run/walk intervals to gradually get you moving under pressure-free conditions. Then it focuses on trail running and tries out some of the local Groton trails, including the town forest, where the town forest trail race takes place. There’s no better time to get going than now to enjoy the countless physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Most of all, you would love the fun and the good company!
This program is designed for new runners and folks returning from the previous spring session. No running experience is necessary.
Cheney Harper is an avid runner and a long-term Squannacook River Runners (SQRR) club member in Groton, MA. The SQRR club organizes and hosts several yearly races, including the Groton Road Race in early May and the Groton Town Forest Trail Races in October. Cheney plans to designate part of the program fee to fund SQRR races.
**You are NOT REQUIRED to run in the Groton Town Forest Trail Race. You make take this training program to start running or get back into it.**
Reference websites:
Squannacook River Runners: https://sqrr.org
Groton Road Race: https://grotonroadrace.com
Groton Town Forest Trail Races: http://www.grotontftr.freeservers.com
Cheney Harper is an avid runner and a long-term member of the Squannacook River Runners (SQRR) club in Groton, MA. SQRR organizes and hosts several races each year, including the Groton Road Race in early May and the Groton Town Forest Trail Races in October.
Cheney Harper
