Running Souls Run Club

Running Souls Run Club brings structured, coach-led group runs to Prospect Park three times a week. Certified coach Howard Abrams keeps the sessions purposeful and the group small enough that you actually get coached.

Quick take

This is a free, coach-led RunSesh with real structure. Tuesdays build endurance, Thursdays sharpen speed, and Saturdays wrap up with an optional coffee. Your crew is small, the coaching is real, and the park is right there.

Best for

• Runners who want free group coaching without paying for a training plan
• Those looking to build both endurance and speed in the same week
• Runners comfortable holding a 10:30 pace or faster for 3 or more miles
• Anyone who wants a small, consistent group rather than a large anonymous crowd
• Runners who like a social reason to show up on Saturday mornings

When and where

• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm
• Saturdays at 8:45am
• Runs meet weekly at the Bartel-Pritchard Square entrance to Prospect Park
• Address: Prospect Park West near 15th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Details

• Terrain: road and park paths inside Prospect Park
• Typical distance: 3 to 5 or more miles per session
• Pace requirement: runners should be able to hold a 10:30 min/mile or faster for 3 or more miles
• No strollers
• No dogs
• No post-run social event beyond the optional Saturday coffee
• Free to join, no membership required

Why runners like it

• Coach Howard Abrams leads every session, so you get structured feedback and a real workout, not just a group jog
• The small group size means you are not lost in a pack, and the Tuesday and Thursday split keeps training varied across the week
• Saturday runs finish with optional coffee, giving you a low-key reason to stick around and get to know your fellow runners

First visit

• Show up at Bartel-Pritchard Square at the Prospect Park West entrance near 15th Street
• No registration needed and no fee at the door
• Come ready to hold a 10:30 pace or better for at least 3 miles
• Check the website before your first visit to confirm the schedule: runningsouls.net

Good to know

This club is not the right fit for absolute beginners, walkers, or runners who need a slower pace. The workouts are structured and the pace expectation is real, so come prepared to run.