Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our program are answered here.

What do you gain by joining Power In Motion?

• Weekly talks by guest speakers covering the topics most useful to runners.
• Weekly small group training runs geared to individual ability.
• 10 week day-by-day training schedules to help you reach your goal.
• CPR trained coaching staff; one PIM coach for every seven participants.
• Opportunity for getting all your running questions answered.
• Fun and friendship with other participants.

Who can join?

There is place for you at Power In Motion if you fit into one of the categories below:

• You can walk 30 min continuously but may not be currently exercising regularly.
• You are currently able to run three miles continuously and want to run faster.
• You can run a mile or more without walking 2 or 3 times a week.
• You can run and walk for a mile but may not be currently exercising regularly.

Under the age of 18 requires parent or guardian permission. PIM Kids must be 5 or over and accompanied by a parent guardian.

Where do we meet?

We meet in Memorial Park, Houston in one of two locations.  Our usual meet is on the north side of Memorial Park, just across from the Memorial Park Fitness Center Pool. We call this “Across from the pool” or just the “Pool”. Our alternate location is on the south side of the Park at the “Rally Pavilion”. This is covered and is our backup location for rain and for when our usual location is used by an event, such as the Corporate Games.

When do we meet?

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm promptly. You’ll get an email by 5 PM in the event of cancellation for inclement weather. We will run in light rain.

Each session roughly follows this schedule:

6:30 pm – announcements.
6:35 pm – guest speaker.
6:45 pm – groups leave for their exercise session.
7:30 pm – 7:45 pm – groups return.

What’s the cost?

The registration fee is $40 or $50 depending on how soon you register. See the registration site for the current fee. Check out our Facebook page for any discount codes.

What does the program cost include?

Cost of the program includes the 10 week running program. The cost does not include the 5K race entry fee.

Do you provide a T-Shirt?

A Power In Motion tech short sleeve shirt is included in each paid registration.  Additional shirts can be purchased at a cost of $10.

COVID Policy

The PIM program intends to meet, in person, on Wednesdays for the full 10 week schedule unless prohibited by the Memorial Park Conservancy, City of Houston, Harris County, or Texas. Should they prohibit outdoor gatherings by groups like PIM, all PIM participants will receive a refund of their registration fee.

PIM attendees are encouraged to adopt what ever health and safety practices they feel are necessary.

* No refunds. No strollers or baby joggers.