Washington - Lee High School (map)
Track time! On Thursday, we'll meet at the W-L Track at 7pm. The entrance to the track is on Stafford St. near the high school. When you get there, you will see a number of groups... our group will meet at the bleachers right by the entrance. I'll have a blue/black duffel bag with me.
Everyone is welcome! If you're a brand new runner, feel free to take some run/walk laps to build up your mileage and stamina. The spongy track surface will be a nice change from roadrunning and treadmills.
If you're looking for a challenge, you can use this time to work on speed training. I've posted some beginner workouts at the bottom of this announcement and I'll try to pair/group people together at the start of the workout.
WEATHER/TRACK LIGHTS:
If it's raining, snowing or the track is wet, the workout will be canceled. If the field lights are off, please meet at the entrance on Stafford St. We can, then, decide to either run on the track in the dark or run a different route.
Track Info
1 lap = 1/4 mile = 400 meters
Parking/Metro
Lots of street parking and small lots around the high school, but please make sure to read signs as I'm not sure which areas are zone parking. The closest Metro station is Ballston (take Fairfax Dr. to Stafford St; about 4 blocks).
Beginner speed workouts from Runner's World:
Runners should be able to run comfortably for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week.
1-2 mile warm-up; stretch; then choose #1 or #2; 1-2 mile cool-down
WORKOUT #1: CURVES AND STRAIGHTAWAYS
On the straightaways do strides (comfortable sprint pace), and jog around the curves. Start with two to four laps, and add a lap every other week or as you feel ready.
WORKOUT #2: 200 REPEATS
Run 200 meters (half a lap) at 90 percent effort, then jog for another 200 meters. Repeat the cycle until you've done four to six full laps.
Speed Training Articles:
Tips
Active.com
Runnersworld.com