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Welcome to the DCRRC Wednesday Night Track Workouts. In conjunction with our year-round distance-specific training programs, and our regular Saturday Long Runs, these workouts aim to give runners of all abilities the fitness to reach their goals. For the novice or casual runner, these workouts will challenge you to a higher level of running fitness. For the competitive runner, track workouts are an essential means to reaching personal bests and to succeed at whatever level you are competing.
Where & When
Unless otherwise noted, workouts are held on the track at Washington-Liberty (formerly Washington-Lee) High School in Arlington. We meet near the concession stand (northwest corner) at 6:45pm and start the workout at 7:00pm. Warmups, drills, etc. are on your own.
Philosophy
Our workouts focus on two of the three forms of speed work used by distance runners from the 5K to the Marathon: Stamina Training (10K race pace or slower) and Interval Training (around 5K race pace). We also do a limited amount of Speed Training (faster than 5K race pace) especially during the summer.
Do not worry if this is new to you, and especially if you feel that track workouts are for "fast" runners. Our posted workouts are suggested "maximums," and can be individually tailored to your current level of fitness and specific running goals. Our coach, Ed Grant, has been leading these workouts for 20 years, and is happy to customize a workout plan to meet your needs.
Paces
To get a sense of how fast you should run during these workouts, we encourage you use the McMillan Running Calculator. You can plug in a recent race time and a goal race time, and the Calculator will churn out Training Paces (click on that term) for everything from long runs to speed paces. We recommend applying Mark Hadley's temperature + dew point adjustments in warm and humid weather. Temperature and dew point forecasts are available from the National Weather Service.
Track Canceled, But Let's Stay in Shape, and In Touch
All:
By now all should know that DCRRC has canceled until further notice all races and group workouts. I am very sorry for those counting on and training for RnR Marathon/Half, Cherry Blossom, and Boston. The first thing you need to keep in mind, apart from concern for the health of our loved ones and friends, is that NONE of this training and preparation has gone to waste as a result of these cancellations and postponements. Second, this may be a time to scale back training to a "maintenance" level -- studies show that moderate exercise boosts the immune system, but that high-level, high-stress training can compromise it, as many of us know from experience. Long runs of 6-10 miles, and more moderate speed workouts (even just using hills on a regular run) will keep you in shape and ready to return once the world returns to normal. Third, keep in touch with each other to encourage, especially as many of us will be running on our own instead of with others. We are fortunately not in a situation where we need Government permission to leave our homes and go out for a run. So, as long as you feel healthy, go out and do so. Finally, if you have any questions or just want to check in, most direct email is edgrantnj@me.com
Looking forward to seeing all of you when we are "back on the track."
Coach Ed
IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: W-L TRACK
All: Tonight's workout, as posted, is a ladder workout, starting at 300M, working up to 1000M and back down again. All at 10K pace except the last 1-2 repeats. IMPORTANT: Just received word that the portable sanitary facilities at the track are NOT available. So, please do not count on them and seek other facilities before the workout. Thank you. See you at the track, Coach Ed
Directions to Track
Track workouts are held on the track at Washington-Liberty (formerly Washington-Lee) High School.
From Washington DC: take I-66 east to the Glebe Road exit, turn right on Glebe, right on 15th Street for about 0.4 miles, to Stafford Street, turn right and cross over I-66 and the school is on your left.
From Vienna and points west in Virginia: take I-66 east to the Fairfax Drive exit, follow Fairfax Drive for about 0.8 mile to Stafford Street, turn left for about 0.3 miles and the school is on your right.
From Alexandria: take Glebe Road going north until turning right on 15th Street, and proceed as from DC.
Metro: Washington-Liberty is a short walk from both the Virginia Square and Ballston Metro stations (Orange/Silver lines).
Track Resources
Upcoming Events
| Alexandria Turkey Trot Thu, Nov 28th, 2024, @9:00am |
| DCRR Gar Williams Half Marathon Sun, Dec 1st, 2024, @9:00am |
| DCRRC Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler Sun, Dec 8th, 2024, @10:00am |
| Book Club Sun, Dec 8th, 2024, @4:00pm |
| DCRRC New Year's Resolutions 5K Wed, Jan 1st, 2025, @12:00pm |
| DCRRC Al Lewis 10-Miler and 5-Miler Sun, Jan 5th, 2025, @8:00am |
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The DC Road Runners Club is a member of the Road Runners Club of America and is also affiliated with USA Track & Field. We provide a year-round schedule of running events that offer everyone a chance to participate regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. |