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Track Night Wednesday @ Chavis Park
505 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, USA
John Chavis Park
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TRACK NIGHT WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday at 6 PM at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh. Coach Malcum Tatum leads a sprint and track workout that changes every week. Runners and walkers are welcome, every pace. No sprinting experience needed, just come ready to work at your own effort.
SCHEDULE 6:00 PM: Arrive and check in on Heylo 6:15 PM: Group warm-up 6:30 PM: Workout with Coach Malcum 7:30 PM: Cool down and group photo
WHY SPRINT IF YOU’RE A DISTANCE RUNNER? Short, fast efforts teach your body to move more efficiently, so your easy miles start to feel easier. Research on trained distance runners found that adding sprint intervals improved running economy and endurance, and even cut time off their 3K. Plyos like bounds and jumps have been shown to improve running economy too, especially when you pair them with strength work. Sprinting also builds the finishing kick you’ll want at the end of your next race, and it gets a lot of work done in a short session. You don’t have to be fast to get these benefits. You just have to show up and push at your own effort.
Want to read more? Can Sprinting Make You a Better Distance Runner? (Marathon Handbook):
https://marathonhandbook.com/can-sprinting-make-you-a-better-distance-runner/
Effects of Plyometric Jump Training on Running Economy in Endurance Runners (Kinesiology, 2023):
https://ojs.srce.hr/kinesiology/article/view/24698
WHERE WE MEET Meet at the 100m start line on the outdoor track, where the lane numbers are painted. The track is lit, so we’re good after dark. It’s 330 meters around, and 5 laps equals a mile.
WHAT TO BRING Water or your hydration of choice, though there’s a water fountain at the track. Wear comfortable running shoes.
CHECK IN Tap Check In on this event when you arrive. It takes one tap and directly supports the club.
PARKING The park has free parking lots, with entrances off Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and off Chavis Way (720 Chavis Way).
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Track Night Wednesday @ Chavis Park
505 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, USA
John Chavis Park
Official partner
Amazon supports your marathon season
Shop runner favorites on Amazon
Hosts
About
TRACK NIGHT WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday at 6 PM at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh. Coach Malcum Tatum leads a sprint and track workout that changes every week. Runners and walkers are welcome, every pace. No sprinting experience needed, just come ready to work at your own effort.
SCHEDULE 6:00 PM: Arrive and check in on Heylo 6:15 PM: Group warm-up 6:30 PM: Workout with Coach Malcum 7:30 PM: Cool down and group photo
WHY SPRINT IF YOU’RE A DISTANCE RUNNER? Short, fast efforts teach your body to move more efficiently, so your easy miles start to feel easier. Research on trained distance runners found that adding sprint intervals improved running economy and endurance, and even cut time off their 3K. Plyos like bounds and jumps have been shown to improve running economy too, especially when you pair them with strength work. Sprinting also builds the finishing kick you’ll want at the end of your next race, and it gets a lot of work done in a short session. You don’t have to be fast to get these benefits. You just have to show up and push at your own effort.
Want to read more? Can Sprinting Make You a Better Distance Runner? (Marathon Handbook):
https://marathonhandbook.com/can-sprinting-make-you-a-better-distance-runner/
Effects of Plyometric Jump Training on Running Economy in Endurance Runners (Kinesiology, 2023):
https://ojs.srce.hr/kinesiology/article/view/24698
WHERE WE MEET Meet at the 100m start line on the outdoor track, where the lane numbers are painted. The track is lit, so we’re good after dark. It’s 330 meters around, and 5 laps equals a mile.
WHAT TO BRING Water or your hydration of choice, though there’s a water fountain at the track. Wear comfortable running shoes.
CHECK IN Tap Check In on this event when you arrive. It takes one tap and directly supports the club.
PARKING The park has free parking lots, with entrances off Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and off Chavis Way (720 Chavis Way).
Going
Register to see all event details
Where your group belongs