Fellow Endorphin Junkies
The weather tomorrow will be changeable, with Temps at 71 degrees but higher humidity at 90%, with little wind at 8 MPH, and some chance of rain. You should still remember to bring fluids because you need them whenever you run – tomorrow after every interval (except the 400s)! Accordingly, the Thursday Morning DCRRC Track Practice in Arlington will begin at the Greenbriar Park around the corner from Yorktown High School at 6:00 AM sharp, with announcements before 6 - so please get there early to warm up – say by 5:40 AM. Workout as follows:
August 21, 2025 – TMBC: 3 to 5 x 1600m in 10k Pace, with 400m jogs between, then 2 x 400m in 5k pace with 200m jog in between
Stallions: 5:45 to 6:30 Pace, 15 to 30 seconds faster on the 5k Pace 400s, 4 to 5 x 1600m
Wolf Pack: 6:30 to 7:15 Pace, 15 to 30 seconds faster on the 5k Pace 400s, 4 to 5 x 1600m
Gazelles: 7:15 to 8:00 Pace, 15 to 30 seconds faster on the 5k Pace 400s, 3 to 5 x 1600m
Coyotes/MTP Trainees: 8:00 to 10:00 Pace, 15 to 30 seconds faster on the 5k Pace 400s, 3 to 4 x 1600m
When your track intervals lengthen to a mile, it is sometimes difficult to remember that you really want to change your form, style, cadence, etc. from your standard runs, but you really should. It makes a big difference if you switch your form to speed work – focus on lifting your knees, getting up on your toes, and using your arms in sync to lift the opposite leg. Don't fall into the trap of lengthening your stride – cadence should increase measurably on the track as opposed to the road and trail. Keep your core still and relaxed, and do not cross your arms over your body mid-point – this will swing your core (thus not still) and throw your stride off. On these longer intervals, mentally break them down – for example, on Lap 1 focus on form – "Am I up on my toes and lifting knees?" Lap 2 – "Am I relaxed – am I pushing while not getting to tense?" Lap 3 – "How is my breathing – through my nose and mouth - deeply?" Lap 4 – "Let's Finish strong" – but remember we are doing the traditional 2 x 400m in 5k Pace to complete the workout, so let's try to leave a little in the tank for those.
... and the Coach Big Guy Club Report –
Lots of results to report this past week - the TMBC Krewe did a great job at the Bluemont 5k!:
Chris W 4th AG 20:59
Elise M 2nd AG 21:10
Gary M 2nd AG 25:04
Yuko T 2nd AG 25:48
Paul R 3rd AG 26:27
Eunja R 6th AG 28:51
Anne C 2nd AG 29:26
Dara S 1st AG 30:11
Lisa T 33:21
Yves N 36:56
The next Club race and event will be the 3-Mile Cross Country Race and Club Picnic on Saturday, August 23 at Nottoway Park. We'll have a kiddie race, then the adult race, and then, it's time to eat, drink and be merry! Be sure to sign up so our race directors, Miguel Cuya and Ruby Len, knows how much to order from District Taco and the ice cream truck. Also, please volunteer to help if you can; we need lots of folks to set up, tear down and clean up after the picnic. Details and sign ups are on the Club website atÂÂ www.dcroadrunners.org
Happy Running!
Coach Big Guy will be in Austin, but Assistant Coach Andrew Golden will see you at 6 AM after warmup tomorrow!
