SFTC Summer Training Program
Track Workouts: Training Plan A
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Track workouts are good for a runner who wishes to improve their 8K and 10K race speed. Training Plan "A" uses random distances to provide your legs with a variety of challenges.

Overall you should run at least 4 times/week including one track workout, one "tempo" run, one long run (6+ miles) plus other easy runs. Workout groups will be formed based on speed. Unless noted otherwise, group meets Tuesdays 5:30pm at Dobyns-Bennett track. Bring your own refreshments.

To determine what training pace you need to reach a certain goal, try the McMillan Running Calculator

Week Date Warmup jog... Workout Cool-down jog Tips
1 Apr 29 Introduction Light workout, 4x400 meters    
2 May 6 1 mile 3x800 meters 1 mile Simplicity /
Track Workouts
3 May 13 1 mile 2x1200 meters 1 mile Running Shoes /
Running Form
4 May 20 1 mile 5x400 meters
4x200 meters
1 mile Excuses /
Pace
5 May 27 1 mile 7x400 meters 1 mile Injuries /
S.E.T.
6 Jun 3 1 mile 4x800 meters 1 mile Heat /
Breathing
7 Jun 10 1 mile 2x1200 meters
1x600 meters
1 mile Safety /
Peak Strategies
    SFTC Summer Track Meets for next 4 weeks:  
8 Jun 17 1 mile 2x400 meters
4x200 meters
1 mile race
1 mile Pressure /
Race Plan
9 Jun 24 1 mile 4x400 meters
800 meter race
1 mile race
1 mile Volunteering /
Race Shoes
10 Jul 1 1 mile 2x800 meters then choose your races! 1 mile  
  Jul 7 SPECIAL MONDAY! - Run/walk Crazy8s 8K course @7pm.  
11 Jul 8 1 mile 1x1200 meters then choose your races 1 mile  
  Jul 12 Crazy8s 8K Run!!!  
12 Jul 15 Special week - pick your favorite workout  
13 Jul 22 1 mile 6x400 meters
6x200 meters
1 mile Stick With It /
Consistency
14 Jul 29 1 mile 10x400 meters 1 mile 10K Focus /
Attitude
15 Aug 5 1 mile 5x800 1 mile Variety /
Negative Splits
16 Aug 12 1 mile 3x1200 meters 1 mile What Comes Next?
17 Aug 19 1 mile 6x400 meters
8x200 meters
1 mile Fall Training Tips
18 Aug 26 1 mile 4x800 meters 1 mile Winter Training Tips
  Aug 30 SPECIAL SATURDAY! - Run/walk Eastman 10K course @7:30am. Meet and eat after!  
19 Sep 2 1 mile 8x400meters 1 mile  
  Sep 6 Eastman 10K Run!!!