I Run, You Run on Saturday, March 14
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Not sure where to run this weekend? Then propose a place & time and see if anyone else will join you!
Location:
various locations
Time:
various start times
l Run, You Run on Sunday, March 15
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Not sure where to run this weekend? Then propose a place & time and see if anyone else will join you!
Location:
various locations
Time:
various start times
Post Race Social Event on Sunday, March 15
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After the March Madness Half Marathon, we hope you can join us at the post-race get-together!
Details will be posted on the Team's Facebook page and shared between members at the race itself.
Instructions for Board Members:
This event was created to enable RSVP functionality for the "Post Race Social Event" section. It's not a typical event - for example, the temporal fields are not used. Instead, the site automatically calculates the event's date based on the next upcoming race marked as "Post-Race Brunch".
The following fields are editable here:
• Description (please leave the NEXT_TEAM_SOCIAL_RACE replacement variable intact)
• Image
The remaining fields on this event are not used/displayed.
If you would like the "Event Name" to be changed, please email Steve and he would be happy to make the change.
Xtra Mile Running Fun Run on Monday, March 16
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Join the weekly Fun Run at the Xtra Mile Running store. The group runs around 40-45 minutes for around 4 miles plus depending on the group. Runners of all level are welcome.
SUMMER/SPRING CANCELLATIONS
Heat index (temperature + humidity) becomes unsafe: 95 degrees or above
Thunderstorm - lightning is present
Tornadoes and/or high winds
Other dangerous weather conditions, such as hail or poor visibility.
Location:
Xtra Mile Running
Xtra Mile route maps:
3.1 - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1638704
8.1 - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1612717
Weather Cancellation Policy
Wednesday Track Workout on Wednesday, March 18
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We welcome all ages and abilities to participate in our speed workouts. If running ain’t your thing or you’re in recovery, come along for a walk and get some steps in.
Location:
Eisenhower Junior High School
Time:
6:00 PM warmup/stretch and 6:15 PM strides
Below is a map for parking. The red boxes are the parking areas. Street parking can be used as overflow, please note that the street parking is only on one side, so folks should follow the street signs to avoid a ticket.
What we need to remember this year:
- Workout starts at 6:15pm. You should plan on arriving around 6pm and getting in a 10ish minute warm up run before we start. At 6:15, we'll do announcements, strides, and start the workout.
- Street parking can be used as overflow, please note that the street parking is only on one side, so folks should follow the street signs to avoid a ticket.
- Please bring your own water.
- For the workout, we'll break up in to groups based on pace and each group will have group leaders to help you through it. Please, do not feel obligated to do the whole workout if you are not able or if it is not smart. Also, feel free to switch groups if you don't feel like the one you started with is the best effort for you. We all support each other, no matter what ability.
- Track etiquette: There will be a lot of us running around the track. Be mindful of others. Stay in lane 1 and 2 unless you are passing. Be careful of anyone behind you when you are starting. Finish on the grass (to the left) so as to not impede runners passing the start line. Use your outside voice when you need to. Don't wear headphones as you can't hear others around you.
- There will be baby sitters at the track. If you are bringing your kids, be sure to add your name and how many you are bringing above so we can plan accordingly. It is $5 per child, payable in the box. Children are only to be on the soccer field.
- We'll have Fast Track apparel to purchase. Get there early if you want to buy something (or do it after) so Grace and others can get their warms ups in. Cash or Zelle only.
- If you bring someone along that is not a Fast Track member, tell them it is $1 to participate and sign the paper waiver (once per year) or tell them to sign up for Fast Track on the website. (Members are free.)
Be supportive. Run hard. Have fun!
Weather Cancellation Policy
- 2017_Pace_Chart.pdf
Welcome to the FTRT Wednesday Night Track Workouts. In conjunction with our weekend long runs, these workouts aim to turn the casual runner into the competitive racer, and the competitive racer into a winner.
Participants tend to run long repetitions, fast but not too fast, with a tightly-controlled rest or interval period. The key to success in these workouts over the long term is to run them at a controlled pace, and not to race against yourself or other runners. Consistency, not spikes and burn-outs, is the key to success.
Track Workout Pace Groups
| Group | 5K Mile Pace |
| Group #1 | < 6:30 |
| Group #2 | 6:30 - 7:30 |
| Group #3 | 7:30 - 8:30 |
| Group #4 | 8:30 - 9:30 |
| Group #5 | 9:30 - 15:00 |
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From mid-March to early-November, we meet at the Eisenhower Junior High School outdoor track for interval training. During winter, we meet at Xtra Mile Running Schaumburg store for Fartlek and hill workouts. Whether you are training for your first 5K or your 40th marathon, all runners are welcome to come train with us.
Please note that FTRT does not always have first dibs on the track and from time to time it is closed with little or no notice.