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December 7, 2021: TNT Workout
Let's do a ladder this Tuesday: 1600m @ 5k pace (or 10k pace- you decide); ALL with 200m Recovery. 800m @ 5k pace; 400m @ faster than 5k pace 200m @ faster than 5k pace Go Up the ladder. the recovery is short so don't overdo the pace. 6000m of "speed". not...
Jingle & Jog 2021
Jingle & Jog - December 4, 2021MTC Racing SeriesPhotos by Maureen StantonPhoto Gallery
November 30, 2021: TNT Workout
We're at Payne Park the next TWO TUESDAYS. 5:30 warm up, 6pm (or a few min. before) start time. The park has some pretty good lighting, but it can be spotty in some areas. You may want to wear a headlamp or carry a small flashlight. Workout: I'd like you to get into...
November 23, 2021: TNT Workout
Hi Runners! This Tuesday we're meeting up at Riverview Track. 5:30 warm up, 6pm (or a few min. before) start. I will reach out to facility person to see if we can get lights on (for free). But bring a flashlight or head lamp just incase. We're at Payne Park the...
October 16, 2021: TNT Workout
This Tuesday Night we're at Riverveiw Track. (off of Proctor Road). Warm up 5:30 ish, and we've been starting a bit before 6pm. The workout is a little bit of VO2 max and a little bit of Threshold run: 3 x 1000m @ Threshold pace (your 10k pace); 45 sec....
November 9, 2021: TNT Workout
Hi Runners, 11/9 @ Riverview High School (off of Proctor Rd)11/16@ Riverview!!11/23 @ Riverview!!11/30 @ Payne Park So, you can see we got Riverview. Check your email if something changes - or Strava, Suncoast Milers to make double sure about location. With time...
Bill’s Beer Run- 2021
Bill's Beer Run 2021 - October 31, 2021Photos by Maureen StantonPhoto Gallery
October 19, 2021: TNT Workout
We'll be at Booker High Track this Tuesday. 5:30 warm up, 6pm start. Workout: I was thinking about turnaround 200's but changed mind. 10x 500m @ 5k pace. Jog across the field back to start is your recovery. This was one of Adam Goucher's workouts. He kept up his 5k...
MTC Needs YOUR Sponsorship for our Scholarships
The 33rd Annual Bill’s Beer Run (BBR) is ON, and we need your help! BBR is hosted by the Manasota Track Club (MTC) and takes place each year on Halloween weekend. This year, BBR is on Halloween day, October 31st. Serving as MTC’s sole annual fundraiser, the...
October 12, 2021: TNT Workout
Workout: After warm up: 4x 100m strides. Stride 100m. Take a few seconds to catch breath, Turnaround, do it again. And so on. Then run a ladder. Go down and Run it back up. 1x900m @ 5k pace; All take 200m recovery. 1x700m @ 5k pace; 1x500m @ 5k pace or faster 1x300m...
October 5, 2021: TNT Workout
This Tuesday TNT will meet up at Payne Park, 5:30pm warm up, 6pm start. Oct. 12, 19, 26, we should be at Booker High Track. I'll confirm with you next Saturday. Workout: 1 mile Threshold pace. (this should be a little slower than your 5k race pace per mile). 1...
September 28, 2021: TNT Workout
800m @ 5k pace 400m recovery jog 300m @ FAST pace 200m FLOAT - reminder - Float means threshold pace or steady state pace, not a recovery jog. Go right back to the 800m @ 5k pace, and so on.... do this 2-3 X (you're only REAL recovery is the 400m recov. jog).
Coming Soon… MTC Pub Runs
MTC PUB RUNS 2021 !!Thursday Nights in October! October 7Big Top Brewing Company kicking off!! NEW LOCATION 975 Cattlemen Rd,Sarasota 34232 Kickoff Run starts at 6pm, packet pickup begins at 5:30Come early to purchase 50/50, or a beer!!Surprise Basket...
Join the MTC Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pickup Team
May 22, 2021 – Join the MTC Adopt-A-Highway Trash Pickup Team (Earn MTC Volunteer Points) Spend time with your MTC friends while improving one of the area’s best running routes by joining us for the next Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup, taking place Saturday, May 22....
September 14, 2021: TNT Workouts
Here is the September schedule: 6pm START, warm up 5:30pm. 9/14 @ Booker High Track (off of Orange Ave)9/21 @ Payne Park9/28 @ Booker High TrackOct. - we working on it. Wo for 9/14 @ Booker High Track 2-3 x 600m, 400m, 300m, 200m; take 300m rest b/n each interval....
September 7, 2021: TNT Workout
TMT turns to TNT (Tuesday NIGHT Track) this Tuesday. We usually wait til October but we're going to try it out this month - 6pm start time. Come a bit early to warm up so you're ready to go at 6pm. Brookside Middle School Track - off of Shade Ave. I'll look into...
Limited Spots Still Open for 33rd Annual BBR 2021
A FEW SPOTS ARE STILL OPEN. REGISTER NOW!! BBR registration is right around the corner! Registration for Bill’s Beer Run 2021 will open to members only at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1. And that means now is the time to make sure your Manasota Track Club membership...
August 31, 2021: TNT Workout
Workout: Ladder 1300m @ threshold pace (20-30 sec. slower than 5k pace/mile); 1:30 min. recovery jog 1k @ threshold pace (20-30 sec. slower than 5k pace / mile); 1:30 min. recovery jog 700m @ 5k pace; 1:30 - 2min recovery jog 500m @ 5k pace; 1:30 -2min. recovery jog...
August 24, 2021: TNT Workout
Tuesday Morning workout will be at Payne Park, 6:30AM. Workout: Anaerobic Threshold run. This is when you run/train at a pace just below where acidosis builds up. To find your Threshold pace look up Jack Daniels pacing, or a simple way but not 100% accurate is to...
August 17, 2021: TNT Workout
Workout: 4 x 800m @ 5k pace or good effort pace; 200m EZ recovery jog. 4 x 400m @ 5k pace or faster. (try running 200m at 5k pace, then kick in the last 200m). Take 200m recovery or 2 min. I'm keeping intervals short for the FL folks. The heat. The longer intervals...
August 3, 2021: TNT Workout
Workout: 1600m @ Threshold pace; 1:30 min. recovery (200m recov)1200m @ 5k pace; 2 min. recovery (400m recovery)800m @ 5k pace 2 min. recovery (400m recov)2x 400m @ faster than 5k pace; 2 min. recovery (400m recov). Reverse 800m at your MARATHON pace. if you haven't...
July 27, 2021: TNT Workout
This Tuesday TMT will be at Brookside Middle School Track. 6:30AM start. Workout:2 x (5 x 400m @ a pace that is sustainable with a 100m recovery.)400m jog b/n sets. (if you are a high achiever, then make it 2 x (6 x 400m.....) 🙂
July 20, 2021: TNT Workout
Workout: 1 x 1600m @ Threshold pace (this is like your 10k race pace). (20 sec. slower than 5kpace / mile); 200m recovery jog. 4-8 x 100m strides; 100m jog recovery. (strides are at 85% -90% effort - so faster than threshold pace.) 1 x 1600m @ Threshold pace; 200m...
July 13, 2021: TNT Workout
Workout: 6x 800m 2 x 800m @ Threshold pace; 200m recovery (threshold pace is 20 sec. slower than your 5kpace/mile) 2 x 800m @ 5k pace; 300m recovery 2 x 800m @ a few sec. faster than 5k pace; 400m recovery