23rd Annual Jingle & Jog 5K – Virtual

Jingle & Jog 5K – Virtual RaceJoin us for the 23rd Annual Jingle and Jog 5K Run/Walk benefitting The Haven!TheHavenSRQ.orgWe've Gone Virtual! THE VIRTUAL RACE The Haven’s Jingle and Jog 5k Run/Walk is turning 23! From our humble beginnings in 1997 with a little...

Andrew Monroe 5K

Andrew Monroe 5k. January 7, 2020. It was COLD!!!

New Year (Morning) Stumble

January 1, 2023 at 9:00amSee you at Siesta Key Beach. January 1st is the New Year's Stumble at Siesta Beach at 9am. Walk/Run as little or as far as you want.  Bring a dish to share and your own beverage.  This is a great way to start the New Year and Santa told me...

2024 MTC Racing Series

The 2024 MTC ?New Balance Racing Series Events Andrew Monroe 5K, Jan 14, 2024 Run for the Donut 5K, February 17, 2024Pine View Python 5K, March 23, 2024Mote Marine Turtle Run 5K, April 6, 2024FCA 5K, April 13, 2024SUP&Run 5K, May 4, 2024Phillippi Shores 5K,...

2021 MTC Racing Series- SMA Rise and Run 5k -March 27, 2021

SMA Rise and Run 5k- March 27, 2021MTC Racing Series - #2Photo Gallery

SAVE THE DATE: January 23, 2021

2020 Manasota Track Club Banquet January 23, 2021 at 12:00pm Registration: $25 We didn't want to cancel/postpone the Annual MTC Banquet. But, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, The MTC 2020 Banquet will be Held at Turtle Beach Pavilion on January 23, 2021. Join MTC Members...

2022 Fall Racing Series Announced

Phillippi 5K | Phillippi Shores Elementary SchoolOctober1, 2022REGISTER BILL’S BEER RUN | Casey KeyOctober 30, 2022(Registration will open June 1 at 7AM.  You must be a current MTC member* to register for BBR)*email mtcmembership@mtc75.org to confirm you are currently...

2021 Sup & Run 5k – May 1, 2021

SUP and RUN 5k- May 1, 20212021 MTC Racing Series - #4Photo Gallery

MTC Spring Picnic- May 15, 2021

Run, Sun and Fun for Everyone...also Beer, wine and margaritas!.   The MTC Picnic will be held on Saturday, May 15th at the Turtle Beach Pavilion. Leading the way, your MTC vice president, Kelli Anderson and board secretary Jennifer Gallagher will be our hosts for the...

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....

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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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

Barbara Keddie – Obituary

Barbara Keddie – Obituary

     Long Time MTC Member passed away on June 19, 2021 Barbara J. Keddie, 93, passed away on June 19, 2021, the day of her wedding anniversary. She was born in Water­ville,Maine on October 16, 1927, and married Robert (Bob) Keddie in 1948. They raised two daughters in...

July 6, 2021: TNT Workout

Tuesday morning track workout is at Brookside track, start time 6:30AM. How about some 400's? 4x 400 @ Threshold pace. (take your 5k pace/mile and add 20-30 sec.).  100m recovery jog. 4 x 400 @ 5k pace; 200m recovery jog. 4 x 400 @ faster than 5k pace (if feel up to...