I seriously had never in my life ran on a real track until tonight. Or at least I don't remember one at my ghetto high school. For all I know, we could have had one but I stuck to dance team in high school and didn't play sports. Anyways, I was excited and a little apprehensive.
Kezar Stadium, 6:45pm
There are big groups gathering at different points along the track. Obviously different training teams, some more advanced than other, some working on speed, others endurance and other still for strength. Really though, the track was open to anyone who wanted to use it (note to self!).
We meet at one end of the oval after a warm up run around the track, do some simple stretches then split into training levels. I'm level 1 (aka beginner). Levels 1's are to do 4 circuits plus one cool down. Each circuit is a single time around the track (400m or approximately a 1/4 mile) then 10-20 reps of 5 different strength building exercises.
1) crunches
2) quad lifts
3) "the jane fonda" or side leg lifts to work the IT band
4) push ups
5) "the bridge" - in the push up position, plant your toes and forearms on the ground, balancing your body parallel and straight with the ground - works your core
After cool down, we did a group stretch and done for the day!
I must admit, I am going very conservatively, not pushing myself too hard. I barely broke a sweat tonight but will be more assertive next time around.
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