Since we are holding our 5k Training Session at the Track I felt it was important to go over Track Etiquette to help each night go smoothly.
In the presence of others the following rules apply:
1. Run counter clockwise. If you decide to run clockwise, run on the outer most lanes. Stay out of the way of runners who are working out and running in the accepted direction.
2. Stay alert and don’t use ear phones.
3. Treat the track like you would a road. Look both ways before entering onto a track.
4. Bicycles, scooters, roller blades, etc. are not allowed on tracks. If you bring these items for your children please be sure they do not interfere with others using the track. The Track we use does not allow animals.
5. The faster the runner, the more inside the lane reserved for him or her. Tracks with lanes are numbered from inside (nearest the infield) to the outside (near stands). Most commonly they are from 1-8. Lanes 1 & 2 are reserved for the fastest runners on the track at the time. Lanes 3-5 are for the next faster runners with the slower joggers. Walking is reserved for the outside most lanes.
4. Bicycles, scooters, roller blades, etc. are not allowed on tracks. If you bring these items for your children please be sure they do not interfere with others using the track. The Track we use does not allow animals.
5. The faster the runner, the more inside the lane reserved for him or her. Tracks with lanes are numbered from inside (nearest the infield) to the outside (near stands). Most commonly they are from 1-8. Lanes 1 & 2 are reserved for the fastest runners on the track at the time. Lanes 3-5 are for the next faster runners with the slower joggers. Walking is reserved for the outside most lanes.
6. Never stand on the track, especially where there may be fast runners such as in lanes 1 and 2.
7. Always be aware of nearby runners. When you finish an interval, look over your shoulder and move to the right as you stop. If you move left you are more likely to get run over by another runner.
8. Large training groups should split into smaller groups so they don't block areas of the track where other may wish to pass. Please try to keep your group to less than 3 across.
9. If a track team is working out on the track – they take precedence over individuals. If you can workout on the farthest outside lanes without interfering and the coaches allow you, then do so. Otherwise, come back another time.
9. If a track team is working out on the track – they take precedence over individuals. If you can workout on the farthest outside lanes without interfering and the coaches allow you, then do so. Otherwise, come back another time.
10. If you have to bring your children along with you to workouts it's ok. It’s good parental role modeling for the kids even if they aren’t running or walking. It’s also something that many single parents have to resort to. Bring balls and activities to keep them busy. Often you can even get them to run some laps. However, not all children have the self-control necessary. You know your child best. Please consider all the others on the track.
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