Walking/running roundup
What I’m doing: Probably just distance training this week -- no races likely.
What I recommend: If you're able to somehow squeeze yourself into the club challenge in Howard County -- see the link after the jump -- it seems to be the big event for the coming weekend. It's officially full. Good luck.
Full list of options:
Weekdays - Group runs at Goucher, Rockville All-Comers Group Fun Run, Glen Burnie daily walking program, CCR weekday training programs, HCS Hibernation to 5K - 2011, Open track workouts, MPSSAA indoor finals, Monday runs at Federal Hill, PG Co. weekday runs, Salisbury/ESRC weekday runs, MCRRC training runs, Saturday bagel runs in Howard County, Baltimore Pacemakers training runs
Saturday - Francis Scott Key 5K, Hashawha Hills 50 km Trail Run, Newton fun run trial (Timonium CCR location), Patuxent River Trail 10K, NCRTS Saturday runs on the NCR trail
Sunday - Howard County Striders RRCA Ten Mile Challenge (registration full), Group runs at McDaniel, BAH3 Sunday runs (very mildly blue-tongued link), MCRRC training runs
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Not sure if this is the correct place to post this question, but here goes: I live in Baltimore city and when the weather warms up (soon, I hope), I'd like to add in a few track workouts to my treadmill routine. Unfortunately, I've found that access to the tracks at the high schools near my house is blocked (locked gates). Does anybody know what city (or county?) high schools allow outsiders to access their tracks after hours? Thank you!
Posted by: Nick | February 21, 2011 12:42 PM
Great question, Nick.
I can't speak for the region as a whole -- I'm always finding new things -- but I can suggest a few starting points.
The "open track workouts" link above points to a somewhat cluttered page, but if you do a ctrl-f for that exact phrase, you'll find directions to the shared Johns Hopkins/Loyola track complex, along with some information on when it's available.
There are also a few groups that use the Gillman track. I believe the Pacemakers (also linked above) are in that group.
Closer to my workplace, there's a somewhat decrepit track between Madison and Monument streets, just west of Central Avenue. I can't promise that it's 400 meters, however -- it might be a 440-yard facility. Caveat: It's quite close to Central Booking. That said, I found that it was good for some noon workouts last year.
I'm sure I'm missing quite a few. What else is out there?
Posted by: Patrick Maynard | February 21, 2011 12:54 PM
I don't know how far out of the way it is for you, but the track around the football field at Franklin High School in Reisterstown is open for public use. The way it was explained to me, since the track/field was renovated using grant money from Program Open Space they aren't allowed to prohibit public access to it after hours or when school's closed, provided nothing gets vandalized.
There may be other school tracks that are a little closer that have the same deal and might be worth a look...
Posted by: brstevens | February 21, 2011 4:24 PM
Thanks for the suggestions! The Tuesday evening open track workouts at City College should work for me. While Reisterstown is a bit of a hike for me, it could be a nice change of scenery. I appreciate the feedback!
Posted by: Nick | February 25, 2011 1:54 PM
Sure thing, Nick.
One other place a buddy mentioned: Goucher College up in Towson is usually pretty good about letting people use their track, so long as the visitors are respectful and nothing else is going on.
Posted by: Patrick Maynard | February 25, 2011 1:57 PM