Greensboro
Programs
Winter Conditioning
Crazy Running – Winter Conditioning, one of our most popular training sessions, include weeks of endurance, strength and speed development for youth ages 3 – 14. Sixty-minute workouts include running, stretching, strength training, running form work, plyometrics, speed development and more! The Crazy Running program motivates, encourages, and challenges young athletes to push themselves, improve their fitness and develop their athletic ability. We find that athletes do benefit from participating one day per week, but find that the athletes that participate more than one day per week grow more athletically. Crazy Running Winter Conditioning will help the young athlete: be more prepared for spring sports, increase speed and endurance, improve core strength, increase overall fitness in the off-season, become a stronger athlete! Play Crazy, Run Hard!
Greensboro Country Park
| Who: | Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | January 8th – February 19th, 2023 Sundays 4:00 – 5:00pm |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Cost: | 1-day/week $70 |
Oak Ridge Town Park
| Who: | Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | January 12th – February 23rd, 2023 Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00am |
| Where: | Oak Ridge Town Park |
| Cost: | 1-day/week $70 |
Spring Training
Our program is designed to help develop coordination and athleticism in young kids. No matter what sport your kids are getting ready for, running can get them in great condition and help them become balanced, well-rounded athletes. We teach the fundamentals using structured practices, form drills, running specific exercises, and running specific plyometrics. We believe in teaching kids to run correctly, being challenged aerobically each practice, and having fun with running games designed to bring out the competitive spirit.
This fun, challenging training program will prepare Tykes (3-4 year olds), Juniors (5 – 7 year olds), Upperclassmen (8 – 10 year olds) and Teenz (11 – 15 year olds) to compete in Crazy Kz, a low-key cross country style event where kids run a certain distance based on their age and abilities. We will focus on goal setting and determination as we train to compete in this fun day of racing that is also a fundraiser for the WS/FCS Healthful Living Department!
Greensboro Country Park
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (age 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | March 5th – April 23rd, 2023 (no practice April 9th) Sundays 4:30 – 5:30pm |
| Where: | Country Park Greensboro |
| Race: | Crazy Kz Kidz Race Saturday April 29th, 2023 |
| Cost: | 1-day/week $95 |
Oak Ridge Town Park
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (age 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | March 7th – April 27th, 2023 Tuesdays / Thursdays 9:00 – 10:00am |
| Where: | Oak Ridge Town Park |
| Race: | Crazy Kz Kidz Race Saturday April 29th, 2023 |
| Cost: | 1-day/week $95 2-days/week $160 |
Elite Spring Training
| Who: | Athletes ages 9-15 |
| When: | February – April Sundays 2:30 – 3:30pm |
| Where: | TBD |
| Cost: | |
| Standards: | Girls: 1-Mile 8:30 Boys: 1-Mile 8:00 |
| Race: | Crazy Kz Kidz Race Saturday April 27th, 2024 |
In the elite group, our emphasis is on giving young people the tools they need to be successful endurance athletes. Athletes will learn running form and dynamic mobility drills, as well as strength and dynamic flexibility work. No matter what sport your kids are getting ready for, we teach the skills to take your child’s athleticism to the next level and guide young athletes on how to effectively incorporate them into their routines. Our goal is to build strong, fast, coordinated, healthy and knowledgeable athletes.
Our curriculum, crafted by Coach Donnie Cowart (a Division 1 All-American track athlete, a 10-time USA Championship steeplechase qualifier, a sub-4:00 miler and a current sub-2:18 marathoner) will push these athletes to the next level of performance and competitiveness.
This group of athletes are all looking to improve, share a love for running and working hard at practice. We highly recommend these athletes be ready for this group so no one gets discouraged and come ready to Play Crazy, Run Hard!
Crazy Kz Kidz Race
Crazy Running is excited to be hosting the Crazy Kz Kidz Race! A low-key kids’ cross country style race of varying distances based on age. Crazy Kz will be the season ending race for all of our after school and park programs this spring and is a fundraiser for the WS/FCS Healthful Living Department. The event is open to the public (with registration). Our hope is to be done in 2hrs.
| Who: | Crazy Runners (ages 2-17) |
| When: | Saturday April 27, 2024 National Anthem @ 3:25p First Running event starts @ 3:30p |
| Where: | |
| Cost: | $20* *4 year-olds & under: FREE and need to register **If your child is enrolled in the Spring Training program the entry fee has already been included and they are automatically entered in the race. |
| Events: | 50 yard RUMBLE! for 4 years old & under (FREE & need to Register) 1k for 5-6 year olds 2k for 7-8 year olds 2k for 9-10 year olds 3k for 11 – 12 year olds 3k for 13 – 17 year olds |
Crazy Kz presents unique, shorter race distances to keep your young runner engaged. Our hope is for your young runners to leave Crazy Kz wanting more. It is our belief at Crazy Running that kids should learn to love healthy competition, challenging themselves, while adopting a sport they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. Instead of focusing on increasing distance, we prefer the focus to be a child competing to the best of their ability. Encouraging kids to give their best, never give up, and always set big goals is what we are all about!
We are planning a fun, family friendly event!
Packet Pickup is Friday from 12pm – 6pm @ Hanes Park
Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 3:00p Saturday
Summer
We know families usually have a full summer schedule planned. In an effort to keep kids active over the summer and get them away from computer screens we are offering flexible programming. We will host Crazy Running sessions multiple days each week and with the purchase of a punch card you can attend the number of practices that work for your summer schedule. If you plan on being in Greensboro all summer we would love for you to join us for every single summer practice.
Summer Speedsters
Our Summer Speedsters program will have a focus on getting kids prepared for a fast Beat The Heat Mile. There will be a conditioning component and a speed development component. Each practice will follow a similar structure with a warmup run, form running drills, a workout, a cool down run, and stretches. Our workouts include lots of running, plyometrics, sprints, agility drills, and hills. As with all of our Crazy Running programs we disguise our workouts with fun games and team challenges. Be sure to bring a water bottle, wear comfortable athletic shoes, and athletic gear.
Greensboro Country Park Evenings
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (ages 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | June 21st – July 19th, 2023 Wednesdays/Sundays 6-7pm |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Cost: | 5-practice Speedster Punch Card for $65 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) 10-practice Speedster Punch Card for $105 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) Unlimited Summer Speedsters & Track $180 (*includes entry to BOTH races!) |
| Race: | Beat The Heat Youth Mile Race Saturday July 22, 2023 |
Greensboro Country Park Mornings
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (ages 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | June 22nd – July 20th, 2023 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9-10am |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Cost: | 5-practice Speedster Punch Card for $65 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) 10-practice Speedster Punch Card for $105 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) Unlimited Summer Speedsters & Track $180 (*includes entry to BOTH races!) |
| Race: | Beat The Heat Youth Mile Race Saturday July 22, 2023 |
Summer Track & Field
This is a program designed to teach young athletes the fundamentals of Track and Field – jumps, throws, hurdles, sprints and distance events! Athletes will do lots of running, sprinting, jumping, bounding, stretching, speed development, endurance development, form drills, strength exercises and more! This program is GREAT EXERCISE, awesome conditioning, and speed development!
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (ages 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | July 23rd – August 23rd, 2023 Sundays/Wednesdays 6-7pm |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Cost: | 5-practice Track Punch Card for $65 (*includes entry into Kidz Track Meet) 10-practice Track Punch Card for $105 (*includes entry into Kidz Track Meet) Unlimited Summer Speedsters & Track $180 (*includes entry to BOTH races!) |
| Race: | Kidz Track Meet Saturday August 26, 2023 |
Elite Summer Training
| Who: | Athletes ages 9-15 |
| When: | June 11 – July 19, 2023 (no practice 6/18) Sundays 4:30-5:30pm Wednesdays 8:30-9:30am |
| Where: | TBD |
| Cost: | 2-days/week $200 Sundays $110 Wednesdays $130 |
| Standards: | Girls: 1-Mile 8:30 Boys: 1-Mile 8:00 |
| Race: | Beat The Heat Youth Mile Race Saturday July 22, 2023 |
In the elite group, our emphasis is on giving young people the tools they need to be successful endurance athletes. Athletes will learn running form and dynamic mobility drills, as well as strength and dynamic flexibility work. No matter what sport your kids are getting ready for, we teach the skills to take your child’s athleticism to the next level and guide young athletes on how to effectively incorporate them into their routines. Our goal is to build strong, fast, coordinated, healthy and knowledgeable athletes.
Our curriculum, crafted by Coach Donnie Cowart (a Division 1 All-American track athlete, a 10-time USA Championship steeplechase qualifier, a sub-4:00 miler and a current sub-2:18 marathoner) will push these athletes to the next level of performance and competitiveness.
This group of athletes are all looking to improve, share a love for running and working hard at practice. We highly recommend these athletes be ready for this group so no one gets discouraged and come ready to Play Crazy, Run Hard!
Kidz Track Meet
Our goal is to create an environment that allows kids of all levels of experience to feel welcome to this track meet. The Crazy Running Kidz Track Meet is a fun, fast-paced, kid-friendly, low-key track meet competition for young athletes. Six track events, and four field events will be contested in heats based on age and gender. The meet will be hand-timed. The track meet will run on a rolling schedule. Our hope is to be done in 2hrs.
| Who: | Crazy Runners (ages 2-14) |
| When: | August , 2023 Athlete check in starts @ 5:30p Field events start @ 6:00p First Running event starts @ 6:30p |
| Where: | TBD |
| Cost: | $20 **If your child is enrolled in the Summer Track & Field or Unlimited Summer program the entry fee has already been included and they are automatically entered in the race. |
| Events: | Field Events Start at 6:00: Shot Put (athletes 3 & Up) Discus (athletes 8 & Up) Javelin (athletes 3 & Up) Long Jump (athletes 3 & Up) First Running Event Starts at 6:30: 50 meter (athletes 4 & Under) 1 Mile (athletes 10 & Up) 100 meter (athletes 5 & Up) 800 meter (athletes 9 & Up) 400 meter (athletes 5 & Up) 200 meter (athletes 5 & Up) |
Fall Training
Our program is designed to help develop coordination and athleticism in young kids. Running can get them in great condition and help them become balanced, well-rounded athletes. We teach the fundamentals using structured practices, form drills, running specific exercises, and running specific plyometrics. We believe in teaching kids to run correctly, being challenged aerobically each practice, and having fun with running games designed to bring out the competitive spirit.
This fun yet challenging training program will prepare Juniors & Tykes to compete in the Greensboro Downtown Jingle Jog Mile Fun Run and Upperclassmen to compete in the Greensboro Downtown Jingle Jog 5k. We will focus on goal setting and determination as we train to compete in this fun day of racing!
**All Pricing Includes Race Entry and Crazy Running T-Shirt**
Greensboro Country Park
| Who: | Tykes (age 3-4) JR Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | Sundays 4-5PM October 15 – December 3, 2023 |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Race: | Downtown Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run Saturday, December 9, 2023 |
| Cost: | $125 |
Oak Ridge Town Park
| Who: | Tykes (age 3-4) JR Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10 am October 17 – December 7, 2023 |
| Where: | Oak Ridge Town Park |
| Race: | Downtown Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run Saturday, December 9, 2023 |
| Cost: | $200 – Two practices per week $125 – One practice per week |
Hagan-Stone Park
| Who: | Tykes (age 3-4) JR Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11AM October 17 – December 7, 2023 Sundays 4-5PM October 15 – December 3, 2023 |
| Where: | Hagan-Stone Park |
| Race: | Downtown Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run Saturday, December 9, 2023 |
| Cost: | $200 – Tuesdays & Thursdays $125 – Sundays ONLY |
Triad Park
| Who: | Tykes (age 3-4) JR Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | Sundays 2:30 – 3:30PM October 15 – December 3, 2023 |
| Where: | Triad Park |
| Race: | Downtown Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run Saturday, December 9, 2023 |
| Sign Up: | $125 |
Elite Fall Training
| Who: | Athletes ages 9-15 |
| When: | Sundays 4-5PM August 20 – October 8, 2023 |
| Where: | Triad Park |
| Cost: | $160 |
| Standards: | Girls: 1-Mile 8:30 Boys: 1-Mile 8:00 |
| Race: | Cannonball 5K 5K – Friday, October 13, 2023 (*Race entry fee included in registration) |
In the elite group, our emphasis is on giving young people the tools they need to be successful endurance athletes. Athletes will learn running form and dynamic mobility drills, as well as strength and dynamic flexibility work. No matter what sport your kids are getting ready for, we teach the skills to take your child’s athleticism to the next level and guide young athletes on how to effectively incorporate them into their routines. Our goal is to build strong, fast, coordinated, healthy and knowledgeable athletes.
Our curriculum, crafted by Coach Donnie Cowart (a Division 1 All-American track athlete, a 10-time USA Championship steeplechase qualifier, a sub-4:00 miler and a current sub-2:18 marathoner) will push these athletes to the next level of performance and competitiveness.
This group of athletes are all looking to improve, share a love for running and working hard at practice. We highly recommend these athletes be ready for this group so no one gets discouraged and come ready to Play Crazy, Run Hard!
About Us
Jay & Briana Welch
Crazy Running Coaches & Owners of Crazy Running Greensboro
Coach Jay is a Greensboro native and a distance running enthusiast. When he was introduced to the world of track & field during his early teens he was instantly hooked. He has competed in events ranging from the 800m and 1600m races to the high jump to his current obsession, ultramarathons!
Coach Bri has had a deep love for running from a young age. Her current obsession? Half marathons. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, she knows first hand the life changing effects that a regular running regimen can have not only on your physical health but your mental health as well.
When the Welches were introduced to Donnie Cowart and the Crazy Running organization in 2021, they knew they had to sign their daughter, Sofia up for the fall program at her school. After watching her quickly progress and seeing her response as she placed first in her age group in her first official 5K they were sold. Sofia has continued to run every season and has excelled in her sport, gained confidence, and has had the opportunity to learn and practice her leadership skills as well!
Seeing his daughter’s progression inspired Jay to begin coaching several programs in the Winston-Salem area as a way to give back and support this organization that has meant so much to his family.
After experiencing firsthand the joy and satisfaction of helping crazy runners grow their skills, confidence, and passion for the sport this family loves, the Welches decided it was time to bring Crazy Running to their hometown!
We are thrilled to serve the Guilford County area through our various school and park programs and we can’t wait to run with you!
Questions? Contact us at greensboro@crazyrunning.com