Youth Programs
Elite Group & Personal Training
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 7th – February 4th Sundays 4:00 – 5:00pm |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Cost: | 1-day/week $95 |
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 our season ending Crazy Kz Kidz Race!
Country Park
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (age 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | February 25th – April 14th Sundays 4:30 – 5:30pm **NO PRACTICE ON MARCH 31ST** |
| Where: | Country Park Greensboro |
| Race: | Crazy Kz Kidz Race |
| Cost: | $125 |
Oak Ridge Town Park
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (age 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | February 25th – April 14th Sundays 3-4PM **NO PRACTICE ON MARCH 31ST** |
| Where: | Oak Ridge Town Park |
| Race: | Crazy Kz Kidz Race |
| Cost: | $125 |
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 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 National Anthem @ 3:25p First Running event starts @ 3:30p |
| Where: | Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex – cross country field 788 Beeson Rd Kernersville, NC 27284 |
| Cost: | $25* *2 year-olds & under: FREE and need to register |
| Events: | 50 yard RUMBLE! for 4 years old & under 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 1 Mile Race at Beat The Heat this July! 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
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (ages 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | June 11th – July 18th Tuesdays/Thursdays 6-7pm (**NO PRACTICE JULY 4) |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park 3905 Nathanael Green Dr Greensboro, NC 27455 |
| Cost: | 5-practice Speedster Punch Card for $75 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) 10-practice Speedster Punch Card for $125 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) Unlimited Summer Speedsters & Track $210 (*includes entry to BOTH races!) |
| Race: | Beat The Heat Youth Mile Race Saturday July 20 6:00PM |
Oak Ridge Town Park – AM
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (ages 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | June 11th – July 18th Tuesdays/Thursdays 10-11AM (**NO PRACTICE JULY 4) |
| Where: | Oak Ridge Town Park 6231 Lisa Dr Oak Ridge, NC 27310 |
| Cost: | 5-practice Speedster Punch Card for $75 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) 10-practice Speedster Punch Card for $125 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) Unlimited Summer Speedsters & Track $210 (*includes entry to BOTH races!) |
| Race: | Beat The Heat Youth Mile Race Saturday July 20 6:00PM |
Oak Ridge Town Park – PM
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (ages 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | June 10th – July 17th Mondays/Wednesdays 6-7PM |
| Where: | Oak Ridge Town Park 6231 Lisa Dr Oak Ridge, NC 27310 |
| Cost: | 5-practice Speedster Punch Card for $75 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) 10-practice Speedster Punch Card for $125 (*includes entry to Beat the Heat Mile!) Unlimited Summer Speedsters & Track $210 (*includes entry to BOTH races!) |
| Race: | Beat The Heat Youth Mile Race Saturday July 20 6:00PM |
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 29th – August 21st Mondays/Wednesdays 6-7PM |
| Where: | Kernodle Middle School Track 3600 Drawbridge Parkway Greensboro, NC 27410 |
| Cost: | 5-practice Track Punch Card for $75 (*includes entry into Kidz Track Meet) 8-practice Track Punch Card for $100 (*includes entry into Kidz Track Meet) Unlimited Summer Speedsters & Track $210 (*includes entry to BOTH races!) |
| Race: | Kidz Track Meet |
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 |
| Where: | |
| 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: Shot Put (athletes 3 & Up) Discus (athletes 8 & Up) Javelin (athletes 3 & Up) Long Jump (athletes 3 & Up) Running Events: 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 8 year olds & under to compete in the Greensboro Downtown Jingle Jog Mile Fun Run and 9 year olds & above 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 Training, Race Entry and Crazy Running T-Shirt**
Country Park
| Who: | Tykes (age 3-4) JR Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | Sundays 4:15 – 5:15PM October 13th – December 1st **When time changes November 3rd, practices will be from 4-5PM** |
| Where: | Country Park |
| Race: | Downtown Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run Sunday, December 8th 2 PM – Timed 5K Start on Lewis Street 2:05 PM – Fun Run/Walk Start on Lewis Street |
| Cost: | $120 |
Oak Ridge Town Park
| Who: | Tykes (age 3-4) JR Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | Tuesdays 10-11AM October 15th – December 3rd |
| Where: | Oak Ridge Town Park |
| Race: | Downtown Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run Sunday, December 8th 2 PM – Timed 5K Start on Lewis Street 2:05 PM – Fun Run/Walk Start on Lewis Street |
| Cost: | $120 |
Elite Group & Personal Training
While Crazy Running Greensboro can’t help with these programs at the moment, we highly recommend Coach Donnie from Crazy Running Winston-Salem!
Elite Group Training
All Greensboro athletes aged 9-15 that can run a mile in 8:30 or a 5k in 32:00 are invited to check out Crazy Running Winston-Salem’s seasonal Elite group trainings! This is a team of athletes who are passionate about improving, love running, and are committed to working hard at practice to become successful endurance athletes. Coach Donnie Cowart leads the group and brings over 20 years of competitive running experience to each practice – he’s a Division 1 All-American track athlete, a 10-time USA Championship steeplechase qualifier, a sub-4:00 miler and a current sub-2:14 marathoner. Elite groups happen every season in Winston-Salem, so check out their offerings here or email Coach Donnie for more details or questions.
Training Plans for Youth & Adults
Looking to train for a mile? Or a Marathon? Or some distance in between? We can prepare you for that! We write plans for middle school & high school athletes as well as adults looking to get faster. Plans include daily mileage, running workouts, core routines, strength routines, and more. We can also help with training questions on a number of different topics. Plans start at $100 per month. Email Coach Donnie for more details or questions.
Training Consult or One-On-One
You need some help with form running mechanics? Want a consult about your training plan? Have questions related to training? We can help! We can provide a form running analysis, one-on-one practices to work on form, or a one-on-one to get a great workout! Let us know how we can help. We can provide one-on-one sessions in Greensboro for $100. Email Coach Donnie for more details or questions.
About Us
Coach Karyssa
I grew up with a love for sports and have always been involved in some form of athletics! Though I didn’t fall in love with running until adulthood, I’m so glad I did! From establishing a run club in my area to coaching with Crazy Running, it’s safe to say it’s my favorite sport now. Before becoming a homeschool mom, I spent years working in the classroom and with children with differing abilities. I’ve always been passionate about advocating for children to have more time outdoors and time to move their bodies to benefit their overall health!
You can find me forever training for the next race on the horizon! I love the process of training for a tough event and love the challenge of keeping it fun. In my downtime, I enjoy hanging with my husband, son, and our dogs – typically near a body of water, at a sporting event, or in the woods.
