Greensboro
Youth Programs
Adult Programs
Youth 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, 2024 Sundays 4:00 – 5:00pm |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Cost: | 1-day/week $95 |
Elite Winter Training
| Who: | Athletes ages 9-15 |
| When: | January 7th – February 7th, 2024 Sundays 2:30 – 3:30pm Wednesdays 4-5pm |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Cost: | Sundays ONLY $125 Sundays & Wednesdays $155 |
| Standards: | Girls: 1-Mile 8:30 Boys: 1-Mile 8:00 |
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!
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 the Crazy Running Crazy 5K or 1 Mile race at the Craft Half this April!
Spring Training @ Greensboro 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, 2024 Sundays 4:30 – 5:30pm **NO PRACTICE ON MARCH 31ST** |
| Where: | Country Park Greensboro |
| Race: | Craft Half 5K and Crazy Running One Mile Race Saturday April 20th, 2024 |
| Cost: | $125 |
Spring Training @ 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, 2024 Sundays 3-4PM **NO PRACTICE ON MARCH 31ST** |
| Where: | Oak Ridge Town Park |
| Race: | Craft Half 5K and Crazy Running One Mile Race Saturday April 20th, 2024 |
| Cost: | $125 |
Spring Training @ Triad Park
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (age 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | TBD |
| Where: | Triad Park |
| Race: | TBD |
| Cost: |
Elite Spring Training
| Who: | Athletes ages 9-15 |
| When: | TBD |
| Where: | TBD |
| Cost: | Sundays Only: $160 2 Days: $210 |
| Standards: | Girls: 1-Mile 8:30 Boys: 1-Mile 8:00 |
| Race: | Craft Half 5K Saturday April 20th, 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) and hands on coaching 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 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: | 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 6:00PM |
Hagan Stone Park
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (ages 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | June 10th – July 17th, 2024 Mondays/Wednesdays 6-7PM |
| Where: | Hagan Stone Park 5920 Hagan Stone Park Rd Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 |
| 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, 2024 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!
Summer Track
| Who: | Tyke Crazy Runners (ages 3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (ages 5-7) Upperclassmen Crazy Runners (ages 8-14) |
| When: | July 29th – August 21st, 2024 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 TBD |
Elite Summer Speedsters
| Who: | Athletes ages 9-15 |
| When: | June 11 – July 18th, 2024 Tuesdays/Thursdays 5-6PM **NO PRACTICE JULY 4TH |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Cost: | $210 |
| Standards: | Girls: 1-Mile 8:30 Boys: 1-Mile 8:00 |
| Race: | Beat The Heat Youth Mile Race Saturday July 20, 2024 6:00PM |
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 26, 2024 Athlete check in starts @ 5:39pm Field events start @ 6:00pm First Running event starts @ 6:30pm |
| 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: | TBD |
| Where: | Greensboro Country Park |
| Race: | Downtown Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run Date: TBD |
| Cost: | TBD |
Triad Park
| Who: | Tykes (age 3-4) JR Crazy Runners (age 5-7) Crazy Runners (age 8-14) |
| When: | Tuesdays & Fridays, 10-11 am October – December 2024 (Exact dates TBD) |
| Where: | Triad Park |
| Race: | Downtown Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run Date: TBD |
| Cost: | $200 – Two practices per week $125 – One practice per week |
Elite Fall Training
| Who: | Athletes ages 9-15 |
| When: | TBD |
| Where: | TBD |
| Cost: | TBD |
| Standards: | Girls: 1-Mile 8:30 Boys: 1-Mile 8:00 |
| Race: | TBD |
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!
Adult Winter Training:
Want to improve your running, stay injury free, and have some fun along the way? Are you looking to complete your first 5k, 10k, half or full marathon? Ready to train hard for a new personal best while enjoying a team atmosphere that will push you to that next level? Well then, you’ve come to the right place!
Our adult training group brings the fun of Crazy Running and the knowledge and passion of our experienced coaches together in a way that will both challenge and encourage you to reach all your running goals! Whether you’re new to running or an experienced marathoner, we want to get you to the finish line stronger, faster, and more confident than ever!
| Who: | Ages 18+ (16/17 with Adult) |
| When: | This training season will get runners ready to run FAST by Spring! All seasons start on Saturday, January 20, 2024. All athletes will practice on the same days, but workouts will be modified for each distance group. 5K: January 20 – March 5, 2024 10K: January 20 – March 19, 2024 Half Marathon: January 20 – April 16, 2024 Strength & Short Run/ Workout Tuesdays PM 6:00pm-7:15pm Strength & Long Run Saturdays 7:00am-8:30am |
| Where: | Tuesdays: Country Park Saturdays: Country Park + Various Locations Around Greensboro Area |
| Cost: | 5K 10K Half Marathon **All Registrations Include Cost Of Shirt** |
| Goal Races: | While you may target and train for any race you like, we have partnered with Junction 311 to provide discounted entry to races that line up perfectly with our training plans. 5K: Running of The Leprechauns Saturday, March 9, 2024 10K: PTI Run On The Runway Saturday, March 23, 2024 (This Race is also a secondary option for those training for a 5K) Half Marathon: Craft Half Saturday April 20, 2024 **Race Registration NOT included! |
Adult Summer Speed & Strength Training:
Summer time is all about SPEED! Whether this will be your first 5K or you are training for your fastest time ever, our Summer Speed & Strength Group Training is for you! Our adult training group brings the fun of Crazy Running and the knowledge and passion of our experienced, certified coaches together in a way that will get you to the finish line happy, healthy, and speedy! You’ll end the season asking one question, “When’s the next race?!”
| Who: | Ages 18+ (16/17 with Adult) |
| When: | This training season will get runners ready to run FAST and Beat The Heat this summer! Monday May 27th – Wednesday July 17th Strength & Speed Monday PM: 6:00-7:15PM Strength & Speed Wednesday PM: 6:00 – 7:15PM |
| Where: | Kernodle Middle School Track 3600 Drawbridge Parkway Greensboro, NC 27410 |
| Cost: | 2-days/week $150 **All Registrations Include 2 Coach Led Group Workouts Per Week, Cost Of Shirt, Discount On Race Entry, And 10% off at Fleet Feel GSO/HP** |
| Suggested Goal Race: | Beat The Heat 5K Saturday, July 20, 2024 **Race Registration NOT Included! Race Discount Code Provided! |
Adult Fall Training:
Want to improve your running, stay injury free, and have some fun along the way? Are you looking to complete your first 5k, 10k, half or full marathon? Ready to train hard for a new personal best while enjoying a team atmosphere that will push you to that next level? Well then, you’ve come to the right place!
Our adult training group brings the fun of Crazy Running and the knowledge and passion of our experienced coaches together in a way that will both challenge and encourage you to reach all your running goals! Whether you’re new to running or an experienced marathoner, we want to get you to the finish line stronger, faster, and more confident than ever!
| Who: | Ages 18+ (16/17 with Adult) |
| When: | TBD |
| Where: | TBD |
| Cost: | TBD **All Registrations Include 2 Coach Led Group Workouts Per Week, Cost Of Shirt, Discount On Race Entry, And 10% off at Fleet Feel GSO/HP** |
| Suggested Goal Race: | TBD **Race Registration NOT Included! Race Discount Code Provided! |
Youth Personal Training
Training Plans
Looking to train for a mile? Or a Marathon? Or some distance in between? We can you prepare for that! We write plans for middle school & high school Cross Country and Track 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 $150 per month. Email Coach Jay 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 provide one-on-one sessions for $60. Email Coach Jay for more details or questions.
Small Group Training
Do you have a small group of friends that would like to workout together with a coach? We can help a group of athletes improve their fitness, coordination, and strength in preparation for an upcoming event or season. Practices would provide a structure that athletes could follow on their own to continue to improve in a healthy way over time. Email Coach Jay for more details or questions.
About Us
Jay & Briana Welch
Owners of Crazy Running Greensboro
Coach Jay, a Greensboro native, RRCA Certified Coach and distance running enthusiast was introduced to the world of track & field during his early teens and he was instantly hooked. He has competed in various events ranging from the 1600m race to the high jump to his current obsession, ultramarathons!
Coach Bri has had a deep love for running from a young age. She is a Boston Qualified Marathoner, entrepreneur, and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. As a counselor, mother, and runner Bri 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 the Crazy Running organization in the summer of 2021, they immediately knew it was something they wanted their daughter, Sofia, involved in. They signed her up for the fall program at her school and a love for running and being active was planted in their little girl’s heart. After watching her quickly progress and seeing her excitement as she placed first in her age group in her first official 5K, they were convinced #CrazyRunningWorks. 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