Do you ever drive or walk by a high school track this time of year and watch the athletes out working, sweating, cheering, and laughing? They work their butts offs. Literally. But they have a great time doing it. And do you ever wish, just a little bit, that you were young enough and in good enough shape to be out on the track with them? Here’s your chance. We put together a sweaty track workout that will burn calories and keep boredom at bay (i.e. not just running laps upon laps).
Other than a few hours after school every day, that track sits open, empty, and just waiting for someone to step onto it and get fired up. Show up at sunrise and hit the pavement. Head out in the evening and sprint into the cool night breeze. Step out on a Saturday morning with a workout buddy and get it done! The track opens up new opportunities to train your body at a higher level and mentally, you will be in tune with the energy of that environment. This workout should take about 20-25 minutes and the only equipment you need is a good pair of shoes and a school’s track. The workout will refer to the “long side” and the “short end.” The long side is the straight portion of the track where the 100-yard dash is run. The “short end” is the curve around the end.
Oh, and a word to the wise: the “Karaoke” exercise is also known as the grapevine. Now, let’s get running!
6 Comments
Maceay on August 9, 2018 at 12:46 PM
There is no long side or short side. The curve is the same length as the straights.
wendy on October 11, 2017 at 9:54 AM
If we dont have a track to do this on, how many min. do we do each exercise for? thankyou Wendy
Chris Freytag on October 11, 2017 at 1:37 PM
Hi Wendy - this workout is specifically designed to be on a track. We have tons of other workouts on our site that don't involve a track you can look up. Otherwise if you really like these moves, you can try doing 30 seconds of each.
Vicky on January 2, 2017 at 8:05 AM
I am a runner and also a crossfitter, so i like your sharing. I also often do these workouts. So good!!!
Amber on December 5, 2015 at 10:48 AM
I found a video online showing a karaoke drill. In the dance world it's known as a grapevine. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UzYwPYtCqKA
Susan on May 1, 2015 at 2:32 PM
I like this idea, but what the heck is a karaoke? The rest I can figure out but the only karaoke I know takes place in a bar, not good for a work-out. lol