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2026 Summer Running Academy
Welcome to the ultimate Summer Running Academy! Coach Flash brings 37 years of competitive running experience and 34 years of coaching to offer an edge to all athletes interested in competing in cross country, or those who wish to learn all they can about running and racing. Though it's primarily Middle School and High School kids, coaches and parents are welcome to sign up, too!
What is offered? Elite-level training secrets and advice, plus guided workouts and summer race options.
Who will benefit from this?: Middle School and High School Cross Country and Middle/Long Distance Track Athletes, parents and coaches
Where?: Pecos Park (East Side near RJ Dog Park) 17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Dates & Times: 5:15-6:30 AM
Mondays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, July 8, 15, 22, 29
Fridays: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 24, 31 (not July 3 due to vacations and not July 17 due to Coach at Nats)
Saturdays: June 6, 13, 20, 30, July 18, 25 (not July 4 or 11 due to vacations), August 1 (final day)
There will be NO practice on the following dates:
Friday, July 3 - Holiday
Saturday, July 4 - Holiday
Saturday, July 11 - Big weekend for Arizonans leaving town
Friday, July 17 - Coach Flash competing at National Championship in Ohio
Saturday, July 18 - Coach Flash competing at National Championship in Ohio
Monday, July 20 - Coach Flash competing at National Championship in Ohio
Topics to be covered:
- Running for a lifetime
- Running Form
- Running Efficiency
- Effective Breathing
- Racing Strategy
- Smart Goal Setting
- Having Fun with Running
- Building a Confident You
- Strength Training
- Using a GPS Watch to its Full Advantage
- Appropriate Training Volumes by Age & Experience level
- Self-Assessment and Reflection
- Hydration and Fueling
- How to Get Injured...and How Not To
- Cross-Training
and more!