Track Talk

For those of you who live for the outdoor track season, take note of some dates:

NYRR has posted a list of the Tuesday night speed series, at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island

*Tuesday, May 5 - 1500m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 4 x 400m relay
*Tuesday, May 19 - 1500m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 4 x 400m relay
*Tuesday, June 9 - 1500m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 4 x 400m relay
*Tuesday, June 16 - 1500m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 4 x 400m relay

Racing starts at 7 p.m.

Also, the USATF Metropolitan is still firming up its schedule, though it looks like something (not sure what) will be at the Red Hook track. This from the Web site.

New USATF-Metropolitan Programs

April 2009- Senior Citizen Fitness Program in Red Hook (walking and nutrition clinics) in partnership with WellCare and the City of New York Parks & Recreation. More information coming soon. Volunteers need.

April 16, 2009 - June 4, 2009 - Fastest Kid in Brooklyn in partnership with NYCHA and the City of New York Parks & Recreation. More information coming soon.

There will also be other meets, held in other parts of the city.