Train with us!

GLIRC offers several different training resources, from formal two-month long programs like RunStart and RunSmart, to frequent free, no-frills Clubhouse runs. No matter your age, ability, experience, or budget, there we have an option to fit your needs. Join us and have fun meeting others in the Long Island running community!

training runs & clubhouse runs

GLIRC offers training run sessions for the Sayville Running Company 10 Mile Run to the Blue Point Brewery, and the 15k and 10k Run to the Port Jeff Brewing Company. All runs are free and open to the public, with refreshments following. 

Several Clubhouse runs are held throughout the year as well. These runs starting at the GLIRC Clubhouse in Plainview. All runs are free and open to the public, pick-your-distance-and-turf style (road or trail), and offer refreshments. Check our events calendar for dates.

Running on your own or with your own group, but looking for some new routes? Check out our detailed long run routes starting from Syosset High School.

track tuesdays with glirc

Join Coach Ed Melnik for Tuesday evening workouts starting Tuesday March through October. All workouts start at 7 p.m. and are preceded by a warmup at 6:30 p.m.

Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome at these free workouts! In early spring, hill, tempo, or fartlek workouts will be substituted for track workouts. 

For more information (or inspiration) email Coach Ed Melnik: melnik@optonline.net

Runstart

Beginner runners - this is the program for you! Under the guidance of our experienced running coaches you will be taken through a progressive 10-week summer program starting in June and culminating with participation in the Farmingdale Main Street Mile in September. Runners will learn:

• Proper form

• Injury prevention

• Nutrition and hydration tips

• Footwear and apparel skills

Runners will participate in group training runs, and training sessions are generally held Wednesday evenings at the Bethpage High School Track.

For more information email info@glirc.org

Miles for matt junior triathlon training program

Have your young athlete give it a tri! The Jr. Triathlon Training Program, consisting of six training sessions, prepares children ages 8-13 in all triathlon components: swimming, biking, running, and transition. All sessions are held Saturday afternoons in July and August at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Check back for information about the 2022 program dates and times.

Participants will learn correct form in swimming, biking and running, proper nutrition, hydration, proper footwear, apparel, bike accessories, etc., and the importance of training in an educational and FUN setting.

The Jr. Triathlon Training Program will lead up to participation in the Runner’s Edge-TOBAY Junior Triathlon in late August. 

Participants must be able to swim 25 yards unattended and be able to ride a two-wheel bike comfortably.

For more information call the GLIRC office: (516) 349-7646

Registration will open here for our 2022 Jr. Triathlon Training Program! Check back in late spring/early summer to see when registration will open.