The 3D Running Club was started in 1985 by Coach Jeff Sommer, and is now run in Tampa by Coach Alex Hernandez. 3D was started to help area athletes maintain their training through out the year. Originally designed for high school athletes, it has become an institution open to anyone who wants to run, whether it be for fitness or to race. The 3 D’s, discipline, desire and dedication are the main “bylaws’ of the club. Used in the training of athletes, in hopes it will carry over into the lives of each person, young or old and help them achieve their goals, whatever they may be.

With 8 high school cross country team state titles and 19 individual state titles in the log, it is a testament to the success of the program, if the person is willing to adhere to the 3 D’s - discipline, desire and dedication.

The club is open to anyone who wants a group to run with and wants to get better. Most practices are in the early morning to avoid the heat of the Florida summers. Workouts consist of distance runs, speed workouts and hill workouts, making use of man-made hills to accomplish the latter in Florida.

Running is for everyone.