GTC Rabbits Youth Running Program

The GTC Rabbits is the Youth Running Program for the Greenville Track Club. The mission is to provide an opportunity for young people to become involved in the world's oldest fitness endeavor.

The program will be directed and coached by Ashley Lavelle, an experienced middle school, high school, and college cross country and track coach.  She is also a relatively new mother, which gives her a unique perspective. Ashley is a longtime Greenville Track Club member and has served on the board of directors. Ashley will be accompanied by some awesome volunteer coaches: Alison Parris Leonard and John Hatfield, who also share a love of running and educating youth. All coaches/volunteers are safe sport certified.

Rabbits Fall Session Information:

Includes Ages: 7 through 14

 Each child will receive: 

-Expert coaching

-Regular group practices 

-Rabbits T-shirt

-Opportunity to hear from a variety of guest speakers in the community who will discuss proper running form, nutrition, race strategy, stretching/strengthening exercises, etc.

The group will focus on essential running basics, while also having fun. The group’s goal this fall will be to train for the Zoom through the Zoo 5k, which will take place on November 19 in Cleveland Park. Participants should bring their enthusiasm for running, proper running shoes, and hydration to each practice. 

The Rabbits will meet Monday and Thursday evenings at 5pm beginning September 11 and running through November 16. We are planning a big kickoff to the fall season with Fleet Feet Sports, with more details coming!!

The location of the practices will rotate among Cleveland Park, Unity Park, and Holland Park.  Ashley will email the parents each week with the specific practice location. Please contact Ashley at youthrunning@greenvilletrackclub.com for any specific questions. 

Costs:

$50 or free to current Greenville Track Club members. Adult guardians, if they don't already have one, are encouraged to obtain a GTC family membership before registering to receive the $50 discount. Family memberships $25 for one year. https://runsignup.com/Club/Join/815