Training Programs
Two Tracks.
One Team.
Whether you are chasing your first USA Championships qualifier or you just want to train with fast, motivated people, there is a place for you here. Same track. Same values. Same coaching. The difference is the level of commitment and the shape of your goals.
The Elite Group
For Athletes
Who Are Not
Done Yet.
The Elite Group is for post-collegiate and open athletes who are serious about competing at the national level. USA Championships qualifiers. Road race podiums. Marathon Trials standards. The kind of goals that require structure, accountability, and a coach who has been there.
This is not a program you show up to casually. It is a commitment.
What You Get
- Direct coaching from Hayden Cox and elite-level programming
- Personalized training built around your event and your life
- Structured group sessions on track and roads
- Official club kit through VS Athletics
- Priority placement in camps and club events
- Access to the full Grassroots Elite athlete network
The Community Squad
All Levels.
All Welcome.
No Exceptions.
You do not need a qualifying standard. You do not need a college career. You just need to want it. The Community Squad is open to runners of every level. Beginners finding their stride. Competitive age-groupers. Masters athletes. Everyone in between.
Community Squad members train alongside the Elite Group. Same track. Same energy. Same coaching culture. You will train harder than you expected, enjoy it more than you planned, and discover that running is always better when you are surrounded by people who mean it.
No matter your pace, there is a home for you here.
What You Get
- Group training sessions on track and roads
- Access to all Grassroots Elite community events
- VS Athletics team store (10% off, 10% back to the club)
- Seasonal social runs and race day coordination
- A community that actually shows up
Weekly Training
The Schedule
| Day | Session |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Track Workout |
| Thursday | Tempo Run |
| Saturday | Long Run |
| Sunday | Recovery Run |
Schedule adjusts seasonally. Join the club to receive the current training calendar and any location updates.
