Triangle Run Smart Training

09/08/2026

Only a few slots left in the Holly Springs Kids Fun Run Class!

Join Coach Tara!

Class dates are September 13, 2026 - November 1, 2026.

The group meets 1 time per week: Sundays 4:00-5:00pm, at Jones Park, (405 School Days Lane, Holly Springs, NC 27540).

Just 5 days away!

https://trianglerunsmart.com/training-classes

09/04/2026

Flipping through the weeks…ready for Fall!

Triangle Run Smart Training
August 29th- September 4th

09/02/2026

Class has started but YOU can still sign up!

The class is 12 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults get/stay active with run workouts incorporating strength training. This class is great for beginners as well as seasoned runners. All levels and paces are welcome!

https://trianglerunsmart.com/training-classes

09/01/2026

Group Run Training for Kids!

We all know regular exercise is good for kids.
It builds strong bones and muscles, supports a healthy heart, and helps maintain a good weight. It also sharpens focus for school and boosts mood.

There’s nothing more natural and simple than running!

Triangle Run Smart has 3 classes currently open for sign ups.

—-Fall 2026 Kids Fun Run & 3K Training - Holly Springs —-

Class is 8 weeks long, meeting once per week, and is geared toward introducing kids aged 5-10 years old to running in a FUN way with lots of game-based play and the added challenge of running a 3K at the end of the season. Class will be capped at 40 registrants.

Program dates: September 13, 2026 - November 1, 2026. 1 class per week: Sundays 4:00-5:00pm. The class will meet at Jones Park, (405 School Days Lane, Holly Springs, NC 27540).
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—-Late Fall 2026 Advanced Youth Run TUESDAYS - Apex-

Class is 8 weeks long, meeting once
per week, and is geared toward kids aged 10-15 years old who have prior running experience and are capable of running 2 miles non-stop (at any pace). Please note that this is an Advanced Class and not appropriate for beginner runners. The goal of the class is to have fun, get healthy, and work on running speed and overall conditioning. Class will be capped at 30 registrants.

Program dates: October 27, 2026 - December 15, 2026, (exception: Thanksgiving week we'll meet on Monday, 11/23). 1 class per week: Tuesdays 5:45-6:45pm. The class will meet at Apex Nature Park, (2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502).
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—Late Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning WEDNESDAYS - Apex-

Class is 8 weeks long, meeting once per week, and is geared toward kids aged 8-14 years old of ALL levels and paces. The goal of the class is to have fun, get healthy, and work on running speed and overall conditioning. Class will be capped at 35 registrants.

Program dates: October 28, 2026 - December 16, 2026, (exception: Thanksgiving week we'll meet on Tuesday, 11/24). 1 class per week: Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm. The class will meet at Apex Nature Park, (2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502).

Find out more information on our website:
https://trianglerunsmart.com/training-classes

Healthy kids are happy kids!

Group run training classes for adults and kids in Cary, Apex, & Holly Springs, North Carolina year-round

08/31/2026

Motivation Monday…

"May you always remember to enjoy the road, especially when it's a hard one.”
- Kobe Bryant

The quote reflects the Mamba Mentality, reminding people to find purpose, growth, and appreciation in the struggles and hard work of the journey rather than just focusing on the final goal.

08/31/2026

Triangle Run Smart Training
August 22nd-28th

Keeping ourselves in the game.

Another week, more miles…in the game.

08/27/2026

Fall Classes are taking off!
And here are your Coaches!

Kelly Svihovec • Half & Full Marathon Class in Cary

Dave Gross • Half & Full Marathon Class in Holly Springs

John Tate • Half & Full Marathon Class in Apex

Patti Tiernan • Run + Strength Class in Cary

Holly Kane • Kids Speed & Conditioning Class in Apex

Tara Wind & Patti Tiernan • Kids 5k Class in Cary
And Kids Fun Run Class in Holly Springs

Mary Petersen • Kids Speed & Conditioning Class in Apex

There ya have it!
An amazing team of enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated coaches!

They are much appreciated!

08/26/2026

The last of our Adult Fall classes begins in 4 days!

RUN + STRENGTH in Cary!

The class is 12 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults get/stay active with run workouts incorporating strength training. This class is great for beginners as well as seasoned runners. All levels and paces are welcome!

Program dates: August 30, 2026 - November 21, 2026. Group training will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30AM-10:30AM, and there are group long runs with all summer adult classes on Saturdays at 7:00AM-9:00AM. The class will meet at Ritter Park (301 W Lochmere Drive, Cary 27518) & Koka Booth (8001 Regency Parkway, Cary 27518) on Tuesdays & Thursdays.. Saturday run locations vary weekly and rotate throughout the Triangle area.

Coach Patti Tiernan will be coaching this class!

Patti Tiernan is a certified Run
Coach, Personal Trainer and owner of PT's Training where she has individual, small groups and virtual training sessions to meet the needs of every athlete. She enjoys and thrives on watching her runners achieve their goals through her individualized running plans. She has been running and competing in events for the past 25 years from 5Ks to Ultramarathons and Sprint Triathlons to Full Iron Distance...BUT her passion is running (usually long!) and helping other to experience the pure BLISS in it as well!

Details and registration can be found here:
https://trianglerunsmart.com/training-classes

08/25/2026

“Terms & Tips Tuesday!”
This week’s term is “Base Training.”
What’s the definition?
“Base Training” (also referred to as Aerobic Base Training) is the first phase of a training cycle. It’s what prepares runners for the more challenging, race-specific workouts that come later.
In the 1960’s, Coach Arthur Lydiard discovered that if you prefaced interval training with running to build your aerobic system, you could improve performance in the interval training phase.
The conceptual model of his philosophy was a pyramid and the bottom was the aerobic development period or “base.”
A majority of training systems today incorporate building a large base of aerobic fitness.
“The bigger the base, the higher the peak.”
The primary goals of “base training”
- build aerobic efficiency
- improve musculoskeletal durability
- improve your ability to burn fat and spare your carbohydrate (glycogen) stores.
- improve the endurance of your fast twitch muscle fibers
- create a tireless mental state.
Base Training is important, it’s the structural foundation of the training pyramid and cycle.

08/23/2026

Triangle Run Smart Training
Aug 15th-21st

Commitment + Consistency = Success

Commitment provides the initial spark to begin a goal, while daily consistency is the engine that carries you across the finish line.
-Denzel Washington