Glendale Flash Running Club

19/05/2026

Coach Schmitt is retiring!

With a full heart, I am happy to announce that I (Coach Schmitt) will be retiring from teaching and coaching at the end of this school year / summer. I have had a blessed 16+ years of running the Glendale Flash team, coaching over 400 athletes, and having amazing experiences. I wanted to thank everyone who helped make this journey such a positive experience in my life and in those of all the athletes.

While I am not sure if FLASH will continue, it my hope that some former athletes will look to step forward and continue on this great club.

As for my future, I am excited to start the next phase of my life journey.

Good luck and God Speed.

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22/02/2026

FLASH BANQUET

We are ready to celebrate the end of the first part of the track season.

Everyone is invited.

SATURDAY - February 28
6:00pm
Peter Piper Pizza (43rd Ave & Glendale)

The team will provide pizza and drinks for athletes.

We will hand out awards and celebrate a fun season together.

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17/02/2026

17/02/2026

We did it again!

Another great NAU Indoor Classic for GLENDALE FLASH.

Check out the results below.

12 Award winning races
12 PR races

Pictures to come in the next few days.

Super proud of these guys.

08/02/2026

Another great meet yesterday.

Some nice PR's...
Some top finishes...

Getting ready for FLAGSTAFF!

01/02/2026

MEET Info For Saturday 2/7

Meet is at Goodyear High School
1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way
Avondale AZ 85323

Please plan to be there around 7:15am.
Look for my tents and banner.

Plan to bring: Uniform, Racers, Water, Chair, Snacks, Money, Book, Games

Here is a picture of our entries.

Can't wait to see more PR's!

01/02/2026

FLASH Runners

As I mentioned in practice, I won't have a chance to see you again till we race. But here are the workouts I would have done with you.

Monday - 20 Core - 2 mile WU + 6-6-4-4-2-2 @ Saturday Mile Pace + 1 mile CD + Stretch + Weights
Tuesday - 20 Core + 4 Miles + Stretch
Wednesday - 20 Core + 2 mile WU + 2 Mile Tempo + 1 Mile CD + Stretch
Thursday - 20 Core + 3 Miles + Stretch + Weights
Friday - 20 Core + 2 Miles + Stretch
Saturday - RACE [See next post for race info]
Sunday - Rest

The following week you will be with your high school teams for the start of track season. Please do try to get in one or two pace/speed workouts to make sure you are ready for Flagstaff.

Please reach out with any questions. See you on Saturday.

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25/01/2026

Here is the plan for the week:

Monday - On your own - 3 Miles
Tuesday - 3:30pm GHS - Track workout [1.5WU + 12x200 + 1.5CD] + Weights
Wednesday - On your own - 4 Miles
Thursday- 3:30pm GHS - 6 Miles [Bridge Repeats] + Weights
Friday - On your own - 3 Miles
Saturday - 8:00am Heros Park - 8 Miles
Sunday - Rest

We also need to start planning for the Flagstaff Trip. Asking for $40 in travel expenses as the club will pay for hotel, food, etc. Are you going to need a ride? What events do you want to do? Etc.