Workout Wednesday
About this race
TRAINING SESSIONS
Join us for a professional approach to running and track & field training on Wednesday evenings at Mater Dei Track. This comprehensive workout program, designed for adults and youth of all skill levels, includes warm-up techniques, dynamic drills, endurance and speed training, strength training, flexibility, and mindfulness! The adult and youth groups will be separate, ensuring a focused and effective training environment. This program is for beginners, intermediate, and advanced runners.
Let’s keep the momentum alive, whether it's between seasons or during them! Join us every Wednesday at the Mater Dei Track in Middletown, where the Shore A.C. community unites for an energizing training experience. We offer coaching in distance, mid-distance, sprints, shot put, long jump, and high jump.
All adult club members receive free workouts. You don't need to register. Youth dates and prices are listed below.
LOCATION & TIME
Mater Dei Track: 538 Church Street, Middletown
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (winter)
5:30 to 6:30 PM (spring & summer)
5:00 to 6:00 PM (fall)
WINTER PROGRAM DATES
Wednesday, January 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25
SPRING PROGRAM DATES
Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24
SUMMER PROGRAM DATES
Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesday, September 2
FALL PROGRAM DATES
Wednesday, September 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesday, October 7, 14, 21, 28
FEES
All Adult sessions for club members are free. You don't need to register. Become a member today.
Annual Package
Workout every Wednesday from January 7 to October 28
$260: 43 sessions
Workout every Wednesday from January 7 to October 28 and be part of the seasonal racing teams
$390: 43 sessions and 15 meets
Winter Packages
Workout sessions - train 1 day weekly from January 7 to March 25
$75: 12 sessions
Train and race - train 1 day weekly from January 7 - March 25, and race at Monmouth University Showcase Indoor T&F Meets
$105: 12 training sessions and three indoor races
Spring Packages
Workout sessions - train 1 day weekly from April 1 to June 24
$75: 12 sessions
Train and race - train 1 day weekly from April 1 to June 24 and race at All-Comers T&F Meets at Ranney School
$105: 12 training sessions and three outdoor races
Summer Packages
Workout sessions - train 1 day weekly from July 1 to September 2
$55: 9 sessions
Train and race - train 1 day weekly from July 1 to September 2 and race at Lake Takanassee Summer Series on Monday evenings
$100: 9 training sessions and five outdoor races
Fall Packages
Workout sessions - train 1 day weekly from September 9 to October 28
$55: 8 sessions
Train and race - train 1 day weekly from J September 9 to October 28 and race at Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series on Sunday mornings.
$100: 8 training sessions and five cross-country races
MEET THE COACHES
Coach Joe Compagni will run the adult sessions. Coach Joe comes to Shore A.C. and Gone Running after 24 years of experience as the Director and Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country at Monmouth University. Under his leadership, they won a total of 58 team championships in both the NEC and MAAC. Compagni earned Coach of the Year honors on 58 different occasions - in the Northeast Conference (NEC), the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), and eight times as a USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year. Coach Joe also serves as the Vice President of Shore A.C. Erin O'Neill will lead the youth sessions. Coach Erin is a USA Track & Field-certified coach, a state-certified elementary and special education teacher, the President of Shore A.C., an event director, and a competitor. Erin has been with the Shore A.C. for eight years and with Gone Running for five years.
BECOME A MEMBER
Adult and youth members receive a one-time Shore A.C. racing singlet, black gloves, an automatic discounted rate at five club-hosted events, communications and incentives, and the opportunity to compete in the USATF competition. An individualized coaching plan is available at an additional cost. You can check out more information on our membership.
Pick your distance
Running
Summer Train & Compete
The athletes in the Train & Race program will meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM from July 7 to September 2. They will race five one-mile races around Lake Takanassee in Long Branch.
Summer: Train only
The athletes participating in the Train & Race program will meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM from July 7 to September 2.
Fall: Train & Race
The athletes participating in the Train & Race program will meet every Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM from September 9 to October 28. They will race in five Lester Wright Jr Youth XC Races. Dates TBD.
Fall: Train only
The athletes participating in the Train & Race program will meet every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 PM from September 9 to October 28.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Middletown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 4:46 PM local time (EST) in Middletown on January 7, 2026 — 9h 23m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Middletown events
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