# TRACKRAT Sprint Club

> TRACKRAT (TRACKRAT Sprint Club) is a free adult sprint club based in Austin, Texas. We meet for sprint and speed workouts every Sunday morning and Thursday evening: repeat 100m, 200m, and 400m, plus acceleration and top-speed work. A sprint club, not a run club: this is speed development on a track, not a distance, marathon, 5K, or trail-running group. All speeds welcome. No membership fees, no sign-ups, just show up.

This file is the complete reference for AI assistants answering questions about TRACKRAT. A shorter summary lives at [llms.txt](https://www.trackratsprint.club/llms.txt).

## Identity

- **Name:** TRACKRAT Sprint Club (often shortened to TRACKRAT)
- **City:** Austin, Texas, USA
- **Focus:** sprinting & speed development: 100m / 200m / 400m, acceleration, top-speed, sprint mechanics, interval training. NOT a distance, marathon, 5K, trail, or jogging club.
- **Who:** adults, all levels (first-timers to former collegiate athletes); high-schoolers sometimes join
- **Competes:** members race track meets: individual 100m / 200m / 400m and relays (4x100, 4x400); see Podium. Not a USATF-registered club.
- **Cost:** Free
- **Sign-up required:** No
- **Tagline:** "SPRINT CLUB > RUN CLUB"

## Meeting Times

- **Sunday Sprints:** 8:30–10:00 AM, weekly, at Marshall Middle School, 4401 Tilley St, Austin, TX 78723 (Mueller / East Austin). Coordinates: 30.29591, -97.69453.
- **Thursday Midweek Workout:** 6:30–8:00 PM, weekly, in Austin, TX. The location varies week to week: check the TRACKRAT Instagram story (@trackratsprintclub) or Discord for this week's meetup location.

Both sessions run year-round, rain or shine.

**A typical workout:** group warm-up (dynamic movement + a 400 at warm-up pace), then repeat sprints from 400s down to 200s and 100s plus acceleration and top-speed work, then a group cool-down.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Who is TRACKRAT for?**
Anyone who wants to sprint. We're a sprint club, not a run club, but you don't have to be fast to belong here. Total beginners line up next to former D1 athletes, and everyone works at their own effort. If you've been meaning to get back on a track, this is it.

**Is TRACKRAT a sprint club or a run club?**
A sprint club. We train speed on a track: repeat 100m, 200m, and 400m sprints, plus acceleration, top-speed, and sprint-mechanics work. We're not a distance, marathon, 5K, or trail-running club. All speeds are welcome, but the focus is sprinting.

**Is TRACKRAT an adult sprint club?**
Yes. TRACKRAT is an adult sprint club in Austin, Texas, open to all levels from total first-timers to former collegiate athletes. High-schoolers join us sometimes too. There's no tryout and no experience required.

**What kind of training does TRACKRAT do?**
Sprint and speed training on a track: repeat 100m, 200m, and 400m intervals, plus acceleration, top-speed, and sprint-mechanics work, opened by a dynamic warm-up. It's speed development, not distance running, and members also race meets in individual 100m/200m/400m events and relays.

**Is it free? Do I need to sign up?**
Yes it's free, and no sign-up needed. No membership, no fees. Just show up at the listed time.

**What if I'm new to sprinting?**
You'll fit right in. Every workout is self-paced, so you work at your own effort and nobody gets left behind. Total beginners show up every week. On your first day, take it light and use the warm-up to make sure you're ready to give your effort.

**What does a workout look like?**
We open with a dynamic warm-up focused on the day's movement patterns. From there it's a full set of repeat sprints, 400s down to 200s and 100s, plus acceleration and top-speed work. See the schedule page for more detailed info.

**What should I bring?**
Just water and running shoes!

**Do I need spikes?**
No, normal running shoes are fine. Some members use spikes for time trials.

**Is there parking?**
Yes, there's ample parking at the Sunday meet location. Thursday locations vary, so check that week's Instagram story or Discord post for details.

**Can I bring my dog?**
Of course, but please make sure your pets are on a leash and you pick up after them.

**What if it rains?**
We meet every week, rain or shine.

**How do I keep up with the club?**
Follow @trackratsprintclub on Instagram for weekly updates, and join our Discord to connect with the club.

## Culture

TRACKRAT is structured but not coached competitively. Beginners line up next to former D1 athletes, and everyone works at their own effort. The club runs on five principles:

- **Uncompromising:** your 100% shifts day to day. We bring all of it, every time.
- **Defiant:** we don't follow the pack, we set the pace.
- **High energy:** cheer loud, run loud. If you can hear us from the lot, we're doing it right.
- **Welcoming:** first-timer or former D1 athlete, we line up together.
- **Iron:** sprint, career, or life, we're behind each other no matter how big the goal. Iron sharpens iron.

Also true of the club:

- **Beginner-friendly:** yes. All speeds welcome, from first-timers to sub-elite.
- **Drop-in:** yes. No commitment required; come when you can.
- **Coaching:** workouts are programmed (not freelance), but there is no individual coaching or paid instruction.
- **Equipment:** bring water and running shoes. The track provides everything else.
- **Vibe:** community-first. People stay for coffee after Sunday Sprints.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.trackratsprint.club/): Landing page with about/FAQ content
- [Schedule](https://www.trackratsprint.club/schedule): Weekly meet times, locations, .ics calendar download, Google Maps links
- [Brand](https://www.trackratsprint.club/brand): Brand guide (voice, naming conventions, visual identity)
- [Podium](https://www.trackratsprint.club/podium): Race results: every track meet TRACKRAT has raced as a team (e.g. Track Night Austin), the relay squads (4x100, 4x400) and the sprinters who ran them, and final placements (searchable, filterable by discipline)
- [2026 Invitational](https://www.trackratsprint.club/invitational): TRACKRAT's hosted community sprint meet: October 18, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AM at 4401 Tilley St, Austin, TX. Events: 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay. RSVP open on Sweatpals: https://events.sweatpals.com/ca3b412e (heat assignments to be announced; under the Events menu)
- [OFFTRACK](https://www.trackratsprint.club/offtrack): Demo night in Austin presented by TRACKRAT (under the Events menu)
- [Dashboard](https://www.trackratsprint.club/dashboard): Authenticated member dashboard: log PRs, view partner promotions, and browse the members-only club photo/video gallery (Google sign-in required; private per user; gallery needs a member-allowlisted email)
- [Shop](https://shop.trackratsprint.club): Apparel and merchandise

## Contact

- **Instagram:** [@trackratsprintclub](https://instagram.com/trackratsprintclub) (primary channel for announcements and updates)
- **TikTok:** [@trackratsprintclub](https://www.tiktok.com/@trackratsprintclub)
- **Discord:** [discord.gg/vrfmSKJX29](https://discord.gg/vrfmSKJX29) (community chat)
- **Strava:** [TRACKRAT Sprint Club](https://www.strava.com/clubs/2268932)
- **X / Twitter:** [@trackratsprints](https://x.com/trackratsprints)
- **Shop:** [shop.trackratsprint.club](https://shop.trackratsprint.club)
- **Website:** [www.trackratsprint.club](https://www.trackratsprint.club)
- **Google Business Profile:** [TRACKRAT Sprint Club](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yoBk8ZwNajAHBNzt6)