The Human Engine
The muscle that pumps blood throughout your body
What is the heart?
This Jamaican holds the men's 100m world record
Who is Usain Bolt?
According to Coach Joe, these shoes should never be work
What are Crocs?
Skipping this before a workout makes injuries more likely.
What is warm up?
This is our hashtag
What is #catchme?
These carry oxygen from your lungs to your muscles
What are blood vessels?
These two runners, sitting here today, each received Connecticut Athlete of the Year awards in 2026.
Who are Farah and Alden?
When running at night, don't forget this critical piece of gear
What is safety/reflector?
After a hard workout, this should occur before stopping completely.
What is cool down?
Our summer camp is called this.
What is Stride Academy?
Your body uses this gas to create energy during aerobic exercise
What is oxygen?
Who is Katy Zang?
Used in sprinting, these give a runner something to push off
What are blocks?
Not just a funny name, this is an effective practice drill
What is Fartlek?
This is one of Stride's 2 likely additional locations starting soon
What is Shoreline or Greenwich?
This reaction of your muscle often points to dehydration
What is cramping?
Often referred to as just a short, simple nickname, this famous runner was a pioneer in middle distance and distance racing before his tragic death in the Pacific Northwest
Who is Steve Prefontaine? or Who is Pre?
Most runners should replace these every 300–500 miles.
What are running shoes?
This is the pace of an equal 400m split in a 6:00 mile
What is 90 seconds?
This person recommended the uniform color for Stride
Who is Maddie S?
No matter how far you get in your running career, this human response is unlikely to disappear at the beginning of a race
What is nerves/anxiety?
This famous runner and author inspired millions before his tragic death in 1984
Who is Jim Fixx?
This critical piece of gear has a significant recovery and psychological impact on your body
What is fresh, dry socks?
The best athletes improve because they consistently do this over many months.
What is stay consistent?
Well deserved but unexpected, this person became Stride's first official Captain
Who is Landon?