What we’re about
Interested in joining the Dashing Whippets as a new member? Visit www.dashingwhippets.org to learn how to join! This MeetUp group is now a place for legacy members of the Dashing Whippets to stay connected with the team and is closed to new members.
The Dashing Whippets Running Team is a large, competitive running team based in New York. We welcome runners with a wide range of goals and training paces, and we offer 10+ weekly group runs, training plans, and group coaching. We are here to support your goals, whether you are training to complete your first marathon or planning to qualify for the next Olympic Trials.
Our club competes in the Open A division of NYRR. We consider the number of members who run each Club Points race to be as important a metric as the scoring by the elite team, so make sure you have us listed as your club affiliation and let's get out for some races! More information here: https://www.dashingwhippets.org/racing/
We charge $65 in annual dues after a 30 day free trial. Official membership is counted through this Meetup group.
Find us online or on your favorite socials!
Website: https://www.dashingwhippets.org/
Instagram (everyone welcome!): https://www.instagram.com/dashingwhippets/
Strava (members only!): https://www.strava.com/clubs/dashing-whippets
Sponsors
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RRCA MemberDWRT is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.
RunningWarehouse.comGet 10% off already discounted running items. Click for the code.
BaklineDWRT apparel for racing and lounging
Finish Line Physical TherapyMore than just a clinic, offering special benefits to DWRT members.
StravaJoin the DWRT club page on Strava.- RRCA MemberDWRT is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.
- RunningWarehouse.comGet 10% off already discounted running items. Click for the code.
- BaklineDWRT apparel for racing and lounging
- Finish Line Physical TherapyMore than just a clinic, offering special benefits to DWRT members.
Starting August 30, all Dashing Whippets events will be posted exclusively on Yakka, our new team app, built for Whippets, by Whippets. You’ll use it to RSVP for runs, follow training plans and chat with teammates all in one place.
Over 250 Whippets are already on Yakka! You should’ve received your invite by email (sent to the address linked to your Meetup account) or as a Meetup message if you joined in the past year. Try searching your inbox for “Yakka” to find it. It takes just 5 minutes to get setup.
Can’t find your invite? Fill out this quick form and we’ll get another one over to you.
And since MeetUp requires this to be an “in-person” event, it’s also your chance to ask questions about the migration to Yakka live, just look for Jason in the 9:30+ pace group on the 8/30 long run 😄
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Thursday Central Park Workout72nd by Bethesda Fountain, New York, NY
DWRT Thursday Night Workouts @ Central Park: Short Interval Workout
Details:
- Bag check is currently not available at this time.
- Workout will be posted prior to the event and announced just before execution.
- Expected Distance: (Dependent on active training plan)
- Available Pace Groups: (Dependent on active training plan)
All team workouts (Short Distance, Long Distance, Strength Plans) can be found here: https://www.dashingwhippets.org/training/
All participants will be required to answer whether they agree to the team's new waiver when they RSVP. The waiver can be found here: https://www.dashingwhippets.org/dashing-whippets-running-team-liability-waiver/
- East River Park Track Evening WorkoutJohn V. Lindsay East River Park Track, New York, NY
DWRT Thursday Evening Workouts @ East River Track: Short Interval Workout
Details:
- Bag check is available for this workout. Bags are usually stacked together at the meetup by sand pit. Ask for the Whippets if you're not sure you have the right group!
- Workout will be posted prior to the event and announced just before execution.
- Warmup and drills start at 7 pm. Workout starts around 7:15.
- Expected Distance 5–10 miles including warmup and cooldown (highly modifiable)
- Available Pace Groups Paces depend on the weekly workout plan. Typical groups are 4:15 – 7:00 mile pace, 5:00–8:30 5k pace. All are welcome, and the track allows us to keep everyone together regardless of paces.
We typically head to ABC Beer Co. (https://www.abcbeer.co/) at Ave. C and 6th St. immediately after the workout (arriving between 8:15 and 8:30 depending on workout length). We always welcome anyone who wants to just come join us for a beer! The bar has one of the best beer selections in the city, usually has a pop-up ramen vendor on Thursdays (with vegan options), and also allows outside food.
All team workouts (Short Distance, Long Distance, Strength Plans) can be found here: https://www.dashingwhippets.org/training/
