Earlier this year, Classic Turf Company had the privilege of celebrating its 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades, we have had the good fortune of installing myriad tennis courts, basketball courts and running track surfaces for our valued customers. The Beginning of Classic Turf Company Before 1980, outdoor asphalt tennis courts were all the… Read more »
Category: Running Track
Here’s Why Post Tension Concrete is an Ideal Running Surface
Having constructed tennis, basketball, and multi-sport courts using post tension concrete, Classic Turf Company has also designed and developed the use of the post tension technology in the construction of running tracks. The structural integrity of running tracks built with asphalt have the same faults as tennis and basketball courts constructed with asphalt. They are… Read more »
Schools Should Know These Things When Building a New Running Track
Is your school in the process of trying to install a new running track on your property? Before you break ground on it, there are some things that you’re going to need to know. These things will prevent you from building a running track that isn’t up to your standards. Here is what you should… Read more »
Is It Time to Replace Your Running Track?
Running tracks have life cycles. They’re not meant to last forever. If you think about most running tracks, they’re found at schools where a variety of people use them. For instance, a typical high school running track gets used by high school athletes, physical education classes, community sports participants, and, in many cases, as a… Read more »
How to Maintain the Surface of Your Running Track
Classic Turf is known for creating and installing superior running tracks around the country. Many schools, universities and private organizations like having running tracks on their properties as a place for people to run. Whether competitive or “just for fun,” running tracks are a great place for people to exercise. The Importance of Maintaining Your… Read more »
Why Fresh Air is Good For Your Health
Have you ever heard of The Fresh Air Fund? It’s a not-for-profit agency that provides free summer vacations in the country to New York City children from low-income communities. There are several Fresh Air Fund summer camps, and since 1877, over 1.8 million kids have benefitted from this unique opportunity. The idea of The Fresh… Read more »
How to Become a Better Track Runner
Are you a track runner? What are some things you can do this year to become a better track runner? Set Obtainable Goals For starters, come up with a main goal and some subgoals. You have to have a goal to shoot for if you’re going to get better. Furthermore, setting goals will inspire you… Read more »
Tips for Staying Hydrated While Playing Outdoor Sports in the Summer
Have you noticed the weather seems to be hotter than it used to be? In some places in Arizona, Nevada and California, temperatures can get to be well over 110 degrees, while even places known for their cold winters have seen 90 degree plus summer days. When playing sports outdoors this summer, from tennis to… Read more »
The Countless Benefits of Running Track
Classic Turf Company is responsible for constructing and installing many tracks around the country used by runners of all shapes and sizes. Running is something most people can do if they’re willing to build healthy habits and want to make exercise a part of their weekly fitness routine. How does running track help you? For… Read more »