Amazing Athlete's
and Distinguished
Parents:
What a way to start
off the racing
season!! I saw
plenty of hard work,
great form,
sportsmanship,
smiles and even some
great results. It's
definitely too hard
to list all of the
great racers out
there so I'll sum it
up with a
congratulations for
the whole team.
Parent's, thanks so
much for those who
helped out warming
up the different age
groups.
With the first race
behind us, I want
each of you to think
of just one thing
you can do different
next race to
improve. Remember
that we'll be racing
the same kids every
week, so a fun part
of the season is to
try to improve in
overall position.
Some of the things
to consider:
1. Did you
start really fast
and then you got
passed by a lot of
other runners?
2. Did you go
out slow and then
you passed a lot of
other runners?
3. Did you
have some pains
because of not
warming up enough?
4. Did you get
cramps in your
stomach?
5. Did you
feel out of energy
the whole race?
I would imagine all
of you experienced
at least 1 of the
above list. Monday
night we'll go over
the list and provide
some tips to help
you before the next
race. We have 6
weeks left of the
season so there is
still plenty of time
to improve if don't
feel like this was
your best race! I
believe the best is
yet to come for all
of you.
Back to training...
With 6 weeks left,
there is still time
to gain strength
before we start to
taper off for the
final couple weeks.
This week we'll
continue with a
longer run on
Monday, some good
intervals on
Tuesday, and as
always the ever
challenging hills at
COC on Thursday. I
will encourage
everyone to at least
make 2 practices a
week. If you make
it only 1 day, you
are missing your
potential. Coming 3
days a week will
give us a chance to
help you achieve
more.
One final
encouragement, and
believe me I know
this is a challenge;
we need to start
practice right at
6pm. We want to be
able to maximize the
time and keep the
trail running safe.
Parents, as always,
the more the merrier
for running with the
athlete's. You
don't have to be a
superstar to keep up
with the gremlins so
get out and give it
a shot if you've
been sitting on the
fence.
Thanks again to all
and I can't wait to
see you all out
running this week!
Coach Jeremy
