News for the week: August 30-Sept. 6

Practice Week of Aug. 30- Sept. 4
Daily Practice time is 2:30-5:25 mon-thurs and 2:30 -4:50 on *fridays (unless noted otherwise)- Always meet at the stadium * The activity bus only runs at 5:00pm on friday
Mon. 30th- High School - Workout /Race info/ uniforms to those still in need-practice over by 4:15 activity Bus
Tues. 31st - Fleet Feet Kickoff Meet - meet at stadium at 2:30 for Bus (meet details below)
Wed. 1st - carpool to Creve Coeur Upper area
Thurs. 2nd - carpool to Vago park.
Fri. 3rd - carpool to Creve Coeur (Falls) (return to PHS by 4:50)

Labor day weekend workouts: for those who wish to be the best they can be
Saturday:
Returning runners do a tempo run and core/strength exercises
New runners - conversation pace run 3 miles plus core/strength exercises
Sunday: Off- rest day
Monday (Labor Day): - a good day for some trail running!
Returning runners: long run, conversation pace.
New Runners - standard distance run (2-3 miles)

Fleet Feet XC Kickoff Information:
Check out the website at: http://www.fleetfeetstl.com/xckickoff.htm
See a short video of last years meet here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf6cKNrv0Vc
Location: Quail Ridge Park in St. Charles County
Date: Tuesday August 31
2:35 Bus leaves PHS
4:15 JV Girls
4:45 JV Boys
5:15 Varsity Girls
5:15 Varsity Boys
6:15 Pizza Party/Awards
7:00ish Bus leaves for PHS
7:30-7:45ish - arrive back at PHS (stadium lot)

Directions to Quail Ridge Park:
-I-70 west
-Exit onto 40/61 south
-At the first stop light Callahan Rd. turn right
-Then make an immediate right on to Quail Ridge Parkway
- The park entrance is approximately 3/4 mile on the left
- Stay straight after the entrance and drive to the back of the park.
Drive time approximately 30 minutes from 70&270

Upcoming Meets:
-Forest Park XC festival -Sept. 11
-Pattonville/Saint Charles West Fresh/Soph meet- Tues Sept. 14 (we put this one on)

Other News:
**Attention all team members: with the race coming up tuesday, Coach Kern has posted an excellent list of "Racing Principles" on his blog. Hit the "CK-ON COURSE" link on the side bar to check it out.... Consider it required reading...

Girls' Cross Country Team Dinner:
When: Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Where: Elise M's house (e-mail her for directions at elisemoser@yahoo.com)
What to bring:
Freshman: Fruit and veggies
Sophomores and Juniors: Drinks (non-carbonated juices, lemonade, tea, etc.)
Seniors: A loaf of your favorite bread and a dessert
If you have any questions, e-mail Elise!

Quote of the week:
Sit as little as possible. Give no credence to any thought not born outdoors while moving about freely. - Friedrich Nietzsche