Sunday, May 26, 2013

Pre-season Information


The official cross country season starts 11 weeks from tomorrow.  Your dedication over the next 11 weeks will determine how successful you will be during the cross country season.  Every day you will face a simple question, "Am I going to run today?"  How will you answer?


MINI CAMP –Our Season Starts Now! – The most important meetings of the summer – Be There!
Where: Creve Coeur Park (upper level off Dorsett Rd. - gravel lot by the tennis courts)
When:   Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, May 31, 9 AM – 10:30 AM each morning

What:  This is an instructional camp for new runners and a training camp for veterans
Topics will include: advice on training, stretching, running mechanics, nutrition, shoe info, racing, motivation and running fun.  We will also pay special attention to setting goals for the summer and racing season.  Get your XC season off to a good start and BE THERE!
Specific details will also be provided about other summer events such Wednesday night runs.
Expense: None, it’s FREE!
What you need to bring:  - proof of insurance (photocopy of insurance card) for new members.
        - water bottle
                                            -running shoes and dressed to run
                                            - a friend interested in joining the team!

Wednesday Night Runs –June 5, 12, 19, 26 / July 10, 17, 24 (Check the team blog for updates)
            – Informal weekly group runs and fun !
                - meet at 6:45 pm – BE PROMPT – Run starts at 7:00 sharp
- Locations: meet at Creve Coeur Park (upper level- gravel lot by the tennis courts)
-This is a “group run”. The goal is to run together, although we will break into sub groups to accommodate different ability levels

Sunday Morning Long Runs – June 16, 23, 30 / July 14, 21, 28
– Informal weekly group long runs and fun !
                - meet at 6:45 AM – BE PROMPT – Run starts at 7:00 AM sharp
- Locations: meet at Creve Coeur Falls

                                               
1st day of practice is August 12th, 2013 (2:30 PM – 5 PM) High School Stadium
         -You must have a completed sports physical
         - Bring your Training Log