2015 Pattonville Cross Country Summer
Events
If you’re interested in running
with the PHS Boys or Girls Cross Country teams in the fall be sure to contact
one of the coaches below and get the information you need to prepare for the
Cross Country season and join in the summer fun.
Girls Coach :
Coach Zoll High School :
314-213-8051..ext. 8310 (not after May 31)
Email: kzoll@psdr3.org
Boys Coach: Coach
Simmons High
School : 314-213-8051..ext. 8143 (not after May 31)
Email : jsimmons@psdr3.org
Stay current with PHS
XC news and details on our blog http://pattonvillexc.blogspot.com
To receive PHS XC Text Messages (via
Remind101):
Send “@xcp” in a
text message to (314) 858-5658. Remind101 is a
one-way text messaging system; all personal phone numbers remain confidential.
Cross Country is a Fall Sport,
but training begins before the season starts. Now is the best time to start
your running program so you can come into the Cross Country season prepared to
do your best in the fall races. Everyone
can learn to be a distance runner, but it needs to be acquired very gradually
and with a simple training plan provided by your coach. The following events are designed to
introduce you to running and build team unity through fun runs throughout the
summer. See you out there!
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: June 1 - 5, 6:00 PM – 7:30
PM each evening (dates and time subject to change due to the end of the school
year. Watch the blog and remind101 for
details)
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 10, 17, 24 / July 1, 8, 15, 22 (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
1st day of
practice is August 3rd, 2015 (7-8:30 a.m. High School-Under the
Bridge)
-You must have a completed sports physical
- Bring your Training Log
