Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Summer Running

Summer camp starts Tuesday, May 31st at Creve Coeur Upper Park at 6:00 PM.  Please see below for details about the rest of the summer.


2016 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 Gender                                                  

Boys Coach:               Coach Simmons          Cell Phone: 314-456-3251
                                    Email : jsimmons@psdr3.org

Assistant Coach:       Coach Hall                  Email: khall@psdr3.org         


To receive PHS XC Text Messages (via Remind):
Send  “@piratescc” in a text message to 81010 or go to remind.com/join/piratescc.  Remind 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:  May 31-June 3rd, June 6th, June 8th, June 10th, June 13th, June 15th, June 17th 
  6:00 PM – 7:30 PM each evening
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 22, 29 / July 6, 13, 20 (Check the team blog for updates)
            – Informal weekly group runs and fun!
            - Meet at 5:45 PM – BE PROMPT – Run starts at 6:00 PM 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 1st, 2016