Summer Cross Country Training

Summer running is the key to success, not only for you individually but for the team as a whole. The idea is to build on the foundation you've established already, be it from spring track, lacrosse or softball. You as runners will see improvement, whether it's comparing where you where last year, or just last week.
Simple ideas to make it a good summer of running...
1. Make sure you have a new pair of running shoes. Seek out Wendi at GearWest for a fitting if you haven't done so already.
2. Be hydrated. See the article in a prior posting.
3. Fuel the engine. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and pasta. See article in prior posting.
4. Sleep...yes sleep. Yes, it's summer but like most high schoolers you'll still need that 8 to 10 hours of sleep .
5. Running with friends and teammates. Check out our summer running schedule. The captains have got it covered Monday thru Friday. It's always more fun in a group.
6. Set a Goal. Make State, All-Conference, the top 7, the Griak, improve your times on the same courses as last year. Think about these as just a sample, write down your own personal goals and tape them to a spot in your room.
Get in the habit now...you have three more weeks before the season starts...Make it a Good One!

July Heat, Staying Hydrated

"Water is not the only fluid source to choose from to stay hydrated during the day; you can get fluid from these beverages and foods as well. Nutrition Newsletter: HERE
Liquids

• Water
• Fruit Juices
• Milk
• Vegtable Juices
• Sports Drinks

Foods

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Yogurt
• Fish

Losing 2% of your body mass during exercise can impair performance especially when exercising in warm weather" Jackie Abbot, PhD, RD CEAD Performance Nutrition Newsletter

It's U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Time !!!

OK all you youngsters, it's time to get psyched, it's time for the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. All Track, All the Time! Check out NBC Sports.com for their most up to date info, stories and video clips. Favorite of the weekend, find the link that says "Trials Hub". There are some entertaining video clips from "Mr. Track Town"...a spin-off on what Eugene, Oregon is calling itself. Tonight it gets started with the women's 10K. We've got Katie McGregor and Alex Gits from the Great State of Minnesota running for an Olympic Team spot. Enjoy! Coach M. NBC Sports: HERE

Fridays = Fun

Hey. Tomorrow [Friday 06.20] if you haven't come to any summer runs yet, you should come tomorrow. :D We are still meeting at the ice forum/lifetime fitness. We will run first and then play football and/or ultimate frisbee at a park nearby after the run. :D so everyone should come. Caleb is bringing the ball and the frisbee, and it will be super fun.
See you all there. :]

Thursday Practice Site Update

Jerry Ruppelius Park, intersection of 109th Ave. N and Elm Creek blvd ...will be the new meeting place for Thursday Summer Captains Practices. Thanks for the heads up from our on the ball captains !

jerry park.

today at practice it was decided that we will have people park at jerry park.
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thursdays

YEA. cuz they are doing construction on that goose lake part of the road where people used to park before. so...its all dirt and there are big construction machines in the way..and a sign in the way too. so yea. no place to park...at the 109th round a bout place. so either.
1. new place for thursdays for the time being.
or
2. park far away.
???