Some reminders as we continue through June and head into the start of team-training in a couple of weeks!
First, we will be doing pool workouts again this year, on Wednesdays during July. In order to participate each runner needs to bring a signed copy of the pool waiver (it is attached on the links to the right). Girls, you do not need to be a pro-swimmer, just comfortable in the water. Girls can bring the waivers once we start in July, or they can bring them to Coach Aldrich during the easy runs the next two weeks.
Speaking of the easy runs, we are into our second week of the June build-up! This week, new runners and freshmen should aim to run three times this week for 22 minutes, and veterans should run three times for 30 minutes. We have had a good group of girls showing up at the gazebo to run! This week (June 23-29) we will have a group up there with Coach Aldrich at 8am on Tuesday and Thursday. These runs have been easy in pace, and fun in nature. The girls have picked routes and Coach Aldrich has enjoyed getting to know some of the runners!
Don't forget about getting your sports physical! We need all forms on file by August 1 in order for you to participate once the regular season begins. Try not to wait until the last minute to get those done.
Lastly, while it seems far off, the Classic at Mastic is approaching! This is a great race that the team has done in the past, and it's a great race to get some confidence on a cross country course before our official season begins. This year's race is on August 13, 2014, and registration tends to fill up early, so register if you are wanting to run. Let's get as many girls as possible out there! The link is HERE to the registration page.
Remember to hydrate and fuel well! It's getting warm and humid out there and will only get worse this summer. Make sure your body is adequately fueled so that you can get the most out of your runs and workouts. Enjoy the week!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Soul to Sole 5k, and Swimming!
For those of you who are interested, the Sprint or Stroll for Soul to Sole is going to be next Saturday, June 21, starting at Bay High School. HERE is the link for registration. It appears to have the same course as the Snoball Run from this past winter! Sign up if you're interested.
During team practices in July, we have decided to continue the tradition of doing a cross-training day at Bay Pool. We will go to the pool every Wednesday during that training month of July. More details will be discussed once we start meeting as a team. In the meantime, as usual, each girl will need to complete and bring to us a waiver form, in order to participate. The form is uploaded and linked to the right.
Remember that our June buildup is starting this week. Get some easy runs in, and remember that Coach Aldrich will be at the gazebo on Tuesday and Thursday at 8am, if you want some company.
Happy running! Stay hydrated and enjoy the sunny weather.
During team practices in July, we have decided to continue the tradition of doing a cross-training day at Bay Pool. We will go to the pool every Wednesday during that training month of July. More details will be discussed once we start meeting as a team. In the meantime, as usual, each girl will need to complete and bring to us a waiver form, in order to participate. The form is uploaded and linked to the right.
Remember that our June buildup is starting this week. Get some easy runs in, and remember that Coach Aldrich will be at the gazebo on Tuesday and Thursday at 8am, if you want some company.
Happy running! Stay hydrated and enjoy the sunny weather.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
June Running Build Up
With the start of the 2014 season approaching, Coaches Scott Snyder and Rachel Aldrich wish to welcome you to what we are sure will be a fantastic season! Before we discuss the build up plan for the month of June, we want to sincerely thank Coach Ashley for allowing us to continue to use this blog as a communication tool for the team, and also handing over the team email address: baygirlsxc@gmail.com to us to continue to use as a contact source as well.
The month of June is going to serve a couple of purposes for our team this year. It will be a month of recovery and rejuvination, for those of you coming off of spring sports, and it will serve as a base building month so that we are all ready to go once we start meeting as a team on Monday, July 7.
Coach Snyder would like all the girls to do a three week build up to get ready for our summer training. These three weeks start very soon--on June 16! How they work will be the following:
Week 1 (June 16-22): Incoming freshmen, or other first year runners, aim to run 3 times this week for 20 minutes each. Veteran runners, run three times for 25 minutes each run.
Week 2 (June 23-29): First year runners, run 3 times this week for 22 minutes, and veterans, run 3 times for 30 minutes each run.
Week 3 (June 30- July 6): First years, run 3 times this week for 25 minutes each run, and veterans should run 4 times this week for 30 minutes each. Note: Friday July 4 is the Bay Days 5 Miler. Click HERE to view the registration form. We will not be entering as a team this year, but this would be a great run to do to get back into the racing atmosphere, and get one of your runs accomplished for the week! Plus, both coaches will be there, and we would love to see you along the course!
These runs outlined above are just a guideline. Some of you may do more or less, but the goal is to get you out there, running easy, and getting your body ready for the month of July. Run on whichever days you can, and what ever time of day you can! Meet some friends, and enjoy yourself. Remember, these runs are supposed to be done at an EASY pace. No need to push yourself too hard this month.
This is NOT MANDATORY or expected, but if any of you girls would like, Coach Aldrich is willing to meet each week during June to do some easy running with you! If you are interested in meeting one of your new coaches (and she's the new math teacher!), she will be at the gazebo (where you have always met in the summer) at 8:00am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting June 17. (if need be, we can adjust these times and dates, but let's stick with them for Week 1).
For this summer, Coach Snyder would like to encourage all of the runners to have some sort of sports watch, and remind you all to bring a water bottle to practice! It gets warm around here, and you need to make sure you are taking in adequate fluids throughout your run, and your day, so that you can perform and feel your best.
There will be more information coming to you soon, once things get started. We look forward to working with all of you this season!
The month of June is going to serve a couple of purposes for our team this year. It will be a month of recovery and rejuvination, for those of you coming off of spring sports, and it will serve as a base building month so that we are all ready to go once we start meeting as a team on Monday, July 7.
Coach Snyder would like all the girls to do a three week build up to get ready for our summer training. These three weeks start very soon--on June 16! How they work will be the following:
Week 1 (June 16-22): Incoming freshmen, or other first year runners, aim to run 3 times this week for 20 minutes each. Veteran runners, run three times for 25 minutes each run.
Week 2 (June 23-29): First year runners, run 3 times this week for 22 minutes, and veterans, run 3 times for 30 minutes each run.
Week 3 (June 30- July 6): First years, run 3 times this week for 25 minutes each run, and veterans should run 4 times this week for 30 minutes each. Note: Friday July 4 is the Bay Days 5 Miler. Click HERE to view the registration form. We will not be entering as a team this year, but this would be a great run to do to get back into the racing atmosphere, and get one of your runs accomplished for the week! Plus, both coaches will be there, and we would love to see you along the course!
These runs outlined above are just a guideline. Some of you may do more or less, but the goal is to get you out there, running easy, and getting your body ready for the month of July. Run on whichever days you can, and what ever time of day you can! Meet some friends, and enjoy yourself. Remember, these runs are supposed to be done at an EASY pace. No need to push yourself too hard this month.
This is NOT MANDATORY or expected, but if any of you girls would like, Coach Aldrich is willing to meet each week during June to do some easy running with you! If you are interested in meeting one of your new coaches (and she's the new math teacher!), she will be at the gazebo (where you have always met in the summer) at 8:00am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting June 17. (if need be, we can adjust these times and dates, but let's stick with them for Week 1).
For this summer, Coach Snyder would like to encourage all of the runners to have some sort of sports watch, and remind you all to bring a water bottle to practice! It gets warm around here, and you need to make sure you are taking in adequate fluids throughout your run, and your day, so that you can perform and feel your best.
There will be more information coming to you soon, once things get started. We look forward to working with all of you this season!
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