Hey runners! This summer, like last, I will be posting workouts and progress markers for you here. It's important that you start running now. Waiting till the start of the season or even a week or two out only hurts your progress and your impact on the Cross Country team. The idea for summer training is to have each member of the team in good conditioning prior to the start of the season so that we can spend time fine tuning and getting faster rather than just getting into shape.
Tips for summer running:
1. It is important to run during the cooler parts of the day. Early morning and late evening is best but avoid running in the dark. Be safe out there.
2. Drink plenty of fluids (water) through out the day. When you are feeling thirsty you are already starting to become dehydrated. When you are well hydrated you feel better and the runs aren't as punishing at they could be.
3. Have a good pair of running shoes that are tied correctly. Don't destroy your shoes by cramming your foot into them without untying them first.
4. Keep track of how far and how fast your are running. A running log and a stop watch are great training partners for you. When you can look back and see your progress you will get a good feel of what you need to do next and will be motivated to push on.
5. Go run when you don't want to. It's easy to sit in the A.C. or push things off till later. Do the hard thing and get your training in when you can even if it's just a little bit. No one regrets working out but they have guilt for lost opportunity.
Tips for summer running:
1. It is important to run during the cooler parts of the day. Early morning and late evening is best but avoid running in the dark. Be safe out there.
2. Drink plenty of fluids (water) through out the day. When you are feeling thirsty you are already starting to become dehydrated. When you are well hydrated you feel better and the runs aren't as punishing at they could be.
3. Have a good pair of running shoes that are tied correctly. Don't destroy your shoes by cramming your foot into them without untying them first.
4. Keep track of how far and how fast your are running. A running log and a stop watch are great training partners for you. When you can look back and see your progress you will get a good feel of what you need to do next and will be motivated to push on.
5. Go run when you don't want to. It's easy to sit in the A.C. or push things off till later. Do the hard thing and get your training in when you can even if it's just a little bit. No one regrets working out but they have guilt for lost opportunity.
Comments are open for checking in. Just leave your first name if you like so I know who is seeing this. If you have a particular success ("I just ran a 22 minute 5K" or "knocked 30 seconds off my mile time") that would be great.