Winter Running

Winter Running
Notes and Guidelines

The Off-Season is when GOOD teams become GREAT teams…what will we be?

1. A training group will meet at Memorial H.S. (in art hallway) at 3:45pm every M,T,R,F
   o This is NOT required and is open to anybody
   o On days there is not running, there will be lifting or cross training going on
   
2. Athletes should participate in the Weight Room warm-up for stretching, speed drills, and core work which takes place M,T,R
   o The off-season is the best time to lift weights to improve one’s own strength
   o Speak with Coach Frontier for lifting program or participate in long distance upper body strength workouts
   o Winter is a perfect time for speed drills, ladder work, and building fast twitch muscles
   
3. It is important to take care of one’s legs…we must prevent injury
   o Run on soft surfaces whenever possible (grass, gravel, woodchips, etc)
   o Make sure you have new shoes that are not worn down
   o STRETCH frequently and ice when needed
   o The healthier you can keep your body the more you can do in training
   
4. Take proper precautions when exercising outside during cold weather
   o Be careful of slippery conditions and wear clothes that make you easily visible
   o When running on a cold windy day, run into the wind first and return with the wind at your back
   o Wear plenty of warm clothes in layers, you can take layers off if you get to warm