Winter Running

Winter Running Notes and Guidelines

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

A training group will meet at Memorial H.S. (in art hallway) at 3:45pm every T,W,R,F beginning December 3rd

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

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

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 too warm

Log Your Winter Miles

Winter Speed & Strength Training

Winter Speed & Strength Training will run T, W, R, starting Tuesday, Nov. 6
Workouts begin promptly at 3:50pm and generally finish by 5:20pm

Athletes should meet in the lower weight room hallway
Workouts will begin with a group warm-up followed by weight training. Each athlete will receive their own training booklet with all of the lifts as well as space to track there progress. Additionally, each workout will end with Speed, Agility, and Core Training - a rotation of activities that include Ab work, Plyometrics, Agility Ladders, and Med Ball work.

Questions?? - Contact Mr. Frontier in the photo lab

Capitol Mile

Congrats to all 2012 participants...Memorial had 33 high school athletes compete which was the top high school participation...WAY TO GO!

Summer Training

SUMMER RUNNING
Meet at Memorial H.S. (in Jefferson parking lot) at 8:00 a.m. every M – F starting June 18th
Afternoon runs will meet at Elver Park at 4:30 pm starting July 2nd
Runs are open to anybody and everybody (bring a friend)
There will always be someone to run with at these times

WHAT ELSE TO DO
Exercise and lifting outside of daily running is encouraged but should NOT replace running.
To become a better runner, one must RUN.
The off-season is a great time to strength train, improve core strength, and do upper body conditioning.
Lifting will be offered at Memorial HS 6:30am – 8:00am OR 9:30am -11:00am (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
Core and strength drills should be completed 3 days a week
Speed and agility drills can be completed up to 4 days a week

STAY HEALTHY
It is important to take care of one’s body … we must prevent injury
Run on soft surfaces whenever possible (grass, gravel, woodchips, etc)
Make sure you have new shoes that are not worn down (replace your track trainers!)
STRETCH frequently and ice when needed
Take proper precautions when exercising during warm weather
Go out for runs early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the hottest part of the day
Drink plenty of fluids (water before runs/water and sports drinks after runs)
Dress appropriately – protect skin from sun exposure but be aware of overheating
Always run w/someone whenever possible (or let someone know where you are going)

Log Your Summer Miles

What are you doing to get better?

Summer Camp Options

Summer Distance Camp
July 9th -12th

University of Wisconsin - Madison (Camp of Champions)
Session I - July 16th -21st
Session II - July 23rd - 28th

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
July 8th - 12th

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
July 15th -20th

University of Wisconsin - Platteville
July 22nd – 27th

University of Dubuque
July 22nd - 26th