Here is a workout schedule thru Sunday.
Friday- Throws- 5 sets of 20 pushups core work 20 minute run followed by 6x50m sprints (50 meters is roughly 17 steps on one foot) Sprints- drills routine with stride followed by 30 minute run and 6x50m sprints (think about high and quick knee turnover and form) Distance- Long run 60 minutes.
Saturday-Happy New Year! Throws/Sprints- Easy 35 minute run followed by 4x50m strides Distance- Easy 40-45 minute run followed by 4x50m strides
Sunday- Throws- Same as Friday Sprints- Same as Friday Distance- 40 minute run followed by 5x1 minute pushes with 1 minute jog recovery (These are extended strides, think about form).
Enjoy the weekend. Please find time to squeeze a workout in, it will be to your advantage. See everyone in 2011!!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Updates
I will begin this on a positive note. Thank you to those individuals who actually helped shovel the track. I did not decide to clean off the track for fun. I could easily have the team run inside for the remainder of the season or on a 200m stretch of road. I figured that everyone would prefer to actually run on a track. Unfortunately, the majority of you got distracted by the wonders of snow and decided building a snowman and throwing snow over the areas that were just shoveled were more productive than shoveling. I understand the temptations to play in the snow and the fact that it is important to have fun and goof around every once in a while, but what I was extremely disappointed in is the fact that the majority of the team just left without checking out with me. This is completely unacceptable. There were only about 12 or so individuals that helped complete the track or checked out with me before leaving. With this in mind, those individuals will have bagels after practice and perhaps another day all will be able to join in. I want to make it clear that it is completely unacceptable to leave without me saying it is ok to do so. If this ever happens again, you will automatically be dismissed from the team. When you are at practice, the coach is liable for anything that happens. If I do not know where you are, that is a big problem. Take this as a learning experience. We will practice from 10-12 tomorrow and those dozen or so individuals can stay after for a little thank you for helping. Tomorrow is going to be an extremely hard day so we learn our lesson. Get your rest tonight.
Meet Update- I haven't finished typing the results up yet, I will post them as soon as possible. Like most other individuals, I am trying to spend the holiday season with family and friends. Overall, it was a decent start. We had a couple SWC and State qualifiers so this is good news. Many of you have borderline qualified for SWC's and I have no doubt that we will have many more in the coming weeks. Everyone should now have an idea of where they are at. If you didn't like your time or mark than hopefully this was a little wake up call and you refocus yourself. There is plenty of time left to do well and accomplish your goals. However, it takes being at practice everyday and working hard everyday. I will say it again, you cannot get any better at running, jumping, or throwing by doing everything else but running, jumping, and throwing. We will discuss who goes to the varsity meet early next week. The next meet is the varsity meet next Friday (7th) at Wesleyan.
Leaving Early from Meets- I do not have a problem with individuals leaving with parents once a meet is COMPLETELY over if there are family or other important obligations. However, you need to have a note signed off from the Athletic Director. In the future, if you are leaving a meet for any reason unless it is an absolute emergency, you will not be able to leave without a note signed by the Athletic Director. Again, the coach is responsible for everyone at practice and competitions. Even if your parents take you from a meet, the coach is still responsible if anything ever happens. For this reason, we need to follow the proper protocol so no issues arise.
I believe that is all for now, I'll see you all tomorrow.
Meet Update- I haven't finished typing the results up yet, I will post them as soon as possible. Like most other individuals, I am trying to spend the holiday season with family and friends. Overall, it was a decent start. We had a couple SWC and State qualifiers so this is good news. Many of you have borderline qualified for SWC's and I have no doubt that we will have many more in the coming weeks. Everyone should now have an idea of where they are at. If you didn't like your time or mark than hopefully this was a little wake up call and you refocus yourself. There is plenty of time left to do well and accomplish your goals. However, it takes being at practice everyday and working hard everyday. I will say it again, you cannot get any better at running, jumping, or throwing by doing everything else but running, jumping, and throwing. We will discuss who goes to the varsity meet early next week. The next meet is the varsity meet next Friday (7th) at Wesleyan.
Leaving Early from Meets- I do not have a problem with individuals leaving with parents once a meet is COMPLETELY over if there are family or other important obligations. However, you need to have a note signed off from the Athletic Director. In the future, if you are leaving a meet for any reason unless it is an absolute emergency, you will not be able to leave without a note signed by the Athletic Director. Again, the coach is responsible for everyone at practice and competitions. Even if your parents take you from a meet, the coach is still responsible if anything ever happens. For this reason, we need to follow the proper protocol so no issues arise.
I believe that is all for now, I'll see you all tomorrow.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Meet is Still On
I just received an email from the director of the conference. The meet is still on for tomorrow. We will be leaving the high school at 7:00AM. Do not plan on getting into the high school. We have to be out of this place by 1:30PM so I would plan on a pick up in the 2:30 range by the time we leave.
Uniforms- Since the school only gave me 45 uniforms, that presents an issue. Please wear black shorts or spandex/compression shorts and a New Milford High School t-shirt. We will see if I can hand out some of the singlets on the bus and perhaps we can share. Unfortunately, I have no control over the uniforms and all I can use is what is given to me. Do not plan on wearing spikes. You can bring them just in case but I do not think you will be allowed to wear them. Please make sure you eat breakfast or bring something to eat on the bus and have some snacks for the day. If you have any questions please email me and hopefully I have power. It doesn't look like I will have the opportunity to type up a performance list but we will review it on the bus in the morning. If you were at practice Thursday and told me what events you are running, those are the events you are in. Stay warm and enjoy the evening!
Uniforms- Since the school only gave me 45 uniforms, that presents an issue. Please wear black shorts or spandex/compression shorts and a New Milford High School t-shirt. We will see if I can hand out some of the singlets on the bus and perhaps we can share. Unfortunately, I have no control over the uniforms and all I can use is what is given to me. Do not plan on wearing spikes. You can bring them just in case but I do not think you will be allowed to wear them. Please make sure you eat breakfast or bring something to eat on the bus and have some snacks for the day. If you have any questions please email me and hopefully I have power. It doesn't look like I will have the opportunity to type up a performance list but we will review it on the bus in the morning. If you were at practice Thursday and told me what events you are running, those are the events you are in. Stay warm and enjoy the evening!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Practice Update
Ladies,
Due to the winter storm warnings and blizzard warnings, we are NOT going to meet on Monday morning. Everyone should report to New Milford High School on Tuesday morning by 6:50AM unless you hear otherwise from me. The bus leaves at 7:00am and the meet starts at 8:30 roughly. Do not plan on going inside the building. We will meet by the locker rooms. Later this weekend I will post all those competing and what events they are competing in. Try to get in easy runs with strides tomorrow and Monday if possible. If you have questions or concerns please e-mail me. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and Monday. Get your shovels ready for Wednesday!
Due to the winter storm warnings and blizzard warnings, we are NOT going to meet on Monday morning. Everyone should report to New Milford High School on Tuesday morning by 6:50AM unless you hear otherwise from me. The bus leaves at 7:00am and the meet starts at 8:30 roughly. Do not plan on going inside the building. We will meet by the locker rooms. Later this weekend I will post all those competing and what events they are competing in. Try to get in easy runs with strides tomorrow and Monday if possible. If you have questions or concerns please e-mail me. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and Monday. Get your shovels ready for Wednesday!
Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Running in the cold
Here is an interesting article that might change your mind about running through the winter.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Some Inspirational Videos to Pass On
Here are a couple really good videos that have been passed on to me that I would like to share with the rest of the team.
Why Do You Run?
Navy SEAL Goggins Trains in the Desert
Why Do You Run?
Navy SEAL Goggins Trains in the Desert
Starting Blocks Videos
Training for the Week
Here is training for the week as it stands right now, always room for change! Let's keep focused and keep working hard. The season actually begins shortly.
| Monday | 12/20/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/strides after each.15 minutes on track. 300 200 100 50 50 100 200 300 all @ 95+% effort level.6x50m out of blocks. 10 minute cooldown. | Mid Distance/Distance- Easy distance 5 miles 12x10 second hill sprints.4x100m strides | Throws- w/Hough Alumin |
| Tuesday | 12/21/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/strides after each.15 minutes on track. Group 1-Run to hill. 12x30 second hill sprints with jog down recovery. 6x50m fast out of blocks. Group 2-3 300 200 100 200 300 with 200m jog recovery. 6x 50m accelerators.5 min cool down | Mid Distance/Distance- 15 Minute warmup/strides.16x200m increasingly faster. 10 min cooldown. | Throws- |
| Wednesday | 12/22/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Easy run followed by accelerators and block starts. Jumpers jump | Mid Distance/Distance- Easy 3-6 miles followed by 4x50m strides | Throws- With Oleary |
| Thursday | 12/23/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/stride after each. 15 minute warmup strides. 6x200m with 200m recovery. 6x100m with 100m recovery 6x50m with 50m recovery. Block starts practice. 10 min cooldown. | Mid Distance/Distance- 15 Minute warmup/strides. 4x5 minutes @ threshold pace with 75 second recovery. 6x200m fast | Throws- |
| Friday | 12/24/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/stride after each. 15 minute warmup strides. 12x30 second steep hill sprints jog back recovery. 10 min cooldown. | Mid Distance/Distance- Long Run 7-8 miles | Throws- |
| Saturday | 12/25/2010 | Merry Christmas | Merry Christmas | Merry Christmas |
| Sunday | 12/26/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Easy 30 minute run followed by 6x50m accelerators | Mid Distance/Distance- Easy 5-6 miles followed by 6x50m strides | Throws- Easy 25 minute run. Core and strength work |
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Track Schedule During the Holiday Break
Here is the schedule for practice/meets during the holiday break.
Monday 27th- Practice for everyone from 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Tuesday 28th- Meet for JV Athletes and Select Varsity Athletes (We will discuss early next week who will be going to the meet). On your own day for everyone else.
Wednesday 29th- Practice for everyone from 10:00AM-12:00PM
Thursday 30th- Practice for everyone from 10:00AM-12:00PM. I will bring breakfast for after we're done.
I will give workouts for the remainder of the week. We will not meet as a team.
Monday 27th- Practice for everyone from 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Tuesday 28th- Meet for JV Athletes and Select Varsity Athletes (We will discuss early next week who will be going to the meet). On your own day for everyone else.
Wednesday 29th- Practice for everyone from 10:00AM-12:00PM
Thursday 30th- Practice for everyone from 10:00AM-12:00PM. I will bring breakfast for after we're done.
I will give workouts for the remainder of the week. We will not meet as a team.
Monday, December 13, 2010
"You don't get better at running by doing everything but running. You get better by running."
I would like to share part of an interview with Chris Solinsky. He runs for the Nike Oregon Project. He is also the holder of the American 10k record (26:59). The following question was asked by a running magazine and it is in italics. His response is below that. Please pay close attention to the bold section.
You are a Nike runner. The stereotype of Nike runners is that they rely heavily on technology, using things like cryosaunas and altitude houses. Where are you at on the technology spectrum?
I’m pretty fundamental when it comes to running. I definitely agree about altitude--trying to be at high altitude as much as possible. I think that is a good avenue to take the next step aerobically. I think that is where a lot of Americans are falling behind the East Africans. We are not nearly as aerobically strong. Take for instance Kenenisa Bekele, or any of the Kenyans that are able to throw down 55 or 56-second last laps, specifically with the 5K. They are so aerobically fit, they are not tired coming into the bell. They are tired, but they are not tired enough that they can’t finish very fast. I think that is where we’ve been lacking. For a long time, Americans thought that a 13:20 was the gold standard. We thought that if you can run under 13:20 then you are a very successful runner. We wouldn’t push the boundaries of aerobic strength. Now, we kind of are doing that. Altitude obviously has a lot to do with that. You get to that last lap you can roll with anybody, because it doesn’t matter so much how fast you are, but how strong you are to use whatever natural speed you do have. So that is the extent of the technology that I or anyone else in our group uses. Under Jerry [Schumacher] that is. A basketball player doesn’t practice his free throw shooting by doing slam dunks all over the place. He does it by practicing free throws. That’s the attitude we take: You don’t get better at running by doing everything but running. You get better by running.
I think this is a great line and attention needs to be brought to this. I understand people belong to clubs, have dr appointments, and for others track is not the main sport. However, you will not get any better at running or jumping or throwing if you are everywhere else doing other things besides running, jumping, and throwing. Running and track is a difficult sport which requires countless hours and effort. There is no possible way to improve if you are constantly distracted by other committments. Track is not a "second" sport to me. It is not around for people to "get in shape" for something else. Track is a sport and I would argue it is one of the most difficult sports. I expect everyone to devote the time and attention it deserves. Please schedule appointments and other committments outside of our 2:30-4:30 practice time. I understand there are times when this is impossible and I do not have a problem with it. However, I think we need to do a better job at this.
If you have a free 29:00 minutes, watch this race, or at least the last couple laps. It's really good!
You are a Nike runner. The stereotype of Nike runners is that they rely heavily on technology, using things like cryosaunas and altitude houses. Where are you at on the technology spectrum?
I’m pretty fundamental when it comes to running. I definitely agree about altitude--trying to be at high altitude as much as possible. I think that is a good avenue to take the next step aerobically. I think that is where a lot of Americans are falling behind the East Africans. We are not nearly as aerobically strong. Take for instance Kenenisa Bekele, or any of the Kenyans that are able to throw down 55 or 56-second last laps, specifically with the 5K. They are so aerobically fit, they are not tired coming into the bell. They are tired, but they are not tired enough that they can’t finish very fast. I think that is where we’ve been lacking. For a long time, Americans thought that a 13:20 was the gold standard. We thought that if you can run under 13:20 then you are a very successful runner. We wouldn’t push the boundaries of aerobic strength. Now, we kind of are doing that. Altitude obviously has a lot to do with that. You get to that last lap you can roll with anybody, because it doesn’t matter so much how fast you are, but how strong you are to use whatever natural speed you do have. So that is the extent of the technology that I or anyone else in our group uses. Under Jerry [Schumacher] that is. A basketball player doesn’t practice his free throw shooting by doing slam dunks all over the place. He does it by practicing free throws. That’s the attitude we take: You don’t get better at running by doing everything but running. You get better by running.
I think this is a great line and attention needs to be brought to this. I understand people belong to clubs, have dr appointments, and for others track is not the main sport. However, you will not get any better at running or jumping or throwing if you are everywhere else doing other things besides running, jumping, and throwing. Running and track is a difficult sport which requires countless hours and effort. There is no possible way to improve if you are constantly distracted by other committments. Track is not a "second" sport to me. It is not around for people to "get in shape" for something else. Track is a sport and I would argue it is one of the most difficult sports. I expect everyone to devote the time and attention it deserves. Please schedule appointments and other committments outside of our 2:30-4:30 practice time. I understand there are times when this is impossible and I do not have a problem with it. However, I think we need to do a better job at this.
If you have a free 29:00 minutes, watch this race, or at least the last couple laps. It's really good!
Training for Week 3
Here is the initial plan for the week. Let's keep working hard!
Training Week 3
Monday
12/12/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/strides after each.15 minutes on track. 300 200 100 50 50 100 200 300 all @ 95+% effort level.6x100m accelerators/deccelerators. 10 minute cooldown.
Mid Distance/Distance- Easy distance 5 miles 12x10 second hill sprints.4x100m strides
Throws- Weightroom
Tuesday
12/13/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/strides after each.15 minutes on track. Group 1-Run to hill. 12x30 second hill sprints with jog down recovery. 4x100m fast. Group 2-3 400 300 200 100 200 300 400 with 200m jog recovery.5 min cool down accelerators for everyone
Mid Distance/Distance- 15 Minute warmup/strides. 4-6x1000m @threshold pace w/60 second recovery.4x200m fast football field recovery.10 minute cooldown
Throws-
Wednesday
12/14/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Easy run followed by accelerators. Jumpers jump
Mid Distance/Distance- Easy 3-6 miles followed by 4x50m strides
Throws- With Oleary
Thursday
12/15/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/stride after each. 15 minute warmup strides. 6x200m with 200m recovery. 6x100m with 100m recovery 6x50m with 50m recovery. 10 min cooldown.
Mid Distance/Distance- 15 Minute warmup/strides. Fartlek 5x4x3x2x1 5 hard 4 easy 4 hard 3 easy etc. 8x15 second short hill sprints.5 min cooldown
Throws-
Friday
12/16/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/stride after each. 15 minute warmup strides. Circuit on track with hard 150m after each exercise 50m jog recovery until next exercise.5 min cooldown. Jumpers jump
Mid Distance/Distance- Long Run 7-8 miles
Throws- With Oleary
Saturday
12/17/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps-Easy run with strides
Mid Distance/Distance- Easy distance 2-6 miles 5x50m strides
Throws- Easy run with core/strength work
Sunday
12/18/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Off
Mid Distance/Distance- Off
Throws- Off
Training Week 3
Monday
12/12/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/strides after each.15 minutes on track. 300 200 100 50 50 100 200 300 all @ 95+% effort level.6x100m accelerators/deccelerators. 10 minute cooldown.
Mid Distance/Distance- Easy distance 5 miles 12x10 second hill sprints.4x100m strides
Throws- Weightroom
Tuesday
12/13/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/strides after each.15 minutes on track. Group 1-Run to hill. 12x30 second hill sprints with jog down recovery. 4x100m fast. Group 2-3 400 300 200 100 200 300 400 with 200m jog recovery.5 min cool down accelerators for everyone
Mid Distance/Distance- 15 Minute warmup/strides. 4-6x1000m @threshold pace w/60 second recovery.4x200m fast football field recovery.10 minute cooldown
Throws-
Wednesday
12/14/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Easy run followed by accelerators. Jumpers jump
Mid Distance/Distance- Easy 3-6 miles followed by 4x50m strides
Throws- With Oleary
Thursday
12/15/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/stride after each. 15 minute warmup strides. 6x200m with 200m recovery. 6x100m with 100m recovery 6x50m with 50m recovery. 10 min cooldown.
Mid Distance/Distance- 15 Minute warmup/strides. Fartlek 5x4x3x2x1 5 hard 4 easy 4 hard 3 easy etc. 8x15 second short hill sprints.5 min cooldown
Throws-
Friday
12/16/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/stride after each. 15 minute warmup strides. Circuit on track with hard 150m after each exercise 50m jog recovery until next exercise.5 min cooldown. Jumpers jump
Mid Distance/Distance- Long Run 7-8 miles
Throws- With Oleary
Saturday
12/17/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps-Easy run with strides
Mid Distance/Distance- Easy distance 2-6 miles 5x50m strides
Throws- Easy run with core/strength work
Sunday
12/18/2009
Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Off
Mid Distance/Distance- Off
Throws- Off
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Incredible Video/Story of Inspiration
This is the essence of determination and courage. Watch the whole story!
Training Schedule for the Week
Here is the training schedule for the week. Obviously, this is just the rough plan, there is always the possibility of change. *Sorry the format is tough to read.
| Monday | 12/6/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/strides after each.15 minutes on track. 2x50 with50m recovery 2x100 100m recovery 2x150 150m recovery.5 minute cooldown. | Mid Distance/Distance- Easy distance 2-5 miles 8x10 second hill sprints.4x100m strides | Throws- |
| Tuesday | 12/7/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/strides after each.15 minutes on track. Group 1-Run to hill. 12x30 second hill sprints with jog down recovery. 4x100m fast. Group 2-3 400 300 200 100 200 300 400 with 200m jog recovery.5 min cool down accelerators for everyone | Mid Distance/Distance- 15 Minute warmup/strides. Fartlek 5x4x3x2x1 5 hard 4 easy 4 hard 3 easy etc. 4x200m fast with jog across football field | Throws- |
| Wednesday | 12/8/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Easy run followed by accelerators. Jumpers jump | Mid Distance/Distance- Easy 3-6 miles followed by 4x50m strides | Throws- With Oleary |
| Thursday | 12/9/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/stride after each. 15 minute warmup strides. 8x200m with 200 jog recovery. 6x75m accelerators.5 min cooldown. | Mid Distance/Distance-15 min warmup/strides. 5x3 minute threshold with 1 min recovery jog. 5 min recovery 4x200 fast with jog across football field | Throws- |
| Friday | 12/10/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Drills w/stride after each. 15 minute warmup strides. Circuit on track with hard 150m after each exercise 50m jog recovery until next exercise.5 min cooldown. Jumpers jump | Mid Distance/Distance- Long Run 4-8 miles | Throws- With Oleary |
| Saturday | 12/11/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps-Easy run with strides | Mid Distance/Distance- Easy distance 2-6 miles 5x50m strides | Throws- Easy run with core/strength work |
| Sunday | 12/12/2010 | Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps- Off | Mid Distance/Distance- Off | Throws- Off |
Thursday, December 2, 2010
"Dare To Be Great"
Here is a link to a pretty intense video I saw on one of my nerdy running websites. The person who posted this was a professional track athlete who now works for Nike as a motivational speaker/mentor. I think it fits in well as we begin the season. Running and track is not an easy sport, if it were, everyone would do it. I originally had no intentions of being a "runner." I thought I was a baseball and basketball player. After my first high school season running cross country, my coach told me I had some potential so I decided to persue track. It was the best decision of my life and has entirely shaped who I am. There have been plenty of ups and downs. There have been many occassions when I wanted to give up and I have come close to quitting several times. However, the desire to be "great" has always kept me going. Running has gotten me through all of the difficult times in my life and it is so much more than a sport, it has become a lifestyle for me. I know for many of you this isn't your main sport. I understand that and I am fine with that. As long as you show up everyday and try your best, that is all I can ask for. However, I challenge all of you to be great and achieve the goals that you set for yourself, both in track and in life. You never know, perhaps you will end up taking the chance like I did.
Schedule
Here is the schedule as it stands right now. I'm trying to add 1 or 2 invitationals. All invitationals have qualifying standards so only a limited number of athletes will be able to participate.
Tentative SWC Indoor Track Schedule 2010-2011
Tuesday 12/28/2010 8:30am-1:30pm Jv and select Varsity Newtown Youth Acadamy
Friday 1/7/2011 4:00pm-10:00pm Varsity Wesleyan
Tuesday 1/11/2011 3:30pm-6:30pm Jv Newtown Youth Acadamy
Monday 1/17/2011 9:00am-4:00pm Varsity Wesleyan
Tuesday 1/18/2011 3:30pm-6:30pm Jv Newtown Youth Acadamy
Tuesday 1/25/2011 3:30pm-6:30pm Varsity Newtown Youth Acadamy
Saturday 2/5/2011 5:00pm- Varsity New Haven Athletic Center
Saturday 2/12/2011 4:30pm- State LL Championships New Haven Athletic Center
Saturday 2/19/2011 4:30pm- State Open Championships New Haven Athletic Center
* I am going to try to add higher level competition meets for those who qualify; not all meet dates have been finalized.
Tentative SWC Indoor Track Schedule 2010-2011
Tuesday 12/28/2010 8:30am-1:30pm Jv and select Varsity Newtown Youth Acadamy
Friday 1/7/2011 4:00pm-10:00pm Varsity Wesleyan
Tuesday 1/11/2011 3:30pm-6:30pm Jv Newtown Youth Acadamy
Monday 1/17/2011 9:00am-4:00pm Varsity Wesleyan
Tuesday 1/18/2011 3:30pm-6:30pm Jv Newtown Youth Acadamy
Tuesday 1/25/2011 3:30pm-6:30pm Varsity Newtown Youth Acadamy
Saturday 2/5/2011 5:00pm- Varsity New Haven Athletic Center
Saturday 2/12/2011 4:30pm- State LL Championships New Haven Athletic Center
Saturday 2/19/2011 4:30pm- State Open Championships New Haven Athletic Center
* I am going to try to add higher level competition meets for those who qualify; not all meet dates have been finalized.
Safety!
One issue that I would like to take a moment to touch upon is track safety. This video is a perfect example of what can happen if you are not careful or are not paying attention. I remind you these are elite/professional athletes. Luckily, I believe no one was seriously injured after that. While it is a little humorous to watch, it is important that we are always paying attention and are aware of our surroundings. Unlike most other sports, Indoor Track is not confined to one single area. On any given day, we can be in the commons, in the halls, on the track, in the gym, or on the roads. We have a lot of athletes completing various workouts at various speeds in various locations. We need to be aware of each other as well as everyone/everything around us. This includes teachers in the halls, drivers on the road, ice, moving objects (shots/discuss/javelin during outdoor), and fellow athletes. Taking a couple extra seconds to check the halls or track before starting a run can really go a long way and prevent incidents like the one above.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Welcome to New Milford Indoor Track and Field!
I would like to welcome everyone to the team blog! The purpose of this blog is to provide athletes and parents a one stop location to find important team information and updates. I will also try to include other resources and motivational material. I would like to remind everyone to be appropriate if making comments. I will not tolerate insults or put downs in any manner. I want this to be a fun and useful resource. If I feel that there are inappropriate comments, I will remove them and shut the blog down. I would also like to remind everyone of internet safety. Do not refer to anyone by first and last name. I am excited to start the season and I know we will have a successful year!
"Citius, Altius, Fortius"
"Citius, Altius, Fortius"
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