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- 2012 Practices
WHEN
AND WHERE
Practices are held Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45
to 6:00pm
at
Pleasant Hill
Middle
School AND Sundays
late afternoon (based on HS track availability) at Acalanes HS and other
local area High School from February 28 through May 13:
- Athletes
must attend at least two practices per week.
Because proper conditioning is a critical component of success on
the track, the performance of athletes at meets will reflect their
dedication to practice. However,
attendance is not recorded and athletes are not required to attend
practice in order to participate at meets.
- We
practice rain or shine.
Parents decide if they want to send their child to practice in
inclement weather. The
practices during the rain will be modified, with no field events.
WORKOUTS
We
try to make training a low-key, fun experience, designed to utilize the
whole athlete:
- Practices
begin with a period of warm-up and stretching.
To ensure that we have no avoidable injuries, each athlete needs
to warm up and stretch in order to complete the workout – so please
arrive on time!
§ After
the first two weeks of conditioning, the head coach will publish the
schedule that shows which events will be coached on which days.
At each practice, athletes will be able to choose an event group
(sprint, middle/long distance, jumps, hurdles, or throws) in which to
participate based on their own interests.
Not every group is offered every day.
All athletes are encouraged to try each event (at least a few days)
during the season.
- Our
running workouts consist of relay and chase games as well as form
drills, speed and pace intervals, strength training, and distance
running. Efforts are made
to group athletes so that beginners get the basic instruction they need,
while those with more experience receive instruction and workout at a
level appropriate for them.
WHAT
TO BRING
The
essentials:
- Athletes
should bring a water bottle to every practice, as there are no
water fountains at our practice track.
- No
matter what the weather, athletes will be hot or cold at some point
during or after practice, so wear or bring layers that include a warm sweatshirt.
- Athletes
must wear running shoes to all practices (see section on shoes).
Coaches may allow athletes to practice in spikes or racing flats
under their direction at certain times.
- Athletes
may prefer to bring a mat or towel to stretch on, depending on
the condition of the grass.
- An
empty bladder. (restroom facilities are limited)
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