Help needed
There are currently over 60 students on the team. This is a logistical problem at many of the events, so I would ask for parent help with some items
Timing
Each meet will have official timers, but it's nice to have our own timers there just to check
Administer field events
We will need help to work the field events at meets
Rides
All meets will need rides for the students. Only one is farther than Union City.
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All parents driving must have their cars inspected. Inspection days will be Thursday 4/19 and Friday 4/20 from 7:30am-9:00am and 1:00-3:30pm.
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Parents need to make copies of their license, registration, and their insurance declaration page (not the cad) showing the amount of coverage
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I will make forms available to the students this week. Also see the link below.
Link to last year's results
Here are the results from last year's championship invite.
Event Limitations
As noted on the previous page, some events have limits on the number of athletes that can participate. I may ask some students to consider other events in the case that there are several others who have already shown a faster time in that event.
Injuries
Please have the kids report any injuries to me.
If someone reports any kind of injury to me, I may elect to have them not participate in practice until they speak with their parent.
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Some common injuries that happen during running.
- Tweaked ankles on a run (rest, ice, elevation). Usually a couple of days is fine, unless it's really extreme.
- Sore muscles - for many who have not trained a lot, this is very common. Make sure kids are stretching in the morning, especially in areas that are "tight".
- Pulled muscle - this happens usually to 8th graders or those who are well into puberty with muscle growth. Working too hard without enough warm up or stretching can cause this. Please consult a doctor if you think there might be a pulled muscle.
- Knee pain - For many, this may occur for many reasons during growth and workouts. Please let me know if you child is experiencing knee pain or take them to your doctor if it's severe.
- Foot pain - A good pair of running shoes is a good start to prevent foot pain.
- Shin splints - The impact from running
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It is important to note, sometimes the kids have a hard time explaining the pain. It's important not to panic or overreact. If they are still jumping around or playing, it's probably not a big deal. However,
Diet and Meet Day Eating
Night before a meet:
- Healthy balanced meal. Carbohydrates (pasta, rice), lean protein and vegetables (NOT french fries)
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Night before a meet - stay away from:
- Greasy foods
- Fast food
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Race day -
- Eat breakfast
- Eat a lunch with the rules above (minimize greasy intake)
- Hydrate properly (drink water at lunch time)
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At the meet -
- Bring water
- Drink gatorade / sports drinks only AFTER you have raced or between races. It's meant to rehydrate you and restore electrolyte balance. Drinking it before activity actually de-hydrates your body
- Especially for 1600/800 or 400/800 runners, bring a snack - granola bar, banana or other fruit.
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After the meet (or even a hard practice)
- After working hard at a meet, eat a good protein meal to help restore muscle. Drink milk (chocolate kind is ok).