If you want to have a great season then you need to get started now!! To make sure you get off to a great start you will need to first understand how to approach your season. For a basic overview and understanding read Training Cornerstones. It will help give you insight into what we expect from you!!
The next step is to start with your training schedule. This schedule is based on time so it works for everyone!! Yes it is for the new guys too!!
When we meet on July 7th we will need to know how much running you have done and how you responded to the running. I order to do that you will need to write down the time you spent running and your resting heart rate. We will be tracking it all summer so get familar with it. Use the heart rate chart to record everything!!
A good stretching routine is important to maintain good flexability (page 1,2,3,4). There are 39 stretches but you don't need to do all of them in one day. Change it up from day to day and make sure you get a good full body stretch. Preform each stretch gently and slowly and avoid any bouncing or jerky movements. Stretch only to the point where you can feel tension in the muscle group and never to the point of pain. Breathe slowly and deeply while preforming each stretch. Read each description and view the accompanying picture. Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 sec. Relax for 10 to 15 seconds between each stretch. Preform each stretch 2 to 3 times. Stretching exercises should only be preformed after a run or warm-up. |
