Official practices begin Monday morning. We will meet at 7:30 AM on the south side of the track. Practices will be from 7:30-9:30 AM. For the Sugarhouse Park days we meet in the SE corner of the park at the Sugarbeet Pavilion. The Saturday run is required for varsity and optional for others. Please get any absences excused ahead of time through the group me or texting Coach Mitchell.
Monday: Progression Run + Drills + Core 2-9 miles (OHS Track)
Tuesday: Craig's Cruisers + Strength Training 3-10 miles (OHS Track)
Wednesday: Recovery Run + Strides + Core 2-8 miles (Sugarhouse Park)
Thursday: Long Run + Strength Training 4-13 miles (OHS Track)
Friday: 4-8 x 800 + Core 4-10 miles (Sugarhouse Park)
Saturday: Recovery Run 4-10 miles (OHS North Lot)
Total: 15-60 miles
JULY MILES
Most of you have done an excellent job of putting in the miles this summer and I am excited for us to officially kick off our season. Post your total mileage from the month of July as a comment on this post. Remember that to be eligible for mileage awards you need to keep track of your miles each day and post the total on the website each month.
TEAM GEAR
The website for ordering team gear is now available. All athletes will receive a team shirt, this website is for additional gear. Athletes may order as much or as little gear as they would like. We are encouraging parents/fans to purchase the short sleeve shirt to show support at our meets throughout the season. Orders must be placed by August 7th and the gear will come 2-3 weeks later.
Order Here
ELIGIBILITY-Complete Steps 1 and 2 by Monday!
1. Register for cross country on registermyathlete.com
2. Pay the participation, bus, AND team fees on the webstore (freshmen must pay in person at the school bookstore in the office)
3. Turn in a copy of your physical http://www.uhsaa.org/forms/forma.pdf
(you can turn the physical in to Coach Mitchell at any practice before the time trial on August 11)
TEAM DINNER SIGN-UP
The team dinner sign-up is now available. We ask for each family to sign-up to help in at least one spot. More information about team dinners can be found in the pasta parties tab. Thanks.
Sign-Up