More Info!

Hi Everybody!
Thanks for coming to tonight's sign up meeting. A few pieces of information I forgot to mention.

1) As Coach Mengold mentioned, you can drop off your forms in the Girl's Track mailbox in the athletic director's office. I will be at Amity at 2:30 on 3/16 (right after school)  in the cafeteria to collect any lingering forms and confirm what I have and haven't received.

2). All Monday practices will be short, except the first Monday which will be a regular length practice (until about 5). I will try my best to get athletes done with practice by 5PM on other weekdays, but I can't guarantee they will be finished until 5:30. Most people will definitely be done by five, but if decide to do a technical event (throws, jumps, hurdles), you might have slightly longer practices. Even if you do a technical event, I will aim for a 5PM finish.

3) Shoes, shoes, shoes. The running shoe is to runners as a helmet is to a football player. Shoes are our best protective gear--they will help to prevent the #1 injury that plagues our team---shin splints. Make sure you have a pair of running shoes that aren't worn. For example, if you have been running in the same shoes for the past 2 years, you might consider getting a new pair. Even getting a new pair every season/year is extremely helpful. If you don't know what kind of shoe to wear, go to the Woodbridge Running Company---they will tell which shoe will be best for your foot.  Here is the website with the address and information.

http://www.woodbridgerunningcompany.com/

4) While I don't claim to be a nutritionist, I can tell you two things that are very important with regards to food/drink intake. First, make sure you are drinking plenty of water. The last thing you want is to be dehydrated when you are doing a track workout. Carry a bottle of water around with you at school...and continue to refill it! The other thing is to make sure you are getting enough fuel. Eat a good breakfast and lunch before coming to practice. Food is to the body like gas is to a car--I like analogies!