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New Season 2021!!
Here are some links for you to watch:
Video with some of the drills we use!
How to tie running shoes the right way!
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Team Expectations:
1. Have a positive attitude2. Kindness
3. Attend daily practices
4. Give your best effort every day!
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Equipment:
- Good running shoes- please contact coach if you need recommendations
Shorts, Shirts, Sweatpants, sweatshirt, hats and gloves (for later in the season) - Water bottle- there are some that are designed for running.
- Reflective vest
Uniforms will be provided-to be returned at the end of the season. - Parents and families are encouraged to spectate.
- Good running shoes- please contact coach if you need recommendations
BRMS Modified XC
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Cross Country running is both a team sport and an individual sport!
Cross Country running teaches:
•Perseverence
•How to set goals
•The benefits of Hard work
•That a positive attitude will serve you best
•How to accept your limitations, all while striving to do your best •The importance of unconditional support for teammates•How to pace yourself
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We practice every day!
Students generally attend after school sports study hall from 2:30-3:20.
Practice starts at 3:30 and goes ‘til 5:00 every school day.
Athletes should plan to attend practice every day because this is the best way to improve. XC running as an endurance sport; daily practice helps muscles adapt to the stresses and avoid injury.
Parents can pick up their students in the front of the school at 5:00PM.A typical practice includes:
A warm up- dynamic stretching
Conditioning- upper body, core strength, yoga
Running- intervals, time trials, speed play, distance runs, relays, hill workouts Cool down-static stretching