Ladies, I am so pleased with how it's going right now. We have good numbers, everyone seems eager to improve, and the weather couldn't be better. It was the best possible way to start.
I wish I could say the good weather will last forever. It won't. By this weekend the temperatures are expected to climb again, so things will get a bit harder. That's okay. We'll manage it and continue to improve. Just be aware to keep hydrating as it gets warmer.
I'm very happy with the leadership I'm seeing from the older girls. They are really helping the newcomers feel welcome, and are also helping the transition into high school running. Every little bit helps. Younger ladies, don't forget to thank the older girls.
Tomorrow is the last day I will be here until next Tuesday. We will finish this week as we have done, with 2, 3, and 4-mile distances. Next week we will begin popping it up a little. We will try going to 3, 4, and 5-mile distances, though perhaps not every day (Monday-Wednesday-Friday 3, 4, 5; Tuesday-Thursday 2, 3, 4). This will add three miles to everyone's week, but should provide a rest day in between longer days.
Today marked the first time we did strides. It's a good, gentle exercise for maintaining some contact with speed and flexibility. We won't go all-out on them ever, and we'll even go easier now.
Looking forward a bit, I'd like to mention summer racing. I strongly encourage the team to enter the Limestone 5k. This is generally well attended by high schoolers all over the area. It will also give us an idea of where we are in a race setting. I know we won't be peak condition, far from it, but occasionally we need data points to determine the direction of our training. Low-key races can provide that information. I might pick one more race out along the way, so stay tuned.
See you all in the morning!
I wish I could say the good weather will last forever. It won't. By this weekend the temperatures are expected to climb again, so things will get a bit harder. That's okay. We'll manage it and continue to improve. Just be aware to keep hydrating as it gets warmer.
I'm very happy with the leadership I'm seeing from the older girls. They are really helping the newcomers feel welcome, and are also helping the transition into high school running. Every little bit helps. Younger ladies, don't forget to thank the older girls.
Tomorrow is the last day I will be here until next Tuesday. We will finish this week as we have done, with 2, 3, and 4-mile distances. Next week we will begin popping it up a little. We will try going to 3, 4, and 5-mile distances, though perhaps not every day (Monday-Wednesday-Friday 3, 4, 5; Tuesday-Thursday 2, 3, 4). This will add three miles to everyone's week, but should provide a rest day in between longer days.
Today marked the first time we did strides. It's a good, gentle exercise for maintaining some contact with speed and flexibility. We won't go all-out on them ever, and we'll even go easier now.
Looking forward a bit, I'd like to mention summer racing. I strongly encourage the team to enter the Limestone 5k. This is generally well attended by high schoolers all over the area. It will also give us an idea of where we are in a race setting. I know we won't be peak condition, far from it, but occasionally we need data points to determine the direction of our training. Low-key races can provide that information. I might pick one more race out along the way, so stay tuned.
See you all in the morning!
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