Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Ladies,

I'm feeling really good about this team. As I roll through our roster, I see girl after girl with talent. We're deep, and we're good. More than that, for the most part, we're healthy. That's a great way to start a season.

Don't think that will last though. We will be training at a higher intensity level, and if you ignore soreness and pain it will quickly turn against you. Pain is normal, we all go through it; the smart athlete takes measures to understand and contain it.

Your #1 friend is ice. Ice reduces swelling and speeds healing. Stretching is your #2 friend, because flexible muscle is healthy muscle, and is far less likely to be hurt in the first place. Hydration is friend #3. Ignore hydration at your peril! If you can remember these three friends daily, you'll find your season will progress much more smoothly.

Remember we will be training six days a week now, not 5 as through the summer. Yes, we train on Saturdays. Where we meet is optional, and I prefer to go off-campus for this one. Saturday, when open, should be a longer run, so I would prefer it to be an easier course. What does that mean? Likely as not we'll be running the Milwaukee. You may think you're tired of it, but believe me, it's the easiest way to get a long run in. You don't want to do a long run on our course!

Tomorrow we run at 3:30 at BNL. Meet at the soccer field gate. Make sure you bring your running clothes!

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