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7th and 8th Grade US History, 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations, 8th Grade Accelerated Reading, Dean of Students |
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13 May
TRACK PRACTICE CANCELLED FOR MONDAY- STUDY FOR FINALS
TRACK PRACTICE TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY-- POSSIBLY AT WATERLOO FOR RUNNERS - WILL KNOW BY NOON ON MONDAY -WILL MEET TRACK TEAM AT RECESS.
SATURDAY-- DIOCESAN MEET ALSO AT BELLEVILLE WEST
THIS IS A LONGER DAY
MILE AND FIELD EVENTS BEGIN AT 9AM. MILERS AND FIELD FOLKS BY 8:30, ALL OTHER RUNNERS BY 1030 PLEASE.
DO NOT ASSUME cancellation even if it is raining tomorrow. It may not be raining that hard in Belleville. Last year, field events were cancelled and we ran when the rain stopped. So, in the event of rain, everyone should go earlier and hang out until there is a cancellation or postponement. DO NOT ASSUME CANCELLATION DUE TO RAIN.
Parents, track students received packets yesterday explaining the track program for this year. Please read it and make sure you get it.
I will need help from parents who are willing to assist as coaches.
Mrs. Perez has signed on to help with shot and discus -- she performed those events when she was in school.
Tom Prindiville will help with long jump as time and work permit. ANYBODY ELSE AVAILABLE ALSO?
Rich Southard returns to help with high jump.
Ann Cygnarowicz will help when able to do so.
I COULD USE MORE VOLUNTEERS! PLEASE STEP FORWARD IF YOU CAN ASSIST.
LESSONS FROM PAST TRACK MEETS
THE WINNING RUNNERS DISPLAY GREAT TECHNIQUES WHICH ENHANCED THEIR SPEED
Arms pumping and away from their body, not clutched next to it (On the other hand, your body needs to be compact so that your arms aren’t so far way it looks like you want to wrap your arms around a large barrel.)
Faces relaxed, not strained – remember Mr. Kish’s lessons in the past about more energy coming from a smile?
Mouth open in relaxed fashion ==breathe!!
Shoulders relaxed – you should not feel your shoulders hunched up or your neck strained.
Running on the ball of the feet, not flat-footed –reduce your impact with The ground –less chance of injury –leads to a smooth, more effective stride.
Lengthen your stride – don’t look like you are jogging along in the park. Push your legs out and cover more ground with each step.
Hands relaxed- no fists, no karate chops – hands open, index fingers lightly resting on thumbnail. If your fingernail is digging into your thumbs while running, you are too tense. Relax – get that energy going into your running.
Just a slight lean forward- look up and don’t look around – keep your focus toward the finish.
HOW TO GO ABOUT IMPROVING
Identify the area you most need to improve –we will help you here.
Practice to correct that area, then go on to the next. Any improvement in any area will help you improve your time with practice.
All of these contribute to a smooth running style – good form will carry you when you are tired.
YOU CAN DO THIS – GOOD TECHNIQUE WILL SET YOU FREE!
You have to train and educate your body to assume the form automatically – practice, practice, practice even when you are not at an official track practice
Those great runners from the meet did not come to their technique naturally – they have worked at it.
Never be totally satisfied, even of you won your race – look to improve.
MEANWHILE, DISTANCE AND INTERVAL TRAINING CAN IMPROVE SPEED AND ENDURANCE. ALWAYS PRACTICE TECHNIQUE NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF RUNNING PRACTICE YOU ARE DOING.
RELAYS
PRACTICE THOSE HANDOFFS – GOOD HANDOFFS ARE WORTH 1-2 PLACES IN A MEET. POORLY EXECUTED HANDOFFS WILL WASTE ALL OF YOUR EFFORTS TO RUN FASTER.
Track can be a lifelong skill in order to stay in shape and will certainly help you in high school sports
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