I LOVE this camp! And I've loved it since I started coming 20yrs ago. Each July, I venture to Brevard, NC along with 500 other people that are excited to hit the mountainous trails of the Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Park for a full week. Some stay for the three separate weeks, but I make it for one.
Each morning I am in charge of addressing a team or two and this year's topic was: Preparing to Race.
To get you up to speed with all of our high schoolers that were in on the discussion, here's a chance for you to imagine you were with us on the soft trails in the cool mountain air.
If I ask you, "Are you prepared to race?" you may first think about a quick checklist. You may ponder:
Well, not if you haven't done the training! To be ready to race in August, Sept, Oct, Nov, you must-must-must be putting in the training. Now. This week. This week on top of last week and each week moving forwards.
How are you preparing to be ready to race? 400miles in the summer, 50mpw, make each practice, run with the top group, keep a log, run 6 out of each 7 days? Let's hear it!
Next I had the athletes choose sides.
In the month of July, is running more physical or mental?
In the month of August, is running more physical or mental?
In October? What about in November?
Think about your season and we'll delve into responses next time.
(Did you see how fast Molly ran last week?! Who can post her time fastest?)
Each morning I am in charge of addressing a team or two and this year's topic was: Preparing to Race.
To get you up to speed with all of our high schoolers that were in on the discussion, here's a chance for you to imagine you were with us on the soft trails in the cool mountain air.
If I ask you, "Are you prepared to race?" you may first think about a quick checklist. You may ponder:
- Am I hydrated? Have I eaten or packed the proper foods?
- Do I know the race start time? How am I getting there?
- What is my bedtime? Do I have my singlet, racing shoes, and bib all ready to go?
Well, not if you haven't done the training! To be ready to race in August, Sept, Oct, Nov, you must-must-must be putting in the training. Now. This week. This week on top of last week and each week moving forwards.
- What are your summer training goals? What are your weekly training goals? What are your daily training goals?
How are you preparing to be ready to race? 400miles in the summer, 50mpw, make each practice, run with the top group, keep a log, run 6 out of each 7 days? Let's hear it!
Next I had the athletes choose sides.
In the month of July, is running more physical or mental?
In the month of August, is running more physical or mental?
In October? What about in November?
Think about your season and we'll delve into responses next time.
(Did you see how fast Molly ran last week?! Who can post her time fastest?)
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