PBL Running Panthers Cross Country 2008

Team Tidbits

1.        Follow the Golden Rule.

2.        Be respectful to everyone and everything at practice and at meets.

3.        Represent our team, with Panther Pride, at all times.

4.        Maintain academic eligibility.  Do your homework and study hard.  Don’t disappoint the team by not doing your job.

5.        Be to practice each day ON TIME.  We practice rain or shine!  If you must miss, make sure to contact me through email, phone message, or see me at my office.

6.        Practice ends at 5 PM each day. 

7.        Practices will be at Pells Park before school starts in August.  When school begins, we will practice on our course at the junior high. 

8.        Set realistic individual and team goals by:

·         Identifying what you want to accomplish.

·         Recognizing obstacles as challenges to be overcome.

·         Developing a sound plan for successfully accomplishing your goal.

·         Implementing your plan to the best of your ability.

·         Evaluating your results for future improvement.

9.        Eat well, sleep well, take great care of your body.

·         Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper are the fuel that feeds the beast.

·         Pop and candy cause the body to do strange things.  Avoid them.  Water and milk are your best friends, along with fruit and vegetables.

·         The body recovers from a workout with proper food and adequate rest.

10.     Let’s work hard and have some fun.  Together, we can make this a great learning experience.

 

150, 300, 450 Mile Club

Those team members who run a minimum of 150 miles during the season will become members of one of these 3 Clubs.  The first year a team member runs 150 miles, he/she is entitled to a 150 Mile Club T-Shirt at the end of the season.  The 2nd year a team member runs 150 miles, he/she is entitled to a 300 Mile Club T-Shirt at the end of the season and the 3rd year a team member runs 150 miles, he/she is entitled to a 450 Mile Club T-Shirt at the end of the season.

Typical Practice Routine

  1. 1 mile Walk, Skip, and Jog Warm-up
  2. Stretching Exercises
  3. High Knees, Fanny Kick, Hitch-Hops, Straight Legs, and Giant Skips (to work on form)
  4. 2-2-2 (a total of six 100 yard runs; 2 slow speed, 2 medium speed, 2 fast speed)
  5. THE WORKOUT
  6. 1 mile walk and jog Cool-down