June 20, 2018

Yesterday I heard from the Cross Country Captains who are planning to hold optional strength and conditioning sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 4:00PM beginning June 26th at the WHRHS Track. They may even hold an optional group run following those sessions. Great idea!  For those of you who need some motivation this may be an opportunity to get started.

Anyone starting a running program should be aware of the fact there is some discomfort which accompanies your new endeavor.  But ask an experienced runner and he/she will tell you that the pain is short-lived and will soon be replaced with feelings of accomplishment and for many, exhilaration.  In other words, it's well worth the effort!  But, you can always expect some athletes to do "too much, too soon" leading to shin splints.  The following article is must reading for any new runner or those returning after a layoff:

https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a20857494/how-to-treat-shin-splints/

Most coaches and runners who have experienced shin splints know how to deal with them, but for a new runner shin splints may impede progress or even turn them off to running if they don't treat the problem.  Read and heed!

Next up for me is approaching administration/management with a request for additional meets for the upcoming season.  While I always appreciate input from staff and athletes, right now I am considering Martha's Vineyard, Ocean State and the Catholic Memorial Invitationals.  Entry will, in all likelihood, be restricted, so if you want a seat on the van . . . prepare.

Great day for a run . . . Get out there!  Be safe.  That's all for now, folks!