Training Theory
Discussions of recent training theory will
allow all runners and coaches to gain an
understanding of how they may best
train for all high school cross country and track
distance
races.
Heart Rate Monitors and Energy Systems
Heart rate monitors will be demonstrated and
utilized to insure proper training intensity
to help prevent burnout,
injuries and running junk mileage, both now and later in
the
athlete's
career.
Goal Setting
The importance of setting goals and how to
attain them during the upcoming season
and beyond will be
discussed.
Sports
Psychology
This session will introduce the runner to the most
important aspect of "the athlete"-- the
mind.
Nutrition
The fuels that feed your energy systems and
how to care for and maintain your body at
its highest level for peak
performance will be discussed.
Care & Prevention of Injuries
Through individual consultation and
presentations by the staff personnel, runners can
learn more specifically
about their present and past injuries as well as other running
related
injuries and how to both care for and prevent them.
Stretching and Proper Shoe Selection
The two leading causes of injuries in all
runners both will be discussed and
demonstrated at
length.
Race
Tactics
Runners will be introduced to various racing tactics and
strategies for all distance races
at all levels of
competition.
Biomechanics and Form Analysis
Each runner will be videotaped shortly after
arrival and time will be set aside to review
each camper's segment with the
goal of highlighting the efficiencies and correcting the
inefficiencies of his/her biomechanics.
These corrections will be stressed and
demonstrated daily during
training runs and at other appropriate times.
Hydro-training/Aqua
Jogging
Runners learn how to utilize the pool as a training resource
during learn-by-doing pool
workouts.
Cross Training
Runners practice and learn about the
benefits of working out in ways that compliment
their running to achieve
overall fitness and strength.
Weight/Circuit Training for
Distance Runners
Proper weight training techniques will be
demonstrated and training will be organized to
help the athlete reach his/her
full athletic potential.
Recruiting and the College Experience
Discussions led by our staff who compete or
coach at all collegiate levels. They will
provide a variety of viewpoints on
the ins and outs of intercollegiate athletics and
recruiting.
Running Beyond College
Discussions led by our post-collegiate staff
will offer insight into the possibility of running
after graduating from
college.