Welcome to the first days of track practice. If you have any questions please feel free to ask any coach or any juniors/seniors.
We are glad to see how well registration went. Many of you were done by 4:15 p.m. Just as a reminder all sprinters will meet tomorrow, Wednesday,
morning at 5:45 a.m. If you missed please e-mail me or Coach Young. Throwers your first day will be Thursday after school. Look for Ms. Grier.
Finally, Distance please read the following information:
Next Monday will be your official first day. All girls will meet Mr. Iverson after school at 3:30 p.m. near the Athletic Office. For some of you this may be your second practice of the day.
If you feel that you had a spectacular winter of training please join us Monday morning at 5:45 a.m. near the athletic office. Some of you will do a double work out. You know who you are.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to e-mail back. I will right next weeks schedule below.
Monday, Jan 28th Some meet before and all girls meet after school P.M.
Tuesday, Jan 29th On your own
Wednesday, Jan 30th On your own
Thursday, Jan 31st Distance meeting/ Run hard hill workout P.M.
Friday, Feb 1st All team practice 5:45 A.M.
Thank you,
Coach Hoff
Friday, January 25, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
January 20th
Hi ladies!
It's finally time! I'm more excited than a barrel full of monkies!
This will be the last email I send to this particular list of people. If you aren't on the official list I'll get from Mrs. K on Tuesday, you head for the recycle bin, so don't get recycled. I send emails to all sprinters at least every Sunday to fill you in on the coming week and go over things from the previous week, so it's important that you check your mail.
Tuesday we meet outside the concession area. Don't get impatient. It takes a little time to get everybody in uniforms, sweats, and lockers. Then Wednesday morning we start at 5:45 sharp in the field house. Ordinarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays we meet in the driver ed room at 3:30, but this Thursday we need to meet in Ms M's Health room instead. Friday morning back in the field house, and then Saturday morning at 8:00 in the driver ed room.
Wednesday we'll go over the warmup and do starts, Thursday Ms M will talk about nutrition and then we'll head to the weight room, so we won't be going outside. Friday will be learning more drills and relay exchanges, and Saturday will be more drills and weights. So this will be more of a learning week, and the actual workouts will start next week.
If you still haven't decided if you're coming out for track or not, decide today. The only way anyone can come out late is if they're out for another sport right now.
I hope all of you are half as excited about the season starting as the coaches are. This will really be fun!!!
Mr Y
Boogety, Boogety, Boogety!!!!
It's finally time! I'm more excited than a barrel full of monkies!
This will be the last email I send to this particular list of people. If you aren't on the official list I'll get from Mrs. K on Tuesday, you head for the recycle bin, so don't get recycled. I send emails to all sprinters at least every Sunday to fill you in on the coming week and go over things from the previous week, so it's important that you check your mail.
Tuesday we meet outside the concession area. Don't get impatient. It takes a little time to get everybody in uniforms, sweats, and lockers. Then Wednesday morning we start at 5:45 sharp in the field house. Ordinarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays we meet in the driver ed room at 3:30, but this Thursday we need to meet in Ms M's Health room instead. Friday morning back in the field house, and then Saturday morning at 8:00 in the driver ed room.
Wednesday we'll go over the warmup and do starts, Thursday Ms M will talk about nutrition and then we'll head to the weight room, so we won't be going outside. Friday will be learning more drills and relay exchanges, and Saturday will be more drills and weights. So this will be more of a learning week, and the actual workouts will start next week.
If you still haven't decided if you're coming out for track or not, decide today. The only way anyone can come out late is if they're out for another sport right now.
I hope all of you are half as excited about the season starting as the coaches are. This will really be fun!!!
Mr Y
Boogety, Boogety, Boogety!!!!
January 18th
Baby, it's COLD outside!
Temperatures are supposed to be very, very cold this weekend -- especially on Saturday. The high on Saturday is supposed to be 5 degrees with very cold wind chills. I know several of you have made plans to do your long run today, but for those of you set to do yours tomorrow, here are a few suggestions...
1. Run on a treadmill (or combine cross-training) if you have access.
2. Bundle WAY up and do part of it outside (run into the wind first) and then finish inside.
3. Switch your long run to Sunday or Monday. It will still be cold, but not so dangerous. Still, bundle up and run into the wind first, but you could make it that day!
4. No matter what you choose, GET IN YOUR RUN! Weather like this is certainly a challenge, but CHAMPIONS find a way to meet it! Whatever you do, take care of yourself!
The News...
Remember, track materials are due in the Athletic Office now. We will meet Tuesday after school to hand out lockers, uniforms and sweats.
Practices for distance runners in track will begin at the end of the following week.
Sweatshirts have been ordered and will be in soon!
For those of you not doing track, see Mr. Iverson in the next two weeks for a new schedule that will take you into the Spring!
Looking for Motivation?
The winter is a difficult time, especially when it's this cold. Check out this list of good motivational tricks that can see you through the difficult days! They're not always easy, but the satisfaction that we get from doing our best anyway can't be beat! Check out the list! There's lots of good stuff here!
http://www.westcoastkinesiology.com/motivational_tips.htm
Yet another great interview!
Below is a 9-minute interview with Anna Willard, who was the NCAA Division I national champion in the 3000m steeplechase last year. She then made it to the World Championships last year in Osaka, Japan and hopes to qualify for the Beijing Olympics this year. Watch and listen for how she hopes to train and what she thinks it will take to win a medal in the Olympics (she wants to run 9:20 or better for just under two miles over hurdles -- wow!). Plus, she's just an interesting person!
http://www.flocasts.org/flotrack/speakers.php?sid=293&vid=6362
Anyway, have a GREAT long weekend and get in some GREAT runs no matter what the weather is! As always, let me know as you have questions, but I remain REALLY excited for the new season. We can accomplish much together, whether it's in track or simply keeping in shape for a great cross country season! Let's keep up the good work! I'm really proud of you!
Sincerely,
Mr. Iverson
Temperatures are supposed to be very, very cold this weekend -- especially on Saturday. The high on Saturday is supposed to be 5 degrees with very cold wind chills. I know several of you have made plans to do your long run today, but for those of you set to do yours tomorrow, here are a few suggestions...
1. Run on a treadmill (or combine cross-training) if you have access.
2. Bundle WAY up and do part of it outside (run into the wind first) and then finish inside.
3. Switch your long run to Sunday or Monday. It will still be cold, but not so dangerous. Still, bundle up and run into the wind first, but you could make it that day!
4. No matter what you choose, GET IN YOUR RUN! Weather like this is certainly a challenge, but CHAMPIONS find a way to meet it! Whatever you do, take care of yourself!
The News...
Remember, track materials are due in the Athletic Office now. We will meet Tuesday after school to hand out lockers, uniforms and sweats.
Practices for distance runners in track will begin at the end of the following week.
Sweatshirts have been ordered and will be in soon!
For those of you not doing track, see Mr. Iverson in the next two weeks for a new schedule that will take you into the Spring!
Looking for Motivation?
The winter is a difficult time, especially when it's this cold. Check out this list of good motivational tricks that can see you through the difficult days! They're not always easy, but the satisfaction that we get from doing our best anyway can't be beat! Check out the list! There's lots of good stuff here!
http://www.westcoastkinesiology.com/motivational_tips.htm
Yet another great interview!
Below is a 9-minute interview with Anna Willard, who was the NCAA Division I national champion in the 3000m steeplechase last year. She then made it to the World Championships last year in Osaka, Japan and hopes to qualify for the Beijing Olympics this year. Watch and listen for how she hopes to train and what she thinks it will take to win a medal in the Olympics (she wants to run 9:20 or better for just under two miles over hurdles -- wow!). Plus, she's just an interesting person!
http://www.flocasts.org/flotrack/speakers.php?sid=293&vid=6362
Anyway, have a GREAT long weekend and get in some GREAT runs no matter what the weather is! As always, let me know as you have questions, but I remain REALLY excited for the new season. We can accomplish much together, whether it's in track or simply keeping in shape for a great cross country season! Let's keep up the good work! I'm really proud of you!
Sincerely,
Mr. Iverson
Thursday, January 17, 2008
January 17th
The IHSA has collected votes from principals throughout the state. They have decided to go to a three class system for track and field. To my knowledge the changes will not take place this year. The take a closer look at the vote please click:
http://www.ihsa.org/announce/2007-08/2008-01-15.htm
All girls who have participated in morning runs the past several Mondays, please consider running Tuesday morning instead. We do not have school so I do not plan to run next Monday, but Tuesday, January 22nd will work. WE ENCOURAGE ANYONE TO COME! I plan to extend the run to 50 minutes to fit your winter schedules. Also note worthy...Michelle and Jan Prazak ran the hill workout. The workout was fun. We finished the entire workout in a time of 1:12. The total number of hills run was 12. The nice part was beating the snow. If you are interested please don't hesistate to come out. We do start at 5:30 a.m. Hope to see you there.
http://www.ihsa.org/announce/2007-08/2008-01-15.htm
All girls who have participated in morning runs the past several Mondays, please consider running Tuesday morning instead. We do not have school so I do not plan to run next Monday, but Tuesday, January 22nd will work. WE ENCOURAGE ANYONE TO COME! I plan to extend the run to 50 minutes to fit your winter schedules. Also note worthy...Michelle and Jan Prazak ran the hill workout. The workout was fun. We finished the entire workout in a time of 1:12. The total number of hills run was 12. The nice part was beating the snow. If you are interested please don't hesistate to come out. We do start at 5:30 a.m. Hope to see you there.
January 16th
Next week is very important to us. We would like to have all your stuff in by Friday. As a result, you will to receive your stuff and we will allow you to compete. So far I have 3 signed contracts. This would be a very small team, a girl for every 6 events. To make this perfectly clear, if you are interested in track please turn-in your money, athletic permission form, and your signed contract to Mrs. Kavanagh. The website is a great resource to use for this www.nnhsgirlstrack.com. Mrs. Kavanagh will put the contracts in my mailbox. On Tuesday I will have a list of all things turned in. From that list the coaches/captains will hand out equipment. AT 3:30 P.M. WE WILL START NEAR THE CONCESSION STAND WINDOW. LOOK FOR US. You will end the process receiving a lock and locker. You should be done by 4:15 p.m.
Also expect to be informed as to when your season starts. One last thing, to all interested in the Disney Trip all money is due on Tuesday, Jan 22nd.
I can’t wait to get this season started only one more week.
Coach Hoff
Also expect to be informed as to when your season starts. One last thing, to all interested in the Disney Trip all money is due on Tuesday, Jan 22nd.
I can’t wait to get this season started only one more week.
Coach Hoff
January 7th
Hi ladies,
I want to check and see that the new email addresses I got all work. If you weren't at the meeting today, be sure to check the calendar on the website. Sweats and uniforms will be handed out on the 22nd, so you need to be there. We don't want to take practice time to hand those things out. Our first practice is the 23rd, bright and early. If you are out for a winter sport right now, ignore all of this and we'll see you when your season ends. Everybody needs to get new shoes, and again, please go to Naperville Running Company or Dick Pond's.
If you've decided not to come out for track this year, please let me know so I can take you off of this list.
JUST TWO MORE WEEKS !!!!!!!
Mr Y
Boogety, Boogety, Boogety!!!!
I want to check and see that the new email addresses I got all work. If you weren't at the meeting today, be sure to check the calendar on the website. Sweats and uniforms will be handed out on the 22nd, so you need to be there. We don't want to take practice time to hand those things out. Our first practice is the 23rd, bright and early. If you are out for a winter sport right now, ignore all of this and we'll see you when your season ends. Everybody needs to get new shoes, and again, please go to Naperville Running Company or Dick Pond's.
If you've decided not to come out for track this year, please let me know so I can take you off of this list.
JUST TWO MORE WEEKS !!!!!!!
Mr Y
Boogety, Boogety, Boogety!!!!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
January 11th
Are you locked in for this year?
What are your targets this year? PR's? A medal? A trophy? Making varsity? Top Seven? Medal at State? State Champions?
No matter what you want to achieve, you must be locked in on your targets NOW if you are to get there in May or in November this year. Are you focused?
No excuses. If you've been dedicated (and I know from many of your responses that most of you have been), then you're doing your part. If you've been slacking a bit, NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE UP FOR IT! The past cannot be controlled, but today can be. If you made a mistake yesterday, don't make it again today. Learn from them and become better!
For a little food for thought on overcoming the desire to make excuses, check out the following article. Thanks to Margo Basso for finding it for us! http://asksasha.com/Running/Top-Ten-Excuses-for-Missing-a-Run.html
Whatever your dreams this year, the time is NOW to make them come true. Take one step forward today. One step a day is all you need to get to where you want to be when you want to be there!
The News...
Many of you have ordered winter sweatshirts. The money was due today, but I will not place the order until next week, so PLEASE let me know ASAP if I need to order one for you!
Remember that track forms, physicals and money are due after school on Tuesday, January 22nd. Please be down at the Athletic Office right after school to drop stuff off. You can get in your run after you turn everything in. Practices will begin at the end of the next week.
Good job to the Monday morning crew with Mr. Hoff! They burned through their normal 37-minute run in 33 minutes on Monday. Way to go everyone! If anyone is intersted, they meet at 5:45 every Monday. The more, the merrier!
Michelle Stratton pioneered the new track hill workout Thursday with Mr. Hoff. It is a challenging and exciting workout that should produce tremendous results! Rumor has it that Michelle dropped Mr. Hoff on the way back! :) (but then, to make up for it, he did more hills in the afternoon!)
Michelle and Marissa Speckmann are among those who meet with Mr. Racey each Tuesday morning to do an hour of strength, drills and flexibility. They meet at 6:00 for anyone intersted!
Einstein's Runs will continue through the beginning of the Track Season! (Then, we'll do long runs at practice on Saturdays!)
Take care of yourself!
Watch the following clip of Jen Rhines. She is one of the best women runners in the country, and she talks in this two-minute clip about the need to care for your body through what you eat. I know you already know this, but it doesn't hurt to have the advice of an elite runner aimed at you guys!
http://www.flocasts.org/flotrack/speakers.php?sid=397
I'm glad to be back in school, and I have had a great time getting back in touch with each of you over the last week or so. I have heard from most of you as to updates on your training, but if I haven't heard from you yet (or you have more questions or need my help in any way), please e-mail me soon! In any case, MAKE TODAY A STEP TOWARD YOUR DREAMS FOR 2008! Have a GREAT weekend!
Sincerely,
Mr. Iverson
What are your targets this year? PR's? A medal? A trophy? Making varsity? Top Seven? Medal at State? State Champions?
No matter what you want to achieve, you must be locked in on your targets NOW if you are to get there in May or in November this year. Are you focused?
No excuses. If you've been dedicated (and I know from many of your responses that most of you have been), then you're doing your part. If you've been slacking a bit, NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE UP FOR IT! The past cannot be controlled, but today can be. If you made a mistake yesterday, don't make it again today. Learn from them and become better!
For a little food for thought on overcoming the desire to make excuses, check out the following article. Thanks to Margo Basso for finding it for us! http://asksasha.com/Running/Top-Ten-Excuses-for-Missing-a-Run.html
Whatever your dreams this year, the time is NOW to make them come true. Take one step forward today. One step a day is all you need to get to where you want to be when you want to be there!
The News...
Many of you have ordered winter sweatshirts. The money was due today, but I will not place the order until next week, so PLEASE let me know ASAP if I need to order one for you!
Remember that track forms, physicals and money are due after school on Tuesday, January 22nd. Please be down at the Athletic Office right after school to drop stuff off. You can get in your run after you turn everything in. Practices will begin at the end of the next week.
Good job to the Monday morning crew with Mr. Hoff! They burned through their normal 37-minute run in 33 minutes on Monday. Way to go everyone! If anyone is intersted, they meet at 5:45 every Monday. The more, the merrier!
Michelle Stratton pioneered the new track hill workout Thursday with Mr. Hoff. It is a challenging and exciting workout that should produce tremendous results! Rumor has it that Michelle dropped Mr. Hoff on the way back! :) (but then, to make up for it, he did more hills in the afternoon!)
Michelle and Marissa Speckmann are among those who meet with Mr. Racey each Tuesday morning to do an hour of strength, drills and flexibility. They meet at 6:00 for anyone intersted!
Einstein's Runs will continue through the beginning of the Track Season! (Then, we'll do long runs at practice on Saturdays!)
Take care of yourself!
Watch the following clip of Jen Rhines. She is one of the best women runners in the country, and she talks in this two-minute clip about the need to care for your body through what you eat. I know you already know this, but it doesn't hurt to have the advice of an elite runner aimed at you guys!
http://www.flocasts.org/flotrack/speakers.php?sid=397
I'm glad to be back in school, and I have had a great time getting back in touch with each of you over the last week or so. I have heard from most of you as to updates on your training, but if I haven't heard from you yet (or you have more questions or need my help in any way), please e-mail me soon! In any case, MAKE TODAY A STEP TOWARD YOUR DREAMS FOR 2008! Have a GREAT weekend!
Sincerely,
Mr. Iverson
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