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