Unfortunately we have everyone running but no one seems to know how.
Thats right, HOW TO RUN. Running is a skill just like anything else and we must hone this skill. We can not simply just throw on shoes and run around. This will lead to injury and INJURIES are things we want to avoid at STH. We will walk you through and show you how to run properly, efficiently, and injury free.
On Monday we will begin this process and it will progress throughout the summer. Those of you who have the ability to be at the summer camp will greatly profit from the time and information. You will have an edge on the season.
So how do we run properly? Coach Labus sent out some video links via texting earlier this week. I hope you have looked at them. If not here they are.
We want to keep an upright posture and strong stomach. Light and relaxed neck and arms. Feet always landing under our hips, never in front of our body. Off our heels (no heel striking) and on the fore-foot or balls of the feel. This means we will have a higher cadence (less time for each foot on the ground) and we will be pulling with our hamstring instead of with our hips. Post questions/comments or just wait for the camp to start.
And if yo like some summer reading that will get you charged up for the months of running ahead read BORN TO RUN by Christopher McDougall
Friday, June 4, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Welcome!
The St. Thomas Cross Country 2010 Summer Camp will begin a week from today, June 7th.
Coach Labus asked to keep you Mileage around 15/week until then. If you have not started running a little each day, you better start today and continue through the week.
Besides running, I will be posting some videos and articles that you may want to look at. These posts will help your mind get ready as the running will help your legs.
Stay tuned and check back.
This blog will help in aiding workouts and data management so the whole team can see. This should help in bringing the team together and offering more than just practice. We will post the workouts, results, reminder, calendar, directions to races, and much more info so your parents can also stay tuned.
Jeff Allen, Class '05
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