August 3rd-7th

Monday August 3rd - Warm Up and Tempo Run @ Hafer

Tuesday August 4th - Repeats @ Arcadia Dam (3 miles East of OCS on Hwy 66. There is no street name but turn South (Right) 0.2 miles past Doulas (Douglas is on North side of street), once you have turned in take the first left to the dam parking lot) I think there is a little sign that says Arcadia Park Office.

Wednesday August 5th - Weights / Yoga @ OCS

Thursday August 6th - Lake Hefner run (I have talked to several runners who have not run much this summer. They will be riding their bikes around the lake, while other who have pepared will run. What an accomplishment!

Friday August 7th - OFF

Practice is Lookin' Good

Thursday's Practice Cancelled Due to Rain

Make sure you stretch today! We have had two tough days of practice. See you at Lake Hefner tomorrow @ 7:30 (meet in South parking lot of Stars and Stripes Park - You will see the parking lot from Portland and Lake Hefner Drive). Be prepared of a tough workout. :)

1st Practice

Wow, great first practice! I was excited about this year, but now I am overjoyed. I see strength in experienced runners, potential in new runners and determination in young runners. I truly believe this is going to be a great year!

Let's Try This Again

Well the blog works great if I have electricity, hope you all received emails or phone calls about practice being cancelled this morning. :)

We will practice Tuesday at Hafer.

Meet at OCS on Monday

We will meet at OCS on Monday. Some days we will meet at Hafer Park, Arcadia Lake or Lake Hefner, but I will let you know week by week. I will always have my phone if you get lost or need to contact me. (918)850-7950

Monday July 27th - @ OCS
Tuesday July 28th - @ Hafer (meet at the duck pond)
Wednesday July 29th - @ OCS
Thursday July 30th - @ Arcadia (3 miles East of OCS on Hwy 66. There is no street name but turn South (Right) .2 miles past Doulas, then the first left to the dam parking lot) I think there is a little sign that says Arcadia Park Office.
Friday July 31st - @ Lake Hefner (meet in South parking lot at Stars and Stripes Park - You will see the parking lot from Portland and Lake Hefner Drive)

We will meet out in front of the gym when we meet at school.

See you bright and early!

Water and Summer Workout Schedules

Remember to bring WATER and your SUMMER RUNNING SCHEDULES to practice!

What to Expect

Here is the workout schedule for the following weeks. On the days that we have long runs, practice might "run" a little longer.

Monday July 27th - Warm Up and Tempo Run (45 minutes)
Tuesday July 28th - Boys 5 Girls 4
Wednesday July 29th - Weights / Yoga
Thursday July 30th - Repeats at Dam
Friday July 31st - Boys 6 Girls 5

Monday August 3rd - Warm Up and Tempo Run
Tuesday August 4th - Repeats at Dam
Wednesday August 5th - Weights / Yoga
Thursday August 6th - Lake Hefner run
Friday August 7th - OFF

Monday August 10th - Warm Up and Boys 5 Girls 4
Tuesday August 11th - Repeats at Dam
Wednesday August 12th - Boys 6 Girls 5
Thursday August 13th - After School Practice
Friday August 14th - After School Practice

Remember things can change depending on how the team is doing. I will let you know of any changes.

Practice: 7:30 - 9:00

Because of the heat practice will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 9:00 a.m. starting Monday July 27th through August 12th. We will practice Monday through Friday. Next week I will post what we are planning to do during the first week of practice. As returning runners know, some practices are shorter than others, but I try to keep the time we end consistent. There may be some days that we finish a little later and some that we finish earlier. I will post our running schedule so you might know in advance what those days are.

I know its hot, but hopefully you are getting up early :) or finding a way to run inside. We have to be prepared for all types of weather in cross country. Keep up the good work.

MEET SCHEDULE -
I have been working on the fall meet schedule. I realize that some of you "want" to take the ACT on September 12th. I will NOT schedule a meet for that day. If you need to sign up to take the test September 12th that would be a good time.

26 Days and Counting

Practice begins this month!!! Oh how I am looking forward to the dam. ;)

"Most people run to see who is the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." - Steve Prefontaine

Midnight Streak

The Midnight Streak is a 5K race on July 25th. The run starts at 10:30 P.M., thus called the "Midnight" Streak , and is held at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds. If you are interested you can find more details at the link below.

http://www.cityartscenter.org/events/midnight_streak.html

It's going to be fun and hopefully NOT hot!