Dear Storm Family,

 

Hello Team!!!

Well we are off to a fast start, it's hard to imagine we are beginning the 4th week tonight. Time is flying. It is typical in past years that I would write a newsletter each week so I have to apologize to start that this is the first. I've had a bit of a crazy work schedule since the beginning of August so I am happy I haven't had to miss more days.

With that said, and it's never good to start with an apology, let's move on to the exciting news!

We had a great time at the second beach day. For those of you who missed it, bummer, now you have to wait a whole year to experience it again. For those of us who made it, we experienced some amazing weather, great running on the beach and trails, and the pleasure of gaining some new friendships. This team is a family so don't be afraid if you are a newbie to jump right in and get to know some people. You'll find out when the meets start, we're out there for each other to cheer on all the athletes.

Parents, I asked a couple weeks ago if some of you would like to become more of an official coach. I need you so please don't hesitate to let me know. I really just need two things for your to qualify: follow the prescribed workout schedule and you are able to lead with a strong voice. On a separate note, we had the unfortunate run-in with the baseball coach at COC. Let me remind us all of a couple things: first is that we are a very large team so when we show up to practice with 150+ kids that can be intimidating to just about anyone around. So please help me out with keeping the kids as contained as possible. I was a boy and just as rambunctious as some of ours, but we have to work to keep them under our supervision. Second, we need to make sure there are only 2 spokesmen for our club, me and coach Elaine. Please don't engage in antics of other people as that only starts to put a black mark on Storm. We are the most successful youth running team in this valley, state and probably country. That now comes with somewhat of a target and there will always be grumpy people who don't like success. So help me and Coach Elaine out by keeping a close eye on all of the kids and letting us know if you have any encounters with not so happy people.

Alright let's get on to this week and the athletes. It's going to be blazing hot for a couple days so please remember to eat and drink well during the day. Bring a water bottle with you to school and fill it up a couple times. If your teachers make a comment about the water bottle, share with them why you need it. They should be understanding and think it's great what you are doing.

As we keep increasing the distances we run it is critical you maintain your body's health by stretching extra at home if you feel a little tightness, rolling out with a foam roller, icing sore joints and muscles, eating healthy, sleeping well, and above all have a great attitude! I told you all at the first practice it will take 3 weeks of consistency before you start to feel like you are in control and maybe even enjoying it more.  Well the time is upon us so let's get after it this week! Just because you have crested the hill doesn't mean now our workouts are easier. It means your body has adapted and can now take on more work. At this point, you are just stronger and you'll be able to run with more confidence! So let me see it this week!

Let's have some fun!

Coach Jeremy
 

Cross Country Sign Ups

Practice Schedule

Monday Aug 29 - West Creek Park - 6:00 pm - Meet at the Picnic Tables

 

Tuesday Aug 30 - Central Park - 6:00 pm -

Thursday Sept 1 - Central Park - 6:00 pm - 

Near the Basketball courts.

 

Saturday Sept 3 - Central Park - 8:00 am - 

Near the Basketball courts.

 

Monday Sept 5 - West Creek Park - 6:00 pm - Meet at the Picnic Tables. Labor Day Practice 

Sincerely,

  

Alan Bingham
 

Santa Clarita Track Club