Hooray to a Great Run Season!
Practice will kick-off with Awards and Recognition.
When you return from your run, we’ll have an end of season par-tee. :-)
**Be sure to drink plenty of water before Saturday. **
After practice, it is essential that you foam roll, stretch, and hydrate.
5K Runners
Will warm-up with fun drills before running.
· Grades K-2: Will run 1.5 to 2 miles = 3 big loops around the Channel.
· Grades 3-5: Is planned to run 2 miles at Lake Merritt and then up the Cleveland Cascade stairs.
· Grades 6-12: Will run 2.5 to 3 miles to the Columns at Lake Merritt and then up the Cleveland Cascade stairs.
Half Marathon Runners
· After a .5-mile warm-up you will run a relaxed and comfortable 5 to 6 miles.
*For students that have missed last Saturday’s practice, suggested distance is 8 to 9 miles. *
Remember: “Slow and steady wins the race. Continue to maintain your pace!”