Lindbergh Cross Country

Believe it or not, the summer is coming to an end and cross country is starting soon!

The first day of practice is Monday, August 24th. It starts at 2:30, and we will meet under the skybridge at Lindbergh.

Before you can attend practice you must complete your Athletic Clearance. This consists of:
–filling out some forms
–getting a physical from your doctor (bring a school district physical form with you)
–paying your athletic fee ASB card

You must be cleared by the 20th in order to practice on the 24th.

The link below provides all the info, forms, and dates.
http://www.seamountathletics.com/index.php?league=17&page_name=school_home&school=155&sport=0

See you at the first day of practice.

Click on the Photo Gallery link on the right see photos from running camp.

Running Camp Schedule–Draft
Sunday
1:00 Check-in, assign rooms/bunks, organize teams, etc.
2:00 Group initiatives/get to know you games/team bonding
–Group juggle, Team skis, Spider Web, Lava Islands, Trust Fall
3:30 Bathroom and shower guidelines/Running rules/Trail etiquette
4:00 Drills/Core/Run—Tunnel Run (first shuttle gets dropped off, does drills, etc. while waiting, second shuttle does drills, etc. at the cabin).
6:00 Dinner (teams assigned to set-up and Clean-up)
7:30 Camp Game—team names, scavenger hunt??
Scavenger hunt ideas: pretty flower, a river rock that looks like something, wood or bark that looks like a person or animal, something fuzzy, something fragrant, something orange, feather, wood that could be used as a utensil, non-native plant
8:30 Session #1—Finding a passion for running—Running as a lifestyle (Max and Brett)
10:00 Campfire—team ghost stories or campfire songs
Snack
11:00 Bed time

Monday
7:30 Wake-up, get ready to run
8:00 Warm-up drills, short run by time on roads
9:00 Breakfast (teams assigned to set-up or clean-up)
10:00 Team competition (Guess the Purpose of the Towers)
10:30 Session #2—A Passion for Health Part 1(diet/sleep, form, strength, shoes—each group goes to two 30 – 40 minute sessions)
–Lance: sleep, diet
–Darryll: Form
–Strength: Charles
–Shoes/Gate analysis: Jef, Matt D.

12:00 Lunch (teams set-up, clean-up)
1:00 – 5:00 Snow Lake hike with teams (spaced out to avoid congestion)—Group Meet at the lake for a short talk by Darryll.
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Camp Game (volleyball, dodgeball, croquet, bocci, horseshoes) teams rotate through two activities
9:00 Session #4 (A Passion for Competing: Matt Donelly)
10:00 Campfire/snack
11:00 Bedtime

Tuesday
8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Session #5 A Passion for Health Part 2
10:30 Warm-up drills/core, run—PCT North
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Session #6 (A Passion for the Team: Winmill, Rettmann, Lee, etc.)
2:30 Camp Game (volleyball, dodgeball, croquet, bocci, horseshoes) teams rotate through two activities
3:30 Closing ceremonies
4:00 Depart

Born to Run Running Camp July 19th – 21st
At the Guye Cabin at Snoqualmie Pass

What to Bring:
–running clothes for three days
–warm clothes for morning and evening (maybe a rain jacket/hat)
–sleeping bag and pillow
–toiletries
–flashlight or head lamp (if you have a head lamp please bring it—we will need for one of our runs)
–snacks if you want them (some snacks will be provided)
–towel
–swim suit (there is a stream with a wading pool)
–water bottle with your name on it (this will serve as your glass/cup for meals, etc.)
–sunscreen
–bug repellent
–sun glasses
–sandals
–running watch if you have one

What NOT to Bring:
–Please leave electronics at home. Bring your cell phone if you want, but we will encourage everyone to keep phones put away. Be aware that there are few outlets available to charge phones.

Camp Schedule:
–You are responsible for getting your own ride to the Guye Cabin (or carpool with a team member).
–Arrive at the cabin by 1:00 Sunday, July 19th. Eat lunch before coming—dinner will be the first meal provided.
–You need to arrange for your own transportation home after camp. Camp ends Tuesday, July 21st at 4:00 p.m.

Directions to Guy Cabin From Seattle:
Take I-90 East to Snoqualmie Summit West, exit 52 Turn left at the stop sign on Alpental Rd under the freeway Follow this road for 1/4 mile. The Sahale Ski Club will be on the right side, Guye Cabin will be on the left side.