We start with a vision: “Inspiring a life-long passion for Track and Field and Athletics”
We ask you to “Be here, do the work, and execute the training plan”
So far we have over 100 of you doing EXACTLY that!
The following are observations from Coach Reiner.
Today, we set an unofficial record for having the most kids performing a speed workout. Over 60 completed the 4×20 and 3×30 sprints. Due to time constraints we didn’t take much of break after the running. Even so, most had enough in reserve to do some stairs, single leg squats, step-ups and strides into goal post jumps with the med ball overhead. The energy level was high throughout.
We broke into two groups to perform our sprint workout. Coach McCallister took to the track and worked with the returning sprinters. He said he was impressed with the returning talent and how they competed against each other. Coach Villanueva and Coach Reiner took the newcomers and field event kids to the turf. We saw some solid (100/200m) sprint ability, especially among the freshman. It’s a bit early to single anyone out – we like the attitude and competitiveness among our freshman. We have some fast freshmen girls!
We’re hoping today’s workout will shake off the rust and get them ready to run a bit longer tomorrow. The 400m and 300h kids will be running a difficult 600-300-600 lactic threshold workout on Wed. When I mentioned to some kids, they was overjoyed, that is exactly the attitude that will maximize the training effect of this type of workout. The short sprinters are running 60-80 x 2.
The dynamic warm up is taking too long to complete. We will fiddle with it and change the order slightly.
From Coach Villanueva
Keep up the good work; continue to invite your friends. Wear your sweats! Get fit and have fun.