Week of 8/31-9/6

Hi Everyone,
We had another great week of XC preseason.  School starts tomorrow so practices will be in the afternoon.  See below for this week's schedule:

Monday 8/31:  School-Meet at the track at 2:45

Tuesday 9/1:    School-Meet at the track at 2:45

Wednesday 9/3: School-Meet at the track at 2:45

Thursday 9/4:  Scrimmage for Cancer
Dismissal Time: regular school dismissal
Depart Time:  2:45  pm
Depart Location:  BHS Gym
Return Time:  4:45pm
Return Location:  Banning Park
Est Return to School:  5:15pm

Boys Race 3:45 followed by Girls at 4:15

Click HERE for directions from BHS to Banning Park.

Friday 9/5:  NO PRACTICE
Run on your own Friday and join us for a 
Pool Party at Graylyn Crest Pool
Time:  5:00-7:45
The pool is located on Marsh Road between Silverside and Harvey.  It's just past Branmar Plaza on the left  hand side.  If you are coming from Harvey Rd. the pool is about half a mile from Papa Johns on the right.  

Saturday 9/5: Practice will be at Brandywine Creek State Park at 8:30.  We will meet in the Hawk Watch parking lot (the first right after passing toll booth).  Click HERE for directions to the park.

Sunday 9/6:  NO PRACTICE  Run on your own. 
See below for Sunday guidelines:
For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

If you have been running everyday this summer, shoot for 60-70.  For everyone else 45.

Monday 9/7:  LABOR DAY 
NO PRACTICE:  Please run on your own
20-35 minutes for beginners
40-60 minutes for everyone else


Be sure to tell all your friends that it is NOT TOO LATE to join the Cross Country Team!  I would LOVE for all of you to bring 1 or 2 friends to practice next week!

Feel free to give my email address to anyone who might be interested in joining us:Coach Flanagan;  pooh1932@comcast.net 

Week of 8/24-8/30

Hi Everyone!
Sorry for the late posting of our schedule.  See below for practice locations for the rest of the week.

Wednesday 8/26:  Bellevue  8:30-10:15 AM
Thursday 8/27:  Bellevue 8:30-10:15 AM
Friday 8/28:  Bellevue 8:30-10:15 AM
Saturday 8/29: Practice will be at Brandywine Creek State Park at 8:30.  We will meet in the Hawk Watch parking lot (the first right after passing toll booth).  Click HERE for directions to the park.

Sunday 8/30:  NO PRACTICE  Run on your own. 

See below for Sunday guidelines:
For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-35 minutes. 

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace. 
45-70 minutes.  

If you have been running everyday this summer, shoot for 60-70.  For everyone else 45.

Be sure to tell all your friends that it is NOT TOO LATE to join the Cross Country Team!  I would LOVE for all of you to bring 1 or 2 friends to practice next week!

Feel free to give my email address to anyone who might be interested in joining us:
Coach Flanagan;  pooh1932@comcast.net 

Weekend Reminders

Hi Everyone,
What a fabulous five days we have had!  I'm so proud of the effort you are putting forth, especially those who are brand new to the sport.

Some Weekend Reminders:

Saturday 8/22: Practice will be at Brandywine Creek State Park at 8:30.  We will meet in the Hawk Watch parking lot (the first right after passing toll booth).  Click HERE for directions to the park.

Sunday 8/22:  NO PRACTICE  Run on your own.

See below for Sunday guidelines:
For my brand new beginners: try to run/walk for 20-30 minutes.

For everyone else: Sunday is a great day to get in a LONGER run.  A nice relaxed pace.
45-70 minutes.  

If you have been running everyday this summer, shoot for 60-70.  For everyone else 45.

We will be at Bellevue Monday-Friday again next week.

Be sure to tell all your friends that it is NOT TOO LATE to join the Cross Country Team!  I would LOVE for all of you to bring 1 or 2 friends to practice next week!

Feel free to give my email address to anyone who might be interested in joining us:

Coach Flanagan;  pooh1932@comcast.net

Practice Starts on Monday August 17th :)

Hi Everyone,
It was great to see so many of you at the Meet the Coaches Night at school.  I hope everyone had a chance to turn in your DIAA physical to Mr. Shea today.  If you still need to get a physical, please see my previous post for details.

Practice will begin on Monday, August 17, 8:30 a.m. at Bellevue State Park. We meet at the picnic tables near the barn, track and the bathrooms. Practice will typically last 1.5 - 2 hours. We will not leave anyone alone at the park so a prompt pick-up (ride should be back at park by 10:15) is greatly appreciated!  The first two weeks of practice will be at Bellevue State Park M - F and on Saturday, August 22, 8:30 a.m. we will meet at Brandywine Creek State Park at Hawk Hill Parking lot.

State park stickers can be purchased at State Park offices during regular business hours. It is well worth purchasing a sticker as many practices and most meets are at state parks. Fee period is in effect through the entire XC season!

Team Shorts:
I forgot to mention that all athletes will need to purchase a pair of solid black running shorts.  The school will issue each runner a uniform top which you will wear with your black running shorts.  The shorts must be solid black (no stripes....no basketball shorts)
Please purchase the shorts before our first competition.  Thanks!!

Bulldog Sports Website Schedule:
Just a reminder, we will be practicing EVERY DAY after school.  The bulldog sports site only lists practices/competitions that require a BUS.  We will practice at School on the days not listed.  I will be posting a Weekly practice schedule on this Site to avoid any confusion.

It is not too late to join the XC team so if you have any friends you think might be interested, please let me know!  

Enjoy your weekend!  I will see everyone on Monday!!

Coach Flanagan