New Recruits

 Hi Everyone!

It was great to see so many people at the Back to School event!  We are looking forward to you joining our team.  See below for team info:

Eligibility:  You must have a current DIAA Sports Physical on file with the BHS nurse BEFORE your first day of practice.  The physical must be dated after 4/1/25.     Click HERE for a copy of the form.  You can make an appointment at the Wellness Center at School.  Click HERE for their website.  You can also go to Silverside Go Care.  They take Walk In appointments for sports physical (cost is $35)

Our practice schedule for this week is below:

Monday 8/25, Tuesday 8/26, Wednesday 8/27:  Practice at SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15-4:30

Thursday 8/28:  Scrimmage for Cancer at Bellevue State Park

Students who drive may drive themselves to scrimmage.  All other athletes must ride the bus. 

Boys' Race 3:30    Girls' Race 4:00

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Location: No Return Bus

Pick up at Bellevue by 4:45-5:00

Friday 8/29:  Brandywine Creek State Park

Students who drive may drive themselves to practice.  All other athletes must ride the bus. 

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Location: No Return Bus

Parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45 in the Hawk Watch Parking lot.  Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road.  Take the first RIGHT as you head up the road.

Saturday 8/30:  To Be Determined once we see who will be in town

A Look Ahead to next week:

Monday 9/1:  Labor Day/ No Practice

Tuesday 9/2:  Bellevue

Wednesday 9/3:  Bellevue

Thursday 9/4:  School

Friday 9/5:  School

Saturday 9/6:  Unionville Two Mile Bash

BHSXC Week Two

 Hi Everyone!

We have had a great first week of practice!  I appreciate all of your hard work and your smiles so early in the morning.

See below for our upcoming practice schedule:

Saturday 8/16:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. 

Drop off  and pickup at the  NATURE CENTER parking lot at the very top of the hill.  (Drive past the first parking lot and continue up the road)

We will have some tasty treats after practice to celebrate the end of WEEK ONE :)

Sunday 8/17:  DAY OF REST

Monday 8/18 through Friday 8/22 BELLEVUE State Park 8AM-9:45 AM  

Saturday 8/23:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road.  Drop off and pick up will be at Hawk Watch Parking lot.  The first RIGHT as you head up the road.

Sunday 8/24:  DAY OF REST

Don your Brandywine XC shirts and come help us recruit new team members at the Back to School event:

 

Monday 8/25, Tuesday 8/26, Wednesday 8/27:  Practice at SCHOOL

Meet on the track by 2:45.  Practice will end by 4:15-4:30

Thursday 8/28:  Scrimmage for Cancer at Bellevue State Park

Students who drive may drive themselves to scrimmage.  All other athletes must ride the bus. 

Boys' Race 3:30    Girls' Race 4:00

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Location: No Return Bus

Pick up at Bellevue by 4:45-5:00

Friday 8/29:  Brandywine Creek State Park

Students who drive may drive themselves to practice.  All other athletes must ride the bus. 

Dismissal Time: 1:45pm
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Depart Location: BHS Gym
Return Location: No Return Bus

Parents pick up at the park by 4:30-4:45

Saturday 8/30:  To Be Determined once we see who will be in town

Sunday 8/31:  NO PRACTICE

Monday 9/1:  Labor Day:  NO PRACTICE

Two Weeks from TODAY

 Hi everyone!

XC preseason is right around the corner!  We start two weeks from TODAY:  Monday August 11th!

If you haven't been running consistently, START TODAY!  Follow Weeks one and two of the summer training plan.

Everyone should start the season with a new pair of running shoes.  We recommend the Delaware Running Company.  They have the best selection around and are staffed by knowledgeable runners.  They also offer discounts to high school runners.  Be sure to tell them you run XC for BHS.  Click HERE for  store location and hours. It's recommended that shoes be replaced every 300 miles.  So if you're still running in last season's shoes, it's time for a new pair!

Finally, you MUST turn in your DIAA physical to the nurse before 8/11.  You cannot practice until the paperwork is turned in, so please, please, please take care of this ASAP.  

Monday  through Friday 8/11-8/15:  BELLEVUE State Park 8AM-9:45 AM  

We meet by the picnic tables next to the track (near the bathrooms)

Saturday 8/16:  Brandywine Creek State Park 8AM-9:45AM

Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road.  If using GPS, the address is 41 Adams Dam Road. Drop off/pick up at the Nature Center at very top of road.

All runners should bring a 32 ounce water bottle filled with water EVERY DAY and a towel or a yoga mat for stretching.  

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Coach Flanagan

michelleluceyflanagan@gmail.com

BHSXC Summer Training Info

 Happy Summer!

  Click HERE for your summer mileage guide. If you hit Week 8 before August 11th, simply repeat that last week until preseason begins.  Please send me your weekly training log using THIS GOOGLE FORM.  You need to fill out this form ONCE A WEEK.  Tell us your MILES or if you're not sure of mileage, tell us your MINUTES of running (or BOTH if you want)

New Shoes:  Everyone should start their summer training in a new pair of running shoes.  I recommend the Delaware Running Company in Greenville.  They are staffed by runners, give a discount to high school athletes, and have the best return policy around.  If a new pair of shoes are not working for you in the first 30 days, they will replace them.  Click HERE for store information.

Running Watch: We would like every runner to purchase a running watch to be used in training.  It does NOT have to be a fancy one with GPS.  You only need the stopwatch function.  If you would like to invest in one with GPS features, that is fine too.  Below are two examples of running watches in each category.

Timex Ironman Watch

Garmin Smart Watches

Strength Training We would like every runner to incorporate some strength training into their summer routine.  Click HERE for a great article on how to get started.

State parks are great places to run in the summer.  Lots of trails and shade.  Please keep in mind that there is a fee to enter the parks.  The fee season runs through November so you may want to purchase a pass for your vehicle.  Click HERE for information or visit any park office.

The Captains will be organizing some runs this summer.  If you are new, please email me  your cell phone number and the captains will add you to their summer group text. 

First Day of Practice:  Monday August 11th 8AM Location to be announced at later date.

Eligibility:  You must have a current DIAA Sports Physical on file with the BHS nurse BEFORE the first day of practice.  The physical must be dated after 4/1/25.     Click HERE for a copy of the form  Please do not wait until August to schedule your physical.  You cannot practice without one.

Email me with any questions! That's All for Now!  

Happy Running!!!!

Coach Flanagan

michelleluceyflanagan@gmail.com