Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
ARE YOU READY?
Hi Everyone!
I hope you are excited as I am to start XC preseason. A few reminders:
* Monday August 12th is Administration Day: a chance to fulfill obligations and turn in your physical. I spoke to Mr. Shea, our athletic director, and he is letting the XC team report earlier than scheduled so we can get our practice in before it gets too hot. Please check in with Mr. Shea and meet on the track at BHS by 8:45. You must have a current physical on file with the nurse in order to practice so please make sure you have all your paperwork with you and that it is signed in all the correct places.
Tuesday 8/13: Bellevue State Park 8:30
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!
We will be practicing at State Parks several days a week during the season. There is a daily $4 charge for cars entering the park. I highly recommend all parents or student drivers to purchase an annual pass. Click HERE for more info on where to purchase.
Wednesday 8/14: Bellevue State Park 8:30
* Meet the Coaches Night originally scheduled for 8/14 has been rescheduled for August 28th. This night is for all coaches, athletes, and parents
Thursday 8/15: Bellevue 8:30
Friday 8/16: Bellevue 8:30
Saturday 8/17: BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK 8:30
Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road. Click HERE for directions. Make the first right after passing toll booth (Hawk Watch parking lot). We will meet near the picnic tables.
Sunday 8/18: NO PRACTICE Distance 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.
Monday 8/19: Bellevue 8:30
Tuesday 8/20: Bellevue State Park 8:30
Wednesday 8/21: Bellevue 8:30
Thursday 8/22: Bellevue 8:30
Friday 8/23: Bellevue
Saturday 8/24: BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK 8:30
Sunday 8/25: NO PRACTICE Distance 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.
I hope you are excited as I am to start XC preseason. A few reminders:
* Monday August 12th is Administration Day: a chance to fulfill obligations and turn in your physical. I spoke to Mr. Shea, our athletic director, and he is letting the XC team report earlier than scheduled so we can get our practice in before it gets too hot. Please check in with Mr. Shea and meet on the track at BHS by 8:45. You must have a current physical on file with the nurse in order to practice so please make sure you have all your paperwork with you and that it is signed in all the correct places.
Tuesday 8/13: Bellevue State Park 8:30
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!
We will be practicing at State Parks several days a week during the season. There is a daily $4 charge for cars entering the park. I highly recommend all parents or student drivers to purchase an annual pass. Click HERE for more info on where to purchase.
Wednesday 8/14: Bellevue State Park 8:30
* Meet the Coaches Night originally scheduled for 8/14 has been rescheduled for August 28th. This night is for all coaches, athletes, and parents
Thursday 8/15: Bellevue 8:30
Friday 8/16: Bellevue 8:30
Saturday 8/17: BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK 8:30
Use the main entrance off of Adams Dam Road. Click HERE for directions. Make the first right after passing toll booth (Hawk Watch parking lot). We will meet near the picnic tables.
Sunday 8/18: NO PRACTICE Distance 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.
Monday 8/19: Bellevue 8:30
Tuesday 8/20: Bellevue State Park 8:30
Wednesday 8/21: Bellevue 8:30
Thursday 8/22: Bellevue 8:30
Friday 8/23: Bellevue
Saturday 8/24: BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK 8:30
Sunday 8/25: NO PRACTICE Distance 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.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Preseason Information
Hi Everyone!
Practice starts in just three weeks! Please see below for some important reminders:
* Everyone must have a current physical (dated AFTER 4/1/19) on file with the BHS nurse BEFORE the first day of practice. Please take care of this ASAP! Click HERE for Wellness center hours and a link to the DIAA form.
* If you have not started running yet, it's not too late to build a base before our first day of practice. Click HERE for a guide to summer running.
* The Monday night summer workouts will continue for the next few weeks.
Monday Workouts at Brandywine H.S.
Arrival Time: 6pm
Workout starts at 6:30
BHS coaches do NOT run this workout. A parent volunteer from Padua heads them up. It's a great opportunity to learn how to pace yourself in a 5K. This workout is open to all middle and high school runners.
Wednesday Runs
I will not be available the next few Wednesdays. If you want to meet at Bellevue for a run, make sure you contact other teammates before heading out.
We have started a group using the Remind app. It's a great way to contact teammates and to send out messages quickly to the group. If you have not signed up yet, download the Remind app from the App store and use the following link:
www.remind.com/join/ehe834
The name of our group is BHSXC2019
Save the Date!
* On Thursday August 29th, we will will be participating in the 10th Annual Scrimmage Playdate for Cancer. Boys Race is 3:45 followed by Girls at 4:15. After the Scrimmage, Maisie's parents have graciously offered to have us all at Shellcrest Pool for a Pool Party.
Practice starts in just three weeks! Please see below for some important reminders:
* Everyone must have a current physical (dated AFTER 4/1/19) on file with the BHS nurse BEFORE the first day of practice. Please take care of this ASAP! Click HERE for Wellness center hours and a link to the DIAA form.
* If you have not started running yet, it's not too late to build a base before our first day of practice. Click HERE for a guide to summer running.
* The Monday night summer workouts will continue for the next few weeks.
Monday Workouts at Brandywine H.S.
Arrival Time: 6pm
Workout starts at 6:30
BHS coaches do NOT run this workout. A parent volunteer from Padua heads them up. It's a great opportunity to learn how to pace yourself in a 5K. This workout is open to all middle and high school runners.
Wednesday Runs
I will not be available the next few Wednesdays. If you want to meet at Bellevue for a run, make sure you contact other teammates before heading out.
We have started a group using the Remind app. It's a great way to contact teammates and to send out messages quickly to the group. If you have not signed up yet, download the Remind app from the App store and use the following link:
www.remind.com/join/ehe834
The name of our group is BHSXC2019
Save the Date!
* On Thursday August 29th, we will will be participating in the 10th Annual Scrimmage Playdate for Cancer. Boys Race is 3:45 followed by Girls at 4:15. After the Scrimmage, Maisie's parents have graciously offered to have us all at Shellcrest Pool for a Pool Party.
BHS XC Pool Party Thursday August 29th
Shellcrest Swimclub
916 Wilson Road, Wilmington DE
Directly following scrimmage until 9pm
Bring bathing suit and towel
Food & Drinks provided!
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
No Group Run Tonight
Hi Everyone!
It’s going to be HOT 🥵 the next few days. Dr. Holidick has canceled all organized activities for the district:
Stay hydrated and try to get your runs in early in the morning or later in the evening. Might be a good idea to hit the bike or treadmill in the gym or do a little cross training in the pool!
Stay cool!
Coach Flanagan
It’s going to be HOT 🥵 the next few days. Dr. Holidick has canceled all organized activities for the district:
Stay hydrated and try to get your runs in early in the morning or later in the evening. Might be a good idea to hit the bike or treadmill in the gym or do a little cross training in the pool!
Stay cool!
Coach Flanagan
Friday, June 28, 2019
Some changes to our summer schedule
Hi Everyone!
Hope you are managing to stay cool during this heat wave! It's best to get your runs in during the morning hours or in the evening.
Click HERE for some hot weather running tips.
Next week, the Monday workout will go on as planned:
Monday Workouts at Brandywine H.S.
Arrival Time: 6pm
Workout starts at 6:30
BHS coaches do NOT run this workout. A parent volunteer from Padua heads them up. It's a great opportunity to learn how to pace yourself in a 5K. This workout is open to all middle and high school runners.
Wednesday July 3rd: We will NOT be meeting for a group run at Bellevue. Since the next day is a holiday, I imagine many families will be going out of town.
The following Wednesday, 7/10, is the Ulster Project 5K:
If you’re not on vacation, I hope you can join us.
https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/UlsterProjectDelaware5K
It’s a nice course that runs along the Brandywine River. T-shirts to first 200 registrants. A great after party at Catherine Rooney’s with lots of food.
We will not be having a Bellevue Run this night so I hope to see you at the 5K instead!
A few other reminders:
* You need a sports physical BEFORE the first day of practice. Click HERE for Wellness Center Hours and link to the DIAA form.
* For returning runners, please fulfill any obligations you may have BEFORE we start practice.
Hope you are managing to stay cool during this heat wave! It's best to get your runs in during the morning hours or in the evening.
Click HERE for some hot weather running tips.
Next week, the Monday workout will go on as planned:
Monday Workouts at Brandywine H.S.
Arrival Time: 6pm
Workout starts at 6:30
BHS coaches do NOT run this workout. A parent volunteer from Padua heads them up. It's a great opportunity to learn how to pace yourself in a 5K. This workout is open to all middle and high school runners.
Wednesday July 3rd: We will NOT be meeting for a group run at Bellevue. Since the next day is a holiday, I imagine many families will be going out of town.
The following Wednesday, 7/10, is the Ulster Project 5K:
If you’re not on vacation, I hope you can join us.
https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/UlsterProjectDelaware5K
It’s a nice course that runs along the Brandywine River. T-shirts to first 200 registrants. A great after party at Catherine Rooney’s with lots of food.
We will not be having a Bellevue Run this night so I hope to see you at the 5K instead!
A few other reminders:
* You need a sports physical BEFORE the first day of practice. Click HERE for Wellness Center Hours and link to the DIAA form.
* For returning runners, please fulfill any obligations you may have BEFORE we start practice.
Thanks to Abbey and Maisie for showing up at our first Wednesday run!
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Fun 5K 7/10/19
Hi Everyone!
I’m on the board of Ulster Project DE and we are have a 5K on Wednesday July 10th. If you’re not on vacation, I hope you can join us.
https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/UlsterProjectDelaware5K
It’s a nice course that runs along the Brandywine River. T-shirts to first 200 registrants. A great after party at Catherine Rooney’s with lots of food.
We will not be having a Bellevue Run this night so I hope to see you at the 5K instead!
I’m on the board of Ulster Project DE and we are have a 5K on Wednesday July 10th. If you’re not on vacation, I hope you can join us.
https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Wilmington/UlsterProjectDelaware5K
It’s a nice course that runs along the Brandywine River. T-shirts to first 200 registrants. A great after party at Catherine Rooney’s with lots of food.
We will not be having a Bellevue Run this night so I hope to see you at the 5K instead!
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Summer Running: UPDATED!
Hi Everyone!
Happy Summer!
Monday Workouts at Brandywine H.S. Starting 6/17
Arrival Time: 6pm
Workout starts at 6:30
BHS coaches do NOT run this workout. A parent volunteer from Padua heads them up. It's a great opportunity to learn how to pace yourself in a 5K. This workout is open to all middle and high school runners.
BHSXC Wednesday Group Run at Bellevue State Park Starting 6/26
Arrival Time 6 pm
This Wednesday 6/19, there is a great 5K supporting Kids with Cancer:
https://beposfdn.org/5k19/Index.aspx?_ga=2.6666610.1714479664.1560639468-113377093.1560481083
**This is the season of Summer Thunder Storms! Use your best judgement when heading out to run! The Monday and Wednesday workouts will NOT take place if it is storming.
Happy Running!
Coach Flanagan
P.S. Don’t forget to schedule your physical!
Happy Summer!
Monday Workouts at Brandywine H.S. Starting 6/17
Arrival Time: 6pm
Workout starts at 6:30
BHS coaches do NOT run this workout. A parent volunteer from Padua heads them up. It's a great opportunity to learn how to pace yourself in a 5K. This workout is open to all middle and high school runners.
BHSXC Wednesday Group Run at Bellevue State Park Starting 6/26
Arrival Time 6 pm
This Wednesday 6/19, there is a great 5K supporting Kids with Cancer:
https://beposfdn.org/5k19/Index.aspx?_ga=2.6666610.1714479664.1560639468-113377093.1560481083
**This is the season of Summer Thunder Storms! Use your best judgement when heading out to run! The Monday and Wednesday workouts will NOT take place if it is storming.
Happy Running!
Coach Flanagan
P.S. Don’t forget to schedule your physical!
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