Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Cross Country

Summer Conditioning 2010

How Good Do You Really Want To Be?

When: Monday through Friday at 7:00 A.M. from May 31^st through August 13^th.

Where: Behind the gym on the east side of the building.

Why: So you can come together to build a base for the upcoming season. In order to reach your full potential as an individual and as a team you must put in the miles this summer. If you want to see how good you can be, you need to get in shape first. Successful distance running is all about consistency!

Physical: You need to have your physical turned in to the activities office by the first practice of the season (Aug. 17^th). Ask your doctor to test for feretin levels. This is critical in distance runners, especially females!

Shoes: This is your main line of defense against injuries. Running shoes last anywhere from 300 to 500 miles. If you want to stay healthy you will need a pair for the summer and another pair for the season.

Recruit: We want to continue to be one of the largest teams in Kansas. Talk to your friends and invite them to join us and be a part of our tradition.

The Holistic Approach: Character, nutrition, endurance, strength, flexibility, confidence, speed, rest, recovery, consistency and progression are all factors in being a successful athlete. Attend to as many as possible.

Even average teams run in the summer time.

The good teams run consistently.

Only the great teams run together consistently.

What type of team do you want have?

Championships Begin in the Summer!

Why should you run cross country?