DISTANCE CLASSIC

 BUS LEAVES TOMORROW FOR BOSTON AT 7:15AM.

IF ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR, WE ARE NOT GOING.

COACH BUDD

SUNDAY PRACTICE

 This morning on Western Mass News, our own Steeplechaser, Lexi Oliver was at the desk. She is the second one from the right in the picture. This race was held in New York at the Kings Relays.

We were fortunate that we were permitted to go and run against some of the best teams in Metropolitan New York City. Lexi ( Kaleidoscope) recently got her degree from the University of Massachusetts after having to wait a year due to covid. She is currently a producer at Channel 40.

This is proof that once you leave us, you are never, ever gone! Everyone in this picture has gone on to bigger and better things once they left ( as have many many others not pictured).

Left to right: Shannon Kennedy, Morgan Voight, Jess Haywood, Kayla Fraser, Paige Suse, 

Stephanie Maciorowski,  Elisabeth Cooke, Lexi Oliver and Gabby Weithofer

Your workout for today...be cautious of the slippery roads out there. We are putting together an indoor workout that you can utilize after doing your usual warm-up exercises.

Enjoy your day off, but work off some of that new found "Christmas Cheer"!

TODAY'S PRACTICE

Do your normal  active warm-up routine.

Include all known running drills

Get a good stretch in

Shovel snow (do not wait for your parents to tell you)

Come back inside to stretch again.

Be on the lookout for this criminal:

Offenses include: breaking and entering homes

Pilfering food from households throughout the country

No pausing to clean up pet droppings

Violation of air traffic control regulations

Piloting an aircraft without proper credentials

Sometimes flying while intoxicated

and

a variety of international passport laws broken.

HE IS #1 ON AMERICA"S MOST WANTED!

UPDATE:

He MAY have been apprehended...

Come back SUNDAY for a COMPLETE workout on your own and see many of you MONDAY!

Small and Large gym 8-10AM. Bring your calendars as well as sweats. 

START working on your GOALS for the upcoming year!

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MEET AT WHEATON

 

MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A MASK WHILE COMPETING AND WHEN IN THE BUILDING AS WELL AS ON THE BUS!

Suggest that you have a sandwich to snack on for tomorrow...or something. We have early dismissal at 1:30. Bus will pick us up by the track at 1:45. BE ON TIME!

Have your own water bottle filled ( nothing else is allowed on Wheaton campus/track).

Bring spikes, but only those in 55 hurdles, high jump and long jump can use them for THOSE SPECIFIC EVENTS.

We went over protocols yesterday, but I might offer a reminder on the bus going done to insure that we do not violate their house policy...remember we are GUESTS of Wheaton. NO exploring. Also, do not go anywhere ( bathroom,etc.) alone.

For so many of you this is your first real experience Indoors. Do your best. We should be getting back somewhere between 8:30 and 9:00. Traffic could be heavy. When we get close, we shall encourage you to call your parents for rides. Try to have them there when we arrive. I do not know if the school shall be open or not.

VACATION WEEK PRACTICES FOR GIRLS

 12/23 - REGULAR TIME 2 - 4

12/24  - ON OWN/WORKOUT POSTED HERE

12/25 -  OFF DAY

12/26 -  ON OWN/WORKOUT POSTED HERE

12/27 - 8 - 10 (LARGE GYM SHOULD BE AVAILABLE)

12/28 - 8 - 10 (LARGE GYM - OR DISTANCE CLASSIC...WE'LL SEE)

12/29 - 8 - 10 SMALL GYM

12/30 - 8 - 10 SMALL GYM

12/31 - 8 - 10 SMALL GYM

01/01 - OFF DAY

01/02 - ON OWN/WORKOUT POSTED HERE

01/03 - BACK TO REGULAR SCHEDULE 2 - 4

LONG JUMP & RELAY

 Tianna Bartoletta demonstrates Long Jump, then shows you what a relay is SUPPOSED to look like.

CLINIC UPDATE

BIGGEST GROUP WE EVER HAD AT THE CLINIC, MANY WENT ON FURTHER

Here are some instructions for those attending the DO IT CLINIC Sunday:

Bus leaves ELHS at 7:30

WHAT TO BRING

Wear what you would to a practice. Pack a bag which shall include: gloves, knit hat (in case the heat on the bus is not working right away. Blanket, pillow (optional), so you can rest on the trip there.

MASK -  all Indoor activities by state and MIAA law require you to wear one.

Bring a light lunch or snack as there are no concessions at the facility. Water or juice (again no concessions). You can eat in the gymnasium where we are checking in. We are also not permitted to eat on the bus - this is a school district policy. Please place trash in the proper receptacles.

When we arrive, I shall get our packet to fill out information.  We shall split up into our respective event groups after a brief motivational speech by Mr. Rich Kennedy.

We will have a map of where things are happening. Feel free to ask questions of any presenter, but not at the expense of interrupting their presentation. Pay attention! 

It is always okay in this setting to make friends with folks from other teams. Some may become your competitors in the future. 

Have fun!  Also get raffle tickets from each clinician, there shall be a raffle giveaway after the last session

Bring back what you have learned to share with your teammates that are unable to attend.

Thank you for attending.

MSTCA DO IT CLINIC INFORMATION

CLINIC INFORMATION HERE

 

STATE SECTIONALS

Raining WAY TOO HARD out there. I wanted to hand out uniforms for tomorrow. They will get SOAKED during transport.

NOT GONNA HAPPEN!

For those seven running, will bring them at 7AM tomorrow and you all can change into them.

Decide if you want red shorts or not.  I shall collect and clean them after you all run. 

Be prepared for MUD, SLICK CONDITIONS, and COLD.

Bring sweats, coat, hat, gloves...whatever you need. If you have spiked racing flats, bring them. If not be prepared to protect yourself out there!

BUS LEAVES at 7:30 for those NOT competing.

WATER ANYONE?

MAD HATTER DAY

We had the field today, so we decided to have a MAD HATTER contest!

SITH LORD PRACTICE

While we were practicing at our most sacred place because the PVIAC meet was postponed, ( NO DAYS OFF), a SITH LORD joined us!

We also saw a deer, but who's really looking at a deer?

YOUR OLYMPIC CONNECTION

Well, sort of... NO, THERE IS A CONNECTION HEREJOAN BENOIT WINS THE FIRST WOMEN'S OLYMPIC MARATHON IN 1984IN 1984, THE STARTER WAS MY GOOD FRIEND KEN CAOUETTE ( PICTURED HERE RECEIVING ONE OF THE ORIGINAL  DUCK RACES SHIRTS)

(PICTURE COURTESY OF COACH RYAN CORBETT'S DAD, KEN)

DUCK, ALSO WORKED THOSE SAME OLYMPIC GAMES ALONG WITH THE GREAT BILL KANE OF HOLYOKE (PICTURED BELOW DUCK)

TED DUTKIEWICZ

BILL KANE

ALSO, THE GUY ON THE RIGHT CARRIED THE OLYMPIC FLAME AND TORCH THROUGH WESTERN MASS BACK IN 1984

TODAY'S MEET

Sorry I did not leave you all with instructions for today. Too many things going on.

Today, arrive sometime after 2:30. Get your assignments started for school, or any meetings you might have to attend (you folks are good at this already). 

I can get the boys to put out the cones (which I have to go get in Holyoke...another story!)

Be dressed warm-up as well as bring a jacket in case of rain.

Renassiance shall arrive and we shall walk the course together (or necessary parts). They have a skeleton crew.  We should get underway quickly. 

When we reach the entrance way back to the school....everyone jog in. Once you have reached the track upon your return, go to the tennis court and start your cycle to run. I shall give the teams about 15 to 20 minutes on they have arrived to begin the race.

It is important that you manage your time - this includes bathroom. 

Will blow a whistle at 2 minutes and again at 1 minute, then I shall raise the flag and fire the pistol. If you are NOT there, it is not MY fault. I shall make no exceptions (unless it is something within reason).

THIS prepares you for the Championship meets. They will start without you if need be.

Use the FORCE today ( Focus On Respect, Commitment, Excellence)

 

OCTOBER SHIRTS

Will order shirt sizes in pink tomorrow.

Instead of Spartan Cross Country, would you like to go with this logo instead on the front? 

Whether yes or no, do you want a black border around whatever logo is selected? (imagine our red shirts without a white border around the silver...unless you all want a darker pink?

 

 

MEET vs. PUTNAM & CENTRAL

Expect anything today. 

Thundershowers are forecast. If so, meet COULD be moved to Wednesday. If that is the case, we shall practice inside today - bring practice gear. Yoga on Wednesday would have to cancel. Meets take priority.

We will not know until after 1pm. Springfield Athletic Director will make the call.

Other options include (but are not limited to):

1) Not walking the course since we know it already to get it in sooner

2) Later start either on today or Wednesday

3) A day other than Wednesday since we have team pictures that day

4) A VERY WET race today...if so, be cautious when we run - could be slippery

5) Something else...listen for announcements from Mr. Magee

OLD SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY AT FOREST PARK

MARATHON MAN

East Longmeadow Assistant Coach Scott Besser runs in his first marathon this weekend in New Hampshire. Let's wish him well and a lot of success in this endeavor!

Coach Besser from College XC to Marathon

TODAY WE LOST THE BEST

DICK ATKINSON 

E-MAIL ALSO SENT

 Tomorrow we go to Holyoke's Ashley Reservoir to race. This is located by the Elk's Lodge off of Whitney Avenue (250), opposite the Holyoke Mall.

When you arrive, go through the pathway which I believe is North of the Lodge to the starting line.

A number of things to be aware of:

Our bus is scheduled to leave at 2:30. Go to the bathroom beforehand, but the Lodge will eventually open before the race.

Holyoke shall probably arrive late, and we still must walk the course.  

I think the Boys shall go first or at least a few minutes before the Girls.

Parts of that course could have mosquitoes or gnats at this time of the year. My suggestion is that you bring your own bug spray or repellent. If you are not allergic to it, you might need it.  Maybe a lotion or some sort of protectant pad. I will bring cleaning pads to wipe off afterwards if needed. Check with your parents first. Coaches are NOT permitted to supply you with anything else except cleaning wipes.

Parents ARE encouraged to bring fruit, water and beverages for the team as recovery items! We are GREEDY! THIS coach likes watermelon.( it is still in season)..better SAVE him some!

MASKS: Must wear on the bus and I would suggest while walking the course.  STAY TOGETHER as we discussed Saturday...look for landmarks so that you do not get lost.

Guests must also wear masks, unless instructed by the home team not to. ALWAYS be prepared!  Guests should social distance whenever possible. Holyoke has not released any limitations yet. Springfield on the other hand HAS. We shall go over their's this week.

Let's have some FUN tomorrow and LEARN!

WINNING

 

USE THOSE ARMS AND LEGS IN UNISON!

 Athing Mu, a 19 year old from Trenton, New Jersey wins the 800 meter run in an American Record time at the Tokyo Olympics.

WATCH her form and how she utilizes her legs. Watch her arms and how she extends them with perfect form.

F.O.R.C.E.

I guess it had to happen some day. Coach Budd would use the FORCE as a method of training.

Focus

On

Respect,

Commitment,

Excellence

 

HEAT

Heat index is high most of this week. It is suggested that you run early in the morning as lightning and thunder are predicted for the evenings. Stay safe!

MASSACHUSETTS SENIOR OLYMPICS

Thank you to Alumni for helping to make the Massachusetts Senior Olympic Games a great success as well as members of the East Longmeadow Lady Spartan family.

Pictured here is Discus School record holder and Regis College graduate/thrower Elisabeth Cooke (r) and Springfield College graduate Carolynn Bedell(l). 

We also received some assistance from Western Mass Recordholder and Morgan State graduate's Mom, Mrs. Everett (Jenise Everett was our school and Western Mass record triple jumper- soon to be a Hall of Famer), Coach Carr, and former boys Long Jumper and assistant Coach Benoit.

For those of you seeking community service hours, you should volunteer for events Coach Budd puts out there, because a lot of the time there are other incentives, like free meals or in this case, free tee-shirts that commemorate the occasion. This time volunteers also got paid.

FORMER LADY SPARTANS THAT ALSO COMPETED IN THE YOUTH OLYMPICS

GET COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!

Please confirm with Coach Budd if you can come and help out at West Springfield High School at the Massachusetts Senior Games. Community service hours available.

DATE: Sunday August 8th 

9:00AM (arrive by 8:30). Should provide free tee shirts and a lunch, as well as community service hours needed for graduation.

We have had people work this event from ELHS in the past with great success!!!!

TEXT (413 364-1168  E-MAIL: youralarmguy@aol.com   Leave name and preferred event to help out at.

(shot, disc, javelin, long jump, triple jump high jump, awards, running events)

RULE CHANGES

https://www.nfhs.org/articles/field-event-safety-uniform-changes-highlight-high-school-track-and-fieldcross-country-rules-revisions/

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?

 

Pole Vault clinics are held every Wednesday at Minnechaug from 5 to 8. All levels of competitors are welcome.

MUST join USA Track and Field for $25 for insurance. but can go and observe. Amelia has already joined.

These sessions are sanctioned by Patriot Pole Vault - the group that put on the preseason clinic back in April.  CONTACT: jweberpv@gmail.com for further details.

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FINAL RESULTS

Central/Western Girls Results

Algonquin 113

Wachusett 87

Shrewsbury 56

Nashoba 43.5

Burncoat 40

E. Long 39

W. Spfld 30

N. Middle 29

N.Hamp 26.5

Amherst 26

Shep. Hill 25

Longmead 25

Ludlow 24.5

Agawam 22

Chicopee 20.5

Pittsfield 20

Marlborough 20

Leominster 19

Minnechaug 17.5

Groton - Duns 14

Central 13

Westboro 10.5

Commerce 5

Tantasqua 4

Worcester Tec 3

Chic Comp 2

Since there was none this year, whom would you say are the unofficial WESTERN MASS champs?

LIGHTNING AND THUNDER

 Thunderstorm coming thru East Longmeadow in the next 30 minutes.

We shall TRY to set practice for 3PM for 4 x 100 relay, hurdles, distance,and sprints. Javelin throwers can come around 5 to work with Coach Kennedy. I shall confirm by 2PM.  

Will also try to set up high jump.

So far meet is on for tomorrow. If not, we may have to move to Saturday at 10am.

Please try to be at school today to finalize assignments for meet.  I know it's tough because everything is literally "up in the air".

Otherwise we will go at 4:30 to get on track if we can before Lacrosse game...but that is iffy.

HEAT

Bring lots of fluids for today (put some in freezer/fridge prior to practice).

Bring a hand towel for perspiration.

Meet at 5:30 by tennis courts in shade, then to perimeter behind the baseball fence.

Short practice today

THINK COOL!

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Our quote this week comes from multiple time NBA champion PAT RILEY.

Great effort springs naturally from great attitude.

SATURDAY PRACTICE

Practice Saturday for most at 9AM. Please arrive around 8:30 so we can get things set up. Busy day.

Vaulters come around 10:30 and let me know which pole you want to use at Ludlow HS. You shall need to get transportation there on your own ( no one from team can drive you...utilize parents, please).

11:30 start for you.

If anything changes (like the weather), we shall make an adjustment.

Javelin  - Coach Kennedy shall be there.

Distance team - Coach Besser shall be there as well and explain the new event we are running.

Vaulting -  Coach Ramesh will likely be there to help us.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK/ ALSO TRAINING INFO

Javelin throwers did a terrific job today! I applaud you despite the mist at the end of practice!

For those of you away, it is high recommended that each day you are away, you involve yourself with our warmup as well as drills.

Long Sprinters and Distance Runners - Run for 20- 25 minutes on your own or on a Treadmill or swim or bike for an equal amount of time.  Stretch afterwards as needed and make certain to hydrate.

Short Sprinters - Do sets of short speed work. I would suggest 2 - 3 x (4 x 50's )with  a break of about 3 minutes in between. Then do core work (60 second planks).

Throwers - practice your movements and specific cues Coach Carr has embedded into your minds. Core work is good. Javelin throwers grab a broom and work on your form as well.

Clear your mind as we prepare for the post season! Enjoy your time off!

We will go back to normal on Tuesday. We are starting the COMPETITIVE PHASE of the season!

Coach Budd is no Einstein, so he is sharing some of HIS wisdom:

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Here is the practice schedule we have covering this week as well as the next. 

A lot of activities going on especially for Seniors. We need to make certain that we cover as much as we can, because the new standards are out for the State Sectional at Westfield State.

Wed - May 26:  Practice 2 - 4

Thu - May 27:   Practice 2 - 3:30

Fri - May 28:     Practice 2 - 4

Sat - May 29:     Practice 8 - 10

Sun - May 30:    Off

Mon - May 31:   Practice on own ( Memorial Day)

Tue - Jun 1:        Practice 2 - 4

Wed -Jun 2:        Meet vs. Ludlow (scrimmage)

Thu - Jun 3:        Practice 2 - 4 Senior Prom - Seniors obviously excused

Fri -   Jun 4:        Graduation - No practice

Sat -   Jun 5:       Practice 9 - 11

Sun -  Jun 6:       Practice on own for most

Mon - Jun 7:       Practice 2 - 3:30

Tue -   Jun 8:       Practice  2 - 3:30

Wed -  Jun 9:       Meet vs. Central

Thu - Jun 10:       TBA

Fri -   Jun 11:        Practice 2 - 4

Sat -   Jun 12:        Practice 8 - 10

June 17 and June 19 has been reserved for the Western/Central State Sectional Championships - TBA

CAPTAIN AMERICA GIVES US OUR QUOTE THIS WEEK

 

NEVER BE ARROGANT

Here is an example of a runner (Steve Ovett) THINKING he had a race won, but it turned out that John Treact barely nipped him at the finish. IT AIN'T OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER!

DO NOT EVEN LET UP AT THE FINISH LINE!

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK/PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Mon -  2 - 4

Tue- at Agawam bus leaves 2:15

Wed  - None

Thu -  2 - 4

Fri -   2 - 4

Sat-   11 -1

TRY NOT

GEORGE LUCAS & YODA

THREE HIGH JUMP TECHNIQUE VIDEOS

Here are three videos that outline what we are trying to teach. They are slightly different than the way I teach this event, but can give you an idea what we are looking for. Please review.

 

PRACTICE CONFUSION

 Saturday's MANDATORY practice has been upset by a road race agenda. There is now confusion if and when practice actually is.

I suggest that those going to the road race, come to practice for 8AM for final instructions on their events.

Because of personnel issues, some folks will not be entered on Monday, there shall NOT be a pole vault entry from us for safety reasons. This MIGHT change, but no assurances. Administration can decide.

Read your e-mail for event changes today. Race runners shall be released once they secure their event  information. EVERYONE ELSE please arrive for a short practice at 8:30.

NEXT WEEKS practice schedule is as follows and shall be followed accordingly unless MONDAY'S meet is postponed:

WED - 2-4

THU - 2-4

FRI  - 2-4

SAT - 8 - 10  (no excuses...AGAWAM on Tuesday)

MON - 2-4

TUE - MEET AT AGAWAM

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 Julia (Backwards)Boucher has our quote of the week

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

PLEASE VOTE FOR ERIN LAVELLE FOR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2021/04/masslive-athlete-of-the-week-vote-for-this-weeks-winner.html-4

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

It is better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.

JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE

WORLD AND OLYMPIC CHAMPION

LONG JUMP

HEPTATHLON

East Longmeadow Girls Indoor Track Wmass Champ 2016

We were NOT supposed to win according to Mass Jive...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 

VACATION WEEK PRACTICES

 We shall have to improvise next week as there are limitations to the school's availability inside. I also would like to be around when the trainer makes herself available...she has a life too outside of the school.

Wednesday, Bus leaves ELHS at 2:30

So here is what I am proposing starting Thursday after our meet:

Thursday: Off day - take time to prepare studies and get ready for vacation

Friday : 3:00

Saturday: 8:00am on turf (weather permitting)

Sunday:  off do stretching on your own

Monday: 9:00am Meet at Track

Tuesday: 3:00pm meet at Track or School if bad weather

Wednesday: Meet at 4:00 (arrive by 2:30 for set up)

Thursday : off

Friday: off - workout on own 

Saturday: off - workout on own : Distance run with Scott

Sunday: off (those doing outdoor be prepared to start right away)

Monday: 2 to 4 (Outdoor Starts)

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Don't stop when you're TIRED, Stop when you're DONE!

 Allyson Felix

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

 

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FIELD EVENTS AND HURDLES

Here are some of the best ever from the United States in these four events.  While I do not expect any of you to do what they have done, they all started out just like you.

Long Jump - Jackie Joyner Kersee  the World's best ever Athlete

Watch each video to conclusion, there are a lot of clues you can catch.

Michelle Carter - National Record holder in the Shot put

Coach Morrissey shall eventually teach you this technique...take time to learn

Vashti Cunningham Bronze Medalist in the  Olympic High Jump clears 2 meters

That is over six feet. Right now you are learning what to do on the ground, this also takes time to learn.

Gail Devers in the 100 meter hurdles - Wins World title, but also won Olympic 100 meter dash.

Hurdling is a Sprint first! Coach Gorman will help get you there!

She is even a friend of your Coach!

SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

This is what we have so far. The opponents are correct, but the dates could change. Boys and Girls  compete at the same time and at the same location.

3/26 - Agawam

3/31 - BYE

4/7   - Westfield

4/14 - at Longmeadow

4/21 - Ludlow and MInnechaug
 

TRUTH

This week, consider what events you are interested in. Once you have competed in them (either in practice or actual competition), start setting goals for them in Trackcentral (www.trackcentral.net).

It is okay to change or modify your goals...that is considered "growth". Just make certain to write them down.

TEAMWORK

Thus far I have been impressed with this team's character and hope it continues and even improves.

The thing about this sport is that MOST of our athletes do not know anything about what we do until they set foot on the track for the first time. Many don't know who's who in the sport. 

While everyone can relate to Tom Brady (who really is not fast), not many of us know who Allyson Felix is (the most decorated American in the Olympics for Track and Field).

I have loaded two videos that I would like for you all to see.

The first is the 4 by 100 meter world record set in 2012 by the United States relay team. The names of the athletes are highlighted as well as some information about relays (the good, the bad and the ugly).

The second is a 4 by 400 relay race that resulted in us winning the 2013 Western Mass Championship. This video can be found on our Ladyspartan web site as well.

I encourage you all to view these videos for inspiration, but also to understand a small part of what this sport is about, and how much real fun it is.

Enjoy!

(Click "watch on youtube)

And our own team of Freshman Morgan Voight, Freshman Abby Laughlin, Freshman Danielle Nault,and Junior Gabby Weithofer in 2013 winning our third straight Western Mass Indoor title.

A and B skips

We shall be doing these today during our practice session. Let's see if you can figure it out...

 

DAY ONE - INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD

 Welcome to this site for all of you newbies!

Girls Indoor Track and Field is excited about getting going, but the process initially shall be slow. Because of covid, we are working a bit differently than we have in the past. Please be patient. Administration wishes that we follow the protocols suggested by both the Health Department as well as the School Commitee.

Our first priority is your safety. 

To answer a few of your questions that we have anticipated:

We are meeting Monday at 3:00PM in the small gym (which also doubles as the cafeteria). Take a chair and socially distance. I shall go over the team rules and reiterate the covid policies for those that have yet to do a sport inside this year.

For those of you that have to stay around after school before practice, the large cafeteria is available for you up to 2:45 to study or be tutored. For those of you leaving and coming in, please enter on the side of the building closest the tennis courts, When we leave, it shall be through the doors leaving the large gym.

Bring: your workout clothes, a towel, lots of water, a snack, a gym bag and anything else you think you might need, Also bring a pen in order to fill out any forms I might have for you. There are no locker assignments in the school at this time. DO NOT FORGET YOUR MASK!

Also, always bring a positive attitude.That is an important component to any type of success!

For most of you this is new. Ask questions after I address the team. I have found that the only bad questions are the ones not asked.  Chances are someone else is thinking the same thing, or even better, are NOT, then realize your question is of great importance!

Our goal this year is (as usual) to do our best and have fun on the process. We have a new team and a lot of area to cover.

I hope to see you all on Monday. 

Coach Budd

DILLY DILLY SIGNS ON TO SACRED HEART!

 

Erin Lavelle signs on to Sacred Heart University where she shall continue her Track and Field career!

Photo courtesy of Reminder Publications

Erin currently owns our Indoor 200 and 300 school records.  DILLY DILLY!

PARKING GARAGE MEETS?

 It will not come to this, but it IS an interesting creative concept

MLK DAY

Today is Monday, January 18. If all goes as planned, on Monday, March 1, Indoor Track and Field will happen. That is SIX WEEKS from now.

I would prefer that those of you that are interested in participating have some plan to start training between now and then ( I am hoping that you all have done something already).

Coach Gorman offered a free program to many of you.

Coach Besser has offered to run on weekends with you.

Coach Morrissey is willing to offer advice to you.

I have listed workouts on the Ladyspartan web site.

What have YOU done to get prepared?

I know school starts up again on Tuesday. My preference is that we do not go into a season unprepared.

E-Mail me what YOU want to do: youralarmguy@aol.com I shall share with our other coaches.

ALSO: Confirm if you are doing Indoor. I need to set up a mailing list!