La Cueva Cross Country

Run With The Big Bears

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Practice Information-

This is a fluid schedule, practice times and locations for the week are finalized at minimum three days in advance.

June-July

  • Summer Conditioning Begins Monday, June 22nd. We will meet at 6:30 am at Academy Hills Park MAP LINK or Michael Emery Tailhead MAP LINK

    • Monday- Academy Hills Park (Shake-out / Form-work)

    • Tuesday- Academy Hills Park (Speed Work)

    • Wednesday- Academy Hills Park (Recovery)

    • Thursday- Academy Hills Park (Base / Form-work)

    • Friday- Michael Emery Tailhead (Long Run / Hills)

      • July 31st Conditioning will be held at Academy Hills Park

  • Optional Summer Camp July 27th-30th

August

Starting Monday, August 3rd, we will meet at La Cueva at 6:45 am. We will meet in the front of the school along Wilshire and will be done by 7:45 am most days, but absolutely no later than 8:00 am. MAP LINK All pratices will be at this place/time uless otherwise noted.

Important Dates-

Monday, August 11th- First day of XC Practice

Wednesday, August 12th- Parent Meeting @ LCHS TBD at 6:30 pm

Monday, August 17th begin Flex Days. AM starts at 6:45 am, PM begins at 3:45 PM

  • August 3rd-8th

    • Monday- Shakeout

      • Group A- 50 mins

      • Group B- 45 mins

      • Group C- 40 minutes

    • Tuesday- Speed

      • 3 minutes on / 2 off + core

    • Wednesday- Recovery

      • 30 mins everyone

    • Thursday- Base Run

      • Group A- 50 mins

      • Group B- 45 mins

      • Group C- 40 minutes

    • Friday- Time Trial

      • Mile Time Trial + core

  • August 10th-15th

    • Monday- OFF

      • 30 minutes on your own

    • Tuesday- Speed (First day of Practice)

      • 1 minute on / off x 10 + core

    • Wednesday- Recovery (Parent Meeting)

      • 30 mins everyone

    • Thursday- Tempo

      • Group A- 3 miles

      • Group B- 2 miles

      • Group C- 2 miles

    • Friday- Premeet + 4 Strides

    • Saturday- Blue Tower (Optional) meet at 7:00 am @ Outpost Ice Rink MAP

  • August 17th-22nd

    • Monday- Shakeout + Form Drills (First Flex Day)

      • Group A- 40 mins

      • Group B- 40 mins

      • Group C- 40 minutes

        PM Flex Day (LCHS 3:35 pm)

    • Tuesday- Hills

      • Group A- 8 x hill reps

      • Group B- 6 x hill reps

      • Group C- 6 x hill reps

    • Wednesday- Recovery+Core (Flex Day)

      • 30 mins everyone

        PM Flex Day (LCHS 3:35 pm)

    • Thursday- Long Run

      • Group A- 60 mins

      • Group B- 50 mins

      • Group C- 45 minutes

    • Friday- Premeet

      • Easy run + 4 x 150s

    • Saturday- Watermelon Run

      • Boys- 8:00 am (Arrive at 6:45 am)

      • Grils- 8:30 am (Arrive at 7:15 am)

  • August 24th-29th

    • Monday- Shakeout + Form Drills (Flex Day)

      • Group A- 50 mins

      • Group B- 45 mins

      • Group C- 40 minutes

        PM Flex Day (LCHS 3:35 pm)

    • Tuesday- Speed

      • Group A- 6 x 800 (3 min rest)

      • Group B- 5 x 800 (3 min rest)

      • Group C- 4 x 800 (4 min rest)

    • Wednesday- Recovery+Core (Flex Day)

      • 30 mins everyone

        PM Flex Day (LCHS 3:35 pm)

    • Thursday- Tempo

      • Group A- 3 miles

      • Group B- 2 miles

      • Group C- 2 miles

    • Friday- Premeet

      • Easy run + 4 x 150s

    • Saturday- Cleveland Invite

      • Boys- TBD

      • Grils- TBD

At meets it is imperative that you check in with a coach when you arrive and check out with a coach when you leave. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. 9/10/17

  • Transportation- If you are in need of a ride to practice or meet it is imperative that you talk to a Coach or teammate to make arrangements as soon as possible.

  • Injuries- If you are injured, please talk to one of the coaching staff immediately and before we start stretching. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes for us and the athletic trainer to help you.