Announcements:

Boulder Summer Running Club:

Training will start the week of June 2, and morning runs will meet at Boulder High, behind the building, near the bike racks.

• Mondays (7:30 a.m.): We will be utilizing the mountain trails to do run/hikes.
• Tuesdays(7:30 a.m.): These days will have a core work emphasis, as we are led by Annette Banks, a current physical trainer and former Swedish Olympian in track & field.
• Wednesdays (7:30 a.m.): Distance run west up the canyon.
• Thursdays (7:00 p.m.), beginning and ending at the Wonderland Lake trailhead parking lot (off of Broadway): distance trail run in the Wonderland area.

The summer running is a good way to connect with your teammates for the upcoming season, and it helps keep your motivation up when the miles can seem long and difficult.
If you have any questions please contact Monique Guidry, (303) 875-2435, monique.guidry@bvsd.org.

Program overview

Cross Country is a terrific sport for people of all abilities. It is a no-cut sport where some people get to showcase their terrific running talent, while others may use the season to get in shape for another sport or to connect with a great group of people. The coaches will be committed to creating workouts and an atmosphere where the goals of all the athletes are met. Workouts will be individualized based on fitness level, caliber of racing, previous running experience, and goals for the season. Every year the cross-country team is composed of students who tend to have high grades, participate in a broad array of extra-curricular activities, and invest in both their sport and the people on the team. Boulder High has an illustrious tradition of producing some of the best distance runners in the state.

How to join XC

1. Pick up an athletic registration packet from the main office and complete it.
2. Get a physical. This must be less than one year old, and be good the whole season. Get this done early in the summer!!
3. Pay the participation fee ($135.00).

• Watch for the Fall sports sign-up dates which will happen the week before the season begins.
• The season officially begins on Monday, August 13 and practice times through Friday will be 3:20-5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00-10:00 a.m.
• The deadline for joining cross country is Friday, August 24!

How to prepare for XC

• During the summer we will have voluntary practices Monday-Thursday at 7:30 a.m.
• The voluntary practices are an excellent way to join in with other teammates to train together, get to know one another, and keep each other going during the hot summer months.
• See the Pre-Season Information packet for more information about our program and how to prepare.

Equipment Checklist:

1. Your shoes should be designed for running and have very little wear on them. This piece of equipment may be the most critical element in maintaining your health.
2. Each day wear and bring proper clothing for the conditions. This may mean lightweight clothes at the beginning of the season, while later in the season it may mean wearing a jacket, hat and gloves.
3. Bring a water bottle every day to practice.