St. Joe's Track & Field

Training Tips

Eat Healthy
It goes without saying that your diet is an important part of your training.
 
Don't snack on chips and cookies -- eat apples, carrots, or nuts instead.  Avoid soda pop and other beverages with sugar and caffeine.  Drink water, fruit juice, or a sports drink.
 
After a hard workout at the track, Coach Baugh and other elite athletes have been known to enjoy a cool smoothie blended from fresh fruits and other natural ingredients.
 
Read below for more training tips...

Ice is your Friend! Training Message From Coach Baugh

posted ‎‎Apr 17, 2008 5:17 AM‎‎ by John Cameron   [ updated ‎‎Apr 27, 2008 9:45 AM‎‎ by Kevin David ]

We're now in full swing with our 2008 track season.  We've raced a lot lately with our Saturday team meet, juniors at Timberstone meet on Monday and mini-meet on Tuesday.  As well, Wednesday practice involved interval workout for most of our team.  It's very important that coaches and parents are asking how the kids are feeling.  It's quite possible that some kids are experiencing sore muscles.  I strongly advise insuring the kids are well hydrated before and after practices/meets.  As well, ice is your friend.  Kids won't ice sore muscles without a parent or coach prompting them.  Trust me, I've consistently iced sore muscles over the years and it helps prevent injury.  Make sure your sore running child grabs an ice pack and applies while watching American Idol, the Tigers etc. before bed.
 
Coach Baugh

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