Meet Information

Food

It is a long time from getting on the bus to getting off after returning from a track meet. We do not stop for meals and they do not provide water. Please pack fluids, most meets have concessions but don’t rely on that. We suggest that you pack a variety of energy sources to keep your athletes fueled up as they will not compete well on an empty stomach. Please refer to the Nutrition Packet located below.

Packing for meets

It will rain on us at one or more meets, and the meets will not be cancelled. It will be warm when we get on the bus and freezing before the meet is over. Large plastic garbage bags to keep their bags dry, something dry to sit on, changes of clothes if they are wet after running and need dry clothes, stocking caps, gloves, lots of layers of warm clothes, blankets. Every year we see boys with inadequate warm clothing.

Leaving meets early

Strongly discouraged, but allowed if prearranged with parents. We are promoting a team of encouragers, and want everyone on the team to cheer on their teammates. However, there are exceptions and we will work with those. Athletes are not allowed to ride home with anyone but their parents, unless advanced written arrangements are made. This is for the safety of your sons.

Race Day

Sleep a minimum of 8 hours (every day!)

Eat 4-5 hours before race

30-45 Minutes Before 1st Race Starts

Dynamic Jog (forward/back skips, side skips, etc.) 5min

Normal Warm-up 10min

Extended Sprint Drills 15min

2-3 Sprints with spikes 15min

Rest 10min prior to race

Refuel and Rehydrate between races

Bananas, Energy Bars, Granola Bars, Gatorade, Water

Always Cool Down