Team Documents and Training Ideas

A Beginner's Guide to Training for Cross-Country — A great article from Runner's World for how to train prior to starting on a Cross-Country running team.

A Guide for Beginning Runners — Use the plans in this link to start your running journey!

Concussion Information — Important information on concussions in sports and links to training and forms that must be completed prior to participation in athletics.

How to Get Kids Into Running — A great article for parents about strategies to use with your child about running and getting started. This is a great read for parents of new runners!

MIAA Handbook — Information for all parents and student-athletes about the rules and regulations of the MIAA

Proper Running Technique — A great video on proper form for beginning runners!

Shoe Advisor — This is a great resource for finding the right running shoes based on a number of different factors including size, arch and foot mechanics.

Summer Training Program for Cross-Country Runners — Use this 10 week training plan as a guide in the summer to get in the best running shape for the upcoming season!

Three Tips For Running Downhill — Fly down those hills by taking a look at these quick helpers!

Training for your first 5K — Hal Higdon is a great resource for beginning, intermediate or advanced runners. Check out this link for a guide to training for your first 5K race!

Yoga for Runners: 30 minute workout — Yoga For Runner's - or joggers, or brisk walkers. This practice offers great release and rehab after a good run or cardio. Also a wonderful practice to repeat to up or maintain your running or cardio game. This sequence stays low to the ground. Use the breath to stretch and soothe the muscles of the body, stabilize the joints and Find What Feels Good. This 30 min practice uses the principles of yoga to cultivate balance and find ease. 30 mins of practice to allow, release, balance and restore!

Yoga for Runners: Cool Down — Stretch it out and cool it down after your run with this Yoga For Runners Sequence!

Yoga for Runners: Warmup — This yoga practice is suitable for all levels and designed to inspire you to check in and create a full body warm up experience before your run. You can practice this before a walk, jog or run or you can practice this as you prepare for a running program or future runs!