Practices

Practices will help students develop endurance, speed, confidence, and friendships!

Who coaches cross country?

• Ms. Kinder and Mrs. Johnson

Where do we practice?

• Meet outside the gym during the practice time listed on the team calendar.

• Practices are usually held at Barth Pond, a short run from O'Neill.

What do you wear to practice?

• Your PE uniform or school dress code appropriate running shorts

• Running shoes

What else do you bring to practice?

• Water bottle

• Inhaler (if necessary)

What do we do at a typical practice?

• Practice begins with warm up laps and running drills.

• Each day brings a different focus: endurance, speed, hills, teamwork, racing, recovery.

• We end practice with a team stretch.

What happens when practice is over?

• There is no activity bus after practice. You must have a ride home after practice. If you walk to school or ride a bike to school, you can walk home or ride your bike home.