Expectations

From start to finish:

1. You need to have your sports physical uploaded into Rank One (NEW app!) BEFORE the first preseason practice. Instructions on how to do that can be found HERE.

2. You need good shoes -- they do not need to be fancy, but they do need to be comfortable running shoes without too many miles on them. You should expect to need to replace your shoes at least once per season! There are several running stores in our area who can help you with the best fit -- we partner with Big Peach Running, and they will give you a discount if you tell them you are a CHHS runner.

3. You should have a watch -- it needs to be an actual watch. The races will NOT let you use a smart watch in races.

Before the season:

1. We expect nothing from you going in, except for appropriate shoes and a willing attitude. EVERYONE runs...we do not cut runners for anything short of a failure to follow instructions and be part of the team. We do recommend you diversify -- there is a lot of competition for the 100m and 200m races. If you want to run more, push yourself into the longer races, hurdles, and jumps!

2. It is very important that running BEFORE the season. If you have not been active, please make sure to come for pre-season conditioning. Even if you have been active, the time to start working out is now, not after full practices start.

3. Drink a LOT of water, now and during the season. If you are thirsty, it is already too late!

4. Do your best, and have faith in the process. Do not get frustrated with yourself -- it takes time to build up endurance! If you follow the plan we set forward, you will get there.

5. Be a good teammate, now and during the season. We are a TEAM, meaning that we build each other up. You are expected to cheer on every runner, from the fastest to the slowest. We have removed athletes for not being teammates -- while track & field can often be thought of as an individual sport, we can only get better as a team.

During the season:

1. We will have practice EVERY day after school:

   • Non-race days: meet at the changing rooms (across from the small gym) at 2:30 to change. We are NOT changing in the field house this year -- everyone is required to change at the locker rooms. HOPEFULLY we will have the locker combinations by then, in which case you will have your own assigned locker. Practice will be 2:45-5:00 each day that we do not have a meet.

   • Wednesday is our tutoring day! If we do not have a meet, plan to do any retests, tutoring, etc. after school this day. If not, come to 1.360 to do homework (only...this is not a party) until 3:00 before practice. We will sit ANYONE not meeting the grades this year...please make sure you do not put yourself in that position. We will change at 3:00 -- practice will still end by 5.

   • Race days: Pay attention to messages on Remind (required) for information. We may have to change plans at the last minute but you are required to stay in contact. See the "meet schedule" tab and the weekly overview for more information.

   • Practice is required unless you arrange with us (NOT WITH A FRIEND) ahead of time to miss practice!! If you have an appointment, please talk with us ahead of time. If you need to work with a teacher, please have them send us an email or Teams message. If you miss practices, you will be given a warning; if this happens more than once you may be required to sit for the next race.

2. Be a good team member. Run the practice you were given to run, and help your teammates to do their best. We are ALL working toward our best selves -- a team of best selves makes a best team!!

3. Celebrate every victory -- whether it be a team victory or a P.R.

4. Let us know immediately if you are injured or hurting. If you let us know quickly, we may be able to get you past it quickly; if you wait to see if it will go away, the injury may last all season or beyond.

5. The better you eat, the faster you will run. See Nutrition for more information.