The Little Things . . . a Going the Distance newsletter Late June 2019 || issue #79 Share on Facebook | Do you want to "run" or "compete"? Hint: it's more fun to compete. Don't cheat yourself. GTD XC Edge onsite sessions begin Monday, July 8. | • Comprehensive program – 18 onsite sessions plus weekly guideline • Your training can be coordinated with your coach’s existing team summer program • Onsite session disciplines include core, circuits, base building, plyometrics, resistance training, threshold work, technique and form, focus, concentration, and racing strategies. • Onsite only option available • Enrollment open for collegiate, high school, and middle school runners • Over 150 runners in last summer’s program • 2019 dates: June 24 - August 18 (onsite sessions Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 to 9:30, beginning July 8) • Program directed by Fernando Braz • More details – Interviews with GTD xc runners Photos from the onsite sessions • Register here – • Questions? Send an email | Either you win the ball or you don't. Either you win a place on the field in a close game. Or not. If you want to win, to make the team, to play, you have to be better conditioned than your opponent. If you're skilled but tired, you won't win that ball. The onsite conditioning sessions begin Monday, July 8th. | • Comprehensive program – 18 onsite sessions plus weekly guideline • A progressive development program. The goal is to enhance the athlete’s fitness and conditioning for a successful fall season • Athletes will improve their speed, quickness, balance, agility, form, endurance, sport-specific technique, and overall conditioning. • Athletes in the following sports train in this program: Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Softball, Track, Wrestling, and more • Enrollment open for collegiate, high school, and middle school athletes • 2019 dates: June 24 - August 18 (onsite sessions Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 to 10:30, beginning July 8) • Program directed by Fernando Braz • More details – Interviews with GTD all-sports athletes Photos from the onsite sessions • Register here – • Questions? Send an email. | The goal of many athletes in the GTD Edge xc and all-sports program is to win races and games, and advance to league, state, and national competition. For others, especially middle and elementary school athletes, the goal is to begin conditioning their bodies and minds for races and games in years to come. And to begin forming a base for a healthy life. We welcome all. | Coach Braz provides personal coaching for runners at all levels who want to improve their performance or want a guided maintenance program. The program is designed for runners who have a specific racing goal, or a series of races to prepare for, or want to build or maintain their running fitness. Program details FAQs Sign-up Steps | Previous Issues of The Little Things Please go to this link for previous issues of The Little Things. | Going the Distance is a coaching service for runners at all levels. If you know someone who might benefit from the Going the Distance program, tell them about us, and forward The Little Things to them. Visit our website -- Going the Distance Head Coach -- Fernando Braz Webmaster and Director -- Dave Smith For more information, contact Dave at dave@goingthedistancefb.com | |