The Little Things . . . a Going the Distance newsletter Late May 2019 || issue #78
Share on Facebook | Running to him was real, the way he did it the realest thing he knew. It was all joy and woe, hard as a diamond; it made him weary beyond comprehension. But it also made him free. Once a Runner [John Parker] | The 2-week XC Prep Program begins on Monday, June 24th. This program is included in the XC Comprehensive Program. To receive your prep program, you need to register by Saturday, June 15. See below for a description of the Prep Program. The onsite sessions begin Monday, July 8th. | • Comprehensive program – 56 days of progressive conditioning, including 18 onsite sessions
• 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.
• Comprehensive option includes 2 weeks of offsite prep to build muscle and aerobic-cardio conditioning
• 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 7)
• Program directed by Fernando Braz
• More details –
Interviews with GTD xc runners
Photos from the onsite sessions
• Register here –
• Questions? Send an email | Purpose of the 2-week prep program -- to start building your aerobic capacity and strength for balance and power. If you begin the onsite sessions on July 8 without a good aerobic base, you may struggle to keep pace with the progressive program. What is the program? Shortly before June 24th, Coach Braz will email you an outline of conditioning to do on your own over the next 2 weeks. Your program will be specific to your age or running level. The program will include running and specific core workout routines. Days off are included. | The 2-week All-Sports Prep Program begins on Monday, June 24th. To receive your prep program, you need to register by Saturday, June 15. See above for a description of the Prep Program. The onsite sessions begin Monday, July 8th. | • Comprehensive program – 56 days of progressive conditioning, including 18 onsite sessions
• 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
• Includes 2 weeks of offsite prep to build muscle and aerobic-cardio conditioning
• 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 7)
• Program directed by Fernando Braz
• More details –
Interviews with GTD all-sports athletes
Photos from the onsite sessions
• Register here –
• Questions? Send an email. | 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
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