Training for December 7th to January 7th
Winter Conditioning Registration
Registration: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/662918244
Registration Deadline: January 7th
Who: All middle school and high school distance athletes wanting to prepare for the upcoming spring track and field season.
Camp Dates: December, January, February
Where: MVHS and local running trails in the Highlands Ranch area.
Price:
Iron/Ferritin Check-up
December is a great time to get your ferritin levels checked again. The coaches recommendation is to have your ferritin levels checked at a minimum of twice a year: Once after the track season, and once after XC season. If the last time you had your levels checked was before XC, it is time to get them looked at again.
Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. Please review as needed, and have your iron levels checked if you have not recently done so. This goes for both boys and girls. Rule of thumb, get your ferritin levels checked at least twice a year by a doctor. A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. We also recommend that every athlete on the team be taking an iron supplement that works for them. Please come talk to the coaches if you have questions.
- December 11th-January 7th Running Plan (Google Doc)
- The link above is a general plan for athletes to follow while we are on break.
- Organized practice will resume on Monday, January 8th. Until then runs are on your own or with a teammate. Help to motivate your teammates by calling each up and organizing runs together.
- Harder efforts and workouts will resume when we return to school the week of January 8th. For now, keep runs at an easier intensity.
Winter Conditioning Registration
Registration: https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/662918244
Registration Deadline: January 7th
Who: All middle school and high school distance athletes wanting to prepare for the upcoming spring track and field season.
Camp Dates: December, January, February
- High School Athletes will meet 6 days a week from Monday to Saturday.
- Middle School Athletes will meet 3 days a week. Middle School Athletes are welcome to come the other days, however, Coach Sprafke will only be available three days a week.
Where: MVHS and local running trails in the Highlands Ranch area.
Price:
- High School Athletes $250
- Middle School Athletes $100
Iron/Ferritin Check-up
December is a great time to get your ferritin levels checked again. The coaches recommendation is to have your ferritin levels checked at a minimum of twice a year: Once after the track season, and once after XC season. If the last time you had your levels checked was before XC, it is time to get them looked at again.
Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. Please review as needed, and have your iron levels checked if you have not recently done so. This goes for both boys and girls. Rule of thumb, get your ferritin levels checked at least twice a year by a doctor. A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. We also recommend that every athlete on the team be taking an iron supplement that works for them. Please come talk to the coaches if you have questions.
- The Importance of Iron in Distance Runners (Blog Post)
- Why You Should Get Your Ferritin Levels Checked (Blog Post)
- A letter from a doctor, with references, about ferritin levels for endurance athletes that you can take with you to your medical provider when you get tested. (Doc)
- Are Your Ferritin Levels Up to Speed? Top Coaches Take Tests for Iron Seriously (article)
- Ironing Out the Details: Know the facts about ferritin and iron before deciding to supplement (article)
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