Hidden on the right side of this page of the D&C, is the announcement that today's meet will mark the opening of the new Penfield track. We have the opportunity to help Penfield start 0-1 on their track, so let's be ready to make that happen.
Here's a reminder of their indoor performances (1000/1600/3200):
Gumina 2:45 / 4:33 / 10:20
Hospers 2:49 / 4:45 / 10:36
Crandell 2:51 / 4:56
Sprague - / 4:56 / 10:34
Harney - / 4:55 / 10:57
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Weather
We've talked before about the changing weather, especially in the spring. That means come prepared for any conditions, just about every day. It also affects our workouts. It doesn't make a lot of sense to take large periods of recovery (while doing faster intervals), if it means allowing the muscles to cool off too quickly. At a minimum, this can cause a slow or inefficient start to the next interval as your muscles get back into the effort. At worst, this can lead to an injury.
During most of the XC season, we are able to plan the workouts well in advance, knowing that the running conditions will generally be favorable. During track, we have to take the opportunities as they come. The good news is that later in the season, when we want to do faster intervals with more recovery, the weather tends to be much more cooperative during track season, and we are able to head into the taper period with better control over the workouts.
During most of the XC season, we are able to plan the workouts well in advance, knowing that the running conditions will generally be favorable. During track, we have to take the opportunities as they come. The good news is that later in the season, when we want to do faster intervals with more recovery, the weather tends to be much more cooperative during track season, and we are able to head into the taper period with better control over the workouts.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Two Weeks
Well, our spring track opener is now just two weeks away, and this week certainly feels like spring. Of course, we are in western New York, so don't start to think that it will be smooth sailing from here. AccuWeather says that this week should be mighty fine, but things could be a little nasty next week, with some snow even managing to fall.
Since we will only practice indoors under the most extreme conditions, please make sure to come to practice prepared to deal with whatever elements challenge us! Even a hat and gloves would be appropriate to add to your bag.
This will also be true for our meets throughout the season. As the sun sinks lower, even in May, it can cool off very quickly. Those of you that have had chattering teeth by the time you had to start your 4 x 800m leg can attest to that.
Since we will only practice indoors under the most extreme conditions, please make sure to come to practice prepared to deal with whatever elements challenge us! Even a hat and gloves would be appropriate to add to your bag.
This will also be true for our meets throughout the season. As the sun sinks lower, even in May, it can cool off very quickly. Those of you that have had chattering teeth by the time you had to start your 4 x 800m leg can attest to that.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Indoor Nationals
Congratulations to the Schroeder participants in the Nike Indoor Nationals at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. In my college days, that area was not one of the best places to be, but they have done a great deal of work in the area, and put up a very nice indoor track facility.
Results are available here. The 4 x 1 mile team put together a nice performance, running 18:37 for 14th place. Val ran 62.27 to finish 11th in the Frosh 400m race. And Kevin Enck showed that he could use a little bit of distance training, running just 3:20 in the 1000m, but still managed to place 18th.
With our first meet just 15 days away, our competitors from Nationals can't take much time off, to ensure they have enough practices to compete.
Results are available here. The 4 x 1 mile team put together a nice performance, running 18:37 for 14th place. Val ran 62.27 to finish 11th in the Frosh 400m race. And Kevin Enck showed that he could use a little bit of distance training, running just 3:20 in the 1000m, but still managed to place 18th.
With our first meet just 15 days away, our competitors from Nationals can't take much time off, to ensure they have enough practices to compete.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Opening Day!
So, spring sports start today, and I will resume the blog. Nate is working out at Schroeder today at 3:30pm, and anyone else is welcome to join him. Official track practices start up on Wednesday. Please note that it is only 3 weeks from Wednesday until our first meet. We are at Penfield, which no longer has a ghetto track, but our last meet there was rained out anyway! It will be a nice early-season test, since they can throw Gumina and Hospers at us.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Belated Happy New Year!
OK, so the team woke me up with the Rochester Relays performances, and I will post again!
The Webster Distance Runners led the Schroeder Boys team to victory at the Rochester Relays, as Schroeder scored 40 of their 75 points in distance events to defeat 21 other scoring teams, including R-H (68.5) and Edison (52).
The Girls finished 12th of 23 with 26 points, with 5 coming in distance events, plus 3 in the walk and 5 in the 4 x 400, which included some distance folks.
Here are my favorite boys results:
1. First place in the 4-person 1600m race, with the following performances - Nico first in 4:38, Steve an impressive 5th in 4:42, AJ 6th in 4:43 and Geoff 15th in 4:49. I like how we suddenly have a boatload of sub-5 (and even sub-4:50) milers.
2. Third place in the 2-person 3200m race, with Geoff and Adrian each running 10:18. Very fast times with 6 weeks remaining until Sectionals.
3. First place in the 4 x 800 relay in a school record 8:16. It looks like it may have been Steve in 2:05, Joe W in 2:10, Nico in 2:01 and AJ in 1:59.
4. Second place in the 5-4-3-2-lap relay. It looks like Adrian did the 5 in 2:50 and Joe W did the 2 in 56. Not sure who did the other legs in 3:45 (perhaps a 2:12 and a 1:33?).
5. Third place in the DMR. Steve did the 1200 in 3:32 - not sure of the other legs. Clue me in.
6. No points in the SMR, but it looks like a good time was had (SMR Forever!).
I should include the Shot Put relay up there, since I recall Joey C doing a 4 x 800, right? And he put up a 49-foot throw! Also, Kevin Enck could use some extra distance workouts to knock some time off his 1500 in the Pent, and he was a big factor in the High Jump (10) and Hurdle (6) points.
The girls seem to have some work to do, to get back in top shape, as the 2-person 3000m race saw Katie Edwards run 12:14 and Annelise Bay run 12:18. Annelise also jumped in the walk, to help Rebecca Irwin score 3 points. The 4-person 1500m race included a couple of newcomers: Rachel Nesbitt (6:12) and Morgan Urbanek (6:23) splitting up Katie (6:04) and Ann Hight (6:25).
I see that the Varsity returns to RIT on Friday, 1/22. That looks like a date that I can make.
The Webster Distance Runners led the Schroeder Boys team to victory at the Rochester Relays, as Schroeder scored 40 of their 75 points in distance events to defeat 21 other scoring teams, including R-H (68.5) and Edison (52).
The Girls finished 12th of 23 with 26 points, with 5 coming in distance events, plus 3 in the walk and 5 in the 4 x 400, which included some distance folks.
Here are my favorite boys results:
1. First place in the 4-person 1600m race, with the following performances - Nico first in 4:38, Steve an impressive 5th in 4:42, AJ 6th in 4:43 and Geoff 15th in 4:49. I like how we suddenly have a boatload of sub-5 (and even sub-4:50) milers.
2. Third place in the 2-person 3200m race, with Geoff and Adrian each running 10:18. Very fast times with 6 weeks remaining until Sectionals.
3. First place in the 4 x 800 relay in a school record 8:16. It looks like it may have been Steve in 2:05, Joe W in 2:10, Nico in 2:01 and AJ in 1:59.
4. Second place in the 5-4-3-2-lap relay. It looks like Adrian did the 5 in 2:50 and Joe W did the 2 in 56. Not sure who did the other legs in 3:45 (perhaps a 2:12 and a 1:33?).
5. Third place in the DMR. Steve did the 1200 in 3:32 - not sure of the other legs. Clue me in.
6. No points in the SMR, but it looks like a good time was had (SMR Forever!).
I should include the Shot Put relay up there, since I recall Joey C doing a 4 x 800, right? And he put up a 49-foot throw! Also, Kevin Enck could use some extra distance workouts to knock some time off his 1500 in the Pent, and he was a big factor in the High Jump (10) and Hurdle (6) points.
The girls seem to have some work to do, to get back in top shape, as the 2-person 3000m race saw Katie Edwards run 12:14 and Annelise Bay run 12:18. Annelise also jumped in the walk, to help Rebecca Irwin score 3 points. The 4-person 1500m race included a couple of newcomers: Rachel Nesbitt (6:12) and Morgan Urbanek (6:23) splitting up Katie (6:04) and Ann Hight (6:25).
I see that the Varsity returns to RIT on Friday, 1/22. That looks like a date that I can make.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Silence
OK, now that everyone has stopped checking for blog updates, I finally have time for a short posting. I have not done the scanning required for the 2009 Schroeder XC Yearbook, and if I don't find the time soon, I'll just post a PDF version of what I have so far (results, etc.).
My understanding is that the Schroeder Indoor Track season gets underway Friday at the U of R. We'll follow along with the team's exploits thru the season. In addition, we'll keep an eye on the WDR representatives on the Nordic Ski team. Yesterday's scrimmage was canceled due to a lack of snow, so maybe next Tuesday. And we can't forget that we also sprinkle a little WDR on the wrestling team, so we'll watch for some wrestling results as well.
My understanding is that the Schroeder Indoor Track season gets underway Friday at the U of R. We'll follow along with the team's exploits thru the season. In addition, we'll keep an eye on the WDR representatives on the Nordic Ski team. Yesterday's scrimmage was canceled due to a lack of snow, so maybe next Tuesday. And we can't forget that we also sprinkle a little WDR on the wrestling team, so we'll watch for some wrestling results as well.
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