The athletes were all able to do some real running at our second practice of the season. All did what is called in track a "pyramid" workout. This is where you run a series of ascending and/or descending distances on the track. Our Yellow and Green groups ran 100m, 50m, 50m, and 100m. They worked on watching their lanes--something that takes some concentration, even for seasoned runners. They also got to practice their first field event of the season: the standing long jump, which they seemed to really enjoy!
Our Pink and Blue groups' pyramid consisted of 200m, 100m, 100m, 200m. They also worked on staying in their lanes. They learned about the staggered start on the 200m, and why starting farther back doesn't mean you are running more. athletes will continue to work on running on the inside of the lanes so they don't run more than their competitors. The 8-12 yr olds also played Foxes and Hounds, which is a fun game and a good speed-burst workout.
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Speaking for "Team Pink Oreos", we are having a blast learning the long jump and shot put. The 8-12 year old girls are great to coach and eager to learn. Funny how a Laffy Taffy can motivate young bodies and minds!! Kelly, you are doing a great job keeping all of this together!
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