Buying running shoes...
It is highly suggested to go to a store that deals primarily with running footwear and apparel such as Fast Break Athletics and Frontrunner Athletics both located in Chattanooga. Both stores will offer a discount to cross country runners. They have experience runners as sales reps who can help you choose the right shoe with the right fit for your athlete. The best way to prolong the life and function of a new pair of running shoes is to wear them for running only. It is not necessary to purchase special running apparel. Loose fitting T-shirts and shorts are adequate for daily training.
Parent/Guardian Involvement
Remember that children imitate the actions of adults. If you as a parent/guardian are not involved in the program do not expect your child to be. This program is a lot of fun to be around. Please make the time to be with our team and make yourself known to the athletes, coaches, and other parents. Take it one step at a time, slowly but with enthusiasm and effort. Without parent support any XC program could not do all the things that need to be done each season. Parental support is an important contribution to having a successful season!
Parents are responsible for getting their child to practice and meets.
There are voluntary positions that need to be filled by parents and others; for instance; practice and meet photographers, practice helpers/timers, meet helpers/timers, snacks and drinks coordinator for meets, picnics, fundraising, etc.
How can you help your son or daughter before the season starts?
We strongly encourage our runners to follow a training program during the summer. Individualized programs are provided for experienced runners while younger or new runners are given more basic and appropriate programs to follow as a guide. Preseason summer training is essential to build a fitness base for intensive workouts and races during the season. As your young runner begins the first week of training, you may wonder what to expect and how you can assist him or her in terms of recovery, eating, sleeping, and mental attitude. As a rule, we don’t recommend you change any aspect of your normal routine of home responsibilities, family meal planning, bedtime, and social guidelines. A normal consequence of beginning to train is muscle soreness, which will soon go away. If your son or daughter has not competed in sports before, this may persist up to 2 weeks. They should communicate this to us so we can adjust their training. Any athlete engaged in intensive training and competition can be subject to injury. A nutritious, well balanced diet is essential for an athlete. Especially on race days, fatty and fried foods, and carbonated or acidic drinks should be avoided. Small portions of easily digested food eaten at least 3 hours before competition are best, but water intake should never be limited. Most athletes feel best when they race a little hungry. You should see your runners gradually starting to eat more carbohydrates.
It is highly suggested to go to a store that deals primarily with running footwear and apparel such as Fast Break Athletics and Frontrunner Athletics both located in Chattanooga. Both stores will offer a discount to cross country runners. They have experience runners as sales reps who can help you choose the right shoe with the right fit for your athlete. The best way to prolong the life and function of a new pair of running shoes is to wear them for running only. It is not necessary to purchase special running apparel. Loose fitting T-shirts and shorts are adequate for daily training.
Parent/Guardian Involvement
Remember that children imitate the actions of adults. If you as a parent/guardian are not involved in the program do not expect your child to be. This program is a lot of fun to be around. Please make the time to be with our team and make yourself known to the athletes, coaches, and other parents. Take it one step at a time, slowly but with enthusiasm and effort. Without parent support any XC program could not do all the things that need to be done each season. Parental support is an important contribution to having a successful season!
Parents are responsible for getting their child to practice and meets.
There are voluntary positions that need to be filled by parents and others; for instance; practice and meet photographers, practice helpers/timers, meet helpers/timers, snacks and drinks coordinator for meets, picnics, fundraising, etc.
How can you help your son or daughter before the season starts?
We strongly encourage our runners to follow a training program during the summer. Individualized programs are provided for experienced runners while younger or new runners are given more basic and appropriate programs to follow as a guide. Preseason summer training is essential to build a fitness base for intensive workouts and races during the season. As your young runner begins the first week of training, you may wonder what to expect and how you can assist him or her in terms of recovery, eating, sleeping, and mental attitude. As a rule, we don’t recommend you change any aspect of your normal routine of home responsibilities, family meal planning, bedtime, and social guidelines. A normal consequence of beginning to train is muscle soreness, which will soon go away. If your son or daughter has not competed in sports before, this may persist up to 2 weeks. They should communicate this to us so we can adjust their training. Any athlete engaged in intensive training and competition can be subject to injury. A nutritious, well balanced diet is essential for an athlete. Especially on race days, fatty and fried foods, and carbonated or acidic drinks should be avoided. Small portions of easily digested food eaten at least 3 hours before competition are best, but water intake should never be limited. Most athletes feel best when they race a little hungry. You should see your runners gradually starting to eat more carbohydrates.