2012 Trailblazer Cross Country Camp

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the 2012 Trailblazer Cross Country Camp.  June 4th and June 5th we will meet at the Pioneer Ridge Middle School track from 7 pm - 8 pm.  On June 7th we are going to meet at the GEHS Cross Country course from 7 pm - 8 pm.  Our final session will be on June 9th at the Olathe Prairie Center from 9 am - 10 am.  The cost of the camp is $25 per athlete.  Instruction will focus on running economy, sprint drills, race tactics, strength training, and dynamic stretching.

2012 PRMS Cross Country Schedule

We're looking forward to a fantastic 2012 Cross Country season!  The schedule is listed below...

1. Monday (August, 6th) Cross Country Parent Meeting @ PRMS Auditorium (7:00 PM)
2. Monday (August, 13th) 1st Practice @ PRMS Track (5:30 PM)
3. Thursday (August, 30th) Basehor-Linwood Invite @ Wyandotte Co. Park (4:00 PM)
4. Saturday (September, 8th) WMS Invite - Parent Day @ Celebration Park (10:00 AM)
5. Thursday (September, 13th) Wellsville Invite @ Wellsville Middle School (4:00 PM)
6. Saturday (September, 22nd) Ottawa Invite @ Ottawa XC course (11:00 AM)
7. Wednesday (September, 26th) GEHS/PRMS Invite @ GEHS XC course (4:00 PM)
8. Saturday (September, 29th) Community America Invite @ Baldwin City (8:30 AM)
9. Thursday (October, 4th) Eudora Invite @ Eudora Middle School (4:00 PM)

Back Routine for Runners...

Back problems hamper the performance of many runners.  Check out the video below for exercises that will strengthen your core and your back.  Incorporate these exercises into your workout routine to stay injury free!

This value-packed video is from coach Jay Johnson. To learn more visit his blog...

http://www.coachjayjohnson.com/

Pedestal Routine...

Build a solid foundation for your running by engaging your core muscles.  Check out this video that demonstrates three exercises for core strength.

For more awesome information check out coach Jay Johnson's blog...

http://www.coachjayjohnson.com/

Lunge Matrix...

Today's post is a video that demonstrates a fantastic warm up to incorporate before running.  Do this lunge matrix before and after you run to build a solid foundation.  These exercises will build strength and help to prevent injury.    Preventing injury leads to more training...more (smart) training leads to faster running.

Find out more at this blog...

http://www.coachjayjohnson.com/

Trailblazer Cross Country...

Click on the following link to find out more about Gardner Edgerton High School Cross Country.

http://portal.usd231.com/webActivities/Forms/Base.aspx?PageNum=Ath_8

Medicine Ball Exercises for Runners...

I wanted to start sharing some "off season" exercises to build a better running foundation.  Today's post is a video that has some great creative drills with a medicine ball.  These exercises will help build strength and athleticism to enhance your running.

Learn more exercises at this blog...

http://www.coachjayjohnson.com/