Summer Running
Wolfpack Running
Summer Information
2025
Hey Wolfpack! We are so excited to have you on our team next fall! Cross Country is not a sport for the faint of heart, but running people are the best kind of people (in our totally biased opinion!) Middle School Cross Country races range from 2 miles to 2.5 miles, so we want to make sure we come into our season prepared to help avoid injuries. We are offering some opportunities this summer for athletes to start getting in shape, learn some routes, and begin to build some endurance.
Summer runs are not practice and are not mandatory. They are just a time for the kiddos to get to know each other and have some fun doing something active.
Beginning Tuesday, June 10th, BRMS coaching staff will be holding summer runs twice a week at various locations around Loveland beginning at 8:00AM. Our first meeting will be at Bill Reed Middle School, but after that we will be changing locations on a week to week basis. We will be leaving on our runs no later than 8:15AM so please be prompt at drop off. We will be back at our beginning locations by 9:00AM. Parents are in charge of drop off and pick up.
If families would like to volunteer to bring goodies for after our runs, please use the attached Remind App or email Coach Woodard at angela.woodard@tsd.org to sign up for a week! Having donuts or bagels at the end of the runs always makes them more fun!
Please sign up for the Remind app at the following link: https://www.remind.com/join/kdehaf . The majority of communication for the season and summer run start locations will be shared out through this app.
On the next page, you will find important information on hydration, nutrition, shoes, and injury prevention. Attached you will also find a liability waiver to be signed for athletes to participate in summer activities!
Happy Running!
Coach Woodard & Coach Frank
- a.) Hydration & Nutrition
- We are running and racing in hot weather. You need to be properly hydrating throughout the day to be ready to get the most out of your workouts.
- How much water do you need? ½ your body weight in ounces, not including what you sweat out at practice. Therefore, if I weigh 120lbs, I need to be drinking at least 60oz of water. It is preferable to drink your recommended water before practice, so the water you drink after practice replaces what you sweat out.
- You need to hydrate with electrolytes throughout the day as well. BRMS is HOT and you spend the whole day sweating before you even get to practice. Nuun Tablets are an excellent low-cost way to add electrolytes to your water.
- SNACKS, SNACKS, SNACKS. Your body is a machine, and it needs fuel. Without proper nutrition, you will not feel well and are more likely to get injured. Few tips include
- Eat breakfast. Something is better than nothing, but you need to kick start your metabolism first thing in the morning.
- Make sure your meals include a carb, a protein, and color. If you don’t know what falls under each category, just ask!
- Fuel before practice. Ideas include: fruit snacks, stroopwafels, granola bars, banana, Go Go Squeeze
- Fuel after practice. Ideas include: chocolate milk, protein bar, smoothie with greek yogurt and fruit, pb&j or a turkey sandwich
b.) Running Shoes & Injury Prevention
- The most common cause of running related injury (including shin splints, knee pain, and hip pain) stem from wearing improper footwear while running.
- While running shoes can be expensive, it is preferable to have a separate pair of shoes dedicated to running that are separate from their regular school shoes. This alone can drastically reduce the amount of injuries an athlete endures throughout a season.
- Running shoes should have good support in the ankle and should not be easily twisted.
- Brand suggestions include Asics, Mizuno, Brooks, & New Balance
- Good places to find quality shoes include:
- Roadrunnersports.com (slightly discounted)
- Runningwarehouse.com (slightly discounted)
- Scheels
- Runners Roost