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Register is NOW OPEN on the Newington Athletics website!! We need to form cohorts for the first two weeks of small group practices, so pls get your registration status in order ASAP.

Preliminary Practice Schedule:

Between August 27 and September 11, we are currently (subject to change) permitted to hold Practices in small cohorts (<15). So, for example, our preliminary plan is:

Thurs-Fri, Aug 27-28, behind JWMS:

8:30-10:30 = anyone joining the team for the first time;

9:30-11:30 = returning runners

Sat-Sun, Aug 29-30, Stanley Quarter Park, New Britain

8:30-10:30 = returning runners

9:30-11:30 = first time runners

Mon-Thurs, Aug 31-Sept 3, Mill Pond Park

school will be in session half days, so groupings TBD

Fri-Mon, Sept 4-7, NHS Track

time trials by "appointment"

In the interim, be aware that XC is a SIX MONTH (June-November) sport this year! While the summer months are voluntary in terms of no mandatory practices, you need to run over the summer in order to be successful in the fall. Also, in the event that we are forced to make cuts due to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions (tbd) and/or maximum number of race participants in a given meet, the effort you put into your summer training will become a factor. So keep in touch with your coach through Remind, both to be recognized for your summer conditioning efforts and so you receive the appropriate feedback to minimize the potential for injuries.

Phase 1 Training Plan (first 3 weeks of your summer training): run 3-5 days per week for 30-45 minutes each @E (conversational) pace, ending the last min of each run @Tempo pace. Then 1 day each week @E for 45-60 minutes (note purposefully minutes, not miles), preferably on softer surface (eg, the trails at WH Rez). At least 1 day each week off (no running). No weekly limit on cross training (bike, swim, hike, walk, weights, stretching, core, etc.).

Phase 2 Training Plan (ONLY IF you have followed Phase 1 for 3 consecutive weeks): same as above, except 1) gradually increase weekly Long Run to 60-90 minutes each, and 2) end 2-3 Easy runs each week with 6-8 striders. Also, form and maintain regular running partners, cohorts of 10 max, to minimize exposure and contact tracing.

Phase 3 (ONLY IF you have followed Phases 1 & 2 for six consecutive weeks): same as above, but once a week substitute an E run with one of the following R runs: 8x200 with full recovery in-between; 4x400 with full recovery in-between; or run up Arrowhead while walking back down to recover. Do not worry about hitting a precise R pace (like we do in season), just run by feel (90% effort, only say a few words). Make sure to stretch and include 1-2 mile warm up before and cool down after.

Phase 4 (ONLY IF you have followed the sequencing of Phases 1-3): same as Phase 3, but continue to gradually increase the mileage on your Long Run (try to get as close to ten miles as possible by September), and increase your R workouts from one a week to two a week.

Drop-in Runs (totally voluntary, no coaching/supervision) are on Mondays at 6:30PM (originating at the large parking lot off Tom Lin Rd behind MKMS) and Wednesdays at 5:30PM @JWMS. Note: to minimize your exposure to larger crowds, pls try to avoid the P&R Fun Runs this summer.

Social Distancing Basics:

1. Stay home if you know you have been exposed to someone with the virus OR if you are not feeling well (particularly if you have a fever)

2. Always stay six feet apart from non-family members

3. Wear a mask when not running

4. No spitting, cover your cough/sneeze, minimize shouting

5. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after your workout

6. BYOH (bring your own hydration/water bottle)

Sports Physicals

Everyone need a "current" physical (9/17/19 or later). Updated physicals should be mailed to NHS, Attn: Nurse.

Further details are available on the Newington Athletics website.

2020 NHS MALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE

We all strive to be well balanced student-athletes, but only one can be the top scholar of the graduating senior class.

This year, that honor - among ALL the (boys) sports teams across the entire NHS community - belongs to…

JOE BOHLKE!!

A huge congrats to Joe for a huge accomplishment. We are so proud of you for winning this most prestigious award.

2020 CCC Schedule

(Boys race first)

When	Who	Where
Tues, Sep-15	Rocky Hill & Bulkeley	Bulkeley Colt Park
Tues, Sep-22	Hartford Public, Bloomfield	John Wallace Middle School
Tues, Oct-6	Windsor & New Britain	New Britain Stanley Quarter
Tues, Oct-13	Wethersfield	John Wallace Middle School

28 Earn High Honors In Season for 2019!

Congrats to the following student athletes for earning High Honors during our 2019 XC season

Lily Jordan	Kyle Saindon	Justin Tran	James Vendetti	Kristijan Zvonarek	Michael Bohlke	Jonah Borrup
Alexandra Daha	Zachary Liebl	Marc Pantano	Carissa Toth	Luke Brown	JT Drozd	Sam Geisler
Jacob Gionfriddo	Avery Guion	William Le	Areeb Masood	Tayler Rainville	Eli Roberts	Aaron Schneider
Joseph Bohlke	Alan Chow	Andriy Grynyk	Kyle Tinker-Palaia	Serhiy Demyanov	Logan Dumas	Kerry Zvonarek

All Conference 2019

Congrats to Sam, Mike, Joe and Serhiy!!

All State 2019

Congrats to Sam and Mike!

New England Regional Championship

Congrats to Mike for placing 23rd at the Open, thereby earning an invite to New England's --- and for earning All Herald honors for the fall season.

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