Start Date:  August 21, 2023. In the meantime, all athletes will be in an off-season program during the class period.

Preparation: Athletes can start preparing by running on their own.  A meet race distance is 2.0 miles (high school is 3.0 miles) starting at 5pm. Start getting acclimated to the heat at this time of evening.  My recommendation is to walk this distance before  automatically trying to run during this time in the evening (unless you are already acclimated to it).  Then slowly work up to jogging a small distance then build your way up.

Paperwork: All athletes must have a physical and Rank One paperwork on file.  Rank one paperwork can be found here (https://prosperisd.rankonesport.com/New/Home.aspx). Physicals, ALL incoming 7th graders must obtain a physical.

XC Meeting:  When time gets closer, I will have an in-class XC meeting regarding practice time, meets, etc.

Shoes: A good pair of running shoes would be helpful. This does not mean running out and buying new shoes.  Athletes will be accumulating lots of mileage on their shoes. When this happens, running shoes will break down quickly and usually will no longer support the runner and injuries may occur. If at all possible, shoes that support the athlete's foot well and have that "extra eyelet" at the top of the collar of the shoe would be great so that the runner can place their laces in a heel lock position.