Tag Archives: Kids Running
Silver Lining
While my son is waiting for the official results from USATF Connecticut for yesterday’s Junior Olympic cross country meet in Litchfield, we do know that he did not qualify for the Region 1 meet in Augusta, Maine, and we are therefore reflecting on the concluded cross country season and thinking about accomplishments and lessons learned. […]
Gear Review – New Balance XC5000 Spikes
The New Balance XC5000 are professional, competition cross country spike shoes that retail for $125. New Balance has positioned this shoe at the upper end in terms of performance and price. Based on an evaluation of the shoe in cross country competition this fall 2014, it is an excellent choice for the elite runner (youth […]
2014 Wilton XC Invitational
This post is not about my son’s race at the Wilton XC Invitational on September 13. He ran a smart race and finished 2nd overall in the boys youth 1.5 mile race with a time of 8:40, and helped his team to a 3rd place among some of the best middle school teams in Connecticut. […]
2014 Dual Meet hosted by Nutmeg Striders
Someone once told me that running is about 98% mental. I agree and believe that mental focus and strength are key differentiators to achieving goals when training or racing. The good news is that these are abilities that can be learned and trained. Even for young runners. Saturday’s dual track meet was a perfect example […]
2014 Outdoor Track – Early Benchmark
Competing the first time in any season provides useful insight into training progress and feasibility of goals. It establishes a benchmark and helps us learn about what’s working and what may need adjustment. Although it’s an opportunity to learn and adjust, the benchmark is just that, and there shouldn’t be an over-reaction to throw the […]
Workout Video – Threshold Miles
Good running form is important to ensure optimal training and competition results and to reduce the risk of injury. The first step to correcting running form is to recognize what is wrong, and that includes having the runner see his / her problems. In order to record and analyze my younger son’s running form, and […]
2013 Wickham XC Invitational – Oh So Close
The Wickham Cross Country Invitational in Manchester, Connecticut is one of the highlights for every high school cross country runner in Connecticut, and increasingly in New England, as this year 3,500 runners descended on beautiful Wickham Park on a spectacular autumn day with gold and red leafs dancing against a clear blue sky. It is […]
2013 Brewster XC Invitational – Rebound
One week after running while sick at the Wilton Cross Country Invitational, my son had an opportunity to rebound at the Brewster Invitational on Saturday, October 5th in Brewster, New York. Although still not 100% healthy and fit, he relished the opportunity to redeem himself from what he termed a “terrible” race at Wilton. The […]
Wilton XC Invitational – Tale of Two Sons
It’s special when two sons run at the same cross country invitational and parents can cheer for both. Last Saturday, my two sons competed at the 25th Wilton XC Invitational in Wilton, Connecticut, on an absolutely spectacular autumn day. The older son ran for Amity High School’s varsity team, while the younger son ran for […]
Middle School XC Summer Training
My 11 year old son’s goal for cross country is to qualify for the Junior Olympic National Championships, to place in the top 10 of the Wilton XC Invitational (local middle school invitational), and to run a 5:30 mile. I encourage him to set reasonable, achievable goals (sometimes stretch goals are ok), and to plan […]
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