Torrance All-Comers Reflection and This Week's Training Plan

Athletes,

Thank you to those who made it to the meet this weekend. It was a good fitness test as we get closer to the season. I'd say you all should be satisfied with your races. We had some unexpected PRs, even though we only have two real workouts in the legs, and for those that didn't get PRs, you were able to practice and learn about possible race strategies for the upcoming season. Remember that the psychological part of racing is almost as important as the physical part. A positive approach to racing is key to successful racing. No fear! Hopefully your races will help keep you motivated you as we get into more intense workouts in the coming weeks. TRACK IS BACK!

Please check out the quote below:

“It used to bug me and I used to put more pressure on myself but recently, if I take care of business and do what I train to do, I’m not going to be disappointed with a bad race,” Hunter said. “I know I’m in shape to [race well]. What everyone else says is kind of irrelevant to me. I just want to go out there, do my best, and if I have a bad race, everyone has bad races [at some point]. People are putting pressure for me to run sub-4:00 and obviously that’s there because I ran 4:02 last year. That’s expected and I hope to improve and run fast.”

Drew Hunter to letsrun.com after breaking the 50+  year old HS record for the 3000m (7:59).

Please remember that we will be  doing another all-comers meet on Feb. 20th at El Toro HS. For this meet, if you'd like to run in something other than the 1600, please let me know, so we can plan accordingly.

Please follow the link below for this week's training plan. Please note the different meeting times for the A & B group on Saturday at San Luis Rey park. We will discuss how that will work at practice this week.

Keep running,
Coach Horton

Training Plan 2/1-7

Training Plan 1/25-31

Athletes,

As we finish up January and move into February, our training will become more focused and race specific.  Consistent attendance at practice will greatly improve your ability to stay injury-free, run fast, and attain your goals. Please do your best to arrange your schedule so you are not missing practice.

Please follow the link below for this week's training plan. Also, note that we are planning on doing an all-comers meet next weekend. Make sure to communicate this with your parents.


Keep running,
Coach Horton

Training plan 1/25-31

Training Plan 1/18-24

Athletes,

Please see the new training plan for the coming week. Also, take note that I'd like to meet with you guys on Wednesday at 4:00. This will give you the opportunity to go home, get a snack and possibly some studying done, and then take a break for a quick workout.

Keep running
Coach Horton

Training Plan 1/18-24

Training Plan 1/11-17

Athletes,

Coach Eisele and I are impressed with the training efforts over the last week. Consistency and effort will lead to a track season of PRs and goals achieved!

Follow the link below for this week's training plan.

Keep running,
Coach Horton

Training Plan 1/11-17

Training Plan 1/4-10

Athletes,

Please follow the link below for next week's training plan.

Also, Coach Proodian will be running time trials this week. I'd like our group to run the TT on Wednesday, as indicated in the schedule. Please bring your XC racing flats for the TT (no spikes yet).

It looks like there will be quite a bit of rain this week, so you may want to pack a  towel to dry off with before riding home after practice.

Keep Running,
Coach Horton

Training Plan 1/4-10