Athletes,
Let me begin by saying how impressed I am with the hard work and dedication you have invested in the season so far. It never ceases to amazing me that you guys show up day after day with smiles on your faces ready to train hard!
As with all meets, there were races to be celebrated, lessons to be learned and challenges to overcome. From Belle's solo win, to our group dominating the 800 and 1600, we had many successes. As we move forward, I challenge you all to find it within yourselves to push through the pain of racing. You are all fit right now, and with the proper mental approach, each of you can unlock the speed and endurance necessary to set PRs and attain goals. You must believe in yourself, your teammates, and your coaches!
I'm still waiting on the schedule for Friday night and Saturday. As soon as they are available, I'll post them here.
Below you'll find the link to Monday's CORE/STRENGTH workout. Please complete it before leaving on your run. at 2:40. I'll meet you on Pico by Pico Park.
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Monday's CORE
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Mustang Roundup Recap & Training Plan
Athletes,
Overall, the Mustang Roundup meet at Trabuco Hills was a success! We had PRs, big gains, and super competition! TRACK IS BACK!!!!
As we discussed, each race you participate in is like an investment into your running experience account. Racing well requires that you come to the start line physically prepared to clash with your competition, but it also demands that you are mentally prepared as well. This is the aspect that most commonly keeps runners from reaching their full potential. When the going gets rough, remember to focus on the workouts and hard work you have completed, the strength you have developed, and the fact that your competition is hurting too! As we move on to our next races, keep this in mind and use this knowledge and experience to dig deep and compete on the last lap.
The Huntington Beach meet on Thursday is a practice meet and we will not be tapering for it. We have much bigger and more important goals later in the season, so we will be training through this meet. We will discuss what races each of you will be doing on Tuesday.
Keep running!
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Dual Meet Order of Events
Overall, the Mustang Roundup meet at Trabuco Hills was a success! We had PRs, big gains, and super competition! TRACK IS BACK!!!!
As we discussed, each race you participate in is like an investment into your running experience account. Racing well requires that you come to the start line physically prepared to clash with your competition, but it also demands that you are mentally prepared as well. This is the aspect that most commonly keeps runners from reaching their full potential. When the going gets rough, remember to focus on the workouts and hard work you have completed, the strength you have developed, and the fact that your competition is hurting too! As we move on to our next races, keep this in mind and use this knowledge and experience to dig deep and compete on the last lap.
The Huntington Beach meet on Thursday is a practice meet and we will not be tapering for it. We have much bigger and more important goals later in the season, so we will be training through this meet. We will discuss what races each of you will be doing on Tuesday.
Keep running!
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Dual Meet Order of Events
Monday, February 20, 2017
Training Plan 2/20-26 & Mustang Roundup Schedule
Athletes,
For the meet on Saturday, please try to arrive no later than 1.5 hours before your scheduled race. For the 1600 runners, I'm sure your teammates who are running the 800 would love to have you there to cheer them on!
Trabuco Hills High School
8:18am 3200 Varsity (Chandler)
11:17am 800 Frosh/Soph (McKenna)
11:25am 800 Varsity (Chandler/Rylee)
12:46pm 1600 Frosh/Soph (Belle/Renee
1:01pm 1600 Varsity (Hana/Nicole/Yareli)
Keep running!
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Sunday, February 12, 2017
El Toro Recap & Training Plan
Athletes,
Coach Eisele and I were happy with the "rust buster" races this weekend at the El Toro meet. The first race back is always a shock to the system, but you all ran well! Some equaled or set new pr's, while others were at or near the front competing. TRACK IS BACK!
Please make sure that you are eating well, hydrating, and getting enough rest as we get closer and closer to the regular season. You guys are working hard, and these things are important to your success. Also, we'd like you to reflect on the goals you have set for yourselves this season. Racing is difficult, and you need to work on preparing yourself for the physical and mental challenges you'll be facing during the season as you strife to achieve your goals.
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Track Meet Schedule
Coach Eisele and I were happy with the "rust buster" races this weekend at the El Toro meet. The first race back is always a shock to the system, but you all ran well! Some equaled or set new pr's, while others were at or near the front competing. TRACK IS BACK!
Please make sure that you are eating well, hydrating, and getting enough rest as we get closer and closer to the regular season. You guys are working hard, and these things are important to your success. Also, we'd like you to reflect on the goals you have set for yourselves this season. Racing is difficult, and you need to work on preparing yourself for the physical and mental challenges you'll be facing during the season as you strife to achieve your goals.
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Track Meet Schedule
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Pre-Season Training Assessment & El Toro All-Comers
Athletes,
Your recent training has indicated that you guys are getting both physically and mentally strong! We am really impressed with your positive attitudes toward the hard work and the teamwork you have been exhibiting during practice. Keep up the great work!
On Saturday the 11th, we'll be running the E Toro All-Comers meet as a fitness test. Most will be running the 1600 (the first event of the day after the toddler dash) and then getting a little workout after your race. Amy S. and Rylee will be running the 800 a little later in the morning. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on and a lunch. If you can't stay for the 800 (11:00ish), we can possibly set up a carpool. Please remember to bring $5 cash for the entry fee.
I also wanted to give you a reminder about safety on the road. Coach Eisele and I do our best to plan training runs with as little "on road" time as possible, but the rain has made it difficult, so please keep your eyes on the road!
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
El Toro Registration
Your recent training has indicated that you guys are getting both physically and mentally strong! We am really impressed with your positive attitudes toward the hard work and the teamwork you have been exhibiting during practice. Keep up the great work!
On Saturday the 11th, we'll be running the E Toro All-Comers meet as a fitness test. Most will be running the 1600 (the first event of the day after the toddler dash) and then getting a little workout after your race. Amy S. and Rylee will be running the 800 a little later in the morning. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on and a lunch. If you can't stay for the 800 (11:00ish), we can possibly set up a carpool. Please remember to bring $5 cash for the entry fee.
I also wanted to give you a reminder about safety on the road. Coach Eisele and I do our best to plan training runs with as little "on road" time as possible, but the rain has made it difficult, so please keep your eyes on the road!
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
El Toro Registration
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Getting Closer & Getting Stronger
Athletes,
We are now five weeks into preseason base training and you are getting stronger each day. Please remember that consistency is the #1 variable in getting faster and staying healthy. With this in mind, it is important that you make every effort to attend practice, and if you can't, please communicate the reason for your absence to Coach Horton or Eisele before the workout. You owe it to yourself, your teammates and your coaches.
I also wanted to remind you about the content of the contract you signed at the beginning of preseason training. It is imperative that the athletes in our group set a good example for the other girls. This means that you take your training seriously, arrive to attendance on time, be respectful to all coaches and athletes on the track team, and simply exhibit behavior that others can look up to and emulate. We want to make our school and community a better place.
Please see the training plan link below and put the El Toro All-Comers meet taking place on February 11 on your calendar.
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Goal Setting & Contract
We are now five weeks into preseason base training and you are getting stronger each day. Please remember that consistency is the #1 variable in getting faster and staying healthy. With this in mind, it is important that you make every effort to attend practice, and if you can't, please communicate the reason for your absence to Coach Horton or Eisele before the workout. You owe it to yourself, your teammates and your coaches.
I also wanted to remind you about the content of the contract you signed at the beginning of preseason training. It is imperative that the athletes in our group set a good example for the other girls. This means that you take your training seriously, arrive to attendance on time, be respectful to all coaches and athletes on the track team, and simply exhibit behavior that others can look up to and emulate. We want to make our school and community a better place.
Please see the training plan link below and put the El Toro All-Comers meet taking place on February 11 on your calendar.
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Goal Setting & Contract
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Back to School
Athletes,
You've all put in strong and committed efforts over Winter Break to begin building your base for track season. As we roll into a new year and semester, it will be important for you to stay focused on both your academics and athletics. Remember to stay in communication with your coaches about aches or pains and any times that you will be missing practice.
I have included links below to the next two weeks of training (please not the all-comers meet in Huntington Beach on the 21st) and the schedule of meets. Please take a moment to share these dates with your parents so you can plan accordingly. Also, for most athletes, we will continue to have Friday and Sundays as rest days. Mondays (occasionally), Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays will generally be quality workout days, so please attempt to schedule appointments on Wednesdays or Fridays when possible.
Finally, the Joshua Tree highlight video is linked below.
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Track Schedule
Goal Setting & Contract
Joshua Tree Video
You've all put in strong and committed efforts over Winter Break to begin building your base for track season. As we roll into a new year and semester, it will be important for you to stay focused on both your academics and athletics. Remember to stay in communication with your coaches about aches or pains and any times that you will be missing practice.
I have included links below to the next two weeks of training (please not the all-comers meet in Huntington Beach on the 21st) and the schedule of meets. Please take a moment to share these dates with your parents so you can plan accordingly. Also, for most athletes, we will continue to have Friday and Sundays as rest days. Mondays (occasionally), Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays will generally be quality workout days, so please attempt to schedule appointments on Wednesdays or Fridays when possible.
Finally, the Joshua Tree highlight video is linked below.
Keep running,
Coach Horton
Training Plan
Track Schedule
Goal Setting & Contract
Joshua Tree Video
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