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Sunday, August 4, 2024

INFO FOR RETURN TO CAMPUS - READ CLOSELY

Upcoming important dates & times for XC group...

PAPERWORK - two sets of forms must be completed prior to Sunday, Aug 11, one set from Sports Medicine and one set from Compliance.  Links to both sets have been sent to you.  Check your email, GT email and personal email.  For returnees, check Teamworks.  If you have not received paperwork to complete, notify coaches as soon as possible.

ALL INCOMING FIRST-YEAR and TRANSFERS - physicals will take place Sunday evening, August 11 and Monday morning and evening, August 12.  All three sessions must be attended.  Times to report will be sent by Sports Medicine.

RETURNEES - returnees who need a physical this year can have it done on Monday, August 12 if in town in time, or done on Sunday, Aug 18.  Please RSVP to Sports Medicine through Teamworks regarding which date you will attend for physicals.  All returnees will be able to start practice on Wednesday if Sports Medicine and Compliance forms has been filled out and submitted.  Bloodwork for ALL returnees will take place either Monday, August 12 or Monday, August 19.

JUMPSTART JACKETS - for ALL incoming first-year and undergrad transfers, Monday-Friday, Aug 12-16 @ 10 AM - 2 PM in the Gordy Room in Wardlaw.

Tuesday, August 13 - Compliance Meeting at 3:30 PM in Anderson Building team meeting room.  Academic meeting will follow, and then TEAM MEETING will follow.  Dinner after team meeting.
Wednesday, August 14 - first practice at 3:30 PM, dinner after
Thursday, August 15 - practice at 3:30 PM, dinner after
Friday, August 16 - practice at 6:30 AM, breakfast after
Saturday, August 17 - long run, time - tbd
Sunday, August 18 - physicals for returnees who did not complete on Aug 12

Workouts for this week...

Tue: 8-10 x 1' @ either 6k or 8k goal pace with 3' easy recovery
Fri: 5' + 4' + 3' + 2' + 1' @ ~85% effort w/ equal time recovery @ ~65%
       OR 1' + 2' + 3' + 2' + 1' + 2' + 3' + 2' + 1' @ 85% w/ equal time rec @ 65%
       OR 75% Easy Tempo run

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