Quote of the week

Spirit has fifty times the strength and staying power of brawn and muscle.

-Author Unknown

Quote of the week

If you want to be a better runner, you've got to run more. It's as simple as that.

Tom Fleming, running coach 

Quote of the week

You only ever grow as a human being if you're outside your comfort zone.

Percy Cerutty, running coach 

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My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win....Channel your energy. Focus..
Carl Lewis

Quote of the week

Just do the best with what you have, and you'll soon be doing it better.

Gil Hodges, American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball

Quote of the Week

Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.

George Sheehan

Help Support OVHS Cross Country by Shopping at Amazon.com

Chances are you buy something from Amazon.com from time to time.  If you go to their website by following our link, a small percentage of your purchase will be given back to OVHS XC.  It's that easy!  Just click on the link to the right and do your shopping like normal.

Healthy meals for after exercise

September 01, 2009|By Dana Angelo White

 

What you eat after a workout matters!

No matter what time of day you exercise, the key is to follow up with meals that combine protein, which helps your muscles recover, and carbohydrates, which replenish energy stores. For best results, eat within 30 to 60 minutes after exercise, when muscles are most receptive. During this window, an increase in enzyme activity makes the body more efficient at storing glucose for energy and building protein in fatigued muscles.

Summer 2012 Training Camp Details

Cross Country Summer Camp will begin Monday, July  9.  Practices will be held Monday-Thursday, from 7:00am - 9:00am.  On Monday, please bring your Summer Clearance form, filled out, along with $25 for participation (If you cannot afford the $25, please contact Coach White).  Athletes will not be able to practice until they have submitted a completed Summer Clearance form.

Don't forget to bring running shoes, NOT Vans or other non-running shoes.  Snail's Pace will give you a 10% discount on shoes, if you mention you are on the Ocean View HS Cross Country team.  Also, Big 5 is a good alternative to Snail's Pace.  Please remember to begin hydrating over the weekend; drinking 5 glasses of water on the morning of practice will not be helpful to you.  Also, bring a water bottle and a light nutritious snack, for after practice.

Coach Oberbeck, Coach Najera, and Coach White look forward to training with you this summer.

Quote of the week

If you set a goal for yourself and are able to achieve it, you have won your race. Your goal can be to come in first, to improve your performance, or just finish the race. It's up to you.
Dave Scott, triathlete

Hydration is Import All Year Around - Particularly Summer

Hydration is an important part of preparation and recovery for any runner.  Whether it's practice or a big race, hydration (along with nutrition and many other factors) is one of the simplest ways to improve your performance.

Check out this article on hydration for more information.