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Saturday - Clark College OSC 219, 9:00-11:30am

  • Whisper Running Vancouver, WA 98684 USA (map)

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Runners preparing for the spring Club Track, High School Track, or Middle School Track/XC).

WHAT: Running, cross-training, and then seminar. Saturday Seminar, 10:00-11:30am (read below).

WHAT ELSE?: Saturday’s will be devoted to conditioning runs and extracurriculars that include physical and intellectual development. Some Saturday practices will include seminars with guest speakers presenting on varying topics. The topic for this particular Saturday is Sports Medicine-based, with Sports Medicine D.O. Melissa Novak and Staff presenting on topics within the Sports Medicine field. This presentation will be held in the Foster Auditorium and at least one parent per runner will be required (highly encouraged) to attend.

TOPIC: The Comprehensive Runner (see full menu below)
Presented by Melissa Novak, D.O. of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
10:00am-11:30am
*AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR

PRESENTERS & TOPICS

Melissa Novak- introductions
Intro in to REDs/athlete Triad - 25 min
What nutrition looks like - 20 min
Sleep & Mental Health - 15 min
Erin Wos - Social Media & Emotional Health - 15 min 
Melissa Novak- Summary & Questions 

WHEN: Running 9-10:15am, then we head to Foster Hall for the seminar.

WHERE: Drop-off and pick-up at O’Connell Sports Center (OSC), Red 1 or 2 parking lot. Click here to view a campus map.

SEMINAR LOCATION: Foster Auditorium in Foster Hall.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around their waist while running will benefit them. As long as the temps are above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles) and a light snack to consume after the run and after cross-training. Coach Dave will have bananas and bagels for the kids. Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.