WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season.
WHAT: Running, cross-training, and then seminar. Distance Loop #1: L2B Columbia-McLoughlin, or Distance Loop #2: L2B Columbia-Evergreen. Saturday Seminar, 10:00-11:00am (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 Female Athlete Triad, Nutrition, Sleep, and Social Media’s Influence on Mental Health. This presentation will be held in the Foster Auditorium from 10am-Noon, and pending space, at least one parent per runner will be required to attend.
TOPIC: The Comprehensive Runner (see full menu below)
Presented by Melissa Novak, D.O. of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
10:00am-Noon
*AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR
PRESENTERS & TOPICS
Melissa Novak- introductions
Ally Bray- Intro in to REDs/athlete Triad - 25 min
Amy Colagiovanni- what nutrition looks like - 20 min
Nikia Evans- Hormones & exercise - 20 min
Sophie Andrews- Her personal story - 10 min
Connor Farrel- Sleep & Mental Health - 15 min
Denise Praxidio - Social Media & Emotional Health - 15 min
Melissa Novak- Summary & Questions
WHEN: Running 8:30-9:45am, then we head to Foster Hall for the seminar. Please meet your child there by 9:55am for pick-up (for those with children 7th grade and younger) or attendance (for those with children 8th grade and older).
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.