Lynbrook HS - Update #2
July 27th, 2008
Hello All,
Have you been running? I am - and so are some 15-20 other kids that
will be running for Lynbrook next Fall. Team SCVAL (Coaches & Teachers)
came away with a 4th in the 31st Annual Corporate Track Championships. We were unable to
defend our title from the last 5 years. I survived with a 25:15 5K and a 2:57 800 along with
some 200's (33.0 was my quickest 200). Right now we're doing fun runs
for ANYONE every Mon & Wed at 5:30 at Lynbrook (meet in front of the pool), with Coach Jake.
Who is Coach Jake you ask? Well, he'll be joining Lynbrook this year after 4 years coaching
at Mitty and 4 years before that coaching at Wilcox. You can read more about him at:
http://www.dyestatcal.com/ATHLETICS/XC/COACHES/j_white.htm
Eight of us are going to Tahoe for a 5 day running camp and we return on August 13th.
X-C training starts on Aug. 18th at 9:00 (we meet at the Football shed by the
Field House). We'll start off with an easy 3 miles that day and then work our way
up from there. For those doing the 300 Mile Club (I do believe there are a
few of you) we'll have you do a longer workout (minimum of 5 miles). Like last
year, everyone is required to pay a "Transportation/Competition" fee of $60.
With the loss of District dollars coming into the sports program, it needs to
be made up so that we can continue to compete. I'm also encouraging everyone to
sign up for the Escrip program. What you will get with the fee is:
XC Shirt (start working on your design now)
Busses to selected meets
Awards
Pasta Parties / Meet Snacks
Entry into Meets
More information on the "Transportation/Competition" fee will be presented at the Parent
Meeting which will be on Sept 3rd at 7:00 in the Library. The CHECKLIST
will need to be completed before you can compete for Lynbrook - get a start on it now.
You can get more info by going to the LynbrookSports web page (URL at the bottom). You MUST have your HEALTH CARD
in before you can train with the team.
On Sat Aug 23rd will be the 6th Annual Marshall Clark 4 Miler which I want you to
either sign up and run or to help out with. We expect some great things from you
runners this year - and we have great things planned, recruit your friends to join the
team.
We'll be going to Malibu this year as our trip (40 kids only) for the Pepperdine Invitational. Alot on who goes
to Malibu depends on the shape you're in (so come run with us), your commitment to the
Lynbrook XC program (so come run with us) and how well you do at the Lynbrook Center
Meet (so come run with us). We'll leave Friday after school, race Saturday morning (50 HS teams
are already signed up), hit Santa Monica Pier Saturday night then spend all day at Magic Mountain
on Sunday returning around 10:00 pm Sunday night. Cost will be about $150-175 for three days (this includes
the bus, hotel, entry fee to race and admission into Magic Mountain).
Figure out when you'd like to Host a Pasta Party (we do one the night before all meets)
or bring snacks to a meet.
Please share this letter with your parents. A few words about
running/racing shoes: Depending on how much you want to spend, you can get by
for as little as $50 or as much as $140. Most important, a good pair of
training shoes with good absorption and arch support if the foot so needs it.
I strongly recommend that you buy your shoes at a reputable running store,
such as Up & Running in Cupertino (corner of Homestead & Foothill Exp) or Ryan's Sport Shop
(Homestead & Lafayette near SC University). These stores have knowledgeable
staff that will help you find the right shoe for you and let you try it out
before you buy. The shoe may also double as a racing flat but will be heavier
than if you were to buy a separate racing shoe. A good training flat will run
you about $50 but both Up & Running and Ryan's Sport Shop will give you a 10-20%
discount if you tell them you run for Lynbrook. Make sure the fit is comfy
with toe room. A racing flat will be many ounces lighter and make you feel
like you're flying when you put them on, but it's also another $60. Your choice.
Hank Lawson (408) 460-6785 cell HANKLAW@IX.NETCOM.COM
Jake White JAKEANTOIN@YAHOO.COM
www.LYNBROOKSPORTS.com - click on PRE-SEASON CHECKLIST (on the left of web page in red)