Schedules can be obtained by going to RSchool Today.
Boys/Girls Cross Country
Girls Head Coach
Isaiah Harris
Philosophy
Our Cross Country/Track and Field program is designed to help student-athletes grow athletically, academically, emotionally, physically and socially. We expect the student-athletes to develop commitment, leadership, determination and friendships through practice and competition. Coaches in the track and field program are committed to helping the student-athletes achieve all that they can in their athletic pursuits by providing coaching in terms of training theory and technique, motivation generated by creating a vision of each athlete's potential and positively reinforcing that vision, and nurturing the enjoyment and love of the sport. The staff will focus on keeping runners healthy, developing strength and acquiring the necessary skills to reach their potential. Student-Athletes in Cross Country begin training in the summer and are guided with a
progressive base to get ready for the fall season. Cross Country runners know the most important aspect of a successful cross country season is the base-building phase done during the summer. Group runs occur frequently during the summer with staff and other team members. Student-athletes who cannot make group runs are expected to continue their training on their own if necessary. Incoming freshmen/new members to the team are introduced to running gradually.
Tips for Summer Running
-Make small weekly-biweekly increments in the total minutes you run.
-Run early in the morning to stay safe in the summer heat.
-Find trails, parks, etc. where there’s softer ground and shade.
-BE CONSISTENT. Building a morning routine is the best way to stay consistent and keep up with
the training.
Cross Training is excellent. In addition to the running, going for some bike rides, swimming, etc.
is all beneficial to your overall fitness.
-You should finish each run thinking “I could have gone a little bit further.” Summer running is
essential, but is not intense training.
-Going away to the beach? Run as early as you can in the morning. Most beach areas have no
shade and can be overbearing in the summer once it gets later in the morning.
-“Long runs” are completed once a week and are 25%-50% of your normal volume. Example: If
you run 40 minutes a day, your long run should be 50-60 minutes.
Nutrition for the High School Student Athlete
Park Course Information
Click on the name of the course to download a map of the course:
Warinanco Park Course (site of Conference and County Meets)
Thompson Park Course (Site of Sectional Meet)
Holmdel Park Course (Site of Group Meet and Meet of Champions)