31 MARCH 2008

Rain rain won't go away, looks like we are inside today. After a 'medium' workout, we will be hosting stations in the gym--teaching different field events.

ALSO: We need to count all of the parking spaces here at school. Any volunteers?

30 MARCH 2008

HOODIE MONEY IS DUE TOMORROW...MARCH 31ST! Please contact me if there is a problem. I would be willing to work with you, BUT I cannot cover the cost of several hoodies.

29 MARCH 2008

REMINDER: There is NO practice today! Feel free to exercise. I am going to go for a mega-hike somewhere.

28 MARCH 2008

There is a two-hour delay this morning for all of our schools. We will run a shortened schedule that includes ALL classes.

PRACTICE: We have the gym today, I'd like to work on starts, hurdle drills, long jump, and triple jump. We will also send Kathleen and Hasslehoff over for a few pole vaults poles.

SATURDAY: There is NO PRACTICE tomorrow March 29th.

27 MARCH 2008

HOODIES: So far I have received TWO payments for the hoodies. I really need your cooperation with this.

CAPTAINS: Carey Crooker and Kassandra Pruttsman have been named co-captains of this year's track team. We may be adding one more.

WEB SITE: Here is an excellent web site. Any question you have about running, racing, training, injuries, and more...can be answered here.

http://www.runningtimes.com/

26 MARCH 2008

HOODIES: Let's get the hoodie money in by Friday. I would like to send the order out Friday afternoon. The cost is $30, and you can make checks payable to Timothy P. Lyons.

UNIFOMRS: We need to hand out unifomrs SOON. Possibly this week.

SCHEDULES: Revised, and accurate, schedules will be passed out today at practice.

25 MARCH 2008

TUESDAY: We will be praticing from 3:00pm-4:30pm today. Please enter through the FRONT pool doors. There is a 70 percent chance of rain this afternoon with a high of 45 degrees.

POLE VAULT CAMP: Check out this link if you are interested in attending a pole vault clinic at SUNY Brockport. You can register on-line. You will have to provide your own transportation. http://www.westernnyroadrunners.org/polevaultclinic.html

SATs: Juniors should be signed up for SATs in May. Please let me know if you need help with this process. I can help--so can our Guidance Department. I have included a link for the official SAT web site. You can register on-line with this site. There are also practice questions. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html

EASTER

I still cannot find my Easter basket. I have been looking for the past three hours. Sometimes I get so angry at the Easter Bunny. I am going to change my vote in our poll from the Easter Bunny to the Tooth Fairy...I'm sick of it.

MONDAY: Monday's practice is optional. It will be 25 degrees at the start of practice. I cannot have you show up unless you are dressed for the weather. This would include a hat and gloves. One more suggestion...dress in layers.

P.S. I just found my basket. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

20 MARCH 2008

I have a 'SLICE' team meeting tomorrow afternoon. I will be out of the building from 11:30am-2:50pm. If you need to speak to me, catch me in the morning--or wait until practice.

HOODIES: I have started the 'hoody' process. I can only order a hoody for those of you that pay ahead of time. I am out several hundred dollars from years past--people ordering and then not paying me.

We will be ordering a grey (oxford) PREMIUM CHAMPION hoodie. The base price will be $30. If an athlete would like their name printed on the back, or embroidered, it would be an extra $3. The sizes are S,M,L,XL. These are adult sizes.

I will begin to collect money on Monday. It would be nice if we could get the order in by next Friday. Turnaround time is two weeks on this order.

If you will be paying by check: Timothy P. Lyons

Parents are more than welcome to order extra hoodies for the family. Please contact me with any questions or comments.

19 MARCH 2008

Please remember to get the MEMO to your parents/guardians. They may sign the form, call me, or e-mail me at tlyons@addisoncsd.org.

PRACTICE UPDATE: There is no practice this Friday (good Friday). there is an optional practice on Monday. We will meet at Acorn at 9am for a distance run. Bring some cornbread...I will treat up to a certain amount. Please dress for the weather! Currently they are calling for a high of 38 degrees--but it will be MUCH cooler at 9am.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Campbell Relays has been canceled. The meet was to be held on Saturday, April 26th. I will try to get us into the Fabian Invitational in Dansville NY.

P.S. 'cornbread' = money

P.P.S. "Step into my office"

18 MARCH 2008

Tomorrow Addison's USA club will be sponsoring a blood drive at the high school. This is a wonderful cause, and I wholeheartedly support blood donation. BUT--not at the expense of your season. I ask that members of the girls track team wait until the end of your season to give blood. Maybe we could even arrange school transportaion for you to a donor site. Again it is an important cause, just wait until the end of your season.

SCHEDULE ADDITION: Please add the following meet to your schedules:

THURSDAY MAY 8TH at AVOCA WITH CAMPBELL-SAVONA

...this meet will ONLY be for individuals who are close to qualifying for Sectionals. Sectional qualifying standards are posted on our bulletin board. The standards can salso be found at the folling link:

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/sv-2007/SV-standards.htm (we are class CC)

ST. PATRICKS DAY

Nice run up to the Pinnacle today. I was VERY impressed. It is a good test for us in the early going. Those of you who stayed in the gym should also be pleased with the progress you have made this year.

WET SNEAKERS: Fill them 'tightly' with newspapers. Before you go to bed, empty them and fill them back up. Repeat this process in the morning, if necessary.

Tomorrow we meet in the 'hallway'. Plan on RAIN.

16 MARCH 2008

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Monday's practice will find us back in the gym.

Tomorrow looks like an awfully nice day to run outside. Perhaps we shall run to the cabin. I think Mrs. Dickson would enjoy the jaunt.

I ran fourteen miles total this weekend. BUT...I'm fat and old. I'm sure you youngsters were much more active.

IDES OF MARCH

Here are two web sites that you may find useful. The first is our official Section V Track and field site. The second is a site that covers the entire State. Take a peak at both sites, please.

http://webapps.monroe.edu/~mcq/svtrk/

http://tullyrunners.com

I went for a seven mile HILLY jog yesterday. How about you?

14 MARCH 2008 (update)

All after school activities have been cancelled. There is no track practice today. Sorry.

We will see you all on Monday in the gym.

It is important that you workout this weekend. Three days off in a row is a no-no during preseason training.

14 MARCH 2008

Rain rain go away. We have the gym today. We will also be utilizing the pool for those of you who want to get wet. Those of you who want to get wet, but do not want to swim--will be running outside...in the rain.

Remember there is no practice tomorrow, but that does not mean one cannot go for a jog, a hike, or a walk.

13 MARCH 2008

The girls track team will be swimming tomorrow. Please bring your bathing suits. The swim is optional.

No practice this Saturday March 15th.

We need to get together and come up with a hoodie design. A wise man one said: "The sooner we order them the sooner we will get them".

I will have a schedule for you Monday, March 17th. I will give each of you a hard copy, post one on our bulletin board, and include one here on our web site.

12 MARCH 2008

HALF DAY for students.

• Practice will be held at 3pm. Please enter the school via the 'pool doors'.