go falcons!
MS Cross Country Pre-Meet Checklist
The Day Before, Things to Do: _____ Focus on school work/classes _____ Eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner—no heavy, greasy, sweet or rich foods _____ Hydrate (all day) _____ Complete Homework/Studying (optional according to your weekend schedule) _____ Do your Light Jog/Cross-Train & Stretching _____ Know the time and place to meet your coaches ready to run for Team Warm-up: __________________ _____ Visualize (see yourself achieving your goal) for 2-5 minutes (eyes closed in a quiet space) _____ Pack your meet bag: _____ Re-fuel snack for after race _____ Water bottle (or 2) _____ Running shoes (if you are wearing them to the meet, put them by your bag the night before) _____ Running socks (if you are wearing them to the meet, put them by your bag the night before) _____ Uniform Top (if you are wearing it to the meet, put it by your bag the night before) _____ Uniform Shorts (if you are wearing them to the meet, put them by your bag the night before) _____ Big Towel (Optional) _____ Small Towel (Optional) _____ Confidence (that you will be the best runner you can be) _____ Sportsmanship to sprinkle or splash upon your fellow teammates & competitors _____ Double check your bag _____ Set your alarm _____ Thank your parents for their support of you being on the Veritas Cross Country Team _____ Double check your alarm _____ Go to bed and get a good night’s rest! :-) The Morning of Race Day, Things to Do: _____ Eat a LIGHT breakfast at least one hour before race time (no fatty foods, slow carbs, not too much fiber) _____ Hydrate (Sip constantly, don’t gorge on water prior to race) _____ Remember your bag _____ Remember your water bottles Before the Warm-up, Things to Do: _____ Be in full uniform _____ Use the restroom _____ Double check and double tie your shoelaces!!! _____ Be at the Veritas Tent ready to run at the time listed for this week’s meet: ______________________.
GO FALCONS!
The Day Before, Things to Do: _____ Focus on school work/classes _____ Eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner—no heavy, greasy, sweet or rich foods _____ Hydrate (all day) _____ Complete Homework/Studying (optional according to your weekend schedule) _____ Do your Light Jog/Cross-Train & Stretching _____ Know the time and place to meet your coaches ready to run for Team Warm-up: __________________ _____ Visualize (see yourself achieving your goal) for 2-5 minutes (eyes closed in a quiet space) _____ Pack your meet bag: _____ Re-fuel snack for after race _____ Water bottle (or 2) _____ Running shoes (if you are wearing them to the meet, put them by your bag the night before) _____ Running socks (if you are wearing them to the meet, put them by your bag the night before) _____ Uniform Top (if you are wearing it to the meet, put it by your bag the night before) _____ Uniform Shorts (if you are wearing them to the meet, put them by your bag the night before) _____ Big Towel (Optional) _____ Small Towel (Optional) _____ Confidence (that you will be the best runner you can be) _____ Sportsmanship to sprinkle or splash upon your fellow teammates & competitors _____ Double check your bag _____ Set your alarm _____ Thank your parents for their support of you being on the Veritas Cross Country Team _____ Double check your alarm _____ Go to bed and get a good night’s rest! :-) The Morning of Race Day, Things to Do: _____ Eat a LIGHT breakfast at least one hour before race time (no fatty foods, slow carbs, not too much fiber) _____ Hydrate (Sip constantly, don’t gorge on water prior to race) _____ Remember your bag _____ Remember your water bottles Before the Warm-up, Things to Do: _____ Be in full uniform _____ Use the restroom _____ Double check and double tie your shoelaces!!! _____ Be at the Veritas Tent ready to run at the time listed for this week’s meet: ______________________.
GO FALCONS!
