"COACHLY"  THOUGHTS:

• Be on time.  Early = on time.  On time = late.  Late = left.

• Go to a running specialty store to be fitted for running shoes.  

• Dedicate your running shoes for running--not general or casual wear.

• Dress in running clothes that have micro fiber, dri-fit, coolmax, etc...  NO COTTON TOPS OR SHORTS--don't breath well.  Color is not a problem.  

• Wear jog top or running top.  Avoid cotton t-shirts (don't breath or wick moisture well).  NO EXPOSED JOG BRAS.  

• Run within the assigned or designated boundaries.

• Bring a healthy snack to eat immediately after practice every day.  

• Eat balanced meals and healthy snacks.  Avoid soft drinks or junk food.

• HYDRATE-1.5 - 2 liters of water + .25 - .5 liters of sports drink to replace lost electrolytes.