>> League meets are usually on Sundays with course walks typically at 12:30 PM
 
>> Season runs from late August through October
      – Approximately 7 league meets beginning in late September
 
>> Post season runs from November through mid-December
 
      – AAU National Meet on 12/06/2008 in Decatur, AL – primary LRC post season National Meet
            - Team format consisting of 5 to 8 runners in single age groups (e.g. 12 year olds)

>> Practice equipment:
    – running shoes (check with Coach Darcy if you need guidance)
    – lightweight shorts and shirt for warm weather running
    – appropriate gear for cold weather running (e.g. sweatshirt, tights, hat, and gloves)
    – water bottle containing water or sport drink for every practice and meet

>> Running equipment (e.g. shoes, shorts, spikes) information (pdf)

>> Athelete motivation and recognition:
– best time cards
– course records [LRC XC Team Records]
– spontaneous awards (e.g. most improved meet time, lightning finish, true grit, etc)
– barrier time awards [LRC 2008 Barrier Times (pdf)]
– year-end "awards" to all atheletes
– end of season pizza party

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