Upstate Running Club Youth Team

Sunday, April 28, 2024 Past event
5:00 PM EDT
Greenville, South Carolina
Free · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting season with the Upstate Running Club Youth Team, kicking off on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in the beautiful city of Greenville! This vibrant event is designed for young athletes aged 6-13 who are eager to enhance their running skills and endurance. The season will include dynamic training sessions that focus on the fundamentals of running while preparing for competitive races, including the thrilling 3K cross country distance.

Join us for open practice and tryouts on August 4th at St. Joseph High School, starting at 5 PM. Weekly training sessions will take place every Wednesday and Sunday, leading up to key events like the Hay Bale Hustle on November 16th and the prestigious Footlocker Championships in Charlotte on November 30th. This is a fantastic opportunity for young runners to make new friends, develop their skills, and participate in an exciting athletic community! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this uplifting and energizing experience!

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  • Upstate Running Club Youth Team

    5:00 PM EDT

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Organiser's description

WELCOME TO THE 2024 FALL CROSS COUNTRY SEASON FOR THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB YOUTH TEAM. WE WILL HOST AN OPEN PRACTICE/TRYOUT FOR ATHLETES AGES 6-13 ON SUNDAY AUGUST 4TH AT ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL AT 5PM. IF YOUR ATHLETE IS INTERESTED IN OUR PROGRAM PLEASE SEE THE MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW ALONG WITH OUR PRACTICE/TRAINING SCHEDULE. THE SEASON WILL INCLUDE TRAINING SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAY THAT ARE OPEN TO ALL ALONG WITH TEAM TRAINING ON SUNDAY'S PER OUR SCHEDULE BELOW. OUR FOCUS WILL INCLUDE INCREASING ATHLETES ENDURANCE AND FUNDAMENTALS OF RUNNING AS WE PREPARE FOR THE 3K CROSS COUNTRY DISTANCE THAT WILL CULMINATE IN THE HAY BALE HUSTLE ON NOVEMBER 16TH AND THE FOOTLOCKER CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHARLOTTE ON NOVEMBER 30TH.



2024 FALL CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE

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DATES: AUGUST 11TH - NOVEMBER 30TH

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PRACTICES ON SUNDAY ARE 75 MINUTES LONG



REQUIREMENTS:

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AGES 6-13

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RUN UNDER 1:45 FOR 400 METERS

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MUST BE ABLE TO RUN 1 MILE CONTINUOUSLY (UNDER 9:00)

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EACH PRACTICE WILL BEGIN WITH A 1 MILE RUN FOLLOWED BY A SERIES OF DRILLS

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LADDERS

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HURDLES

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BANDS

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STRIDES

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CORE EXERCISES



PRACTICE SCHEDULE - CROSS COUNTRY SEASON

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EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6PM OPEN RUN AT HOLLAND PARK (ATHLETE LED)

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 - ST. JOSEPH HS 5PM

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 - ST. JOSEPH HS 5PM

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 27 - CROSS COUNTRY RACE @ LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE - 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607 @ 5PM

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3 - ST. JOSEPH HS 4PM _DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME_

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10 - ST. JOSEPH HS 4PM DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 - ST. JOSEPH HS _4PM _D_AYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME_

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24TH - HAY BALE HUSTLE @ LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE - 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607 @ 2PM

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REGISTER HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Marietta/NightOwlTrailblazeChallenge

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(EXTENDED PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR THOSE ATTENDING FOOTLOCKER)

Location

100 St. Joseph's Drive, Greenville, 29607, SC, United States

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