Upstate Running Club Youth Team
Tuesday, October 31 – Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Past event
5:00 PM EDT
Greenville, South Carolina
Free · 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting season with the Upstate Running Club Youth Team as they kick off their 2024 Fall Cross Country season! From October 31st to November 1st, 2023, in beautiful Greenville, young athletes aged 6-13 are invited to join in on the fun and fitness. This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for aspiring runners to enhance their endurance and hone their running fundamentals.
The training sessions will focus on preparing for the thrilling 3K cross country distance, with practices held every Wednesday and Sundays leading up to key races like the Hay Bale Hustle on November 16th and the prestigious Footlocker Championships on November 30th. Each practice includes a mile run, drills, and exercises designed to bring out the best in every young athlete. Don't miss this chance to be part of a vibrant running community and help your child discover the joy of cross country!
The training sessions will focus on preparing for the thrilling 3K cross country distance, with practices held every Wednesday and Sundays leading up to key races like the Hay Bale Hustle on November 16th and the prestigious Footlocker Championships on November 30th. Each practice includes a mile run, drills, and exercises designed to bring out the best in every young athlete. Don't miss this chance to be part of a vibrant running community and help your child discover the joy of cross country!
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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)
2024 FALL CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE
*
DATES: AUGUST 11TH - NOVEMBER 30TH
*
PRACTICES ON SUNDAY ARE 75 MINUTES LONG
REQUIREMENTS:
*
AGES 6-13
*
RUN UNDER 1:45 FOR 400 METERS
*
MUST BE ABLE TO RUN 1 MILE CONTINUOUSLY (UNDER 9:00)
*
EACH PRACTICE WILL BEGIN WITH A 1 MILE RUN FOLLOWED BY A SERIES OF DRILLS
*
LADDERS
*
HURDLES
*
BANDS
*
STRIDES
*
CORE EXERCISES
PRACTICE SCHEDULE - CROSS COUNTRY SEASON
*
EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6PM OPEN RUN AT HOLLAND PARK (ATHLETE LED)
*
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 - ST. JOSEPH HS 5PM
*
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
Upstate Running Club Youth Team
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