NUTRITION

All,
After practice Monday I spoke briefly about the importance of good nutrition with the runners. This part of Cross Country cannot be overlooked. If our runners don't have the correct fuel in their tanks their performance will suffer.
We are very lucky to have an expert on Sports Fitness among our parent group. Merica Koch, Audrey's mom, sent me a wonderful website for our runners and parents to check out for nutrition tips on what are some good proteins to eat. Please check it out with the kids. Thanks Merica!

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/protein.html?ETF=35315

Just copy and paste the link into your web browser.

Coach Beard

FINAL MEET SCHEDULE

September 4 - Shelby County Invitational (7-Girls 2:15, 7-Boys 2:30, Open Race-2:45)
September 8 - Chance Chase (3rd & under Girls-5:30, Boys-6:00, 4th & 5th Girls-6:30, Boys-7:00)
September 11 - Rumble Through the Jungle (Girls-1:30, Boys-2:00) (Pre-Order T-shirts available, click the link to the right)
September 21 - North Oldham Cup (Girls - 5:30, Boys - 6:00)
September 25 - Dunbar Bulldog Invitational (Lexington) (Girls - 12:20, Boys - 12:40)
October 2 - SOMS State Tuneup (Girls - 9:30, Boys - 10:00)
October 9 - Stopher Invitational (Girls - 10:00, Boys - 10:30)
October 16 - SOHS Dragon Invitational (Girls - 9:00, Boys - 9:35)
October 26 - Harmony Runners vs Parents Race (Boys and Girls - 5:30)
October 30 - Meet of Champions (Lexington)

September Meets

All,
Now that the trial period for our season has all but passed I need everyone to let me know if there are meets that your runner WILL NOT be able to attend. We will have a sheet at practice for you to write your runner's name down if there are meets in September that they will not be able to attend. We will also do this for the October meets in a few weeks.

The reason we need this info is because many of the meets are putting limits on the number of runners that can enter each race. Not to worry, we WILL NOT attend a meet where every single Harmony Runner in attendance has a chance to run in a race. We just want to make sure to enter everyone in the correct race.

For example, our first meet, the Shelby County Invitational is now limiting the boys and girls races to 7 runners per team and then having an Open Race for rest of the runners in attendance. What I will do for the Shelby Co. Invitational is put our fastest 7 boys and 7 girls into the team race and the rest of our runners will run in the Open Race. This is actually a good change for our younger runners. It gives them a better opportunity to earn finishing medals and other awards. There are a few other races that have done similar things.

So, please make sure to let us know by putting your runner's name under the race they will miss on the appropriate sheet at practice. If you have any questions, just let me, Coach Bailey, Coach Roberts, Mrs. Beard, or Mrs. Hare know.

For those who are not participating in the Hillcrest Youth Triathlon, hope to see you Saturday morning bright and early. I will be there a little late so Coach Bailey and Roberts will get everyone started.

Thanks,
Coach Beard

UNIFORM SIZING DAY

All,
I was able to pick up samples of our new uniform. If able, please come to practice tomorrow early, say by 5:30, so we can get each runner sized for their new uniform.
Thanks,
Coach Beard

PAYMENT REMINDER

All,
Just wanted to remind everyone that if you ordered extra T-Shirts or Sweatshirts that the payment is due at practice tomorrow, August 19th. I will be placing the order Friday morning.

The $85.00 team fee is due by Saturday, August 21st. If you will not be attending Saturday's Optional Practice please bring it tomorrow.

Thanks,
Coach Beard

GEAR ORDER AND TEAM FEE

Just a reminder that if you would like to order your runner or anyone else in your family a Sweatshirt, Long Sleeve T-Shirt, or additional Wicking Style T-Shirt, those orders and payments are due THURSDAY, AUGUST 19th. The order will be placed the following morning. I'd highly suggest at least getting a sweatshirt for when the weather gets chilly at practice and meets. It's nice to see the kids be proud of their team.

Additional Moisture Wicking Shirt - $14.75 each
Long Sleeve T-Shirt - $13.50 each
Hooded Sweatshirt with name on the back - $25.65 each

Also, the $85.00 team fee is due on or before SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st. I wish we could push this back since we were not able to run at our first two practices due to the heat, but we can't. We need to start registering and paying for the meets, purchasing the team shirts, and uniforms.

Please make all payment checks out to "Harmony Elementary".

As always, please let me know if you have any questions.

Coach Beard

HARMONY CC GEAR

We will have order forms for Harmony CC Gear at all of the practices for runners and their families to order. Each RUNNER gets a Harmony Moisture Wicking Shirt that is included in the $85.00 team fee. Additional Gear can be purchased for the following prices:

Additional Moisture Wicking Shirt - $14.75 each
Long Sleeve T-Shirt - $13.50 each
Hooded Sweatshirt with name on the back - $25.65 each

Payments must be received before your gear is ordered. Please make sure to order your Harmony Gear ASAP. All payments can be made to Harmony Elementary. Team fees and gear orders can be paid with the same check.

2010 SEASON BEGINS MONDAY

All,
I hope everyone is as excited as I am to begin the 2010 Harmony Cross Country Season! Practice will be Monday, August 9, from 6:00-7:15 at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve.
PLEASE PARK EITHER BY THE PLAYGROUND IN THE GRAVEL LOT, OR IN THE NATURE CENTER PARKING LOT. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR CARS IN FRONT OF THE FIELD HOUSE....EVEN TO DROP YOUR CHILD OFF. THERE IS A NEW DROP OFF CIRCLE IN FRONT OF THE NATURE CENTER. IF ALL OF THE MENTION PARKING IS FULL PLEASE PULL INTO THE GRASSY AREA BETWEEN THE CARE TAKERS HOUSE AND THE NATURE CENTER LOT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD ANYONE PARK ALONG THE ROAD LEADING TO THE NATURE PRESERVE OR IN THE LIBRARY PARKING LOT.
I understand that some may have to be late or even miss due to Open House at the school. Please make an attempt to stop by the Nature Preserve to at least turn in the required paperwork. The KY Sport Physical (filled out by a Health Care Provider), Oldham County Board of Ed. Form, and the Harmony Cross Country Procedures Form.
We will be following the KHSAA Heat Index Guidelines with a more conservative cancelation heat index. KHSAA says no activity when the Heat index is above 104, we will not run if the Heat Index is above 100. Again, this Monday, even if we don't run, please try to stop by the Nature Preserve to turn in the required paperwork. If the Heat Index is too high to run, we may at least do some of our stretches in the shade.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Coach Beard

TENTATIVE MEET SCHEDULE

Many of the meets have not posted all of the details for their meets. This information will be updated when it becomes available.

September 4 - Shelby County Invitational (7-Girls 2:15, 7-Boys 2:30, Open Race-2:45)
September 8 - Chance Chase (3rd & under Girls-5:30, Boys-6:00, 4th & 5th Girls-6:30, Boys-7:00)
September 11 - NO Rumble Through the Jungle (Girls-1:30, Boys-2:00) (Pre-Order T-shirts available, click the link to the right)
September 18 - Possible North Oldham Cup Date
September 25 - Dunbar Bulldog Invitational (Lexington) (Girls - 12:20, Boys - 12:40)
October 2 - SOMS State Tuneup
October 9 - Stopher Invitational (Girls - 10:00, Boys - 10:30)
October 16 - SOHS Dragon Invitational (Girls - 9:00, Boys - 9:35)
October 26 - Possible Harmony Runners vs Parents Race
October 30 - Meet of Champions (Lexington)