Workouts are at 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday (on weekends when do NOT run a Saturday race). Workouts last about 75 minutes, but we don't run the entire time. We run in rain, but not in thunder and lightning.
For reasons of safety and security, only members are informed about workout locations. We usually run on grass for strengthening feet and ankles and protecting those young legs from stress injuries. We train as a group just 2-3 times a week since there are so many running events (races) on our schedule. Rest days are important!
Workouts are an opportunity to learn about technique (form), nutrition, race strategy, and other things that make the Distance Demons some of the best educated, most well-trained young runners in the area.
We often have two workout options to allow for runners of different ages, abilities, and preferences. The Distance Demons will always be open to any and all runners, which requires us to plan creatively. As always, our priorities are fun, fitness, friendship, team spirit, and healthy competition at races.
Do not be late for workouts because we may already be out running. Do not arrive at workouts or races with a belly full of food! Allow plenty of time after meals for digestion to avoid side and stomach aches. A healthy snack and some water is always a good idea a couple of hours before running.
RACES
The Distance Demons run indoor and outdoor track,
cross-country, and road races from February through
December. The long list of events where we choose to
run is available to members only.
Most of those events provide good opportunities for young runners to compete fairly and win awards. However, some events still feature "14 and under" and even "18 and under" divisions -- not very fair for younger runners who have lots of growth and strength development ahead of them. Click here to learn how you can help make youth divisions more fair for the good of ALL young runners.
