Run with us this summer!
Over the summer, the Deerfield High School boys cross country team holds optional practices early in the morning to run together. We would like to extend the invitation to attend our optional practices to all incoming DHS freshmen and middle school students.
These summer practices are a great way to get in shape, train for the upcoming high school or middle school cross country season, and get to know your future cross country teammates before you start high school. Or it can just be your chance to see if cross country is right for you. It is also a ton of fun, even at 6:30 in the morning believe it or not!
The summer practices are very informal. We meet at 6:30 AM, run, stretch, sometimes do some core workouts, and hang out. There is no designated end time – all runners can feel free to leave whenever they are done or need to be somewhere else. Oftentimes, guys get together afterwards and go out for breakfast.
Training plans will be customized for each runner based on experience, physical maturity, and training consistency. Middle schoolers and freshmen will not be running as much as our seniors!
Whether you can come every day, a few days per week, or just every so often, we encourage any participation. No commitment, just show up when you can – we’ll be here. Our high schoolers are eager to meet their future teammates and help them become immersed in Deerfield cross country!
For more information, please contact head coach Scott Friedlander at sfriedlander@dist113.org or 847-207-4040.
Who: All current DHS Cross Country runners and incoming freshmen and middle schoolers who are potentially interested
When: 6:30 AM Monday through Friday starting June 24
Where: Outside DHS at “the circle” – The patch of grass between the parking lot and the front door circle (map on back)
