Summer Miles
EAA Cross Country
The Summer Miles program helps runners build endurance in preparation for the fall cross country season. Endurance runs are the foundation of the running pyramid. In the fall, we continue working on endurance and add running techniques such as power, strength and speed. Summer Miles focuses solely on endurance.
Registration
Summer 2024 registration closed May 5.
DATES
Practices are 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, June 10–July 25 (no practice July 4).
2024 SCHEDULE
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | June 10 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Wescott Station Park |
| Thursday | June 13 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lebanon Hills - McDonough Lake |
| Monday | June 17 | RAIN / THUNDERSTORMS | PRACTICE CANCELED |
| Thursday | June 20 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lebanon Hills - McDonough Lake |
| Monday | June 24 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Wescott Station Park |
| Thursday | June 27 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lebanon Hills - McDonough Lake |
| Monday | July 1 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Wescott Station Park |
| Thursday | July 4 | No practice | |
| Monday | July 8 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Wescott Station Park |
| Thursday | July 11 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lebanon Hills - McDonough Lake |
| Monday | July 15 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Wescott Station Park |
| Thursday | July 18 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lebanon Hills - McDonough Lake |
| Monday | July 22 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Wescott Station Park |
| Thursday | July 25 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lebanon Hills - McDonough Lake |
MONDAYS @ WESCOTT STATION
THURSDAYS @ LEBANON HILLS
FEE
$25
*Must sign-up for fall season ($65) when registering for summer ($90 total)
Summer 2024 registration closed May 5.
REQUIREMENTS
- Students entering grades 3-6 only
- Limited to 30 registrants
- Must have participated in a previous fall cross country season
- $25 fee includes T-shirt (no refunds after registration closes)
- Must also register for the fall season ($65)
EQUIPMENT
- Running shoes
- Water bottle
- T-shirt (provided by EAA – included with registration fee)
Warm Weather & Air Quality Guidelines
If the Heat Index is...
- Up to 90 degrees: Normal practice with water breaks as needed
- 91-99 degrees: Practice reduced to 30 minutes with mandatory two-minute water breaks per lap
- Over 100 degrees: No practice
If the Air Quality Index is...
- Good/Moderate: Normal practice
- Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups: Practice reduced to 30 minutes
- Unhealthy/Very Unhealthy/Hazardous: No practice
As always, you may make the best decision for your runner(s).
