Welcome to FPYC Running

The overall goal of the FPYC Running Program is to develop interest and enjoyment of running as a fitness activity that can improve overall health and performance in other sports.

We recognize that each child's interests will be different. Some may want to make a serious effort to run faster or longer, perhaps in preparation for a race. Others may see running as a means to increase endurance for other sports, such as baseball, soccer, swimming, or lacrosse. Still others may look to running as means to maintain fitness or a healthier weight, or simply as a way to relax and unwind. All of these interests are valid, and to the extent possible we will support each child's particular goals for running.

The level of competition depends on the individual child. Our primary goal is for the individual child to achieve his or her individual goals, not to win races or achieve particular times, and those who do not wish to compete are welcome. However, we also provide the opportunity to compete at a high level for those participants who wish to race.

There are two seasons:

·        Spring Track and Field from Mid-March to Early June

·        Fall Cross Country from early September to mid-November.

 The different seasons each have a different focus in training and competition:

·        Track and Field: sprints from 50 meters to 400 meters, and longer distances from 800 meters to 3,000 meters, with training to develop aerobic and anaerobic endurance.   We also have a limited slate of field events, possibly including shot put, long jump, and turbo javelin.

·        Cross Country: exposure to competitive distance running from 1K to 5K, on varied terrain including wooded trails, fields, hills, and streams.  Emphasis is on pacing.

The program is open to runners ages 5 through 18. Runners are grouped with other children of similar age and ability.

If you would like additional information about the program, please visit the other links on the main team website or e-mail fpycrunning@hotmail.com.

Gary Sidor, Director of Running