Who should attend winter conditioning?
Winter conditioning is optional, however, anyone who is not participating in a winter sport [or a fall sport that’s still playing — go Hounds football 🙂 ] should be attending winter conditioning sessions. Why? The first official day of track season is only ten days before our first meet — that doesn’t allow you much time to get in shape! It takes time to build muscle, strength, and endurance — not to mention a bond with your teammates. The work that you do this winter (cardiovascular training, lifting, drills, and sprints) prepares you to perform your best both in workouts and in meets and helps to prevent injuries. If you are interested in performing to the best of your ability, waiting until March to start conditioning is not a good idea.
