“King of the Hill” NCAA Bracket Challenge Champions                                         Lana Kalapodakis & Nicky Sanchez            *They both win the championship trophy above and a free lunch after practice during our pre-season week !                                                   6     Stan Fryczynski 6 56 56 Johann Alo 8 54 70...

Over the course of the next few months, I will be adding further successful Patriot Alumni stories – something to provide inspiration for all of our present student-athletes.   Audrey Ting (class of ’95) was a 4 year runner on the SHS cross-country, indoor & outdoor track and field teams. Not only was she an outstanding XC runner, she was also highly...

  We all know it’s a good idea to grab a snack after you go for a run—but what, exactly, happens to your body if you don’t?   Finished your morning workout but don’t have time to grab a bite before heading out the door? That could be a problem.It’s usually a good idea to eat and drink within an hour of exercising to maximize those recovery benefits and regain...

  1. In kilometers, what is the usual distance for a U.S. HS cross country race ?     2. What is Cross Country? (answers can vary a bit)     3. Which of these were considered to be the best to eat the night before a race? Fats Proteins Sugars Carbohydrates   4. Which of these is considered the best thing to eat for dinner the night before you run? Steak Salad...

  #1) In Cross Country, everyone gets to participate, even if they are only running in jv or freshman races. Most other sports have cuts.   #2) Cross Country practices typically will not last as long as basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, or football.  You do your stretching, work out, warm down – HEAD HOME by 5:00pm   #3 )It will help athletes get in...

Coach’s Biggest Lesson I’d been a quitter all my life—until he gave me something to run for. by Gordon MacDonald Posted in Better Living, Sep 1, 2005 I would be the big man on campus,  the greatest running back in the history of Stony Brook football. I’d strut across the school lawn with a giant varsity letter plastered on my sweater, a gaggle of...

Brooke Rauber’s Time Is Coming On The Track     NYRR MILLROSE GAMES Cory Mull Jan 24, 2018 The nation’s top freshman girl distance standout was born into a family of runners.  Brooke Rauber‘s mother, Michelle, was a Division III national champion in the 1500m indoors and 10K outdoors at SUNY Cortland (NY) under Jack Daniels. Her father, Chris, is...