Olympian visits Youth Practice
Darius Draudvila, 2012 Lithuanian Olympian (Decathlon), visited the STC Youth team practice. Draudvila, a retired STC Elite Team Member and former Kansas State University All-American, took a break from his distance training run to provide training suggestions to the STC Youth sprint corp. The sprint corp members gained important knowledge about getting appropriate rest and maintaining and appropriate diet.
Youth Team to Host Shocker Open
The Shocker Track Club Youth Team will host its annual meet on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Wichita State University’s Historic Cessna Stadium! The action starts at 1000a with running and field events.
Click here for the informational flyer >> 2014 Shocker Open Meet Information
Click here for the meet results >> 2014 STC Shocker Open Youth Results
Youth Team Members Descend on Missouri
The STC Youth team members split up and attended two meets Saturday, needing Pullman luggage to bring home their hardware! Athletes competed in the AAU District Qualifying Meet in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and the USATF Missouri Valley Association Meet in Liberty, Missouri. Click here for results >> AAU Lee’s Summit USATF Liberty
Do You Have the Heart of a Champion?
After a short break, Laura is back with a twist! Instead of exercising your body she writes about exercising your heart and soul. See the Beats and Eats link for the complete article.
Youth Team Practice Times and Meet Schedule
Effective Monday, June 2, 2014, Youth Team practices times at WSU Cessna Stadium are as follows –
Monday – 630p to 800p — Meet at the Throws field south of Charles Koch Arena
Tuesday – 630p to 800p — Meet at Cessna Stadium on the track
Wednesday – 630p to 800p — Meet at the Throws field south of Charles Koch Arena @ 630p
Thursdays – 600p – Shocker Summer Series Track Meet. All paid Youth Team members can compete in these meets free of charge.
Registration Form >> 2014_STC_Youth_Registration_Forms_(Summer)
Tentative Meet Schedule >>2014 Tentative Shocker TC Schedule
Shocker Summer Series Meets Begin June 5th!
The Shocker Summer Track & Field Series is almost here! The first night will be Thursday, June 5 at 600p in historic Cessna Stadium at Wichita State University! Registration begins at 500p. The $5 entry fee covers your participation in all events. All ages are welcome! Click here for complete details >> Shocker Summer Series
Youth Team Starts Summer Competition Season
The STC Youth Team competes on Memorial Day at the Barb Hunt Memorial Track Meet in Garden Plain, KS at Garden Plain High School. Competition begins at 800a! Click here for complete information >> Garden Plain Barb Hunt Youth Meet
Elite Team Throwers Head to the Desert
Competing in a stacked field, STC Elite Team Member Chris Cralle threw a PR of 246-11 (75.26m) on Thursday (5/22), and followed that with a throw of 241-08 (73.67m) on Saturday (5/24) to win both Hammer Throw competitions in the Tucson (AZ) Elite Throws Classic. Fellow Elite Team Member Matt Byers competed in the Javelin on Saturday (5/24) and finished 11th with a throw of 225-09 (68.81m). Results are available at this link >> Tucson Elite Throws Results
Enough with the Planks; Let’s Get Fit!!
Laura has met her planking goals and is now ready to challenge you with the next steps in your 2014 fitness regimen! This month’s articles include –
– Crossfit – Myth or Miracle
– Perfect Pushups and Wall-sits!
– Crossfit Nutrition!
See the Beats and Eats section for Laura’s latest!
Information Update
Here’s an update on “happenings” in the Shocker Track Club –
– Elite Team – The Roster for the 2013-2014 outdoor season is being finalized and will include some outstanding additions! Watch this link for details >> https://www.shockertrackclub.com/sample-page/
– Youth Team – The indoor season is winding to a close, but planning for the outdoor season is progressing quickly!! Watch this link for details >> https://www.shockertrackclub.com/blog/
– Masters/Open Team – A planning committee has completed their work in defining the organization of the team leadership. Watch this link for details >> https://www.shockertrackclub.com/masters/
– Membership/Sponsorship – A revised membership/sponsorship program will be announced soon that will simplify the categories and provide more opportunities for “targeted support” of Shocker Track Club teams and activities. Stay tuned for details!
– STC Logo – The Shocker Track Club logo and name are now registered with the State of Kansas, Secretary of State.