Whittier Warriors Youth Running Cross County Season is coming soon! First Practice is Monday August 10th 5:30 PM!!! Join our Warrior Running Family!
COVID-19 Update: We will hold practices as long as the State, County, City allow it. For any parents that prefer to wait a bit longer before beginning in person practice we will provide full workouts for kids to do at home so they do not fall behind.
Lower Prices: Due to the uncertainty of full USATF season we have lowered prices. Kids will still race and get full experiences but we want to adjust prices to aid families during these times.  
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General Info:
Targeting ages 6-14 (up to end of 8th grade) but due to possible cancellation of high school seasons if older kids need it we will open up for them as well
Pizza Parties, Team Meetings, Pool Parties, Team Banquets, 
practice are:
 Mon Weds Fri 5:30 PM (with optional Sat practice)
Locations: La Mirada Regional Park (Off Foster lowest Parking lot)
Cost: 
Returning Runners: $95 (normally 120)
Includes:

• 4 1/2 months of Training and Racing
• USATF Championship meet for those that qualify
• Banquet Fees (trophy, program and meal for runner)

New Runners: $145 (normally 165)
Includes:

• 4 1/2 months of Training and Racing
• Team Uniform Top
• Team Bag
• USATF Championship meet for those that qualify
• Banquet Fees (trophy, program and meal for runner)

Payments can now be taken at our WAR Supply Store
​Coaching Guiding Principles:

• Running is a fun, healthy sport for all ages and abilities
• What is learned in running can be applied to life such as hard work, team building, and setting goals
• Hard work will always beats Pure Talent
• Self-discipline is much better than Imposed Discipline  
• Running can open doors of opportunities such as scholarships
• Positive reinforcement and motivation leads to bringing out greatness in others and oneself
• All can't win the race but all will benefit from the journey preparing for the race!

Coaching Methodology:

• Age appropriate mileage volume with gradual increases as runners mature in age and experience
• Periodic training cycles; both micro and macro cycles to fully develop young runners to their potential
• Strong Base building without neglecting all 6 (yes 6) running systems
• Hills Hills Hills 
• Aerobic Threshold is key to endurance runners
• Proper running form needs to be developed at an early age
• Nutrition is a hidden gem that can help runners go to another level
• ​Sports Psychology must be part of any training program