GTD Extended Summer Program
On July 21 the MIAA, which governs scholastic sports in Massachusetts, ruled that fall sports may not begin until September 14th. Tryouts and practices may not be held until that date.
In response, for athletes to maintain their conditioning fitness level from the end of the GTD summer program on August 16, we are offering an extended summer program.
The objective is to assure that athletes are healthy and strong when they begin high school sports on September 14th. The 4-week program will assure continuation of the summer's hard work with little to no risk of losing physical fitness or having a mental letdown.
Program Description
Week 1, August 17-23
► Athletes will have an opportunity to give body and mind a short break with a program from Coach Braz sent via email and implemented at a time and location chosen by the athlete.
Week 2, August 24-30
► Onsite will be available at Peabody High School.
Monday: 8:00 am for XC, 9:45 for All Sports
Wednesday and Friday @ 3:30 pm for all
► The objective is to maintain a mental focus and physical development that will be adjusted according to first 3 weeks of a normal in session school practice.
► The option to use the emailed guide only or be onsite continues.
Week 3, August 31 - September 6
► Onsite will be available
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday @ 3:30 pm
► The objective and goal remains -- a consistent mental focus and physical development targeting opening day. Assuring athletes don't lose focus and the Aerobic Fitness they have gained.
► The option to use the emailed guide only or be onsite continues.
Week 4, September 7-13
► Monday Is Labor Day and there is no onsite session. Use the emailed guide.
► Wednesday is Onsite @ 3:30 pm
► Friday - no onsite session. Use the emailed guide.
► The objective and goal for this week is the same as previous weeks but with a lighter physical presence onsite and flexibility to allow for mental rest.
Program Eligibility
► Onsite sessions in this program are available to athletes who were registered in the GTD summer program and have submitted a "Waiver/Release for Communicable Diseases including COVID-19" form.
► Athletes must submit a "Daily Health and Wellness Check/Participant Screening" form at each onsite session.
► Athletes who did not participate in the GTD summer program may register for the Extended Summer Program to receive the emailed conditioning program.
Program Registration and Fee
Registration is available at this link.
Please note that registration will close on August 16.
The program fee is $80.
Personal Coaching
► Program Description
► Sign-up Steps
► Registration
► Payments
► FAQs
Cross-Country Edge
► Details
► Interviews with XC Runners
► XC Session Photos
All-Sports Speed & Conditioning
► Details
► Interviews with All-Sports Athletes
► All-Sports Session Photos
Welcome to Going the Distance
Going the Distance is a series of coaching programs for all runners and athletes who want to improve their performance.
To select your program, review the brief descriptions below. You may register from the links on the right.
Questions? Contact dave@liveandrun.com
GTD Programs
Personal Coaching
Coaching for runners of all levels and ages.
► go here for more details.
► Register for the personal coaching progam
XC Edge
Cross-country conditioning for collegiate, high school, and middle school athletes.
► Read interviews with XC Edge athletes.
► XC session photos.
► go here for more details.
All-Sports Edge
Conditioning for collegiate, high school, and middle school athletes competing in all sports. For example: soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, and many more.
► Read interviews with All-Sports athletes.
► All-Sports session photos.
► go here for more details.
