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Social Media / Texting

	SportsYou MANDATORY. SportsYou is the communications mechanism used by the coaches when they want to quickly get information out. When signing up for SportYou, there are separate codes for accessing the LHS and the WSMS channels ... LHS: R6FL-5CDT WSMS: 9FMF-62C9
	X (formerly known as Twitter) The X page for Lovejoy XC+TF program is @LovejoyXCTF. Coaches tweet and retweet short informational updates and announcements to athletes and parents following this account. An X link is also provided on the home page. Smartphone applications are available for several mobile platforms including iPhone and Android. Highly recommended. In addition to the program X feeds, you can also follow the coaches feeds ... @LKellyXCTF — Coach Logan Kelly @CoachLittle9 — Coach Carly Littlefield @webphoto_ljxctf — LISD XC photography feed
	Facebook The facebook page for the Lovejoy XC+TF program. A facebook link is also provided on the home page. Smart phone applications are available for several mobile platforms including iPhone and Android.
	Instagram The Instagram page for the Lovejoy XC+TF program. Smart phone applications are available for several mobile platforms including iPhone and Android.
	Remind Remind is a group text messaging tool. Channels have been set up for both LHX XC and WSMS XC, so you can subscribe to whichever is relevant. Subscribing is extremely easy ... Lovejoy HS XC – from your cell phone, send a text message to 469-208-6025 with the content @ljx Willow Springs MS XC – from your cell phone, send a text message to 469-208-6025 with the content @wsxc

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Applications

	Strava Lovejoy XC coaches want all XC runners to install and use this app. Strava lets you track your running and riding with GPS, join Challenges, share photos from your activities, and follow friends. Once you have installed the app, create an online account and request to join the Lovejoy Cross Country Track group. Download from your iOS or Android app store.
	Mascot Media An app that supports the new Lovejoy Athletics online direction by providing schedules and scores for all Lovejoy sports. Mascot Media is available for Google Andoid and Apple iOS phone and devices.
	Weatherbug A weather app that also tracks lightning strikes. Weatherbug is available for several mobile platforms. Recommended by the LISD trainers.

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Website Links

link	description
lovejoyleopards.net	Lovejoy Athletics Cross Country page — The NEW LISD Athletics external web page for Cross Country.
www.bit.ly/lovejoyxctfclub	XCTF Booster Club website — the booster club website for announcements about booster club events, membership sign-up, volunteering sign-up, and spirit wear purchases.
athletic.net/CrossCountry	Athletics.net — Focus on Athletics, good Cross Country and Track coverage.
tx.milesplit.com	Texas MileSplit — Focus on Texas High School XC and Track.
cccat.org	Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas — State rankings and other information pertinent to High School XC.
letsrun.com	Message board and information regarding US and international racing.
flotrack.org	Source of race videos, interviews, and articles regarding racing, training, and other topics concerning running/racing.

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Books

	Running the Edge: Discovering the Secrets to Better Running and a Better Life by Adam Goucher and Tim Catalano About character/leadership and how to get the most out of each workout/day. Highly recommended.
	Pre by Tom Jordan Chronicles the running exploits of the late Steve Prefontaine.
	Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear Follows the University of Colorado XC team during the 1998 season from day one to the NCAA Championships in Lawrence. A must read for anyone who wants to know what their son/daughter will be going through during an XC season.
	Sub 4:00: Alan Webb and the Quest for the Fastest Mile by Chris Lear Alan Webb who broke Jim Ryan's HS mile record is followed through his first season at the University of Michigan.
	The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb Roger Bannister, Wes Santee, and another runner race to be the first to break the 4-minute mile barrier.
	Fast Track by Suzy Favor-Hamilton Offers insight into topics like nutrition, rest, and training specific to female runners.
	Bowerman and the Men of Oregon by Kenny Moore Tells of Bill Bowerman's rise to the rank of Head Coach at the University of Oregon and his training methods and athletes. Very good.
	Why We Run by Bernd Heinrich Explains physiological differences in the animal kingdom which are designed for running as a means of locomotion.
	An Honorable Run by Matt McCue Chronicles life-altering lessons learned during Matt's journey as a runner. He answers the question most taken for granted: What is really important?
	Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena Kastor An outstanding book on running and mindset (which transcends running and pertains to all areas of life).
	Today We Die a Little: The Rise and Fall of Emil Zatopek, Olympic Legend by Richard Askwith A good book about Emil Zatopek, one of the world's top Olympic performers over the 1500-10000 distances. It's a cool look at how his training has given Lovejoy the foundations for intervals and thresholds.