Off-Season Updates 4-30-25

Chris Elsey
May 1
2 min read

-BHS T&F wrapped up their final dual meet of the season and are prepping for championships season. Our athletes commitment to consistent hard work has lead to several PRs, RQs, and breakthrough performances.

-Over the past few weeks we've had a handful of athletes volunteer their Sunday afternoons to work with the BARC Track and Field program. The positivity, enthusiasm, and support they bring to BARC T&F can not be overstated.

-BXC coaches and athletes plan to visit Scranton and meet with incoming 9th graders during their lunches on Tuesday, June 3rd.

-This year we'll be holding a parent meeting for those new to BXC on June 4th at 6 p.m. in the BHS Steam Center. This is ideal for parents of incoming freshmen, parents that want more information about our optional summer workouts, and/or any parents that'd like a refresher on the program in general.

-With the end of the T&F season rapidly approaching, now is good time for athletes that have trained consistently throughout the winter and spring season to consider getting their Ferritin (blood iron stores) levels checked. Even runners with excellent diets should still get checked periodically if they've been engaging in consistent quality training over several months. This is especially true for athlete's expecting to compete at a high level this fall (it's hard to run fast if your muscles aren't receiving enough oxygen). What Is Ferritin by Dr. Kornoelje explains the importance of iron, the nuance of low ferritin levels, and a plan for checking and treating iron related issues. The Jack Daniels videos: When to get Blood Tests and Iron Stores provide additional insight on the importance of blood tests for competitive endurance athletes.