MEET LOCATION: Blue River Cross Country Course, 725 Lee Blvd, Shelbyville, IN 46176
TRAVEL: To best acclimate to the time change, it is best to arrive in Indiana on Thursday. We will meet at Blue River XC Course on Friday for a course preview (wear running clothes). Following Saturday’s race, we will plan for a team activity in the afternoon/evening hours. Families are welcome to return home when it is convenient. Most families stay for the Saturday night activities and return home on Sunday.
LODGING: Click here for suggested stays courtesy of USATF. Two convenient hotels in the Indianapolis area that are near one another are:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis at 2501 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240, $169/night
Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Keystone Crossing at 9104 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240, $189/night
Homewood Suites is further off the main interstate, so that is where I am staying (Thurs-Sun).
FRIDAY
PARKING:
TEAM TENT: We have a designated team tent. At this time, I do not know where the tent will be stationed, but there will be an 10’ Whisper flag outside of the tent, so keep an eye out for that, ask for directions from an official, and/or text/call me when you arrive.
COURSE PREVIEW: We will meet on Friday, December 8, 12-1pm, for the course preview.
DINNER: Vicino Italian Restaurant, 350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 150Indianapolis, IN 46204. Click here for a location map. 4pm reservations for 40, so please RSVP to coach Dave by Tuesday evening. If you forget to RSVP, that is fine, just RSVP when you can (hopefully quickly though).
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST: Eat a breakfast consistent with what you typically have before an ordinary race. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are not advised. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals).
COURSE MAPS: Click here.
POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: At the very least, I will host an ice cream bar on Saturday evening. In the past, we have gone ice skating, gone to game rooms, and more.
