"Warming up before a race is important t prepare your body for the race you are about to do. It allows your muscles to prepare so they aren't as in much shock whenever you begin a race. Warming down is also very critical. After a race, you want to keep moving to allow the lactic acid to leave your muscles....
Mia Retnam, 12, gives a high five to Abby Carpenter, 11, during a fall match. The team hopes to capitalize on their success from the fall in the upcoming spring season.
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