2016 XC Team

2016 XC Team

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Weekly Update - 10/12 - 10/18

Great job at the George Fox Classic this weekend.  We had several breakthrough races and 40 season bests as a team!  Results are available here.


We have the Central Oregon Relays this Wednesday, October 14th.  We will carpool to Pine Nursery and you will be picked up there after the race.  Athletes will select their own teams to be either Male, Female or Co-Ed and consist of 4 athletes. We will signup for teams at practice on Monday.  The first leg of the relay for all categories begins at 3pm.  Some teams have costumes and you are welcome to indulge.

We will also be getting together on Friday night at Sun Mountain Fun Center at 7pm!  Please bring money for shoes and bowling.  If money is an issue talk to Megan or Mike and we will make sure you are covered!

Other Reminders:

1. This Friday will be the last day of practice for those athletes that did not qualify for the District Meet.  These athletes will be turning in their uniforms on Friday and we will be voting collectively as a team on captains for next year.  All athletes including those not racing at Districts, are invited to the team pasta feed on Thursday, October 22nd at the Hassells.  Athletes not racing at Districts will also be released from school early for Districts on October 23rd along with competing athletes to attend the District meet and cheer for their fellow teammates.  More information to come on these next week!


2. All athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in a winter sport.  We will have the Nordic Skiing and Swim Team Coaches at practice on Monday talking about their sports and how these will benefit your running.  Some other winter sports to consider are Winter Track, Basketball and Wrestling.


3. Team Shirts are still available.  T-Shirts are $5 for athletes and $15 for adults.  Limited sizes are available.  We also have really nice long sleeve shirts that are available to athletes for $30.  These are the same long sleeve shirts we will be using for the next few years so if you buy one now you won't need to buy another later on.  

4. Mark your calendars!  Our end of the season team banquet is on November 8th at 5:30pm at the St. Charles Convention Center.  All athletes and their families are invited as we look back on the season and honor this great group of kids!  There will be a $15 fee for dinner for all family members but you can come and not eat if you don't want to pay.  The team will cover the cost of athletes.  We will be sending out more information on the banquet soon.

5. The State Meet is coming up on October 31st and we want as many athletes as possible to attend to support our Varsity athletes and experience the atmosphere of the state meet.  If you are a parent and are willing to drive athletes over on the morning of the 31st please let us know!  Coaches and competing athletes will be going over on Friday but our hope is to get together a caravan of parents to bring the remaining athletes.

Workout Schedule This Week (Meet by the XC Tree at 3pm M-T-TH-F and at 1:15 W):

Workouts will be a bit harder than last week to avoid peaking too early, with a taper next week leading into the District Championships.  Workouts for our girls varsity will be slightly altered to train through Districts and peak at the State meet.

Monday 10/12 - Speed Play 4-3-2-1 on Canal Trail and Strength Workout 

Tuesday 10/13 - Easy Run to Pine Nursery/Help with Sky View Meet

Wednesday 10/14 - Central Oregon Relays (3 x .7 Mile Each)

Thursday 10/15 - Capture the Flag at Juniper Park

Friday 10/16 - Track Workout 2 x (4x400)

Saturday 10/17 - Easy Run at Drake Park at 9:30 am with strides

Sunday 10/18 - Rest!

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