2016 XC Team

2016 XC Team

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Week 7 - 7/31 - 8/6

Hey Team -

Its hard to believe but Cultus Camp is already here!  We have a fun week ahead of us!  If you have not signed up you're about out of time.  Payments and waivers need to be received by Monday unless you've made other arrangements with me (signup info provided below).  No athletes will be allowed to attend without a signed waiver (Electronic copy attached to this email).  Here are the current signups:

Paid & Waiver Turned In - Jayden, Wyatt, Kelsey, Zac, Forrest, McKenna, Kennedy, Travis, Madison, Erin, Carsen, Braya, Mallory, Drake, Chloe, Joel, Noah, Grant, Michael S, Eliza, Nolan, Shira, Brooke, Jack, Riley, Elida, Grace, Lexi, Evan, Emily, Ciara, JT, Preston

Paid / No Waiver - Inteus, Reid, Tyler, Hilary, Anya, Elli, Nate, Levi

We are still in need of additional drivers for Wednesday and especially SaturdayWe will be meeting at the Mountain View Bus Loop at 8 am on Wednesday morning and returning from the Cultus boat dock around 12:30 pm on Saturday to the Mountain View Bus Loop at 1:30 pm.  If you are available to drive please let me know.  I have the following drivers currently signed up:

Wednesday (Athlete Seats) - Mike & Megan (2), Monty (4), Peter (4), April Tranby (10), Erin Hoffman (4), Sue Schumacher (6), Olivia Servantes (5)

Saturday (Athlete Seats) - Mike & Megan (2), Rosy Wyllie (6), Sue Schumacher (6), Tess Boyd (4), Jessica Harris (3), Olivia Servantes (5)

Information on Cultus Camp including what you need to bring is attached to this email.  Please read this over and let me know if you have additional questions.

Physicals!!

Free Physicals are August 1st - 5th at Mountain Medical Immediate Care -
You are required to get a new physical every two years so most athletes get them Freshmen and Junior years.  New athletes will also need a physical.  Free physicals are available by walk-in only at Mountain Medical this week.  They are located at 1302 NE 3rd Street.  The Center will also have free physicals for girls on August 4th at 5:30 pm, but most of us will be at Cultus.  Free physicals for boys at the Center will also be held on August 10th.

Here is our schedule for the week:  

Practice Schedule

Monday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am – River Trail to Archie Briggs (4-5 miles)

Tuesday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – Pine Nursery Tempo (4 miles)

Wednesday – Cultus Camp

Thursday – Cultus Camp

Friday – Cultus Camp

Saturday - Cultus Camp

Sunday – Rest Day

If you are not attending Cultus Camp please run 45-60 mins Wed-Sat.  There will be no regular practices these days.

Cultus Signups

Our annual team summer camp is scheduled for August 3rd-6th.  We have setup online payments through touchbase so you can signup now.  The camp waiver is attached to this email.  Our goal is to have every athlete on the team attend Cultus Camp.  If cost is an issue let me know and we can find a way for athletes to earn a portion or all of their entry fee.  Waivers need to be turned in at practice on Monday morning (unless you have made other arrangements with me).  I have also attached a camp information form with packing list and other details about the camp.  Please let me know if you have additional questions.

Pay Camp Fee at https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us/

Bend-La Pine Schools
touchbase.bend.k12.or.us
For Parents: User Name is Student ID Number Password is Student's Last Name - Password is case sensitive.
                  User Name: Student ID Number
                  Password: Last Name w/1st letter capitalized
                  Select Cultus Camp
                  Enter Payment Amount
                                    $60 if you didn't volunteer at Pacific Crest
                                    $50 if you volunteered at one shift of Pacific Crest
                                    $40 if you volunteered at two shifts of Pacific Crest

Pine Nursery Sunset Run

As many of you are aware, there is a community 5k/10k being held in conjunction with the Mountain View XC Runoff on the evening of September 2nd that John Swenson (team parent) is organizing as a fundraiser for our program.  If you are a parent that is interested in participating, online registration is now available here: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=124753. ; You can also share the event on your Facebook Page (see https://www.facebook.com/events/253952191632003/permalink/258148597879029/) ; John mentioned he could also use some help with race organization.  He is specifically Looking for:

- Someone to help order, check and pickup race shirts
- Someone to manage all water/electrolyte station setup (MV athletes can manage stations during race)
- Someone to organize post-race food/snacks
- Course Monitors at road crossings on race course

If you are interested in helping please email John at johnswen@ymail.com.

Team Apparel

We have a variety of team apparel available for purchase by athletes and parents:

Boys Brooks Grey 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only)
Girls Brooks Grey Hoody Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only)
Brooks Red 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $40 (Parents)
Headsweats Trucker Hats - $25
2016 Team T-Shirts - $5 for athletes, $15 for parents.

If you are interested in purchasing any items please send me an email letting me know what you'd like and I will bring it to practice.  Payment can be made by cash or check - payable to 'Mountain View Cross Country'

Week 6 - 7/24 - 7/30

Great job this past week in practice.  You looked great on the tempo run and hill repeats!  For this next week there will be no coaches at practice but our team captains will be leading according to our normal schedule.  Per OSAA requirements this week is the moratorium week and coaches are not allowed to have contact with athletes.  It is important that you continue to train this week in order to maintain and continue to build your running base.  Coaches will be back at practice again on August 1st.  Please keep in mind that our Cultus Camp starts August 3rd so time is running out to signup.  Please see below if you would like to attend and haven't signed up yet.  We also need parent drivers to help us carpool to Cultus.  Please let me know if you are able to help drive to Cultus on Wed, Aug 3rd or back to Bend on Sat, Aug 6th.  

Here is our schedule for the week:   

Practice Schedule

Monday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am – Capture the Flag at Juniper Park (3 miles)

Tuesday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – Pilot Butte Base or Summit & Strength (4 or 6 miles)

Wednesday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am – RiverBend or Footbridge Extension (4 or 6.5 miles)

Thursday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – 2-5 Jones Road Hills & Strength (4 miles)

Friday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am – Sawyer Park (4 miles)

Saturday/Sunday – Rest Days 

Cultus Signups

Our annual team summer camp is scheduled for August 3rd-6th.  We have setup online payments through touchbase so you can signup now.  The camp waiver is attached to this email.  Our goal is to have every athlete on the team attend Cultus Camp.  If cost is an issue let me know and we can find a way for athletes to earn a portion or all of their entry fee.  Waivers need to be mailed to my address at 61051 Snowberry Place Bend, OR 97702.  I have also attached a camp information form with packing list and other details about the camp.  Please let me know if you have additional questions.

Pay Camp Fee at https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us/

Bend-La Pine Schools
touchbase.bend.k12.or.us
For Parents: User Name is Student ID Number Password is Student's Last Name - Password is case sensitive.
                  User Name: Student ID Number
                  Password: Last Name w/1st letter capitalized
                  Select Cultus Camp
                  Enter Payment Amount
                                    $60 if you didn't volunteer at Pacific Crest
                                    $50 if you volunteered at one shift of Pacific Crest
                                    $40 if you volunteered at two shifts of Pacific Crest

Pine Nursery Sunset Run

As many of you are aware, there is a community 5k/10k being held in conjunction with the Mountain View XC Runoff on the evening of September 2nd that John Swenson (team parent) is organizing as a fundraiser for our program.  If you are a parent that is interested in participating, online registration is now available here: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=124753. ; You can also share the event on your Facebook Page (see https://www.facebook.com/events/253952191632003/permalink/258148597879029/) ; John mentioned he could also use some help with race organization.  He is specifically Looking for:

- Someone to help order, check and pickup race shirts
- Someone to manage all water/electrolyte station setup (MV athletes can manage stations during race)
- Someone to organize post-race food/snacks
- Course Monitors at road crossings on race course

If you are interested in helping please email John at johnswen@ymail.com.

Team Apparel

We have a variety of team apparel available for purchase by athletes and parents:

Boys Brooks Grey 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only)
Girls Brooks Grey Hoody Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only)
Brooks Red 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $40 (Parents)
Headsweats Trucker Hats - $25
2016 Team T-Shirts - $5 for athletes, $15 for parents. 

Friday, July 15, 2016

Week 5 - 7/17 - 7/23

With Cultus Camp just 3 weeks out and our first race a little over a month away, its time to start preparing.  We will begin easing into harder workouts next week and continue increasing weekly mileage.  Please keep in mind that only athletes that are running on a regular basis throughout the summer will be allowed to compete in our first race at Breese Ranch in an effort to minimize injuries.  If you're hoping to compete at Breese Ranch and you haven't been running this summer, its time to start!  

For those that are interested we will also be doing a group Mountain Bike Ride on Wednesday evening.  Meet at the Mountain View bus loop at 3:30pm and we should return by 6:30pm.  Bring a Mountain Bike and Helmet.  If any parents are interested in helping drive and ride with the group you are welcome to attend.

Here is our schedule for the week:   

Practice Schedule

Monday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am - Sawyer Park / Around and Up Awbrey (4 or 7 miles)

Tuesday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – Pine Nursery Tempo & Strength (4 miles)

Wednesday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am – Overturf Butte 1 or 2 loops (3.5 or 5 miles)

Thursday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – Revere Ave Hill Repeats & Strength (4 miles)

Friday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am - Farewell Bend w/Footbridge Extension (4 or 6.5 miles)

Saturday/Sunday – Rest Days 


Cultus Signups are Available

Our annual team summer camp is scheduled for August 3rd-6th.  We have setup online payments through touchbase so you can signup now.  The camp waiver is attached to this email for you to print and turn in at practice.  Our goal is to have every athlete on the team attend Cultus Camp.  If cost is an issue let me know and we can find a way for athletes to earn a portion or all of their entry fee.

Pay Camp Fee at https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us/

Bend-La Pine Schools
touchbase.bend.k12.or.us
For Parents: User Name is Student ID Number Password is Student's Last Name - Password is case sensitive.
                  User Name: Student ID Number
                  Password: Last Name w/1st letter capitalized
                  Select Cultus Camp
                  Enter Payment Amount
                                    $60 if you didn't volunteer at Pacific Crest
                                    $50 if you volunteered at one shift of Pacific Crest
                                    $40 if you volunteered at two shifts of Pacific Crest

Pine Nursery Sunset Run

As many of you are aware, there is a community 5k/10k being held in conjunction with the Mountain View XC Runoff on the evening of September 2nd that John Swenson (team parent) is organizing as a fundraiser for our program.  If you are a parent that is interested in participating, online registration is now available here: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=124753. ; You can also share the event on your Facebook Page (see https://www.facebook.com/events/253952191632003/permalink/258148597879029/) ; John mentioned he could also use some help with race organization.  He is specifically Looking for:

- Someone to help order, check and pickup race shirts
- Someone to manage all water/electrolyte station setup (MV athletes can manage stations during race)
- Someone to organize post-race food/snacks
- Course Monitors at road crossings on race course

If you are interested in helping please email John at johnswen@ymail.com.

Team Apparel

We have a variety of team apparel available for purchase by athletes and parents:

Boys Brooks Grey 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only)
Girls Brooks Grey Hoody Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only)
Brooks Red 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $40 (Parents)
Headsweats Trucker Hats - $25
2016 Team T-Shirts - $5 for athletes, $15 for parents. 

If you are interested in purchasing any items please send me an email letting me know what you'd like and I will bring it to practice.  Payment can be made by cash or check - payable to 'Mountain View Cross Country'

Friday, July 8, 2016

Week 4 - 7/10 - 7/16

Practice Schedule

Monday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am - Farewell Bend w/Footbridge Extension (4 or 6.5 miles)

Tuesday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – Daggett Extension/Shepard Loop & Strength Training (3 or 4 miles)

Wednesday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am – Overturf Butte w/1 or 2 loops (3.5 or 5.1 miles)

Thursday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – Eagle Loop / Wells Acres Cutoff (2.8 or 4 miles)

Friday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am to Carpool to Tumalo Falls (Parents who can help drive and chaperone are welcome to join - Expected Return at 11)  (6 miles)

Saturday/Sunday – Rest Days 


Cultus Signups are Available

Our annual team summer camp is scheduled for August 3rd-6th (that's only weeks away!).  We have setup online payments through touchbase so you can signup now.  The camp waiver is attached to this email for you to print and turn in at practice.  Our goal is to have every athlete on the team attend Cultus Camp.  If cost is an issue let me know and we can find a way for athletes to earn a portion or all of their entry fee.

Pay Camp Fee at https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us/

Bend-La Pine Schools
touchbase.bend.k12.or.us
For Parents: User Name is Student ID Number Password is Student's Last Name - Password is case sensitive.
                  User Name: Student ID Number
                  Password: Last Name w/1st letter capitalized
                  Select Cultus Camp
                  Enter Payment Amount
                                    $60 if you didn't volunteer at Pacific Crest
                                    $50 if you volunteered at one shift of Pacific Crest
                                    $40 if you volunteered at two shifts of Pacific Crest

Pine Nursery Sunset Run

As many of you are aware, there is a community 5k/10k being held in conjunction with the Mountain View XC Runoff on the evening of September 2nd that John Swenson (team parent) is organizing as a fundraiser for our program.  If you are a parent that is interested in participating, online registration is now available here: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=124753. ; You can also share the event on your Facebook Page (see https://www.facebook.com/events/253952191632003/permalink/258148597879029/) ; John mentioned he could also use some help with race organization.  He is specifically Looking for:

- Someone to help order, check and pickup race shirts
- Someone to manage all water/electrolyte station setup (MV athletes can manage stations during race)
- Someone to organize post-race food/snacks
- Course Monitors at road crossings on race course

If you are interested in helping please email John at johnswen@ymail.com.

Team Apparel

We have a variety of team apparel available for purchase by athletes and parents:

Boys Brooks Grey 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only)
Girls Brooks Grey Hoody Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only)
Brooks Red 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $40 (Parents)
Headsweats Trucker Hats - $25
2016 Team T-Shirts - $5 for athletes, $15 for parents. 

If you are interested in purchasing any items please send me an email letting me know what you'd like and I will bring it to practice.  Payment can be made by cash or check - payable to 'Mountain View Cross Country'

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Week 3 - 7/3 - 7/9

We’ve been pleased with the good turnout and consistently of those of you that have been attending summer practice!  If you haven’t been to any summer practices we encourage you to make it a priority.  We will be slowly increasing mileage and intensity throughout the summer and it will be easier to keep up if you’ve been at practice on a regular basis.  Here are this week’s announcements:

Practice Schedule

Monday – No Practice – Happy 4th of July!!  Run 3-4 Miles on your own.

Tuesday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – Purcell to Canal / Short Canal & Strength Workout (3 or 3.5 miles)

Wednesday – Meet at Drake Park at 8:30 am – Sawyer Park / Around and Up Awbrey (4 or 7 miles)

Thursday – Meet at Mountain View Track at 6:30 pm – Eagle Loop / Yellow Ribbon Cutoff (2.5 or 4 miles)

Friday – Weather Pending - Meet at Mountain View at 7:30 am to Carpool to and Hike/Run at Smith Rock (Parents who can help drive and chaperone are welcome to join - Expected Return at 12) – Normal Practice will be held at Drake Park at 8:30 am for those can’t can’t do the hike.  River Bend Loop (4 miles)

Saturday/Sunday – Rest Days 

Pine Nursery Sunset Run

As many of you are aware, there is a community 5k/10k being held in conjunction with the Mountain View XC Runoff on the evening of September 2nd that John Swenson (team parent) is organizing as a fundraiser for our program.  If you are a parent that is interested in participating, online registration is now available here: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=124753.  You can also share the event on your Facebook Page (see https://www.facebook.com/events/253952191632003/permalink/258148597879029/)  John mentioned he could also use some help with race organization.  He is specifically Looking for:

- Someone to help order, check and pickup race shirts
- Someone to manage all water/electrolyte station setup (MV athletes can manage stations during race)
- Someone to organize post-race food/snacks
- Course Monitors at road crossings on race course

If you are interested in helping please email John at johnswen@ymail.com.

Cultus Signups are Available

Our annual team summer camp is scheduled for August 3rd-6th.  We have setup online payments through touchbase so you can signup now.  The camp waiver is attached to this email for you to print and turn in at any of the upcoming meetings or team practices.  Our goal is to have every athlete on the team attend Cultus Camp.  If cost is an issue let me know and we can find a way for athletes to earn a portion or all of their entry fee.

Pay Camp Fee at https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us/

Bend-La Pine Schools
touchbase.bend.k12.or.us
For Parents: User Name is Student ID Number Password is Student's Last Name - Password is case sensitive For NON-Parents (Guest Users)*: Please CLICK HERE to create ...
                  User Name: Student ID Number
                  Password: Last Name w/1st letter capitalized
                  Select Cultus Camp
                  Enter Payment Amount
                                    $60 if you didn't volunteer at Pacific Crest
                                    $50 if you volunteered at one shift of Pacific Crest
                                    $40 if you volunteered at two shifts of Pacific Crest