2016 XC Team

2016 XC Team

Friday, October 28, 2016

Final Weekly Email

Great racing today at the IMC District Championships!  Even though we didn't reach our goal of competing at state as a team, we are still proud of your performances today and throughout the season.  We've had a lot of fun and success throughout the year and look forward to setting new goals with you next season. 

Congratulations to Inteus and Kelsey on their individual qualifications!  Any varsity athletes or those planning to attend the Boise race are encouraged to come train with Inteus and Kelsey next week.  We will be meeting at the XC tree at 3:00 (not 3:15) all next week (except for Monday due to our team meeting - see below).  We hope to see some of you cheering them on at State next Saturday.

On Monday we will have an important team meeting for all freshmen, sophomore and junior runners with the goal of running varsity at some point during their high school career.  We will be sharing about an exciting new program to encourage maintaining running fitness throughout the year.  We will meet in Bohnlein's classroom (E9) at 3 pm.

Here are a few announcements:

Saturday Trail Run (tomorrow 10/28)

We will be meeting tomorrow at 2pm at Drake Park and carpooling to Phil's Trailhead for a trail run.  This is specifically for Inteus and Kelsey but any District racers are welcome to join!  We should be back to Drake Park by 3:30.

Uniform Returns

Uniform turn-ins will be Monday (10/31) in Bohnlein's classroom (E9) from 2:45 - 3:00 (prior to our team meeting).  Please wash your uniform before returning.  Students who do not return their old and new uniform will be fined for each item not turned in. 

End of Season Banquet

Our end of season banquet has been re-scheduled for Monday, November 7th at 6pm in Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park to accommodate a number of athletes attending the Nike Regional Meet in Boise, Idaho.  This is not a team-sponsored event, but our team captains are organizing a group and all team members are welcome to attend.  Talk to a captain for more information.

Expect the team banquet to last till about 9pm.  We will have food catered from Tate and Tate with both a meat and vegetarian option.  The team will cover the cost of all team athletes – athletes must RSVP for the team to pre-order and cover their meal cost.  We will check with athletes at practice to confirm attendance – please email me if you won’t be at practice.  Family members may attend for free, but if you wish to eat, meals are $11/person and must be paid in advance on Touchbase which is currently setup for payment.  The deadline to pre-order your meal is Monday, October 31st.

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We need some volunteers to help with setup between 5-6pm for the banquet.  If you are willing to help please let me know!

Winter/Spring Sports

With cross country coming to an end shortly, we strongly encourage all athletes to participate in another sport during the winter and spring seasons to maintain fitness for next cross country season.  Let me know if you need any information about options that are available. 

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Week 19 - 10/23 - 10/29

Hey Team,

We have an exciting week ahead of us and a great opportunity to take both our boys and girls teams to the state meet on November 5th!  After all of your hard work this season you now have a chance to see if we can achieve the goals we set for ourselves back in August.  Take extra steps this week to prepare and ensure the best possible performance on Friday.  Do your homework early, get some extra sleep, eat a little more healthy food, cut out some of that junk food, avoid hot tubs, limit excessive standing, and avoid excessive exposure to sun, wind or cold temperatures.  Here are this week’s announcements:

District Meet

The IMC District Championship meet is this Friday 10/28 at Juniper Golf Course in Redmond.  The course will be exactly the same as the Juniper Preview.  All athletes (including those not racing) are encouraged to attend.  Buses will pickup athletes from the MV bus loop at 11:45 am.   Please be on-time!  Race times are:

Boys Varsity – 2:00
Girls Varsity – 2:30
Boys JV – 3:00
Girls JV – 3:30

For more information go to: http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=114719#/263.  Varsity runners at districts are:

Boys – Inteus, Jack, Sam, Wyatt, Nate, Nolan, Quinn
Girls – Kelsey, Ciara, Grace, Brooke, Elida, Mckenna, Hillary


Uniform Returns

If you are not racing at Districts we will have uniform turn-ins Monday (10/24) at the XC tree from 2:45 - 3:15.  Please wash your uniform before returning.  Students who do not return their old and new uniform will be fined for each item not turned in.  

End of Season Banquet

Our end of season banquet has been re-scheduled for Monday, November 7th at 6pm in Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park to accommodate a number of athletes attending the Nike Regional Meet in Boise, Idaho.  This is not a team-sponsored event, but our team captains are organizing a group and all team members are welcome to attend.  Talk to a captain for more information.

Expect the team banquet to last till about 9pm.  We will have food catered from Tate and Tate with both a meat and vegetarian option.  The team will cover the cost of all team athletes – athletes must RSVP for the team to pre-order and cover their meal cost.  We will check with athletes at practice to confirm attendance – please email me if you won’t be at practice.  Family members may attend for free, but if you wish to eat, meals are $11/person and must be paid in advance on Touchbase which is currently setup for payment.  The deadline to pre-order your meal is Monday, October 31st.

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We need some volunteers to help with setup between 5-6pm for the banquet.  If you are willing to help please let me know! 

Winter/Spring Sports

With cross country coming to an end shortly, we strongly encourage all athletes to participate in another sport during the winter and spring seasons to maintain fitness for next cross country season. 

The Nordic Ski team is a popular option among our team and highly recommended by our coaching staff.  No experience is necessary and the program owns all necessary ski equipment to make it affordable for all families.  There is an information night scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th in the MVHS cafeteria. 

Swimming is also great cross training for XC and the MVHS team is open to athletes of all ability levels.  There is an informational meeting on Thursday, October 27th at lunch in room A5. 

We are also working on an exciting program to encourage maintaining running fitness throughout the year - more details to come!

Practice Schedule

Monday – Speed Workout (4-3-2) at Pine Nursery

Tuesday – Easy run to Stover Park with Strides

Wednesday - No Study Hall.  Meet at XC Tree immediately after school.  Track Workout (2 x 400, 300, 200)

Thursday – Easy run to Mtn View Park w/Strides

Friday – IMC District Championships!!  Go Cougs!!

Saturday - Optional Practice Pending District Results – Details TBA

Sunday - Rest Day

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Week 18 - 10/16 - 10/22

Another great day of racing yesterday Cougs!

Both our boys and girls had some excellent performances despite less than ideal conditions, pushing our boys ahead of Bend High in hypothetical results by 2 points and bringing our girls within 1 point.  We are in for an exciting District race!  Results from the George Fox XC Classic are available at:  http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=114563#/263

Here are this week's announcements:

Central Oregon Relays

Mountain View is hosting its third race of the season on Wednesday, October 19th at Pine Nursery Park.  For those of you unfamiliar with this race it is a relay format race in which you can choose your own team (either male, female, or coed).  We will finalize teams at practice on Tuesday.  All teams start the race at 3pm.  Costumes are encouraged.

Fore more information on the meet go to: http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=114908#/263

District Meet / Uniforms

We will be announcing those attending the District Meet, including those running varsity, at practice this week.  If you are not attending Districts we will have uniform turn-ins next Monday (10/24) at the XC tree from 2:45 - 3:15.  Please wash your uniform before returning.  Students who do not return their old and new uniform will be fined for each item not turned in.  

End of Season Banquet

Our end of season banquet is scheduled for Friday, November 11th at 6pm in Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park (However, we are considering a change in date, due to a number of athletes that are interested in attending the Nike Cross Regionals in Boise on Saturday, November 12th.  Some of our team captains are trying to organize this, however, it is not a team event and there will be no coaches present - we are looking at a revised date for the banquet of Monday, November 7th to accommodate their attendance, but are still confirming if this change is possible).  All athletes and family members are encouraged to come and celebrate the end of our season!  The event does tend to be fairly long because we feel it is important to recognize every athlete - expect it to last till about 9pm.  We will have food catered from Tate and Tate with both a meat and vegetarian option.  The team will cover the cost of all team athletes - please let us know if you are not attending so that we don't order you a meal.  Family members may attend for free, but if you wish to eat, meals are $11/person and must be paid in advance on Touchbase which is currently setup for payment:

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We need some volunteers to help with setup between 5-6pm for the banquet.  We could also use two volunteers to bring desert or cake.  If you are willing to help in either capacity please let me know!  Also, we could use more photos for the banquet slideshow.  If you have taken any at races please email them to me.

Flap Jack Giveback Fundraiser

All Seasons RV & Marine is hosting a high school sports fundraiser throughout the month of October and Mountain View Cross Country will be the beneficiary of the event on October 22nd.  We need about 10 athletes to attend from 9-11.  Thank you to the Mike & Laura for volunteering to chaperone!

Winter/Spring Sports

With cross country coming to an end shortly, we strongly encourage all athletes to participate in another sport during the winter and spring seasons to maintain fitness for next cross country season.  The Nordic Ski team is a popular option among our team and highly recommended by our coaching staff.  No experience is necessary and the program owns all necessary ski equipment to make it affordable for all families.  There is an information night scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th in the MVHS cafeteria.  We are also working on an exciting program to encourage maintaining running fitness throughout the year - more details to come!

Practice Schedule

Monday - Mystery Workout. 

Tuesday - Short Canal Looop / Voting for Team Captains / Relay Signups

Wednesday - No Study Hall.  Athletes carpool to Pine Nursery for the Central Oregon Relays - Meet at XC Tree immediately after school.  The race starts at 3pm.  Last day for those not attending Districts  

Thursday - Carpool to old Rivers Edge Clubhouse for out & back on River Trail

Friday - Track Workout (1600, 1200, 800, 400)

Saturday - Optional (but highly recommended) Practice - Meet at Drake Park at 9 am.  Endurance run to Sawyer Park & Back

Sunday - Rest Day

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Week 17 - 10/9 - 10/15

Great Day of Racing Cougs!

Both our boys and girls edged Bend High for 2nd place finishes at the Juniper Preview today.  If we can do it again in a few weeks we'll be taking both teams to State!  Going into these last two weeks of the season it's critical that we continue to work hard in training, stay focused on our individual and team goals, and do the small things that can make a big difference.  Get a little extra sleep, eat a little more and wash your hands a few more times during the day.  Results from the Juniper Preview are available at: http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=119315#/263

Here are this week's announcements:

George Fox XC Classic

Next Saturday, October 15th we will be traveling to Willamette Mission State Park in Gervais Oregon for the George Fox XC Classic.  We will depart from the Mountain View Bus Loop at 10:00 AM and return at about 9:00 PM.  This will be the last 5K of the season for some JV athletes (Last day for these athletes is 10/19 - Central Oregon Relays).  We will release a list of athletes that will be participating at districts following the George Fox race.  We will be taking all athletes to the district meet to cheer on those racing.

Race times and entries are:

JV Girls - 2:30 PM
JV Boys - 3:00 PM
Varsity Girls - 3:30 PM
(Kelsey, Ciara, Grace, Brooke, Mckenna, Elida, Mallory)
Varsity Boys - 4:00 PM
(Inteus, Sam, Jack, Wyatt, Nate, Quinn, Jayden)

Fore more information on the meet go to: http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=114563#/263

Our team pasta feed will be at the Hassell house this Friday 10/14 at 5:30 pm.  Their address is 63536 St Cloud Court.  Please bring an item to share with the group:

Freshmen - Drinks
Sophomores - Salad
Juniors - Desert
Seniors - Bread

End of Season Banquet

Our end of season banquet is scheduled for Friday, November 11th at 6pm in Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park.  All athletes and family members are encouraged to come and celebrate the end of our season!  The event does tend to be fairly long because we feel it is important to recognize every athlete - expect it to last till about 9pm.  We will have food catered from Tate and Tate with both a meat and vegetarian option.  The team will cover the cost of all team athletes - please let us know if you are not attending so that we don't order you a meal.  Family members may attend for free, but if you wish to eat meals are $11/person and must be paid in advance on Touchbase which is currently setup for payment:

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We need some volunteers to help with setup between 5-6pm for the banquet.  If you are willing to help please let me know!

Team Photos

All of our team photos including retakes are available for free download on smugmug: https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-TkCN88/
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2016 Mountain View XC team portraits
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Uniform Returns

We still have not received old jerseys and shorts back from a number of athletes with our new uniforms out.  Please make sure to bring these in to avoid a fine on your student account.  Fines will be $20 each for old jerseys and shorts.

Flap Jack Giveback Fundraiser

All Seasons RV & Marine is hosting a high school sports fundraiser throughout the month of October and Mountain View Cross Country will be the beneficiary of the event on October 22nd.  We will need a couple adult volunteers and a small group of athletes to help with this.  If you are available to volunteer from 9-11am on the 22nd, please let me know!

Practice Schedule

Monday - 5-4-3-2-1 Workout.  Varsity at Holinshead, JV at Pine Nursery

Tuesday - 2 Laps on Track, Drills, Stretching & Beaver Coaches Endurance Run.  Strides, 7 exercises and Abs afterward

Wednesday - No Study Hall.  Athletes released from class at 12:30 (Optional Event - you may come after school is out if you want to finish class).  Change into XC uniform and jog to Ensworth Elementary to participate in Ensworth Jogathon.  Following the event we will have our team practice.  We will meet at Al Moody at 1:45 for a Whistle Drill Workout.

Thursday - Easy Run to Pine Nursery and back plus 6 strides & Abs.  We will be helping at the Sky View Cross Country Meet.

Friday - Easy Run to Stover & Strides - Team Meeting Afterward

Saturday - George Fox XC Classic - Go Cougs!

Sunday - Rest Day


Saturday, October 1, 2016

Week 16 - 10/2 - 10/8

We had some great performances yesterday at the Oxford Classic, but the pressure is on with just a few weeks left before Districts!  We will be reviewing some of the results as a team at practice this week.  Results are available at http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=114550#/263.


Here are this week's announcements:

Juniper Preview Race/Community Run

Next Saturday, October 8th we will be co-hosting the Juniper Preview with Ridgeview on the district race course.  There will be a single race for boys and a single race for girls (no varsity/jv).  Boys will race at 9:30 AM and Girls at 10:15 AM.  Meet at the MV Bus Loop at 7:00 to catch the bus to Juniper Golf Course.  There is a community run at 8am before the high school race that is $10 with all proceeds benefiting our two programs.  If you are interested in participating you can signup online at www.playjuniper.com

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Juniper Preview Pasta Feed

Our team pasta feed will be at the Miller house this Friday 10/7 at 5:30 pm.  Their address is 63150 Peale Street.  Please bring an item to share with the group:


Freshmen - Salad
Sophomores - Bread
Juniors - Drinks
Seniors - Desert


End of Season Banquet


Our end of season banquet is scheduled for Friday, November 11th at 6pm in Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park.  All athletes and family members are encouraged to come and celebrate the end of our season!  The event does tend to be fairly long because we feel it is important to recognize every athlete - expect it to last till about 9pm.  We will have food catered from Tate and Tate with both a meat and vegetarian option.  The team will cover the cost of all team athletes - please let us know if you are not attending so that we don't order you a meal.  Family members may attend for free, but if you wish to eat meals are $11/person and must be paid in advance on Touchbase which is currently setup for payment: https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us/
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We need some volunteers to help with setup between 5-6pm for the banquet.  If you are willing to help please let me know!

Team Photos

All of our team photos including retakes are available for free download on smugmug: https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-TkCN88/
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You can download any of these photos for free in full resolution. Just click the download button (little arrow) beneath any photo. Or order prints in any size, at cost.

Uniform Returns

We still have not received old jerseys and shorts back from a number of athletes with our new uniforms out.  Please make sure to bring these in to avoid a fine on your student account.  Fines will be $20 each for old jerseys and shorts.

Nutrition for Female High School Athletes

Footzone is offering a free clinic specific to nutrition for female high school athletes led by Stephanie Howe, Ph. D, a nationally renowned ultra runner who lives in Bend.  She will talk about energy needs specific to high school females, why its important to talk about eating disorders, the female triad, and why female nutrition needs are different than males.  This is a free clinic held at Footzone at 7pm on this Thursday, October 6th.  Megan is planning to attend and we encourage female athletes and their parents to consider attending as well!

Flap Jack Giveback Fundraiser

All Seasons RV & Marine is hosting a high school sports fundraiser throughout the month of October and Mountain View Cross Country will be the beneficiary of the event on October 22nd.  We will need a couple adult volunteers and a small group of athletes to help with this.  If you are available to volunteer from 9-11am on the 22nd, please let me know!

Practice Schedule

Monday - 4x800 Relay Workout @ Juniper/Pine Nursery

Tuesday - Pilot Butte Base Trail Endurance Run

Wednesday - 2 x (800, 400, 200) Track Workout

Thursday - Meet-up with Pilot Butte MS XC Team

Friday - Easy Run to Pine Nursery/Juniper Setup (Small Group)

Saturday - Juniper Preview - Go Cougs!

Sunday - Rest Day


Go Cougars!