Week 10 - 8/21 - 8/27

This week practices are transitioning to Mountain View.  We will be sticking with our normal time schedule until the start of school.  Please keep in mind that practices are mandatory and athletes may not race if they have an unexcused absence in the week leading up to a race.  If you have a valid excuse to miss a practice please make sure to notify a coach in advance.  Please be sure to hydrate ahead of and after practice.  We've had some hot days and as we increase intensity at practice its especially important that you are drinking water throughout the day

Breese Ranch Stampede

Our first race is Saturday 8/27 at Breese Ranch!  Breese Ranch is a strenuous course so we are limiting participation to injury-free athletes who have been attending practices regularly throughout the summer.  Looking through the roster, we feel the athletes below should race at Breese.  If your name is not on the list and you would like to race please check-in with me at practice or email back over the course of the next week and we can discuss adding you to the list.  All cleared athletes that are not racing are still welcome and encouraged to ride the bus with our team and cheer for your teammates in the race.  Come in running clothes so you can run jog the course with the team before the race.  We will leave from the bus loop at Mountain View at 7:30 am.  Be on-time! For more race info go to http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=117727#/263.

Zac, Nate, Riley, Reid, Tyler, Jack, Sam, Nolan, Wyatt, Forrest, Vanessa, Anya, Noah K, William, Max, Travis, Madison, Chisel, Haiden M, Noah M, Quinn, Levi, Carmen, Elida, Braya, Nathan R, Mallory, Inteus, Michael S, Kelsey, Joel

All non-injured athletes will be racing the following week at the Mountain View XC Runoff.

XC Challenge

The Cougar XC Challenge is tomorrow, Saturday 8/20.  For those of you that are not familiar, this event is a team wilderness/scavenger hunt run in which athletes compete on teams as they race on an unmarked course to a mystery location.  This run is recommended only for athletes that have been attending practices regularly throughout the summer and physically able to run without walking for a minimum of 4 miles.

We will meet at RiverBend Park at 7:30 am to carpool to the dropoff location.

Team Signups

Some athletes are not yet cleared.  If you are not cleared you can not practice or race with the team.  Signups for cross country are available online at https://www.bend.k12.or.us/mountainview/student-life/athletics.  No athletes will be allowed to participate at practices starting August 15th without being cleared by the athletic office.  Clearance to participate is contingent on registration, pay to play fee, ASB fee, and an active physical on file. 


Pine Nursery Sunset Run

There is a community 5k/10k being held in conjunction with the Mountain View XC Runoff on the evening of September 2nd with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Mountain View Cross Country.  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. ;

Pine Nursery Sunset Run registration information
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Pine Nursery Sunset Run registration information at GetMeRegistered.com
Please also share the event on your individual Facebook Page if you have one! (see https://www.facebook.com/events/253952191632003/permalink/258148597879029/).

Bigfoot Run

The Bigfoot run is coming up on Sunday 9/11 which is another great fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Mountain View, Bend and Summit Cross Country programs. Please consider signing up to participate or share the race information with others that might be interested.

http://centraloregonrunningklub.org/cork-events/bigfoot-races/
Bigfoot Races | Central Oregon Running Klub
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Bigfoot Races Sunday, September 11, 2016 . 10K Bigfoot/ 10K Dirtyfoot : 9 am start time @Seventh Mountain Resort 5K Bigfoot(NEW!) : 9am start time @The Old Mill
Team Apparel

With the race season upon us this is a good time to get team apparel to represent Mountain View at competitions.  The following items are available for purchase by athletes and parents:

Boys Brooks Grey 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirts - $30 (Athletes Only - Currently no Small or Medium)
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'

Team Uniforms

A number of athletes still need to get team uniforms in advance of the Breese Ranch Race.  We will hand out uniforms between 5 and 6:15 on Thursday and after practice on Friday.  The uniform closet is located at the west end of Mountain View on the east side of the Main Gym.  Please remember that uniforms are team property and that fines will be assessed for damaged or lost uniforms.  We have brand new jerseys and shorts on order that will be given out after our race in Seaside.  These are extremely expensive uniforms and it is your individual responsibility to take care of them.  When washing uniforms please do not place any items in a dryer.  All items should be hung to dry to extend their life.


Practice Schedule - All Practices at Mountain View

Monday – 8:30 am – Eagle Road Loop & Strength

Tuesday – 6:30 pm –  Pilot Butte Hill Workout (Bring a watch!)

Wednesday – 8:30 am – Shepard Loop & Strength

Thursday – 6:30 pm – Pine Nursery Mile Repeats

Friday – 8:30 am – Short Canal Loop & Pre-Race Team Meeting

Saturday - Breese Ranch Stampede - Prineville, OR - Meet at Mountain View Bus Lop at 7:30 am

Race Info: http://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/Results/Meet.aspx?Meet=117727#/263

Sunday – Rest Day