We are right to the end. It's a been a long season and it is inevitable to be feeling a bit worn down and experiencing a loss of focus. Hopefully, a couple good quick runs this week can help push us through this last little bit and on to Foot Locker next week. Let's have some fun and enjoy the fruits of a long season and a lot of hard work.
Thanks so much again to all those who helped with the banquet. It was a great evening to celebrate our program and all you amazing student-athletes.
Announcements:
Thanks so much again to all those who helped with the banquet. It was a great evening to celebrate our program and all you amazing student-athletes.
Announcements:
- If you haven't finished off your FootLocker payment, please do - for a total of $185 (cash to Coach Holt or Venmo @Dave-Holt77)
- Tuesday is the Turkey Trot at Fossil Ridge - is you can make down there to run with the 6-7th graders, please do. Not only is it a great recruiting tool, but they really do look up to you guys and having you there helps push them. We will have more info on Monday about times.
- Monday is the HS's Day of Service. HS'ers, we will do a service trash pick up around the school and then have practice after when the MS'ers get there.
Purpose of the week's workouts - Hit a little quick stuff and keep us focused for these last weeks.
IF YOU HAVE PINE VIEW GEAR, WEAR IT TO PRACTICE!
and remember bright or white in the mornings is required
and remember bright or white in the mornings is required
Here's our schedule for the week. All practices at PVHS unless noted, am practices we will meet by the glass room/weight room, afternoon practices we will meet under the marquee at the front of the school). Afternoon practices will generally run from 3:00p - 5:00p. Also, if any Youngsters want to join us, feel free to do so with whatever fits your schedule (since the HS season is over, you are legally allowed to run with us - just make sure your parents are cool with it).
Monday: am - 6:45a Easy run (Levels 2 and 3, no Level 1) / afternoon - 3:00p (everyone)
Tuesday: am - 6:45a recovery run (Levels 2 and 3, no Level 1) / afternoon - 3:00p (everyone)
Wednesday-Saturday: on your own or form your own group run.
A few things to be looking forward to - please note these events and plan on attending:
Upcoming Schedule -
*Foot Locker West Regional - Sat. 12/7, Mt. SAC, Cali.
Race Report - Nike SW: The Varsity teams headed down to Phoenix area for the Nike Southwest Regionals this past weekend. There was a cold snowball fight in Flagstaff, a mess-up by the hotel in Phoenix (thanks Cedar for stepping up so we weren't homeless), and some good racing. The boys raced first in the Medium School Championships. This was probably one of our very best races of the year. The boys got out quick and ran strong throughout. We were led by Luke who raced patiently near the front and took the lead around mile 2. He held that lead until the last hundred meters in a Region 9 battle with Bailey from Cedar to place 2nd in our race and 4th in the merge. Scottie ran very well and moved up throughout the race to place in the top 10. JD had a strong race and placed in the top 25. He was followed not long after by Jason and Dakota who had their best races of the season. Not long after those two, Gabe finished with a good race as well. Tyler's race wasn't his strongest of the season, but his growth this year and throughout his 4 years has been one of the most remarkable we've been able to be a part of. The boys took 4th in our race and 6th in the merge. By the time the girls ran in the Championship Race, the weather had warmed (but was still very nice), but the wet conditions had turned sections of the course into mud pits. Jess was our first finisher. She was followed by Alli with Adri right behind her. Brook and Brinley ran well and finished as our 4th and 5th runners with Pyper not far behind. Jenessa's sickness took a bit of a toll on her and she didn't have her best race, but - like Tyler - her success this season is defined by much more than just this race. Our finish wasn't quite as high as we might have hoped at 21st place, but we did finish as the 5th Utah team. It was a good trip, and we are very proud of all our Varsity teams accomplished this year. Who is going to be taking the trip with Varsity down to NXR next year?
Race Report - Nike SW: The Varsity teams headed down to Phoenix area for the Nike Southwest Regionals this past weekend. There was a cold snowball fight in Flagstaff, a mess-up by the hotel in Phoenix (thanks Cedar for stepping up so we weren't homeless), and some good racing. The boys raced first in the Medium School Championships. This was probably one of our very best races of the year. The boys got out quick and ran strong throughout. We were led by Luke who raced patiently near the front and took the lead around mile 2. He held that lead until the last hundred meters in a Region 9 battle with Bailey from Cedar to place 2nd in our race and 4th in the merge. Scottie ran very well and moved up throughout the race to place in the top 10. JD had a strong race and placed in the top 25. He was followed not long after by Jason and Dakota who had their best races of the season. Not long after those two, Gabe finished with a good race as well. Tyler's race wasn't his strongest of the season, but his growth this year and throughout his 4 years has been one of the most remarkable we've been able to be a part of. The boys took 4th in our race and 6th in the merge. By the time the girls ran in the Championship Race, the weather had warmed (but was still very nice), but the wet conditions had turned sections of the course into mud pits. Jess was our first finisher. She was followed by Alli with Adri right behind her. Brook and Brinley ran well and finished as our 4th and 5th runners with Pyper not far behind. Jenessa's sickness took a bit of a toll on her and she didn't have her best race, but - like Tyler - her success this season is defined by much more than just this race. Our finish wasn't quite as high as we might have hoped at 21st place, but we did finish as the 5th Utah team. It was a good trip, and we are very proud of all our Varsity teams accomplished this year. Who is going to be taking the trip with Varsity down to NXR next year?
Quote of the Week -
"Underclassmen - do yourself a favor, and ask to sit down (1 on 1) with the senior that you have the greatest respect for. Ask them what their greatest regrets are over the past four years, ask them what they would do differently, ask them what they're most proud of, and TRULY LISTEN."
-Coach Hines
As we approach the end of the season, I thought this was a pretty cool idea. So as coaches, we really challenge you to do this - 9th, 10th, 11th graders, identify and hunt down the teammate you respect the most. Seniors, make yourself available to the underclassmen. Then talk with each other. I bet you learn something... both of you... that you could implement in running and life to continue to grow. Let's make doing this during this week part of your challenge.
"Underclassmen - do yourself a favor, and ask to sit down (1 on 1) with the senior that you have the greatest respect for. Ask them what their greatest regrets are over the past four years, ask them what they would do differently, ask them what they're most proud of, and TRULY LISTEN."
-Coach Hines
As we approach the end of the season, I thought this was a pretty cool idea. So as coaches, we really challenge you to do this - 9th, 10th, 11th graders, identify and hunt down the teammate you respect the most. Seniors, make yourself available to the underclassmen. Then talk with each other. I bet you learn something... both of you... that you could implement in running and life to continue to grow. Let's make doing this during this week part of your challenge.
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