What a great season we've had. We are so proud of the growth each of you have had and of the team we've become. Now we turn our attention to our post-season races and training. Those of you who are off to winter season sports, we wish you the best of luck; we will miss you and are excited for you to do great things; we'll see you back in the sping. Those of you who don't have a winter sport, we've got a lot of great opportunities for training an racing this winter and we'll get started on them right away. Just one more passionate plea: if you aren't in a winter sport, please keep running with us; to be a great runner (whatever that means for you), you must keep running consistently.
Purpose of the Week's Workouts: This week's workouts - We'll have a bit of a change on our schedule, so make sure you check out the workouts and times for the week. We will be focused on prepping everyone for our upcoming races by moving into some Pre-Comp work again: hills, long intervals and tempos.
<<<PLEASE WEAR BRIGHT or WHITE TO ALL AM RUNS>>>
This Week's Schedule:
Mon - am - 6:15a (Level 3-4, optional for Level 2, no Fresh, Sophs take Mon and/or Wed am off); afternoon - 3:00p (everyone - no team meeting)
Tue - am - 6:15a weights and run (Level 2-4, optional Level 1); afternoon - 3:00p (everyone)
Wed - am - 6:15a (Level 3-4, optional for Level 2, no Fresh) yoga at 6:40 all invited; afternoon - 3:00p
Thur - am - 6:15a weights and run (Level 2-4, optional Level 1); afternoon - no practice, Race at PVHS (info below)
Fri - am - 6:15a (Level 2-4, no level 1s); afternoon - 12:30p (Everyone - HALLOWEEN RUN)
Sat - group run for everyone who can make it (time and place TBA)
Minutes:
Final minute update - end on Wednesday of last week (day of State). Please use this form and update your minutes and set a goal for yourself for this coming week (the more specific the goal the better). This is how we will earn our minutes awards for the season.
Final minute update - end on Wednesday of last week (day of State). Please use this form and update your minutes and set a goal for yourself for this coming week (the more specific the goal the better). This is how we will earn our minutes awards for the season.
State Championships:
We made it to State... not so much a big deal that the team made it, but rather that society made it! Even with restrictions and the movement of State to Cedar on a modified CHS XC Course, it was a great day. Our girls toed the line first at 5:00 in the evening. The ladies got out strong and established a good position like we do, and we found ourselves in the team lead at the first mile. Many of the other schools and runners ran well today and put a lot of pressure on us as the race continued. But each of the girls held strong and dug deep even when it was tough. Our strength throughout the season was our depth and tight pack and it was no different this week. Adri crossed the line first for the team, in a tight pack with a few others, to medal and earn First Team All-State with a 7th place finish. She was quickly followed by Brooklyn and Brinley in 11th and 12th. Alli fought hard and earned some key positions back in last half mile to place 19th, and Pyper finished our scoring with a key 23rd place finish well ahead of most schools 3rd and even 2nd runner. Jenna ran to a strong 49th place, and Kyanne battle through some pains and finished 68th in her first State meet. The ladies finished with 72 points to outdistance DH (92) for our 2nd straight State Title.
| Place | Bib | Name | Overall | Year | Time | Score | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 362 | Adri Baker | 7 | So | 18:50.3 | 7 | |||||||||||||||
| 2. | 365 | Brooklyn Hill | 11 | So | 19:04.7 | 11 | |||||||||||||||
| 3. | 368 | Brinley Peterson | 12 | Jr | 19:05.5 | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| 4. | 363 | Alli Baker | 19 | Sr | 19:31.5 | 19 | |||||||||||||||
| 5. | 366 | Pyper Holt | 23 | Sr | 19:43.0 | 23 | |||||||||||||||
| 6. | 364 | Jenna Boyer | 49 | Sr | 20:33.6 | 49 | |||||||||||||||
| 7. | 367 | Kyanne Klein | 70 | Jr | 21:13.5 | 68 | |||||||||||||||
| Place | Team | Places | Score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pine View HS | 7, | 11, | 12, | 19, | 23, | (49), | (68) | 72 |
| 2. | Desert Hills HS | 6, | 16, | 17, | 21, | 32, | (33), | (46) | 92 |
| 3. | Ridgeline HS | 10, | 14, | 24, | 27, | 28, | (31), | (48) | 103 |
| 4. | Cedar HS | 18, | 20, | 29, | 36, | 38, | (57), | (70) | 141 |
| 5. | Bear River HS | 5, | 22, | 37, | 44, | 54, | (71), | (75) | 162 |
| 6. | Snow Canyon HS | 3, | 13, | 34, | 63, | 66, | (72), | (78) | 179 |
| 7. | Hurricane HS | 1, | 35, | 41, | 50, | 58, | (67), | (74) | 185 |
| 8. | Ogden HS | 26, | 42, | 45, | 53, | 59, | (62), | (64) | 225 |
| 9. | Sky View HS | 2, | 25, | 60, | 81, | 84, | (99) | 252 | |
| 10. | Mountain Crest HS | 43, | 52, | 55, | 61, | 69, | (96), | (98) | 280 |
| 11. | Dixie HS | 4, | 8, | 86, | 88, | 104 | 290 | ||
| 12. | Stansbury HS | 40, | 47, | 65, | 76, | 79, | (85), | (103) | 307 |
| 13. | Green Canyon HS | 15, | 56, | 77, | 80, | 93, | (108), | (112) | 321 |
| 14. | Crimson Cliffs HS | 9, | 39, | 87, | 92, | 95, | (107), | (111) | 322 |
| 15. | Tooele HS | 51, | 73, | 94, | 97, | 101, | (105), | (106) | 416 |
| 16. | Uintah HS | 82, | 83, | 89, | 90, | 91, | (102), | (119) | 435 |
| 17. | Cedar Valley HS | 30, | 100, | 114, | 117, | 118 | 479 | ||
| 18. | Juan Diego CHS | 109, | 110, | 113, | 115, | 116 | 563 | ||
The boys took the line just after 5:30 and then again a minute later after a restart. Throughout the race, the guys moved up through their respective packs and earned a hard fought fifth place finish just off of Snow Canyon and Hurricane and beating every other team from every other region. We were led, once again, by Scottie who had his best race of the season to earn a 4th place finish - his second straight State medal. Boston ran a very strong race and placed just outside the top 10 with an excellent 12th place finish. Trey, in his first State meet, earned third team All-State honors with a 19th place finish. Kenny and Jason bounced back and forth with each other throughout the race and ended with 50 and 52 place finishes. Bentley and Bryan finished up our State meet with 96 and 101 place finishes.
| Place | Bib | Name | Overall | Year | Time | Score | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 370 | Scottie Bushar | 4 | Sr | 15:58.4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| 2. | 372 | Boston Horspool | 12 | Sr | 16:21.7 | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| 3. | 371 | Trey Despain | 19 | So | 16:36.2 | 19 | |||||||||||||||
| 4. | 374 | Kenny Olsen | 50 | So | 17:14.0 | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| 5. | 373 | Jason Lunt | 52 | Sr | 17:15.3 | 50 | |||||||||||||||
| 6. | 369 | Bentley Bushar | 96 | Jr | 17:55.2 | 89 | |||||||||||||||
| 7. | 375 | Bryan Richardson | 101 | Fr | 17:58.7 | 94 | |||||||||||||||
| Place | Team | Places | Score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Desert Hills HS | 2, | 3, | 6, | 7, | 26, | (30), | (38) | 44 |
| 2. | Cedar HS | 8, | 11, | 16, | 18, | 20, | (36), | (47) | 73 |
| 3. | Hurricane HS | 1, | 14, | 15, | 31, | 45, | (46), | (59) | 106 |
| 4. | Snow Canyon HS | 13, | 17, | 21, | 34, | 39, | (54), | (75) | 124 |
| 5. | Pine View HS | 4, | 12, | 19, | 48, | 50, | (89), | (94) | 133 |
| 6. | Stansbury HS | 9, | 25, | 32, | 42, | 60, | (67), | (81) | 168 |
| 7. | Ogden HS | 24, | 33, | 37, | 53, | 66, | (72), | (91) | 213 |
| 8. | Ridgeline HS | 10, | 27, | 49, | 56, | 71, | (83), | (87) | 213 |
| 9. | Bear River HS | 5, | 23, | 65, | 68, | 77, | (82), | (92) | 238 |
| 10. | Cedar Valley HS | 35, | 40, | 73, | 74, | 79, | (106), | (111) | 301 |
| 11. | Green Canyon HS | 28, | 44, | 57, | 76, | 102, | (118), | (120) | 307 |
| 12. | Logan HS | 29, | 43, | 62, | 70, | 104, | (110), | (116) | 308 |
| 13. | Mountain Crest HS | 22, | 52, | 63, | 97, | 101, | (112), | (113) | 335 |
| 14. | Tooele HS | 51, | 64, | 78, | 80, | 85, | (105), | (108) | 358 |
| 15. | Crimson Cliffs HS | 58, | 61, | 69, | 84, | 98, | (99), | (103) | 370 |
| 16. | Juan Diego CHS | 41, | 55, | 96, | 117, | 119, | (122), | (126) | 428 |
| 17. | Canyon View HS | 86, | 88, | 90, | 107, | 114, | (115), | (123) | 485 |
| 18. | Uintah HS | 93, | 95, | 100, | 109, | 121, | (124), | (125) | 518 |
We are very proud of our Varisty athletes and their strong efforts at State. And we are equally proud of the whole team for the support you showed with your amazing Hype Squads as well as your growth and commitment throughout the season. Everyone keep working and keep pushing, and for you underclassers, the opportunity to race at State may be yours in the future.
Upcoming Events:
Race - Autumn Classic: Oct. 29th at PVHS. Slower Heat Girls 7:00p, Slower Heat Boys 7:30p, Faster Heat Girls 8:00p, Faster Heat Boys 8:30p
Border Wars Utah Qualifier: Nov. 7th in Spanish Fork; we MUST know on Monday who is going to come and the rides we have to get there so we can finalize everything. So we are looking for parents who could drive (preferably seating 5+ but not required)... we would leave Friday afternoon around 2:00p, stay overnight at a hotel in Spanish area, race and return Saturday. Cost for athletes will be app. $50 to pay for gas and hotels.
Border Wars: Nov. 21st at Staheli Farm
PVXC Dream Mile: Nov. 23rd at PVHS
Team Banquet: we will be having an awards night. Date hasn't been set yet, nor do we have all the details. We will need to host at an outdoor venue for social distancing. It is likely, that we will have an ice cream social at a park where everyone can space out. So things will be a little different this year, but what's new? Updates coming soon.
PVXC Thought of the Week:
"Everyone's dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard."
"Everyone's dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard."
-Serena Williams
I really believe this... but you have to be truly willing to work for it. Maybe harder than you can even imagine. In coaching, I've seen many athletes who say they want to win, or be the best, or run at State, or get a PR, or make Varsity, or run a certain time come track season, or whatever. But when it comes down to it, not everyone is willing to really do what it takes to make these dreams come true. If you aren't willing to work for it, then dreams is all they really are and ever will be. However, I have also seen a Byron Warby show up to XC as a freshman and run races with a water bottle then end up taking 2nd place at State his senior year; I've seen a Mitch Price be our slowest athlete at the beginning of his 9th grade year become a multiple time All-State athlete; I've seen a team that had 8 boys, and they were the 7 slowest varsity boys and slowest JV boy at Region, turn into a Region winning team two years later and set the standard for the winningest 3/4A program in the past decade; I've seen a group of 7 girls have their hearts ripped out by an inappropriately applied rule that stole a State title from their hands come back and win 4 of the next 5 State Championships leaving no doubt who the best XC school in the State is. And I could go on and on... the common thread of those who accomplish their dreams is continued hard work. Hard work through the summer. Hard work through the fall. Hard work in the winter. Hard work in the spring. And the guess what?... you do it again and again. This is a great time to evaluate your goals and what you've done to accomplish them. And, when deciding how bad you really want to reach them, go get them!
