Week 17 and Nebo & Bob Firman Recaps

Another strong week for the Panthers.  We had a lot of fun at Homecoming activities and then headed up north to race over the weekend.  The Varsity runners went to the Bob Firman Invite in Boise.  This wasn't our best race of the year, but some good things did happen.  Despite being a bit off, the girls still took 6th in the Elite division and improved on last year's team time by 30 seconds.  The guys also had a bit of an off race, but finished 8th in the Elite race.  At Nebo, Carli Kimzey was the top finisher for the girls with an 8th place in the JV Jr/Sr race.  Alex Hill was the top finisher for the guys running a 16:54 in the Varsity race.
We're getting to that crucial point in the season where all of you are ready to make a huge jump in improvement.  Physically you are all there - you have put in a huge amount of time running, you have run some strong races, and you are doing everything you can to take care of yourself physically and mentally.  But... are you ready to take the big plunge?  All of your hard work can only pay off if you are brave enough to let it.  Often the thing that holds us back the most is our own fears - what if I don't save enough for the end? What if someone passes me? What if I don't succeed?  These types of questions all limit us and are part of the fixed mindset.  To let ourselves really take advantage of all our hard work, we must be operating in the growth mindset - Let's see what will happen if I try this, What if I go after someone I haven't beaten before? Can I accomplish this thing I have never done.  Be brave and go for it!  There is nothing a coach, parent, friend, or teammate can say; when it all comes down to it, it is all about eliminating fears and being as brave as you can knowing that it is okay to allow yourself the opportunity for growth through trials and successes!  Let's be brave this week!

• Enter Week 16 Minutes here
• RACE: Friday Cedar Invite at Cedar HS.  We are not sure yet if the Youngsters will have a race... (look for an update as soon as we receive any info - if so, the race will most likely be at 3:30 - there is a $2 cost).  For the high school team, there will be a JV Girls race at 4:00p, followed by a JV Boys race at 4:30p, then a Varsity Girls race at 5:00p, and a Varsity Boys race at 5:30p (race times are approx.).  HS will be out at 1:45 - bus at 2:00 - and MS out at 2:00 - bus at 2:10.  We will be fielding a full Varsity boys and girls squad; however, we are not sure yet who will be running in those spots... athletes will be informed early in the week.
• Practice schedule should be updated by Sunday evening - remember early AM practice for Level 2/3 at 5:30a!