I can't believe we are already in week 14 of XC. It's been a long grind, but a lot of great stuff has happened. Let's keep on working and keep on being there to support and build each other up.
Purpose of the Week's Workouts: This week's workouts - this week we are transitioning into our Pre-Competition Phase - which focuses or leg strength through Hill Circuits and race pace workouts. This where we get to see some real gains. So stay healthy and let's not miss practice - each one is an important piece of the puzzle.
<<<PLEASE WEAR BRIGHT or WHITE TO ALL AM RUNS>>>
This Week's Schedule:
Mon - am - 5:45a (Level 2-4, Level 1 you decide which workout plan you want to follow - see workouts); afternoon - 3:00p team meeting in lecture hall followed by practice (Everyone - even Level 1s who ran in the morning, you will do drills with the team following meeting but no run)
Tue - am - 6:15a weights and run (Level 2-4, optional Level 1); afternoon - 3:00p (Everyone)
Wed - am - 6:15a (Level 2-4, no Fresh); afternoon - 3:00p (Everyone) - workout may be moved to 6:00a because of heat (if so, we will switch morning and afternoon)
Thur - am - 6:15a weights and run (Level 2-4, optional Level 1); afternoon - 3:00p (Varsity only), everyone else race at PVMS be there at 5:45p.
Fri - am - 6:15a (Everyone); afternoon - on own or with your own group (Level 4, optional Level 2-3)
Sat - Varsity race; everyone else workout on own or with your own group.
Minutes:
Keep updating your minutes (start if you haven't been). 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.
Athletes of the Week (last week):
Performance - Amelia Hall, So. Amelia has really shown great growth in her first couple races as a Panther. Her toughness and effort has united a strong crew at the top of the races helping push the JV ladies to a win at CV.
Tough at Practice - Grant Hall, Fr. Like his sister, Grant has really meshed well with the team and proven a valuable contributor. He has big goals with his running, and at every practice, he gives his all to push himself toward those goals.
PVXC Thought of the Week:
"It's not that elite runners don't feel pain and discomfort during their hard workouts. It's just that they react differently. They don't freak out, see it as an enemy to combat. They navigate through it."
Keep updating your minutes (start if you haven't been). 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.
Upcoming Events:
Dixie All-Comers: has been cancelled. We will replace it with a dual vs. Crimson
Race - Dual vs. Crimson: Sept. 3rd. 6:30p Girls, 7:15 Boys at Pine View Middle School (Youngsters at 6:00p). Those who aren't racing at Timpanogos will race here. Everyone please mask up - athletes all the time except when you are running, parents/family/friends ALL the time (especially around the team).
Race - Timpanogos Invite: Sept. 5th. 9:20a (Var Girls) and 9:50a (Var Boys) Lake Side Park, Orem. This will be a Varsity (top 7 boys and girls) travel meet. We will leave Friday, then stay overnight in Utah County to race Saturday morning before returning home. The meet has asked that fans don't attend the race (#bumma). I've spread the word, you decide what you're doing. But please mask up!
Sponsors:
If you collected any sponsors that need a sign posted, please have the money and paperwork turned in on Monday! (The signs are being sent to the printer.)
Performance - Amelia Hall, So. Amelia has really shown great growth in her first couple races as a Panther. Her toughness and effort has united a strong crew at the top of the races helping push the JV ladies to a win at CV.
Tough at Practice - Grant Hall, Fr. Like his sister, Grant has really meshed well with the team and proven a valuable contributor. He has big goals with his running, and at every practice, he gives his all to push himself toward those goals.
Team Builder - Roxy Hanza, So. Roxy has been battling an injury for a few weeks, but she is always out supporting her teammates and bringing a great attitude. It's great to have her working back from the injury and able to get some running in.
Youngsters:
It's time for our 6th-8th grade running camp known as the Youngsters. Our practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 at PVHS (this coming Thursday there won't be practice because of the meet!) - we will meet on the back grass to the south of the school. Share this info with family, friends, neighbors who may be interested.
PVXC Thought of the Week:
"It's not that elite runners don't feel pain and discomfort during their hard workouts. It's just that they react differently. They don't freak out, see it as an enemy to combat. They navigate through it."
-Steve Magness
If everyone could learn this right here... WOW! We would be able to accomplish so many great things (and not just in running). Everyone who runs is going to find pain and discomfort. How do you react to it? Take a few minutes and really think about that... What do you do mentally and physically when the pain of a race hits? Is there a way you could work on improving that reaction? Maybe you have a mantra you can repeat to help you. Maybe you realize that everyone is hurting. Maybe you help yourself remain calm by noting that pain means you are doing the right thing. Whatever it is, when you are able to find your way to work you way through it, pain will no longer be an enemy, but rather something you are able to handle and act positively through.
If everyone could learn this right here... WOW! We would be able to accomplish so many great things (and not just in running). Everyone who runs is going to find pain and discomfort. How do you react to it? Take a few minutes and really think about that... What do you do mentally and physically when the pain of a race hits? Is there a way you could work on improving that reaction? Maybe you have a mantra you can repeat to help you. Maybe you realize that everyone is hurting. Maybe you help yourself remain calm by noting that pain means you are doing the right thing. Whatever it is, when you are able to find your way to work you way through it, pain will no longer be an enemy, but rather something you are able to handle and act positively through.
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