We're entering into our final few weeks before our championship season. We've worked so hard for so long; now it is time to really let it all come out. It's going to be a busy week with Homecoming activities and our travel meet over the weekend. Then we'll keep rolling right into Cedar Invite next week and then our rescheduled Region 9 Championships the week after (see info below) and then State!
If we can just put this idea out there (again)... Please be taking care of yourself and your teammates to stay healthy. WEAR YOUR MASKS, and wear them correctly, at school and any time in out in public and even as you hang out with those that aren't on the team. Wash your hands and stay away from events with large crowds. Cases are on the rise and we want to be able to complete our season!
Purpose of the Week's Workouts: This week's workouts - We should really start to see the season coming together this week. We'll have a long run with a power run on Monday morning, followed by a workout on Tuesday after school. The reason for the short turn around is to let our legs get fully recovered before the race this weekend - we want to give ourselves the best opportunity to run really well!
Let's refocus on this (including on weight days)...
<<<PLEASE WEAR BRIGHT or WHITE TO ALL AM RUNS>>>
This Week's Schedule: (Jrs./Srs. up to 5 doubles, Sophs up to 4 doubles, Fresh up to 2 doubles)
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 3-4, optional for Level 2, no Fresh); afternoon - 3:00p (Everyone)
Thur - am - 6:15a weights and run (Level 2-4, optional Level 1); afternoon - 3:00p (Everyone)
Fri - am - 6:15a (Level 2-4, no level 1s); afternoon - prerace shakeout at course (Everyone), those not traveling need to get their run in on their own
Sat - Race at Roy (info below), those not racing need to get a hard tempo effort run in on their own
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 - Bryan Richardson, Fr. -
Tough at Practice - Allen Roldan, So. -
PVXC Thought of the Week:
"No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life's most rewarding experiences."
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.
Hurricane Tri: Another hot day greeted us on the tough course at Sky Mountain. The girls started us off well finishing with 7 in the top 8 led by Brinley, Alli and Brooklyn to win by a score of 20 to 54 (Hurr) and 67 (CV). Finish with 11 of the top 16 overall our JV continues to solidify itself as one of the top in the state. Mikaela had a very strong race (as well as Kennis who finished 6th for our team); Sadie and Maddie continue to run well; and we had strong races from Brianna, Hannah and Karli. In the boys' race, Scottie's 2nd place finish led the team to 2nd behind Hurricane (19 to 44 to 81 for CV). We had a strong pack and placed 10 in the top 24. Jason continues to show good consistency and Trey's growth has been key for the team. Among our JV crew, Gary, Dane and Gaige are showing good results from their hard work. Parker, Carson and Nathan among others have also shown great improvements over the season. This was a tough race in tough conditions, but the hard work we put in prepares us for this and hopefully we continue to learn that we don't ever back down.
Upcoming Events:
Homecoming Parade: Wednesday at 6:30 (Parade starts at 7:00p). Line up along 200 E in Washington (First Stop street). Wear PVXC uniform top and black shorts.
Race - Royal Run: Sept. 26th. 8:00a (Var Boys), 8:30a (Var Girls), 9:00a (JV Boys), 9:30a (JV Girls, 10:00a (Rookie Boys), 10:30a (Rookie Girls) at Roy High School. This will be an overnight travel meet. We will leave Friday, then stay overnight in Ogden to race Saturday morning before returning home. HS will be out after 2nd period and the bus leaves at 10a and the MS will be out at 10a with the bus coming to pick you up from the bus loading zone shortly after. Those who have earned the priviledge to travel with excellent practice attendance and strong grades will be notified at the team meeting on Monday. Here is the Roy Itinerary for athletes and parents. As of now, it looks at if spectators will be allowed (but, of course, required to mask up and stay clear of participants). Roy Schedule/Info/Map
Race - Cedar Invite: Oct. 2nd 3:00 (9th Boys), 3:20 (9th Girls), 4:00 (10th Boys), 4:20 (10th Girls), 5:00 (Var Boys), 5:30 (Var Girls), 6:00 (JV Boys), 6:20 (JV Girls) at Cedar HS. Because of busing, we will be leaving around noon for this meet.
Race - Region 9 Championships: THIS IS A SCHEDULE CHANGE!!! Region has been moved to Saturday, October 10th starting at 9:00a at CVHS. This schedule change is because of busing. PLEASE MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR SCHEDULES! Race schedule isn't set yet, but will likely have 2 JV races for each gender and the Varsity races (proposed idea is JV girls/boys, Var girls/boys, JV girls/boys).
Race - 4A State Championships: Oct. 21st at Cedar HS. Times are not set on this, but it looks as if our races will be at 5:00p and 5:30p.
Performance - Bryan Richardson, Fr. -
Tough at Practice - Allen Roldan, So. -
Team Builder - Macy Brooks, Jr. -
Youngsters:
Our 6th-8th grade running camp known as the Youngsters is in full swing. Our practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 at PVHS (this coming Tuesday there won't be practice because of the meet at Grandpa's Pond in Hurricane) - 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:
"No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life's most rewarding experiences."
-Dr. George Sheehan
Raise your hand if racing gives you nerves and sometimes even scares you... Guess what, you're not the only one. Probably most of your teammates raised their hands, too. But guess what else, that's okay. Being anxious about racing, being nervous if you are going to do well and getting butterflies is perfectly normal. Those feelings all mean that you care and want to do your best. Once we learn to embrace the race - like the thought of Dr. Sheehan above - we can really make it a rewarding experience. Racing is where we get to shine. Racing is where we have the opportunity to really help our teammates. Racing is where we get to put it all out there. Racing can (and should be) a great experience. As you prepare for races - including this week - take time to visualize the hard work you've put in so far this year, remember that your teammates are all their for you, remember your goals and have confidence that you are going to do great things. Take time to prepare yourself that it will be difficult and that you'll be prepared to overcome those difficulties. And as you have these thoughts, know that you are going to do well in your races and they will be rewarding experiences.
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