Good job on a hard week last week (weather, workouts, summer grind... they all make it tough, but everyone is doing so well!). Things continue to pick up here in these last few days before school gets going.
If you haven't done this stuff, please take a look at (and do) the following things:- take a look at the 2022 schedule and start making some plans so you don't miss races.
- registermyathlete - This has to be finished by the beginning of school. Go to registermyathlete.com (the registration part needs to be done this week) if you haven't - physical needs to be complete and on file at PVHS asap.
Fees will need to be paid by the beginning of school. - If you are not getting our team information texts, text the code "@xcchamps" to 81010
Purpose of the Week's Workouts: This week's workouts. We now enter the SWEP (Strength With Endurance Process) phase of our workouts. As we have now built up a strong foundation (through consistent running throughout the summer, the SWEP phase helps us build a strong framework to our running "house" through CV pace work and longer reps. This is really the bread and butter phase of a cross season. The paces of these workouts will based on our time trials and early season races (another reason to make sure you're there and giving yourself a good push).
This Week's Schedule:
Monday: Bloomington Hills North Park (off of Vermillion Drive in Bloomington Hills) 7:00a (everyone) - race info below... / Afternoon on own (Black required; Silver optional - no Fresh)
Tuesday: regular practice at 7:00a Washington Elem. (everyone) / Afternoon Weights at PVHS and short run as a team 3:00p (Black, Silver required; Maroon optional)
Wednesday: regular practice at 7:00a Washington Elem. (everyone) / Afternoon short run on own (Black required, Silver optional)
Thursday: regular practice at 7:00a Washington Elem. (everyone) / Afternoon Weights at PVHS and short run as a team 3:00p (Black, Silver required; Maroon optional)
Friday: regular practice at 7:00a Washington Elem. (everyone) / Afternoon on own (Black & Silver optional - no Fresh or Sophs)
Saturday: team run 6:30a (location TBA)
Book Club/Weekly Reading:
Keep reading Chop Wood Carry Water. Book discussion on chapters 26 to the end of the book (including the extra stuff at the end) on Tuesday at the end of practice.
Keep reading Chop Wood Carry Water. Book discussion on chapters 26 to the end of the book (including the extra stuff at the end) on Tuesday at the end of practice.
Minutes:
Fill out this form for our eighth week of practice (this past week).
Upcoming Events:
- Race - PVXC Time Trial (this is our practice Monday morning... please be there) - Monday, August 1st, 7:00a, Bloomington Hills North Park (race starts at app. 7:50a). Park is located off Vermillion Drive in Bloomington Hills.
- Spike Night at St. George Running Center - Thursday, August 4th, 7:15p, St. George Running Center. Come try on shoes/spikes, get pizza, prizes!
- Race - Desert Relays - Monday, August 8th, 6:00p, Bloomington Hills North Park. First race of season. No Bus. Be to the park at 5:15p for warm up and team assignments.
- Race - Cedar All-Comers - Wednesday, August 17th, 6:00p, Cedar HS, bus info will be posted
Race Report:
24th of July 2 Miler - We had some great performances at our 24th race and we were able to give a donation of over 100 lbs. to the Utah Food Bank as well. Thanks to everyone who came and ran or supported. The boys saw both Trey and Bridger go under the old record by nearly 40 seconds! Talmage's third place was a top 5 time (we have been running this for four years now). He was followed closely by Diego, Porter, and Kyler who all made top 10 times. All the boys had tremendous runs. The hard work and commitment of so many of you is really paying off. The girls side saw Brook finish first and break 12 minutes. She was followed by Adri, Emmalee, Ellie, and Brianna to fill out our top 5. The girls also ran very well and are showing good depth. A special shout out to some of our new and Freshman runners who finished their first race with us and ran very well: Ben was our top 9th grade guy and after Emmalee, Olivia was our top girl.
24th of July 2 Miler - We had some great performances at our 24th race and we were able to give a donation of over 100 lbs. to the Utah Food Bank as well. Thanks to everyone who came and ran or supported. The boys saw both Trey and Bridger go under the old record by nearly 40 seconds! Talmage's third place was a top 5 time (we have been running this for four years now). He was followed closely by Diego, Porter, and Kyler who all made top 10 times. All the boys had tremendous runs. The hard work and commitment of so many of you is really paying off. The girls side saw Brook finish first and break 12 minutes. She was followed by Adri, Emmalee, Ellie, and Brianna to fill out our top 5. The girls also ran very well and are showing good depth. A special shout out to some of our new and Freshman runners who finished their first race with us and ran very well: Ben was our top 9th grade guy and after Emmalee, Olivia was our top girl.
PVXC Thought of the Week:
"I want you to know that when you get back into the world, you will face a unique challenge. You will face the challenge of 'they'".
"I want you to know that when you get back into the world, you will face a unique challenge. You will face the challenge of 'they'".
-Akira in Chop Wood Carry Water
Summer is coming to an end and each of us is going to face a similar challenge of "they". We have had a tremendous summer of XC. Many great memories, team bonding, a lot of miles run in the heat (and humidity lately), hitting the weight room, getting to know new teammates, taking on new challenges, long runs and workouts that you weren't sure you could do... all sorts of stuff. But during this summer we could focus a lot on XC with only minimal distraction from maybe work or vacations or whatever. However, as school gets going, there is going to be a lot of "theys" that try and distract you. Some will be inevitable (and important) like school work. Others may be friends that don't understand why you are running and why you need to get to bed early. And there will many, many others. How are you going to respond to these "theys"? Do you have a plan in place to work with them in an appropriate manner, a manner that helps you be successful in all areas of your life that you are committed to, including your running?
