Big congrats to both the girls and guys teams for qualifying for State this past week. Although only 7 runners can compete in Varsity, we want everyone to know that every single one of you helped contribute to this accomplishment and to this team as a whole. Each one of you play a role in our attitudes, our work ethic, the fun times we have, and everything we accomplish. We are a team, and the 7 varsity runners are a reflection of the group as a whole.
If you didn't get the paperwork sent home about the post-season races on Wednesday, here it is. Please take a look at the dates and info on it and have it back soon.
Purpose of the Week's Workouts: Click here for this week's workouts. The biggest focus is getting the Varsity ready to really rip a good race next week at State. JV, we'll be hitting a workout as well as you keep building to your post-season races.
Minutes: Update your minutes for Week 19 Minutes (fill out the form for the week we just completed). This week (week 20) is our last full week of minutes that will count to our final season totals, so you may want to get some info entered.
This Week's Schedule:
*Wear WHITE or BRIGHT to ALL AM PRACTICES*
Monday: AM - on own (Black and Silver required; Maroon off) / Afternoon - regular practice at 1:00p PVHS (no team meeting, just out to practice)
Tuesday: AM - Yoga at 6:45a everyone invited (no am run) / Afternoon - regular practice at 3:00p PVHS (everyone)
Wednesday: AM - 6:45a regeneration run PVHS (Black required; Silver optional; no Maroon; no Freshmen) / Afternoon - regular practice at 3:00p PVHS (everyone)
Thursday: AM - Yoga at 6:45a everyone invited (no am run) / Afternoon - regular practice at 3:00p PVHS (everyone)
Friday: AM - 6:00a PVHS (everyone) / Afternoon - Black and upper-class Silver required; no Fresh/Sophs or Maroons)
Saturday: on own or form your own group (Varsity will discuss meeting together at 1:00p)
Upcoming Events:
- RACE: 4A State Championships, Tuesday 10/24, Regional Athletic Complex in SLC, *Invited Athletes*, just Varsity will be racing and we will fill the bus with Hype Squad to cheer, bus info TBA (this will be an overnight meet leaving Monday returning Tuesday) - those traveling with the varsity will be announced on Weds or Thurs.
- Halloween Ice Cream Run - on Halloween for practice we run to Artic Circle and get ice cream, plan your costumes now.
- RACE: JV State Championships, Saturday 10/28, Spanish Fork Sports Park in Spanish Fork, See paperwork above (or sent home last week) for info
- RACE: Autumn Classic, Thursday or Friday 11/2 or 11/3, in the evening (7:00p'ish) Desert Hills HS, 2 mile on the track! Date kind of depends on football and scheduling. Everyone should plan on racing, this is a great opportunity to see how quick your track times are after an amazing season of XC (plus it helps you get ready for Nike)
Race Report:
Divisionals - 2023 results. This was our first time participating in Divisionals. We entered the race confident that we would qualify for State (top 10 in each race for 4A), so we decided to work on a few things to get ready for State. Both teams placed 3rd in their respective race and solidly moved on to State.
Youngsters Info:
There is a race at Grandpa's Pond in Hurricane on Wednesday. Look for updates from Coach Martha. Again, Youngsters who want to practice with the HS after your season ends are able to and we will modify runs to your ability. Come out and see what the next opportunity of running is there for you.
Alumni Updates:
Good job to Julien and Keaton on their races for Utah Tech down at the Highlander Invite in Riverside, Ca. this past weekend. J had a strong race and just missed breaking 25:00 for 8K. Carson and Jessica both traveled with Weber State to participate in Pre-Nats in Virginia. Carson was the 6th scorer for the Wildcats with a time of 24:55 (8K) and Jessica was the 5th finisher for the Weber women finishing the 6K in 22:11.
PVXC Thought of the Week:
"Confidence comes from being good, not great. Anyone can have the starts align and have a great day. But the confidence from that is fleeting. Confidence comes from consistency. Show up and make your normal pretty darn good."
-Steve Magness
This might be geared toward our Varsity a little as we prep for State coming off a Divisionals race where things were kinda mid, but as usual its a message everyone of us can grow from. The reality of this running thing (as in life) is that is a long journey. And sometimes we get stuck in the present and think about maybe not a great performance or that some other team did something great or whatever. Despite this, we need to be thinking in the long-term. Every one of us could go back through the season, into the summer, and (for many) back years and years and see that we have been consistently good for a long time (and I don't mean the team, I mean each individual). You have been to practice nearly everyday. Working hard nearly everyday. Having good runs nearly everyday. Having fun nearly everyday. Having good races nearly every week. And when we add in a few really goods to balance out those bummers that happen sometimes, we see that each one of us has been consistently good. And consistently good is actually a really good thing! So take confidence (REAL confidence) from know that each of you have work very hard on this journey and deserve to do very well for yourself and your team. We are very proud of everyone of you!
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