August 14th-20th: Offical Practice Starts

How Running is Like Baseball
I really like this article! I think it puts a lot of things in perspective on our training philosophy at Vista, and there are some great insights in here. In the spirt of always being a "student of the sport" here you go!
http://running.competitor.com/2013/11/training/how-running-is-like-baseball_90053

First Day of Practice Meeting Location
We will meet on the grassy area in front of Vista on Monday at 3:00 p.m. for our first offical practice of the season. 

Fall Cross Country Registration
The official CHSAA XC season begins on August 14th. Please make sure you have registered before that date to be able to participate in practices. 
www.vistagoldeneagles.org/pageshow2716332-winter-sports-registration

Team "Remind" Text List Communication
If you have not done so already, please sign-up for the team "Remind" communication list. Besides the blog, this is how I will communicate with the team most frequently. It is also the easiest way for me to be able to get a message to athletes and families when needed. See the attached document for directions on how to sign-up.
2017 MVHS XC Remind Instructions (pdf)

Pre-Season Parent Meeting
Our pre-season meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 17th at 6 p.m. in the Commons. Athletes do not need to attend. Each family should have one parent in attendance at the meeting. 

Nike Cross Regionals Southwest
For those interested in this years trip to Casa Grande, Arizona for Nike Cross Regionals Southwest please read the information page below, and make sure you do the following.

1. Read over all trip information and expectations to be eligible for the trip.
2. Talk to Coach Dalby
3. Book your flights
4. Contact John Walton with your travel plans for both athletes and parents. 

http://www.vistanationxc.com/nxnsw.html

Schedule for August 14th-20th
Monday-MVHS 3 p.m. (meet on grass in front of Vista)
Tuesday-Freshman and New Runners MVHS 3 p.m.
                  -Everyone else Redstone Park 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday-MVHS 3 p.m.
Thursday- 6:30 a.m. Run MVHS if scheduled
                      -MVHS 3 p.m.
                     -6 p.m. Parent Meeting at MVHS 
Friday-Rocky Heights Middle School 3:20
Saturday- DeKoevend Park Lot off University 7 a.m.
                    -Bring $$$ for breakfast at Einstein's after
Sunday-See training schedule 

Training for August 14th-27th
Please email Coach Dalby for access to the plans if you are having issues logging in. 
August 14th-27th Training Plans (link)