Schedule for Jan 30th-Feb 5th
Mon: MVHS @ 3:00 p.m.
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: Redstone Park @ 3:20
Thur: Aspen Grove Panera Bread @ 3:20 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 3:00 p.m. 
Sat:  Waterton Canyon @ 8 a.m. (Audubon Lot)
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate

Texas Distance Festival
All information, including the link to the hotel block, has been posted. See last weeks blog for trip information and please come see Coach Dalby if you have questions about the trip. 

• Texas Distance Festival Trip Information (scroll to the bottom of the page to view information) 

​Jeff Boele: Licensed Massage Therapist
When: Tuesday's at practice throughout the season.
Why: To benefit individual athlete health during the Track season.
Who: Anyone on the team needing work done during the season. 
Cost: Approximately $5000 for the season (January through May). We are asking that any athlete consistently using coach Boele's services to please make a minimum donation of $150 to the Booster Club in the spring. The 2023 track and field program donation fee link will be available in February near the official start of the spring CHSAA season. 
Consent Form: Any athlete wishing to receive treatment from Coach Boele must have the consent form signed by your parents and brought to practice. 

• Parent/Guardian Consent From to Screen and Treat (Updated)

January 23rd-29th
Mon: MVHS @ 3:00 p.m.
Tue: MVHS @ 3 pm-Coach Boele Will Be Here
Wed: Rocky Heights Middle School @ 3:20 p.m.
Thur: Reynold's Landing Park @ 3:20 p.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 3 p.m. 
Sat: Waterton Canyon: Audubon Lot @ 8 am
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate

Individual Process Goal Meetings
On Friday, we meet as a team to discuss the upcoming track and field season and to talk about what the process might look like to achieve our team and individual goals. Below are the documents form the meeting. If you would like to discuss your individual process goals for the spring season please fill out the "Process Meeting and Goals Form" and bring them to practice with you to give a coach. The coaches will then set up a time with you during A or B lunch (or an off period) to discuss your process goals. 

• Process Meeting and Goals Form (Google Docs)
• Process Meeting: What Does it Take? (Google Slides)

Jeff Boele: Licensed Massage Therapist
When: Tuesday's at practice throughout the season.
Why: To benefit individual athlete health during the Track season.
Who: Anyone on the team needing work done during the season. 
Cost: Approximately $5000 for the season (January through May). We are asking that any athlete consistently using coach Boele's services to please make a minimum donation of $150 to the Booster Club in the spring. The 2023 track and field program donation fee link will be available in February near the official start of the spring CHSAA season. 
Consent Form: Any athlete wishing to receive treatment from Coach Boele must have the consent form signed by your parents and brought to practice. 

• Parent/Guardian Consent From to Screen and Treat (Updated)

Texas Distance Festival
All information, including the link to the hotel block, has been posted. See last weeks blog for trip information and please come see Coach Dalby if you have questions about the trip. 

• Texas Distance Festival Trip Information (scroll to the bottom of the page to view information) 

Iron Checkup and Supplementation
If you have not done so since the end of the XC season please remember to get your ferritin levels checked again. The coaches recommendation is to have your ferritin levels checked at a minimum of twice a year: Once after the track season, and once after XC season. 

Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. We also recommend that every athlete on the team be taking an iron supplement that works for them. Please come talk to the coaches if you have questions. 

• The Importance of Iron in Distance Runners (Blog Post)
• Why You Should Get Your Ferritin Levels Checked (Blog Post)
• A letter from a doctor, with references, about ferritin levels for endurance athletes that you can take with you to your medical provider when you get tested. (Doc)
• Are Your Ferritin Levels Up to Speed? Top Coaches Take Tests for Iron Seriously (article)
• Ironing Out the Details: Know the facts about ferritin and iron before deciding to supplement (article)
• Iron Level Upkeep For Runners (article)

Uniform Order
A uniform order is now available until Tuesday, January 17th. If you have not purchased a uniform, and would like one to keep of your own, please make sure you purchase ASAP. This is the only time uniforms will be available to purchase. All athletes running XC and/or track are encouraged to purchase their uniform. 

• https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/XyDVQZsVnU

Winter Conditioning Registration
If you have not already done so please make sure you have registered for winter conditioning before practice on Monday. 
Registration Link:  

• https://vistagoldeneagles.sportngin.com/register/form/635220025
• $200 for High School Athletes
• $50 for Middle School Athletes

Schedule: January 9th-15th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 p.m. Meet Inside The Front Hallway
Tue: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Wed: Redstone Park @ 3:20 (Meet by the Duck
            Pond)
Thur: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Fri: Writer's Vista @ 3:20
Sat: Aspen Grove Panera Bread Lot @ 8 a.m.
Sun: Run on your own or call a teammate

Final Surge and Athlete Communication 
Daily workouts will be posted in Final Surge. If you do not currently have an account please come see Dalby once you have registered for winter conditioning. Final Surge app will also be how the Coaches communicate important information about practice changes, upcoming events, blog updates, etc. Please make sure you have uploaded the app to your phone. 

2023 Spring Track and Field Schedule
The official schedule is currently being created and should be available by next two weeks. Tentative dates for meets are available  on the calendar page.  Please contact Coach Dalby if you have questions about specific dates. 

• Schedule/Calendar for the 2023 Track and Field Season   

Texas Distance Festival
Meet Flyer (PDF)
Where: Southlake, Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area)
Who: Any distance athlete that consistently takes part in Winter Conditioning will be eligible to compete in Texas during spring break. 
Dates: March 17th and 18th (end of Spring Break). 
Cost: Athletes and families are responsible for all costs associated with the trip.
Coaches: There will most likely not be a coach from Vista attending the Texas Distance Festival this year. Families are responsible for coordinating all aspects of the trip for their athlete. 
Hotel: There will be a team block available for a hotel near the meet site (hotel and block information will be posted next week). Families are responsible for booking their own hotel rooms. The coaching staff will not be coordinating rooms on this trip for athletes. If athletes wish to room together it is up to them to coordinate with each other. Athletes/families are not required to stay at the team hotel. 
Flights: Athletes/Families are responsible for booking their own flights to Dallas. It is recommended that families fly in on Friday morning/early afternoon, and depart on Sunday. 
Ground Transportation: Athletes and families are responsible for booking their own rental cars for the meet. Athletes not traveling with their parents are responsible for coordinating transportation with a teammate while in Texas. 
Meet Registration: Coach Dalby will register athletes for events. Each athlete is allowed to compete in one event maximum. 
Team Pre-Meet Run: Athletes wanting to do their pre-meet run together will meet at Bob Jones Park at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 17th, 
Official meet information: ​https://tx.milesplit.com/meets/506098-texas-distance-festival-2023#.Y7tvZezMKWA