Gear Order Website
The website is open until Wednesday, March 1st at 11:59 p.m. After that time you will no longer be able to order track and field gear for this season. 

All gear to order is 100% optional for the season, and athletes are not required to purchase. However, most athletes will have at least a team T-Shirt
https://mvtrack17.itemorder.com/sale


Track Registration
Athletes that have not registered, and stopped by to be cleared by Ms. Watt before practice on Monday are not eligible to participate in track and field. Once you are registered and cleared by the athletic office you are eligible to participate. 
Registration Site: http://www.vistagoldeneagles.org/pageshow2716332-winter-sports-registration

$50 Program Fee
The extra $50 for track this spring is our program fee to pay for the additional assistant coaches that DCSD does not cover. This is how we are fundraising for the season. If the extra fee is an issue, please contact Coach Dalby for alternative ways to fundraise. 

Pre-Season Parent Meeting
What: To cover all logistical items for the upcoming track season with parents
When: Wednesday, March 1st at 6:00 p.m.
Where: MVHS Library

Boulder Running Company Spike Night
What: 20% off all shoes and apparel in the store that night + pizza for all Vista athletes.
When: Thursday, March 2nd. After practice until 7:30 p.m.
Where:  8545 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 (Near I-25)
Who: All Vista Athletes

Schedule for Feb 27th-March 5th
Monday-MVHS 3:10 (Meet on Track)
Tuesday-3:10 MVHS
Wednesday-A.M. MVHS 6 a.m.
                          P.M. 3:30 Redstone Park
                          6 p.m. Parent Meeting
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m.
​                      P.M. 3:10 MVHS
                      Boulder Running Company Spike Night 
Friday-MVHS 3:10
Saturday- DeKoevend Park 8 a.m.
​                     Einstein Bagel After Run
Sunday-Off

Distance Runners Training Doc for Feb 27th-March 12th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16eorVxPgmqP54XgwxqyRZay7qJR6_69p1eNqyE7qeaQ/edit

Run to Denver
When: On Saturday we are doing our bi-annual Run-to-Denver.
What: Athletes that choose to take part will have the option to run 7, 10, or 14 miles.
Time: For those running 14, meet at the Aspen Grove Panera Bread at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Everyone else should meet at Centennial Park (Santa Fe and Union) at 7 a.m. We will transport those running 7 miles down the trail. The run finishes at the REI in downtown Denver.
Breakfast: Afterwards, we will walk to the Illegal Petes on the 16th St. Mall for breakfast burritos, and then take the Light Rail back to Mineral Station. Please have a ride waiting for you. We should be back around 11 a.m.
​Cost: Athletes will need to bring money for a one-way light rail pass home, and money for breakfast.
Parent Help: If you are willing to help supervise the Run-to-Denver on Saturday please let Coach Dalby know. We are looking for 2 or 3 parents to help. 

Track Registration
Please register for track, and stop by the athletic office to see Ms. Watt (athletic secretary) before Thursday. Athletes that have not been cleared by Ms. Watt by Thursday are not eligible to practice next week when official practice starts.
Registration Site: http://www.vistagoldeneagles.org/pageshow2716332-winter-sports-registration

$50 Program Fee
The extra $50 for track this spring is our program fee to pay for the additional assistant coaches that DCSD does not cover. This is how we are fundraising for the season. If the extra fee is an issue, please contact Coach Dalby for alternative ways to fundraise. 

Pre-Season Parent Meeting
What: To cover all logistical items for the upcoming track season with parents
When: Wednesday, March 1st at 6:00 p.m.
Where: MVHS Commons

Boulder Running Company Spike Night
What: 20% off all shoes and apperal in the store that night + pizza for all Vista athletes.
When: Thursday, March 2nd. After practice until 7:30 p.m.
Where:  8545 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 (Near I-25)
Who: All Vista Athletes

Training Document for February 20th-26th
A few changes were made to the training plan for the week. Please take a look
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16eorVxPgmqP54XgwxqyRZay7qJR6_69p1eNqyE7qeaQ/edit

Schedule for February 20th-26th
Monday-On Your Own
Tuesday-3:10 MVHS
Wednesday-A.M. MVHS 6 a.m. (groups 3 and 4)
                          P.M. 3:10 MVHS
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m. (groups 2, 3 and 4)
​                      P.M. 3:10 MVHS
Friday-A.M. On your own if scheduled
              P.M. MVHS 3:10
Saturday-Centennial Park 7 a.m. (Santa Fe and Union)
Sunday-Off

Spring Break Trip Update
Athlete List: If your name is not on the list, but you plan on being in AZ for the Chandler meet please let Coach Dalby know ASAP:
​https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h1uofB4uUnOeRouHJ-g2t4Ww61IOxj-uLessF4V4h3U/edit
Final Payment: Checks should be made out to MVHS Track & Field for $275 to cover the cost of hotel and rental cars. Checks are due the week of spring break before we leave for Arizona. 
Permission Slips: Douglas County School District permission slips for the trip will be handed out this week at practice. Please fill out and return by Monday next week. 
Tentative Itinerary: Itinerary for Chandler Rotary Invitational (pdf)
Meet Website: ​http://www.chandlerrotarytm.com/

Schedule for Feb 13th-20th
We are not meeting on Saturday, or on Monday the 20th over the long weekend. Check the schedule and get your runs in on your own, or call a teammate. 
Monday-Valor Time Trial (Starts at 4:00)
Tuesday-3:10 MVHS
Wednesday-A.M. MVHS 6 a.m.
                          P.M. 3:20 Redstone Park
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m.
​                      P.M. 3:10 MVHS
Friday-MVHS 7 a.m.
Saturday-On Your Own, or w/ a teammate
Sunday-Optional
Monday-On Your Own, or w/ a teammate

Valor Time Trial: February 13th
On Monday (February 13th) we are headed over to Valor HS for a time trial with Heritage and Regis. You have the option to run either a 600 or a 1600. We are also going to put together 4x400 relays that we want everyone on the TEAM to be a part of. This is another opportunity for us to check in on our fitness, and see what kind of progress you have made during the off season.

As soon as school lets out head over to Valor and get warm-ed up. Here is the schedule of events:

• 4:00 Girls 600 
• Boys 600
• Girls 1600
• Boys 1600
• 4x400s

Training Document for the Next 3 Weeks
I've posted the rest of our winter conditioning workouts for the next 3 weeks. You will have some options based on your best/favorite race 2 or 3 days during this training block. I will talk more about this at practice during the week.
Training doc for February 6th-26th (link)

Exactly Where We Need To Be
On Saturday we had nearly 40 Vista Nation athletes compete at the Air Force Academy indoor meet. From your coach's perspective, we thing you are exactly where you need to be right now. However, some athletes left The Springs feeling disappointed. Feeling like we should have done better. I feel just the opposite. Based on the training we have done so far, I am extremely happy with where we are at right now as a TEAM! 

I don't want us at our best in February, I want us at our best as a TEAM by the end of May. And the end of May is still four months away. The Air Force indoor meet was a rust buster for us. A chance to get in a race, before the real racing starts in March. It was also a chance to break up the monotony of the day to day training grind. Based on what I am seeing, we are on track to make a lot of noise at the league and state meets this spring when it matters most four months from now. 

Over the next three weeks we will start to increase our intensity, and start to become more race ready in preparation for our first outdoor meets. Keep believing in the process, stay consistent, and continue to work hard. Great things are coming for us this spring!
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Air Force Videos, Results, and Pictures
Coach Versaw from TCA posted all kinds of cool stuff from the Air Force meet on Milesplit this weekend. Take a look at the link below for results, videos, pictures, etc.
Air Force Videos, Pictures, Articles, Etc. (link)
Mountain Vista Results (link)

Ferritin Check
If you have not had a Ferritin Check since the summer or fall, now is the time to get one. I will be addressing this issue at practice this week, but in my personal opinion everyone on the TEAM should have one of these before track starts, with a ferritin level above 30. Below is info on getting your iron levels checked, and why it's important for distance runners.
Why You Should Get Your Ferritin Levels Checked (Link to 2015 blog post)

Doughnuts From Dalby's 
Saturday's long run will be from my new house near Wadsworth and Chatfield Blvd. We will be running to the trails in Chatfield State Park for our weekly long run. Post long run doughnuts afterwards!!!!

Valor Time Trial: February 13th
Next Monday (February 13th) we are headed over to Valor HS for a time trial with Heritage and Regis. You have the option to run either a 600 or a 1600. We are also going to put together a 4x400 relay (possibly co-ed, details to come) that we want everyone on the TEAM to be a part of. This is another opportunity for us to check in on our fitness, and see what kind of progress you have made during the off season. 

Training Document for the Next 3 Weeks
I've posted the rest of our winter conditioning workouts for the next 3 weeks. You will have some options based on your best/favorite race 2 or 3 days during this training block. I will talk more about this at practice during the week.
Training doc for February 6th-26th (link)

Schedule For February 6th-12th
Monday-3:10 MVHS
Tuesday-3:10 MVHS
Wednesday-A.M. MVHS 6 a.m.
                          P.M. 3:20 Redstone Park
Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m.
​                      P.M. 3:10 MVHS
Friday-MVHS 3:10
Saturday-8 a.m. Doughnuts From Dalby's
Sunday-Optional