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1st Week of Summer Conditioning

5/24/2025

The 4:02 Mile Club. Big night of racing for Benji and Ben at Festival of Miles in St. Louis!

Schedule for June 9th-15th
Mon: MVHS @ 7 a.m.
Tues: MVHS @ 7 a.m.
Wed: MVHS @ 7 a.m.
Thurs: MVHS @ 7 a.m.
Fri: MVHS @ 7 a.m.
Sat: Redstone Park @ 7 a.m.

Plan For This Week
We hope that you all have enjoyed your time off and are ready to start meeting with the team for summer running! This week we will stay on campus everyday except for Saturday, as we get back into the swing of things. Monday and Tuesday the coaches will meet everyone in the parking lot, the rest of the week plan on being up at the track at 7 a.m.

Training
For returning athletes, training will be in Final Surge starting on Monday. We will set up accounts for incoming 9th graders on Final Surge during the week.

Time Off!

5/18/2025

Pre-Season XC Meeting
When: Monday, May 18th @ 11:30 a.m
Where: Brandt's Room (U310)
What: To talk about summer running, fall XC, NXRSW trip eligibility to Arizona, the fall XC Schedule, time off from running.

May 26th-June 8th Training

Time Off From Running: Distance Runners
After your last race of the season it is time for a much needed break from running. Everyone should plan on taking at least 1 to 2 weeks off/easy. A few things to consider:

Take 1 full week off from running. Let your body recuperate after a long season of track training and racing.
During week 2 of your down time you have 2 options:
- Option 1: Run easy this week 3 to 4 times for 20-35 mins
- Option 2: Do not run this week at all.
No organized training at this time. If you want to go for a walk, hike, play basketball, or anything else non-structured, do it! Keep things simple and fun.
Athletes should wait to return to training in June once they are feeling refreshed, mentally ready, and motivated to do so.
No intense workouts in June. Just easy running and enjoying running with your teammates. We will return to faster workouts after the 4th of July.

For some of you taking time off is a HUGE challenge, but trust us that your body will thank you for it when you are running fast in November/December.

Summer XC Registration
Who:
All middle school and high school cross country/distance athletes wanting to prepare for the upcoming fall cross country season. Incoming 6th graders are also welcome to join our middle school camp.

What:
A 9 week summer training program for dedicated cross country runners looking to get ready for the 2025 season.

When:
Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. starting June 9th to August 9th. High school athletes will also have the option to meet on Saturday mornings as a team throughout the summer.

Where:
We meet at a variety of locations throughout the Highlands Ranch area to run. Practice locations will be posted each week at www.vistanationxc.com

Link: HERE

Iron/Ferritin Check-up: Distance Runners
If you have not had your ferritin levels checked since the end of XC please do so before the start of summer running. 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. If the last time you had your levels checked was after XC it is time to get them looked at again.

Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. Please review as needed, and have your iron levels checked if you have not recently done so. This goes for both boys and girls.

Rule of thumb, get your ferritin levels checked at least twice a year by your doctor. 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.

State Champs Week!

5/11/2025

Schedule for May 12th to May 18th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Tues: MVHS @ 3 p.m. (Miracle Mile + Boele)
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Thurs: State Championship Day 1 @ Jeffco Stadium
Fri: State Championship Day 2 @ Jeffco Stadium
Sat: State Championship Day 3 @ Jeffco Stadium
Sun: Banquet @ 5:30pm MVHS Commons

State Meet Information
HEAT SHEETS
Where: Jeffco Stadium (Lakewood)
CHSAA State Track & Field Championships Schedule:

2025 State Track & Field Schedule
- Thursday | Friday | Saturday

Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed from school on Thursday and Friday. Athletes not competing, but have permission from parents and would like to be excused to come and support their teammates should come talk to Kunz about being dismissed. All alternates for the relays will also be dismissed.
Transportation: Athletes are responsible for finding their own ride to and from the meet on Thursday and Friday. Parking can be challenging, so allow for extra time!
CHSAA Meet Website

NEW for 2025 Parking at Jeffco Stadium will be $10 per day/per car!

Parking must be purchased online via GoFan.
No cash will be accepted
Purchase parking passes via GoFan links: Thursday Parking | Friday Parking | Saturday Parking

Tickets:

Tickets for all spectators must be purchased online via GoFan.
No cash will be accepted
Athletes and alternates participating in the meet do NOT need to purchase a ticket! Coaches will provide athlete passes that will get you in each day. Athlete entry gate is at the north east side of the stadium.
PURCHASE TICKETS

Thursday (Day 1) | Friday (Day 2) | Saturday (Day 3) | All-Session Pass

You will need to have proof of ticket with you to show at the ticket gate at Jeffco Stadium. For information on purchasing, transferring, and redeeming GoFan tickets, please click here.

State 5A Qualifiers
The top 18 times/marks in 5A will qualify to compete in the State Championship. Final State meet qualifiers will be released Monday afternoon after teams have completed the "declaration" process. Coaches will discuss relay teams this week, all alternates for relays are expected to attend all practices and attend the State meet.

End of Season Banquet - Sunday May 18th 5:30pm
Our banquet is scheduled for Sunday 5/18 at 5:30pm in the MVHS Commons and we will have catering from Nicolo's this year! Please visit the links below to RSVP and pay $10 per person if you plan to eat. We are also still looking for volunteers to help setup/cleanup/etc.
Please complete this ASAP so we can get a final head count for food!!!

Banquet payment link:
https://www.register.vistagoldeneagles.com/registration/player/39690/
Banquet Volunteers:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944A5AA2CA3FE3-56696057-track

Uniform Turn-In

Uniforms can be turned in to Coach Kunz after school at practice Monday through Wednesday.
Uniforms must be turned in by the banquet to avoid an athletic fine!
Athletes that do not turn in uniforms will be fined $50
Distance athletes that checked out a black top must return them by the banquet or will be fined $55. If you want to keep the top, bring Kunz $55 cash or check.

Cross Country Summer Registration Info
www.register.vistagoldeneagles.com/program/cross-country/16723

Time Off From Running: Distance Runners
After your last race of the season it is time for a much needed break from running. Everyone should plan on taking at least 1 to 2 weeks off/easy. A few things to consider:

Take 1 full week off from running. Let your body recuperate after a long season of track training and racing.
During week 2 of your down time you have 2 options:
- Option 1: Run easy this week 3 to 4 times for 20-35 mins
- Option 2: Do not run this week at all.
No organized training at this time. If you want to go for a walk, hike, play basketball, or anything else non-structured, do it! Keep things simple and fun.
Athletes should wait to return to training in June once they are feeling refreshed, mentally ready, and motivated to do so.
No intense workouts in June. Just easy running and enjoying running with your teammates. We will return to faster workouts after the 4th of July.

For some of you taking time off is a HUGE challenge, but trust us that your body will thank you for it when you are running fast in November/December.

Iron/Ferritin Check-up: Distance Runners
If you have not had your ferritin levels checked since the end of XC please do so before the start of summer running. 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. If the last time you had your levels checked was after XC it is time to get them looked at again.

Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. Please review as needed, and have your iron levels checked if you have not recently done so. This goes for both boys and girls.

Rule of thumb, get your ferritin levels checked at least twice a year by your doctor. 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.

May 5th to May 11th

5/5/2025

Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Varsity League Team Champions! It was an incredible team effort last week as our amazing student athletes completed the sweep of all League Championship meets at each level this season.

Schedule for May 5th to May 11th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Tues: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Thurs: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Fri: St. Vrain Invitational
Windjammer Day 1
Sat: Windjammer Day 2

Meet Lineups
Lineups may still change a bit through Tuesday, especially sprint relays. Please let your event coach know ASAP if you are not available Friday due to AP tests/etc.

Meet Lineups Link

HOKA St. Vrain Invite - FRIDAY 5/9 @ Longmont HS
St. Vrain Schedule (it is not the normal order of events!)
Meet Website
St. Vrain Entry Standards

4 entries per event
Athletes competing will be excused for the entire day
LIVE RESULTS LINK

Windjammer - Friday 5/9 (5pm start) & Saturday 5/10 (9am start) @ Englewood HS
Windjammer Meet Info & Schedule
Meet Website

3 entries per event
Athletes competing Friday will be excused at 2pm
Prelims Friday and finals Saturday for 100/200/400 sprints and 100/110 hurdles and top 8 will advance to finals Saturday. Field & distance events are split between the two days. All relays are on Saturday
$5 gate fee for spectators
LIVE RESULTS LINK

Teddy’s Last Chance Qualifier - Saturday 5/10 (12:30 start track events, 11am start field events) @ Roosevelt HS (Johnstown)
Teddy’s Schedule & Entry marks listed below (it is not the normal order of events!)
Meet Website

We may not be sending anyone to this meet, it is on the schedule as a true "last chance" opportunity for state qualifying purposes. Event coaches will let you know if this should be on your radar.

BANQUET UPDATES
Our banquet is scheduled for Sunday 5/18 at 5:30pm in the MVHS Commons and we will have catering from Nicolo's this year! Please visit the links below to RSVP and pay $10 per person if you plan to eat. We are also still looking for volunteers to help setup/cleanup/etc.
Please complete this ASAP so we can get a final head count for food!!!
Banquet Payment Link:
https://www.register.vistagoldeneagles.com/registration/player/39690/
Banquet Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944A5AA2CA3FE3-56696057-track

Summer and Off-Season Training Opportunities
Many athletes are asking about any summer training and what our off-season will look like next year. More info will be posted later this week.

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1st Week of Summer Conditioning

Time Off!

State Champs Week!

May 5th to May 11th

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