Run to Denver
On Friday we will be doing our annual Denver Breakfast Run! Afterwards we will head to Illegal Pete's on the 16th St Mall for breakfast burritos, and then take the Light Rail from Union Station back to Mineral Station next to Aspen Grove. Here are the details on the 3 runs to choose from:

• 14 Miles: Meet at Aspen Grove Panera at 6:30 a.m.
• 10 Miles: Meet at Centennial Park in Englewood at 7 a.m.(See address below)
  
• 7 Miles: Meet at Centennial Park at 7 a.m., and we will transport you down the trail so that you are running less distance.

Who: Any HS Runner that wants to try, and run 14, 10, or 7 miles, including freshman. 
When: 6:30 A.M. If you are running from Aspen Grove. 7:00 a.m. if running from Centenial Park.
Bag/Gear Transport: You can load your stuff up in Dalby's car and he will transport it down to Denver for you. 
Where:  Centennial Park
                  4630 S Decatur St
                  Englewood, CO 80110
Directions: 25 mins from MVHS. Go North on Santa Fe. Take a left on Union. The park  will be down on your right off of Union
Cost: $15 should cover the cost for breakfast and your light rail ticket. 
Parent Help:
We are looking for 2 to 3 parents to help us out on Friday to chaperone at REI/Illegal Pete's and to help drive runner's back from Mineral Station to Centennial Park once we return, if they need to get their cars. If you can help please email Coach Dalby. 

Training for the Week
Please take a look at this weeks training document. 
August 1st-7th workouts for groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 (link)

Schedule for August 1st-7th
Mon-MVHS 7 a.m.
Tue-MVHS 7 a.m. 
          FroYo 6 p.m.
Wed-Waterton Canyon 7 a.m.
          -Jamba Juice 6 p.m.
Thur-MVHS 7 a.m. 
Fri-Run To Denver 7 a.m.
​       Check blog for details
Sat-Look at workout schedule and run on your own
Sun-Optional run on your own, or day off

2016 Saucony Flo50 Summer Training Blogs
This is a great article series from the Milesplit National site. It details what some of the best high school runners from around the country are doing in their training each week, and what has propelled them towards the top. If you are interested in seeing how the best runners in the U.S. train you should check these out!
www.milesplit.com/series/1380 

Training for July 25th-31st
Please take a look at this weeks training document. 
July 25th-31st workouts for groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 (link)

Schedule for July 25th-31st
Mon-Rocky Heights 7 a.m.
Tue-MVHS 7 a.m. 
          Town Center Jamba Juice 6 p.m.
Wed-Redstone Park 7 a.m.
Thur-MVHS 7 a.m. 
          -Audubon Center at Chatfield 6 p.m.
Fri-Writer's Vista Park 7 a.m.
​         (Take Broadway to Mineral and turn left. The park
          is a mile down on your left.)
Sat-Look at workout schedule and run on your own
Sun-Optional run on your own

Does Your Training Match Your Goals?
Above are our TEAM goals for the 2016 season. Everyone should have printed these off, filled in your individual goals, and posted them somewhere at home where you will frequently see them as a reminder of what both the TEAM, and you as an individual, are working towards this season. 

We are off to a decent start so far, however, this time of the summer always becomes the most challenging time of the year to stay consistent. With vacations, summer heat, getting up early, and 1,000 other potential excuses we could come up with it can be easy to loose focus. Right now is an excellent time to ask yourself, "Is the training that I am doing right now, reflective of our TEAM goals, and my individual goals?"

In other words, are you doing the things in training daily that need to be done, to end up where you want by the seasons end? Now is a time of the year where a lot of runners from across the country may decide that the work isn't worth it. That it is too hard, or the end result isn't worth the sacrifice of training in the off-season. For us, this is a time where we can excel! Keep your goals in mind, and keep training for the goals that are the most difficult to accomplish.

Average goals only require an average amount of commitment. But we are not looking for average on our TEAM this year! We are looking for an extraordinary commitment, because we are trying to accomplish extraordinary things! Keep the end in mind, and keep working hard towards our goals Vista Nation. The payoff in the end is worth it! 

Blue Spring's High School from Missouri
This is the week that the guys from Blue Springs HS in Missouri will be in town training with us. They will be at practice Monday through Wednesday, and on the camping trip with us as well. 

Camping Trip Information
What: 7th Annual Vista Nation XC High Altitude Camping Trip
Who: Any member of Vista Nation XC who has registered for summer conditioning, and has been a consistent member of our morning workouts. 
When: July 20th-22nd
Where: Golden Gate Canyon State Park (1 hour from MVHS)
​cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon
Cost: $25 to cover the cost of food for the camping trip due by Wednesday. Checks made out to the MVHS Booster Club.
Athletes are responsible for paying their own way into the park if you are driving (carpool and chip in!). Parent drivers are encouraged. 
Campsite: Aspen Meadows Campsite (this is different from last year)
Arrival: Between 4 and 5 p.m. on July 20th
Leaving: Between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on July 22nd (please have your ride their and ready at this time)
Tents: We are allowed 1 tent per site. We will need to bring as many 6 person or more size tents as possible. Please designate on the registration link if you can bring a bigger tent. 
Transportation: Parents can drop athletes off at the park, or you can carpool up to Golden Gate Canyon. Athletes that drive will not be allowed to leave the park in their cars from Wednesday night to Friday morning. 
Parent Help: We will be in need of parent help Wednesday and Thursday night. Mostly with grilling out. You do not have to camp, unless you want to! If you are willing to come up either night please designate on the registration form. 

Training for July 18th-24th
Please take a look at this weeks training document. 
July 18th-24th workouts for groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 (link)

Schedule for July 18th-24th
Mon-MVHS 7 a.m.
Tue-Waterton Canyon 7 a.m. 
          Aspen Grove Coldstone 6 p.m.
Wed-Redstone Park 7 a.m.
           Camping Trip at Golden Gate Canyon
Thur-MVHS 7 a.m. if not camping
            Camping Trip
Fri-Ihop by Valor if not camping 7 a.m.
​            Camping Trip
Sat-Look at workout schedule and run on your own
Sun-Optional run on your own

Camping Trip Information
What: 7th Annual Vista Nation XC High Altitude Camping Trip
Who: Any member of Vista Nation XC who has registered for summer conditioning, and has been a consistent member of our mourning workouts. 
When: July 20th-22nd
Where: Golden Gate Canyon State Park (1 hour from MVHS)
​cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon
Cost: $25 to cover the cost of food for the camping trip. Athletes are responsible for paying their own way into the park if you are driving (carpool and chip in!). Parent drivers are encouraged. 
Campsite: Aspen Meadows Campsite (this is different from last year)
Arrival: Between 4 and 5 p.m. on July 20th
Leaving: Between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on July 22nd
Tents: We are allowed 1 tent per site. We will need to bring as many 6 person or more size tents as possible. Please designate on the registration link if you can bring a bigger tent. 
Transportation: Parents can drop athletes off at the park, or you can carpool up to Golden Gate Canyon. Athletes that drive will not be allowed to leave the park in their cars from Wednesday night to Friday morning. 
Registration: Please fill out the registration link that was emailed to you by Sunday evening this week if are planning on attending the camping trip this year.
Parent Help: We will be in need of parent help Wednesday and Thursday night. Mostly with grilling out. You do not have to camp, unless you want to! If you are willing to come up either night please designate on the registration form. 

Training for July 4th-10th
Please take a look at this weeks training document. 
July 4th-10th workouts for groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 (link)

Schedule for July 4th-10th
Mon-4th of July 5K (no practice run on your own)
Tue-MVHS 7 a.m. 
Wed-The Bluffs 7 a.m.
         -P.M. Run Cold Stone in Town Center 6 p.m.
Thur-MVHS 7 a.m.
Fri-Waterton Canyon 7 a.m.
Sat-Look at workout schedule and run on your own
Sun-Optional run on your own