Vista Nation 2-Mile Results and Recap
Awesome job starting the season out on Friday! The home meet went much better than we anticipated, and your hard work over the summer is paying off. Keep working towards our TEAM goals and big things will happen this season! 

• Meet Results and Article

Arapahoe Warrior Invitational
When: Friday
Where: DeKoevend Park
Transportation:

• The bus leaves at 2:00 on Friday. You will be dismissed from class at 1:45. 
• All athletes competing are expected to be on the bus
• All athletes will need to arrange a ride home with their parents, or a teammate after the awards ceremony on Friday. There is no return bus. 

Meet Info, course maps, and schedules (link)
Post Race Qdoba:

• After the race the Qdoba near HRHS off of University is expecting us. All athletes and parents are welcome to join! Please bring money to eat. 

Line-ups: Will be announced at practice on Thursday.

Labor Day/Saturday Practice
We are doing something a little bit different this year over the 3 day Labor Day weekend. Our plan is to meet for practice at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. Those that raced at Arapahoe will be doing a long run. Those that do not race will be doing a longer steady state run. If you are leaving town please arrange to leave with your family after practice Saturday morning. We will be finished by 8:30 a.m. 

For Monday, check the training document to see what your run is that day and get it in on your own. Or call a teammate up and run together. 

Training for the Week
Please email Coach Dalby for access to the plans if you are having issues logging in. 
August 28th-September 10th Training Plans (link)

Schedule for August 28th-Sept 4th
​Monday-MVHS 3 p.m.
Tuesday-MVHS 3 p.m.
Wednesday-Rocky Heights 3:20 p.m.
Thursday- 6:30 a.m. Run MVHS
                      -MVHS 3 p.m.
Friday-Arapahoe Warrior Invitational
            -Team Qdoba Dinner after Meet
Saturday- Redstone Park 7 a.m.
Sunday-See training schedule 
Monday-Labor Day (no School)
               -Run on your own (see schedule for run)

Team Dinner Details
Thursday August 31st- Team Dinner at Justin Lund's House at  5:30 ish
Address will be sent out via text on "Remind" (sign-up if you have not already)
 
Remember to bring your assigned item for 8-10 runners.  

• Keep it healthy.
• Label your dish and remind your athlete to bring your dish home.
• We have plenty of serving utensils so no need to send them. 
• Help clean up and a huge Thank You to Julia Chambers and her family.

 
Food Assignments:

• Seniors- Drinks or Desserts (Water or Chocolate Milk, no soda)
• Freshman- Fruit or Salad (No Veggie Trays Please, they don’t get eaten)
• Sophomores- Pasta Dishes (No Cold Deli Pasta Please, they don’t get eaten either)
• Juniors- Protein (Meatballs, Sliders, Wings, Sloppy Joes, Chicken Tenders/Nuggets, Crock Pot BBQ)

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Parent Meeting and Fundraising Info
Here is the info from the parent meeting in case you missed it.

• Team Handbook​
• Booster Club Memberships
• Grocery Card Fundraising
• 2017 NXRSW Arizona Trip Information
• 2017 XC Meet Schedule (Doc)
• Easy to Follow Nutrition Plan

Vista Nation XC 2-Mile Invitational and Parent Help
When: Friday, August 25th
Where: MVHS XC Course
Arrival: Be at MVHS no later than 4:00 p.m.
Meet Website/Results (link) 
Additional Meet Information (doc)
Teams: Vista, Rock Canyon, Peak-to-Peak, Palmer Ridge, Niwot, Dakota Ridge, Discovery Canyon, Denver South, Pomona, Silver Creek
Schedule: 
5:00                Boys Varsity 2-Mile (score top 5, run 10)                                
5:20                Girls Varsity 2-Mile (score top 5, run 10)
5:40                Boys Junior Varsity (score 5, run unlimited)
6:10                Girls Junior Varsity (score 5, run unlimited)
6:30                Awards
Course Map: vistanationinvitemap.pdf
Awards: The top 10 individuals in each race will receive medals.  Trophies will be given to the top team in each race 
Line-ups: Will be Announced at practice on Thursday

Parent Help: We will be in need of about 15 parents to help us out at the meet on Friday as course marshals to make sure the crowd stays off the course as runners come through. You will still be able to see the entire race. If you can help, please email Coach Dalby. There will be a short parent meeting at 4:30 on the track to organize our parent volunteers. 

Uniforms
Uniforms will be handed on at the following times this week. We  have to handout our returning varsity athletes uniforms first so that we can make sure we are in compliance with all CHSAA uniform rules. 

• Returning Varsity Letter Winners and seniors, Wednesday after practice
• Returning athletes and new runners, Thursday after practice

Team Dinner
Thursday August 24th- Team Dinner at Julia Chambers Home  5:30 ish
Address will be sent out via text on "Remind" (sign-up if you have not already)
 
Remember to bring your assigned item for 8-10 runners.  

• Keep it healthy.
• Label your dish and remind your athlete to bring your dish home.
• We have plenty of serving utensils so no need to send them. 
• Help clean up and a huge Thank You to Julia Chambers and her family.

 
Food Assignments:

• Freshmen- Drinks or Desserts (Water or Chocolate Milk, no soda)
• Sophomores- Fruit or Salad (No Veggie Trays Please, they don’t get eaten)
• Juniors- Pasta Dishes (No Cold Deli Pasta Please, they don’t get eaten either)
• Seniors- Protein (Meatballs, Sliders, Wings, Sloppy Joes, Chicken Tenders/Nuggets, Crock Pot BBQ)

Schedule for August -21st-27th
Monday-MVHS 3 p.m.
Tuesday-Writer's Vista Park (Off Mineral)
Wednesday-6 A.M. Run MVHS 
                        -MVHS 3 p.m.
Thursday- 6:30 a.m. Run MVHS
                      -MVHS 3 p.m.
Friday-Vista Nation XC 2-Mile Invitational 5 p.m
Saturday- Run to Denver
Sunday-See training schedule 

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

Run-To-Denver on Saturday
On Saturday we will be doing our biannual 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 4 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.
• 4 Mile Run: Meet at Centennial Park at 7 a.m. and we will transport you down the trail so that you are running less distance. A coach or parent will pick you up 4 miles down the trail and drive you to REI to meet the team before breakfast. 

Who: Any HS Runner that wants to try, and run 14, 10, 7  or 4 miles, including freshman and new runners!
When: 6:30 A.M. If you are running from Aspen Grove. 7:00 a.m. if running from Centennial 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. 

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)

Pre-Season Article in the Denver Post
For those that missed it there was a nice write-up about our team in the Denver post this week. Here is the link to the article. 
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/02/mountain-vista-cross-country-distance-powerhouse/

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

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. 

Team Dinner Sign-ups
Team Dinners are a great social event held the night before each XC race.  Students all bring their assigned food item and do a great job of cleaning up after themselves.  All you have to do as a host is open your home, backyard or basement to the team for a few hours.  If you are interested in hosting one of the team dinners, please email Kathy Shockley ([email protected]) with your preferences for a date to host.  Thank you.

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 7th-13th
Monday-Writer's Vista Park 7 a.m.
Tuesday-MVHS  7 a.m.
Wednesday-MVHS 7 a.m.
                         -6 P.M. Run Chatfield State Park (Wadsworth and Chatfield Entrance)
Thursday-Redstone Park 7 a.m.
Friday-MVHS 3 p.m.
Saturday-Aspen Grove Panera Bread 7 a.m. 
                 -Bring $$$ for breakfast after
Sunday-On your own, or w/ a teammate

Training for July 31st-August 13th
Please email Coach Dalby for access to the plans if you are having issues logging in. 
July 31st-August 13th Training Plans (link)