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The purpose of this blog is for the coaching staff to be able to communicate with athletes, parents, and fans about all thing MVHS cross country and track.

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Oct 31st-Nov 6th: The Process Is More Important Than The Goal

10/30/2016

 
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Perfecting The Process Daily
Congratulations on a great state meet performance this weekend! This was the first time in our program's history that we were able to bring 2 trophies home. And congratulations to Coach Weich's team at Broomfield, Coach Reider at Monarch, and Coach Davies at Rock Canyon. They were the best programs in the state this year, and did an excellent job preparing their athletes this season. I hope you realize that we are in the company of some of the best programs in the nation here in Colorado!

One of our goals this year was to sweep the state championship. We came very close. The boys just 9 pts away, and the girls 7. That is pretty amazing, and there are not many programs around that can say that. I know it is disappointing when goals are not achieved. However, achieving the goal is not what's important, it's the process you followed along the way. When we set down in June we set goals for the state meet that were very ambitious, and we knew we would have to be fully committed along the way to try and achieve those goals. We also said that these 8 things would have to be a part of the process, and perfecting each a little bit everyday is what it would take.
  • Training
  • Consistency
  • Work Ethic
  • Taking Care of the Little Things
  • Friendship
  • Team Cohesion
  • Attitude
  • Pack Mentality
As a coach, what is important to me isn't the wins and losses. We will surely win again, and loose again as time moves on. What's important is that as a TEAM how do we perfect the process daily, and try to become our best. If you can look at the above process and say that you did everything you could since June 1st to try and achieve your TEAM and individual goals, then you succeeded! And if you look at it and see areas where we can improve as a TEAM, and as an individual, then that is a place as a runner where you can get better.

We have 3 weeks to go until NXR. That's 3 weeks for everyone on our TEAM to find some part of the process to improve upon. Make that your goal for the next 3 weeks and lets see where it takes us. We have plenty of opportunities to get better between now, and November 19th to perfect the process a little more each day. 

I am very proud of our TEAM! The coaches are grateful everyday for the opportunity to coach such great people, and be a part of something as special as Vista Nation XC!
  •  Colorado State Championship Results, Videos, Articles, Etc. (link)

​NXN Payments
Please take a look at the NXN payment info and bring checks to Coach Dalby at practice. All checks should be made out to the MVHS XC Booster Club.
  • NXN Payment Info (will be posted this week)
  • Please direct payment questions to John Walton (email) if anything looks incorrect

Tomahawk 2-Mile
We will not be attending this event this year as a team. However, if you are wanting to race again before NXR please come talk w/ either Dalby or Selle about the Tomahawk 2-mile. Athletes that wish to attend are responsible for payment and transportation to the race. Registration and race info for the event can be found here:
  • Tomahawk 2-Mile Information (link)

Uniform Turn-in
When: Thursday, November 3rd During SOAR
Where: L527 Office
Fines: Fines will be issued Thursday afternoon to the office for uniforms not turned in.

Team Banquet
When: Friday, November 11th @ 6 p.m.
Where: MVHS Commons
Info: Please be on the lookout for an email from Kimmy Romine. Additional info will be posted on the blog next week. 

Training Document for October 31st-November 6th
Please review this weeks training document so that you know what your runs are before coming to practice each day. 
Link to Team Training Document 

Schedule For Oct 31st-Nov 6th
Mon- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Tue-MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Wed- A.M- 6 a.m. @ Vista
          -P.M. DeKoevend Park 3:20 p.m.
Thur-MVHS 6:30 a.m.
           -MVHS 3:10

Fri- Rocky Heights MS 3:20
Sat-MVHS 8 a.m.
Sun-Optional run on your own, or day off

Pre-Season Track Meeting
We still have a month of XC season to go, but our sprinters are getting stated soon. Here is the info on the pre-season track meeting. 
When: Monday, November 21st from 3:00-3:15
Where: Lower 501
What: Cover winter conditioning info for track, spring meet schedule, etc.
Winter Conditioning Cost: Distance Runners $100
                                                 Sprinters/Jumpers/Throwers: TBD
Checks Due: Tuesday, January 3rd made out to MVHS Track Booster Club

Spring Break Arizona Trip
The track trip for the spring has been finalized. We will be traveling to the Phoenix metro area for the Chandler Rotary Invitational, instead of the San Francisco Trip. There will be standards to meet for this trip. Athletes will need to talk with either Coach Dalby (distance runners), or Coach Kunz (sprinters, jumpers, throwers) before booking airfare for this trip to see if they will be able to attend or not. Here is the preliminary info:
  • Trip Dates: Arriving in Phoenix on Thursday, March 23rd. Flying home the morning of Sunday, March 26th. 
  • Meet Website (link)
  • Meet Standards (link): Athletes must either meet these standards, or show the potential to meet standards to be eligible for trip
  • Airfare: Athletes are responsible for booking their own flights. Start looking early as flights to Phoenix over spring break can be a little more expensive.
  • Talk w/ A Coach: Athletes will need to talk with either Coach Dalby, or Coach Kunz before booking tickets. We are only guaranteed 2 athletes per event, and a 3rd and 4th athlete if meet standards are meet (or potential to meet standard has been shown).
  • Parent Help: We will be in need of parent chaperones on the trip to help transport student-athletes around. If you are planning on attending the trip, and are willing to chaperone, please email Coach Dalby. 
  • Hotel: Hampton Inn Chandler Fashion Square (link)
  • We currently have 13 athletes/coaching rooms booked here for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Parent Chaperones are responsible for booking their own accommodations. 
  • Athlete Costs: Athletes are responsible for the full cost of the trip including airfare, hotel, meals, rental cars, spending money. Payment for hotel, rental cars will be due the week of spring break. 

State Championships Info

10/24/2016

 
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Outstanding job at Regionals this past weekend! Both the boys and girls won the team title and are moving on to this weeks state championships. Here is the info for the upcoming week.

Schedule for October 24th-30th
Mon- MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Tue-Redstone Park 3:20 p.m.
Wed- A.M- 6 a.m. @ Vista
          -P.M.-MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Thur-MVHS 3:10
Fri- MVHS 3:10
Sat-State Championships
Sun-Optional run on your own, or day off

State Championship Information
When: Saturday
Where: Penrose Event Center/Bear Creek Park in Colorado Springs
Meet Website: http://co.milesplit.com/meets/226569/info#.WA1PJpgrIdU
Race Schedule:
  • 4A Boys  9:20 am, 
  • 3A Girls 10:00 am, 
  • 4A Girls – 10:40 am, 
  • 3A Boys – 11:20 am
  • 5A Girls – 12:00 pm, 
  • 2A Boys 12:40 pm, 
  • 5A Boys – 1:20 pm, 
  • 2A Girls 2:00 pm
Transportation: There is one bus going to and from the state meet. Arrive at Vista by 8:15 a.m. on Saturday. The bus leaves at 8:30. 

​Training Document for the Week
Please review this weeks training document so that you know what your runs are before coming to practice each day. 
Link to Team Training Document 


Uniform Turn-in
We will begin collecting uniforms next week. Check back on Sunday night next weekend for info. 

October 17th-23rd: Regionals

10/17/2016

 
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5A Region 5
When: Thursday
Where: Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs
Course Map: cougar_classic_monument_valley_park_2.jpg (jpg)
Meet Information (doc)
Transportation: There is one bus going to and from the Regional meet. Out of class at 12:00. Bus leaves at 12:15. There will be room on the bus for those athletes running, and those moving on to NXR in AZ.

Training Document for the Week
Please review this weeks training document so that you know what your runs are before coming to practice each day. 
Link to Team Training Document 

Schedule for October 17th-23rd
Mon- 
MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Tue-MVHS 3:10 p.m.
Wed-MVHS 3:10 p.m. 
Thur-5A Region 5 in Colorado Springs 
Fri- DeKoevend Park  3:20 a.m.
Sat-Aspen Grove Panera 8 a.m.
Sun-Optional run on your own, or day off

October 10th-16th: League Championships

10/9/2016

 
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Doherety Invite Recap
Great job stepping up this week into some races that you may not normally compete in! You never know when your time will be called, so you always have to be ready to jump up a division when called to do so. We are primed and ready for some great racing on Wednesday at Leagues! Here are results from Friday's meet at Doherety. 
Spartan Invite Results (link)

Schedule for October 10th-16th
Mon- MVHS 8 a.m.
Tue-MVHS 8a.m.
Wed-League Championships @ Great Lawn
          Park, Lowry 

Thur-Writer's Vista Park 8 a.m.
Fri-Rocky Heights MS 8 a.m.
Sat-RedStone Park 8 a.m.
Sun-Optional run on your own, or day off

Continental League Championship Info
When: Wednesday, October 12th 
Where: Great Lawn Park in Lowry
Transportation: Arrive at Vista by 12:15. 2 Busses are leaving campus for the meet at 12:30. Both busses will be returning after. 

Schedule:
  • ​3:00 - Girls B/JV (run 7)
  • 3:30 - Boys B/JV (run 7)
  • 4:00 - Girls A/Varsity (run 7)
  • 4:30 - Boys A/Varsity (run 7)
  • 5:00 - Girls C/Open (run unlimited, score 5)
  • 5:40 - Boys C/Open (run unlmited, score 5)
Line-ups: Will be announced at practice on Monday
Course Map (pdf)
Awards: 
  • Trophy for team champion in each race
  • ribbons for top 14 in each race
  • All-League 1st Team: Top 7 in Varsity races
  • All-League 2nd Team: Top 8-14 in Varsity races
  • All-League Honorable Mention: Top 15-21 in Varsity races

Training Document for the Week
Please review this weeks training document so that you know what your runs are before coming to practice each day. 
Link to Team Training Document 

NXR Confirmations Are Due This Week! 

Please take a look at the attached NXR list for the Arizona trip in November. If your name is on the list we are anticipating you being in Arizona. Please look at the list and confirm the following with us:
  • If you are on the list and not going, let Coach Dalby know by Tuesday
  • If you are planning on going, and are not on the list, let Coach Dalby know by Tuesday
  • Name in Yellow: You plan on buying a team ticket that is already reserved w/ your name on it. Let Dalby know by Tuesday that this is correct. 
  • Name in Red: You have purchased your own ticket and will be on the trip. Let Dalby know by Tuesday that this is correct. 
  • NXR Arizona List (pdf) 

October 3rd-9th: Doherty Invitational 

10/3/2016

 
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RoadRunner/Mountain Vista Invitational Recap
Lots of great performance this week! Here are the results, videos, articles, photos, etc.
Meet Recap Link

Elementary School XC Meet
This Tuesday after practice is our elementary school XC meet. All Vista athletes will need to work the meet after the run on Tuesday. Here is what you need to know!
  1. Community service hours will be given
  2. Go straight from practice to the Elementary Race on our campus XC loop to help. Meet on the track.
  3. Bring $3 for sandwiches to give to Mrs. Fitzsimmons
  4. Wear your Vista Nation Neon Shirts
  5. Be good ambassadors for our program! 

Fall Break Practices
Fall break starts next week. Practices will be at 8 a.m. each morning. The schedule for the week is posted on our calendars page. These are required practices for those that are planning on running at Regionals, State, and/or Arizona for NXR. For those athletes not moving on to Regionals, State, and/or Arizona Wednesday's League meet during break will be your final race of the season.  

Doherty Invitational
When: Friday, October 7th
Where: Bear Creek Park in Colorado Springs
Transportation: There are 2 busses heading down to the meet. Arrive at Vista by 11:45, the busses will depart at noon. There is only one bus returning so please ride home w/ your parents if possible. 
Schedule:
  • 2:30 pm Girl’s Open 
  • 3:15 pm Boy’s Open
  • 4:00 pm Girl’s Varsity (Run 9 score 5)
  • 4:30 pm Boys Varsity (Run 9 Score 5)
  • 5:00 pm Awards
Line-ups: TBD (those not racing will be doing their double at the meet to preview the state meet course)
Course Map and Official Meet Site (link)

Schedule for October 3rd-9th
Mon- MVHS 3:10
Tue-MVHS 3:10 p.m.
       -4:30 Elementary school race

Wed-A.M Run 6 a.m. MVHS
          -Redstone Park 3:20
Thur-A.M. Run 6:30 a.m. MVHS
            -P.M. MVHS 3:10
Fri- A.M. MVHS 8 a.m. (if not racing)
      -P.M. Doherty Invitational 
Sat-Aspen Grove Panera Bread
       -Bring $$$ for breakfast after
Sun-Optional run on your own, or day off

Training Document for the Week
Please review this weeks training document so that you know what your runs are before coming to practice each day. 
Link to Team Training Document 

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