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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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November 27th-December 3rd: Nike Cross Nationals

11/27/2017

 
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Nike Cross Nationals
  • Race Information Link and Live Stream
  • Flight Info:
    • ​Thursday: United Airlines Flight 598 departing at 8:10 a.m. arriving in Portland at 9:57 a.m.
    • Sunday: United Airlines Flight 830 departing 10:50 a.m. arriving in Denver at 2:15 p.m.
  • Please provide your own ride to the airport. You will need to be at DIA 2 hours prior to departure. You can check in with your ID when you get to DIA. The coaches will meet you in the terminal. 
  • Bring plenty of warm clothes and rain gear. It's going to be wet and muddy.
Time Off From Running
If NXRSW was your last race of the season it is time for a much needed break from running. I will post more detailed information on next weeks blog/training document, but everyone should plan on taking 2 to 3 weeks off from running. A few things to consider:
  • Take a minimum of 2 full weeks off from running. Let your body recuperate after a long season of training and racing. 
  • If you would like to take a 3rd week off, do it! Your track season will not suffer because you took 3 weeks off, and you will feel more refreshed when you return to training for the track season. 
  • Need more time than 3 weeks? Talk to me about it, but nobody should return to training until they are feeling refreshed, mentally ready, and motivated to do so. 
  • Workouts for December through winter break will be posted next week. During this time we will not meet as a team. Plan on running on your own, or call up a friend to get a run in together. No intense workouts during this time, just easy running.
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For some of you taking time off is a HUGE challenge, but trust me when I say your body will thank you for it when you are running fast in the spring.

Pre-Season Track Meeting for Athletes
When: Wednesday, December 6th from 3:00-3:15
Where: Lower 503
What: Cover winter conditioning info for track, spring meet schedule, and our out-of-state trip for this season (including what it takes to be eligible to go)
Winter Conditioning Cost: Distance Runners $100 
                                                        (Checks made out to MVHS Track Booster)
Checks Due: The week we come back from winter break. Please make checks out to the MVHS Track Booster Club for $100
Registration: The link to winter track registration will be made available on December 5th. 


Vista Nation Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
We are going to do this again this year, but have not worked out the details yet. It will be sometime after NXN in December. We will make sure it does not interfere with studying for finals. 

Schedule for November 27th-December 3rd
Monday- MVHS 3 p.m.
Tuesday- MVHS 3 p.m.
Wednesday- MVHS  3 p.m.
Thursday-Nike Campus Run 
Friday- NXN Course Run
Saturday- NXN Race Day
Sunday-REST

Training for the Week
  • November 28th-Dec 3rd Training Plans

November 20th-26th: Thanksgiving Week

11/19/2017

 
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A really amazing TEAM performance this past weekend in Arizona! Not only did we qualify 2 teams for nationals, but also took 1st in the open girls division, and 4th in the open boys division. Special recognition goes to Allie Chipman this week for throwing down in the open race and taking home the win! It was a tough battle for 1st, but Allie never gave up and brought home the victory for Vista Nation running 18:27. 

Our performance this weekend speaks volumes to the amount of work you have put in together over the last year. The coaches are very proud of everyone on the TEAM and the commitment you have made this season. WAY TO GO VISTA NATION!!!! Below are the results, and coverage from Arizona.
  • NXR Results, interviews, articles, etc. 
  • NXR Race and Awards Videos

Time Off From Running
If NXRSW was your last race of the season it is time for a much needed break from running. I will post more detailed information on next weeks blog/training document, but everyone should plan on taking 2 to 3 weeks off from running. A few things to consider:
  • Take a minimum of 2 full weeks off from running. Let your body recuperate after a long season of training and racing. 
  • If you would like to take a 3rd week off, do it! Your track season will not suffer because you took 3 weeks off, and you will feel more refreshed when you return to training for the track season. 
  • Need more time than 3 weeks? Talk to me about it, but nobody should return to training until they are feeling refreshed, mentally ready, and motivated to do so. 
  • Workouts for December through winter break will be posted next week. During this time we will not meet as a team. Plan on running on your own, or call up a friend to get a run in together. No intense workouts during this time, just easy running.
​
For some of you taking time off is a HUGE challenge, but trust me when I say your body will thank you for it when you are running fast in the spring.

Pre-Season Track Meeting for Athletes
When: Tuesday, December 5th from 3:00-3:15
Where: Lower 503
What: Cover winter conditioning info for track, spring meet schedule, and our out-of-state trip for this season (including what it takes to be eligible to go)
Winter Conditioning Cost: Distance Runners $100 
                                                        (Checks made out to MVHS Track Booster)
Checks Due: The week we come back from winter break. Please make checks out to the MVHS Track Booster Club for $100
Registration: The link to winter track registration will be made available on December 5th. 


Vista Nation Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
We are going to do this again this year, but have not worked out the details yet. It will be sometime after NXN in December. We will make sure it does not interfere with studying for finals. 

Schedule for November 20th-26th
Monday- DeKoeVend Park 8 a.m.
Tuesday- MVHS 8 a.m.
Wednesday- Redstone Park 8 a.m.
Thursday-Thanksgiving, Run on Your Own or call a teammate
Friday- Rocky Heights 8 a.m.
Saturday- MVHS 8 a.m. 
Sunday-REST 

Training for the Week
  • November 20th-26th Training Plans

November 13th-19th: NXRSW

11/13/2017

 
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Thank you to all of the athletes and kids that came out to the banquet on Tuesday! I really fun evening for us, and the coaches are very appreciative of all the notes and gifts that we received. Thank you once again and know that they are much appreciated.

Also a big thank you to Tim Bourke for putting together the team videos for the banquet. Here they are again for your viewing enjoyment! 
  • MVHS - Vista Nation XC - Senior Class (2018)  (https://youtu.be/OTzAPVd9OAw)
  • MVHS - Vista Nation XC - 2017 Colorado 5A State Champions  (https://youtu.be/9_rer3kewqo)
  • MVHS - Vista Nation XC - 2017 Season in Review  (https://youtu.be/EMauaxjUWJE)
Schedule for November 13th-19th
Monday- Redstone Park 3:20
Tuesday- MVHS 3:10
Wednesday-A.M. Run is on your own
                       -MVHS 3:10

Thursday-NXRSW (run from hotel, 4:45 p.m.)
Friday- NXRSW 
Saturday-NXRSW
Sunday-REST

Final NXR Information
  • NXN 2017 Attendance Summary (updated 3:00 on 11/13)
  • Trip Info Sheet
  • NXRSW Website
Airport Transportation: Please provide your own ride to and from the airport. We will meet you in the terminal if you are on the team flight. Please be at DIA at least 2 hours before departure.
Thursday TEAM Run: Please meet in the hotel lobby by 4:45 on Thursday to run together as a TEAM. There is a park near the hotel we will be running to. 
Final Payment: Please bring your final payments to practice this week if you have not done so already. All checks should be made out to the MVHS XC Booster Club

Training for the Week
  • November 6th-19th Training Plans

NXRSW  Update

11/7/2017

 
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Please check the information below to be sure that your NXRSW information is correct. If there is a mistake please email John Walton ASAP.

Checks for the remaining balance on the trip should be made out to the MV Cross Country Booster Club for $130. Please bring payment to the banquet on Tuesday. ​

  • NXN 2017 Info Sheet​
  • NXN 2017 Attendance Summary 

November 6th-12th: Banquet

11/5/2017

 
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Schedule for November 6th-12th
Monday- Redstone Park 3:20 (long run)
Tuesday- No practice, run on your own or w/ a teammate. 
                 -5:45 Banquet @ MVHS 

Wednesday-Morning Run 6 a.m.
                        -MVHS 3:10

Thursday-Morning Run 6:30 a.m.
                     -MVHS 3:10 p.m. 
Friday- East/West Trail on Daniels Park Rd 3:20 
Saturday-MVHS 8 a.m.
Sunday-REST

Uniform Turn-In
If you have not turned in your uniform you currently have a $100 fine posted w/ the athletic office. Please bring your uniform to either Coach Selle's room, or Coach Dalby's room ASAP.

Team Banquet
When: Tuesday November 7th, Slide show @ 5:45 pm, Presentation begins at 6pm.
Where: MVHS Commons
RSVP and Sign Up Link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45a8ac23a6fe3-vista

Training for the Week
  • November 6th-12th Training Plans

    Coach Jonathan Dalby

    Head XC and Track Coach at Mountain Vista HS.

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