The start of the official XC season is 2 weeks away. Things are going very well this summer and I am excited for all that you have accomplished so far. However, from time-to-time it is important to keep things in perspective and acknowledge what is really important, the people that are a part of this team. In the wake of the many fires around the state and the Aurora movie theater tragedy I hope the kids, families, and coaches keep in mind what is really important. The success of the team is fun, but it's not nearly as important as the relationships and people we come into contact with on a daily basis. I love this team and every member of it. I hope the athletes, parents and coaches know that and don't take for granted how lucky we really are to have such a fantastic group of people on board with us.
This past week there was one other unfortunate tragedy that many of you may not be aware of, but it hits very close to home in the Colorado distance running community. Former Adams State Runner, 2 time Olympian and 8 time US XC champion Pat Porter form Evergreen, Colorado passed away this week after his plane went down in Arizona. His teenage son and his sons friend also perished in the crash. In the sport of distance running no one ever did it better in the United States than Pat. But in times like this it is important to look back on someones life to see the things worth celebrating. If you don't know much about Pat Porter check out the article below from a 1986 article that was published in Sports Illustrated. No one ever did it better than Pat!
Running on a Rocky Mountain High: Colorado's Pat Porter, U.S. Cross Country Champion since 1982, is an athlete truly in his element by Kenny Moore (click)
July 30th to August 5th
Mon: MVHS Track 7 a.m.
Tue: East/West Trail Head (Griggs Rd) 7 a.m.
South Platte Park Reservoir (Jr/Sr's) 6:30 p.m.
Wed: Redstone Park 7:00 a.m.
Thur: MVHS Track 7 a.m.
Audubon Center at Chatfield State Park (JR/SR boys) 6:30 p.m.
Fri: Waterton Canyon 7:00 a.m.
Team Breakfast at Waterton after the run. Food will be provided by the
coaching staff.
Sat: Run on your own, or with a teammate (follow mileage schedule)
Sun: Optional Run
This past week there was one other unfortunate tragedy that many of you may not be aware of, but it hits very close to home in the Colorado distance running community. Former Adams State Runner, 2 time Olympian and 8 time US XC champion Pat Porter form Evergreen, Colorado passed away this week after his plane went down in Arizona. His teenage son and his sons friend also perished in the crash. In the sport of distance running no one ever did it better in the United States than Pat. But in times like this it is important to look back on someones life to see the things worth celebrating. If you don't know much about Pat Porter check out the article below from a 1986 article that was published in Sports Illustrated. No one ever did it better than Pat!
Running on a Rocky Mountain High: Colorado's Pat Porter, U.S. Cross Country Champion since 1982, is an athlete truly in his element by Kenny Moore (click)
July 30th to August 5th
Mon: MVHS Track 7 a.m.
Tue: East/West Trail Head (Griggs Rd) 7 a.m.
South Platte Park Reservoir (Jr/Sr's) 6:30 p.m.
Wed: Redstone Park 7:00 a.m.
Thur: MVHS Track 7 a.m.
Audubon Center at Chatfield State Park (JR/SR boys) 6:30 p.m.
Fri: Waterton Canyon 7:00 a.m.
Team Breakfast at Waterton after the run. Food will be provided by the
coaching staff.
Sat: Run on your own, or with a teammate (follow mileage schedule)
Sun: Optional Run
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