State Champs Week!

Schedule for May 12th to May 18th
Mon: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Tues: MVHS @ 3 p.m. (Miracle Mile + Boele)
Wed: MVHS @ 3 p.m.
Thurs: State Championship Day 1 @ Jeffco Stadium
Fri: State Championship Day 2 @ Jeffco Stadium
Sat: State Championship Day 3 @ Jeffco Stadium
Sun: Banquet @ 5:30pm MVHS Commons

State Meet Information 
HEAT SHEETS
Where: Jeffco Stadium (Lakewood)
CHSAA State Track & Field Championships Schedule:

• 2025 State Track & Field Schedule
  • Thursday | Friday | Saturday

Out-of-Class: Athletes competing will be dismissed from school on Thursday and Friday. Athletes not competing, but have permission from parents and would like to be excused to come and support their teammates should come talk to Kunz about being dismissed. All alternates for the relays will also be dismissed. 
Transportation: Athletes are responsible for finding their own ride to and from the meet on Thursday and Friday. Parking can be challenging, so allow for extra time!
CHSAA Meet Website

NEW for 2025 Parking at Jeffco Stadium will be $10 per day/per car!  

• Parking must be purchased online via GoFan.
• No cash will be accepted
• Purchase parking passes via GoFan links:  Thursday Parking  | Friday Parking | Saturday Parking

Tickets:

• Tickets for all spectators must be purchased online via GoFan.
• No cash will be accepted
• Athletes and alternates participating in the meet do NOT need to purchase a ticket! Coaches will provide athlete passes that will get you in each day. Athlete entry gate is at the north east side of the stadium.
• PURCHASE TICKETS

         Thursday (Day 1)  |  Friday (Day 2)  |  Saturday (Day 3)  |  All-Session Pass

• You will need to have proof of ticket with you to show at the ticket gate at Jeffco Stadium.  For information on purchasing, transferring, and redeeming GoFan tickets, please click here.

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State 5A Qualifiers
The top 18 times/marks in 5A will qualify to compete in the State Championship. Final State meet qualifiers will be released Monday afternoon after teams have completed the "declaration" process. Coaches will discuss relay teams this week, all alternates for relays are expected to attend all practices and attend the State meet.

• Boys 5A Rankings
• Girls 5A Rankings
  
  

End of Season Banquet - Sunday May 18th 5:30pm 
Our banquet is scheduled for Sunday 5/18 at 5:30pm in the MVHS Commons and we will have catering from Nicolo's this year! Please visit the links below to RSVP and pay $10 per person if you plan to eat. We are also still looking for volunteers to help setup/cleanup/etc. 
Please complete this ASAP so we can get a final head count for food!!!

• Banquet payment link:
    https://www.register.vistagoldeneagles.com/registration/player/39690/
• Banquet Volunteers:

           https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944A5AA2CA3FE3-56696057-track

Uniform Turn-In

1. Uniforms can be turned in to Coach Kunz after school at practice Monday through Wednesday.
2. Uniforms must be turned in by the banquet  to avoid an athletic fine! 
3. Athletes that do not turn in uniforms will be fined $50
4. Distance athletes that checked out a black top must return them by the banquet or will be fined $55. If you want to keep the top, bring Kunz $55 cash or check.

Cross Country Summer Registration Info
www.register.vistagoldeneagles.com/program/cross-country/16723

​Time Off From Running: Distance Runners
After your last race of the season it is time for a much needed break from running.  Everyone should plan on taking at least 1 to 2 weeks off/easy.  A few things to consider:

• Take 1 full week off from running. Let your body recuperate after a long season of track training and racing. 
• During week 2 of your down time you have 2 options:
  • Option 1: Run easy this week 3 to 4 times for 20-35 mins
  • Option 2: Do not run this week at all.
• No organized training at this time. If you want to go for a walk, hike, play basketball, or anything else non-structured, do it! Keep things simple and fun. 
• Athletes should wait to return to training in June once they are feeling refreshed, mentally ready, and motivated to do so.
• No intense workouts in June. Just easy running and enjoying running with your teammates. We will return to faster workouts after the 4th of July. 

For some of you taking time off is a HUGE challenge, but trust us that your body will thank you for it when you are running fast in November/December.

Iron/Ferritin Check-up: Distance Runners
If you have not had your ferritin levels checked since the end of XC please do so before the start of summer running. The Coaches recommendation is to have your ferritin levels checked at a minimum of twice a year: Once after the track season, and once after XC season. If the last time you had your levels checked was after XC it is time to get them looked at again.

Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners. Please review as needed, and have your iron levels checked if you have not recently done so. This goes for both boys and girls.

​Rule of thumb, get your ferritin levels checked at least twice a year by your doctor. A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. We also recommend that every athlete on the team be taking an iron supplement that works for them. Please come talk to the coaches if you have questions. 

• The Importance of Iron in Distance Runners (Blog Post)
• Why You Should Get Your Ferritin Levels Checked (Blog Post)
• A letter from a doctor, with references, about ferritin levels for endurance athletes that you can take with you to your medical provider when you get tested. (Doc)
• Are Your Ferritin Levels Up to Speed? Top Coaches Take Tests for Iron Seriously (article)
• Ironing Out the Details: Know the facts about ferritin and iron before deciding to supplement (article)
• Iron Level Upkeep For Runners (article)