Uniform Turn-In
LAST CALL FOR UNIFORMS!!!
Please bring your uniform with some sort of label w/ your name on it (in a baggie, painters tape w/ name written, etc) and drop off to Coach Kunz up at the track shed Tuesday the 18th after school. You can also drop off your uniform to Coach Trevino in the library, just make sure it is labeled!!
End of Season Banquet - Wednesday May 27th 5:30pm
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: MVHS Commons
FAQ:
*** DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 20 ***
Tickets are $15 per person. To purchase, visit the link below:
https://www.register.vistagoldeneagles.com/program/track-field/16583
Please purchase before May 20 – no tickets will be available after that date.
CATERED BBQ BUFFET:
This year's banquet will be catered! We will enjoy a BBQ Buffet with:
- Pulled pork, chicken, and sausages with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce
- Sides: mashed potatoes, gravy, mac n cheese, BBQ beans, green beans, and corn
- A selection of desserts and drinks
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need help with setup and cleanup. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BAFA923A0FA7-63208649-track#/
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating our athletes with you!
Pre-Season XC Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 18th @ 3:00 p.m.
Where: Brandt's Room (U310)
What: To talk about summer running, fall XC, NXRSW trip eligibility to Arizona, the fall XC Schedule, time off from running.
Time Off + End of Year Reflection (Distance)
After running six days a week since January it's time for a break from running. Hopefully a lot of you have started your break already and are enjoying time-off.
Take a minimum of 10-14 days off from running. We want you excited and itching to come back to run. If you feel like you need more than 14 days please talk to one of the coaches. We want to find a balance between giving you time to recover physically/mentally while also keeping in mind that if we go too long without running it can increase the risk of injury. I created a couple options of what time off might look like depending on when your season ended. If any of you are racing the Boulder Bolder I would strongly encourage to take time-off after. TIME OFF DOC
When you get back into running after your time off keep it EASY. We won't start working out again until July. June will be focused on easing our way back into training.
We won't meet officially again until June 8th for summer conditioning. Get the runs in whenever you can. Meeting up with teammates is a great way to stay motivated while we aren't meeting as a TEAM.
Please see this document attached to reflect on your habits this spring and you can improve the be best version of yourself going into this summer and fall.
With the conclusion of the CHSAA season, check out the updated MVHS distance records below.
Boys All-Time List
Girls All-Time List
Summer XC Registration
Who: All MRMS (incoming 6th-8th grade) and MVHS (incoming 9th-12th grade) cross country/distance athletes wanting to prepare for the upcoming fall cross country season.
Returning athletes/families- Recruit any friends you have in the building who would be a great addition to our TEAM!No running experience required!
*Incoming 5th graders interested in running this summer please email ([email protected])
What: A 9 week summer training program for all runners looking for prepare for the 2026 CHSAA XC season.
When: High-School: Monday-Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. starting June 8th to August 11th. Middle-School: Monday-Friday from from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. starting June 8th to August 7th.
Where: We meet at a variety of locations within a 30 minute radius of Highlands Ranch area to run. Practice locations will be posted each week at www.vistanationxc.com.
Practice locations include: Mountain Vista High School, East/West Regional Trailhead, Rocky Heights Middle School, Redstone Park, Writer's Vista Park, DeKoevend Park, Bluffs Regional Park, Aspen Grove, Waterton Canyon.
SIGN-UP LINK
Iron/Ferritin Check-up (Distance)
If you haven't checked iron levels in six months, it is strongly encouraged to do so before summer conditioning officially begins. This is a preventative measure to ensure that levels are where they should be before the official CHSAA season.
You can consult with your physician first or order directly from a lab. Info on ordering direct
Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners.
A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. Please come talk to the coaches if you have questions.
Time for New Shoes? (Distance)
A lot of you are due for a new pair of shoes before we start summer conditioning. Reminder that as a general rule of thumb, your shoes will need to be replaced every 300-500 miles. There's a lot of variation depending on the brand/model, but please be proactive in recognizing when you think you need new shoes.
We know that a good pair of running shoes can be expensive, but it's better to be safe rather than put too many miles on them and risk injury.
LAST CALL FOR UNIFORMS!!!
Please bring your uniform with some sort of label w/ your name on it (in a baggie, painters tape w/ name written, etc) and drop off to Coach Kunz up at the track shed Tuesday the 18th after school. You can also drop off your uniform to Coach Trevino in the library, just make sure it is labeled!!
- ANY ATHLETES THAT DO NOT RETURN THEIR UNIFORMS WILL RECEIVE A $50 ATHLETIC FINE!!!
- Distance athletes that checked out a black top for league champs/State must return them by the banquet or will be fined $55. If you want to keep the top, bring Kunz $55 cash or check (made out to MVHS Track Booster).
End of Season Banquet - Wednesday May 27th 5:30pm
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: MVHS Commons
FAQ:
- Everyone who wants to eat needs a ticket.
- Yes, athletes will need a ticket if they want to eat.
- If you do not want to eat, you do NOT need a ticket and you do NOT need to RSVP.
*** DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 20 ***
Tickets are $15 per person. To purchase, visit the link below:
https://www.register.vistagoldeneagles.com/program/track-field/16583
Please purchase before May 20 – no tickets will be available after that date.
CATERED BBQ BUFFET:
This year's banquet will be catered! We will enjoy a BBQ Buffet with:
- Pulled pork, chicken, and sausages with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce
- Sides: mashed potatoes, gravy, mac n cheese, BBQ beans, green beans, and corn
- A selection of desserts and drinks
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need help with setup and cleanup. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BAFA923A0FA7-63208649-track#/
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating our athletes with you!
Pre-Season XC Meeting
When: Tuesday, May 18th @ 3:00 p.m.
Where: Brandt's Room (U310)
What: To talk about summer running, fall XC, NXRSW trip eligibility to Arizona, the fall XC Schedule, time off from running.
Time Off + End of Year Reflection (Distance)
After running six days a week since January it's time for a break from running. Hopefully a lot of you have started your break already and are enjoying time-off.
Take a minimum of 10-14 days off from running. We want you excited and itching to come back to run. If you feel like you need more than 14 days please talk to one of the coaches. We want to find a balance between giving you time to recover physically/mentally while also keeping in mind that if we go too long without running it can increase the risk of injury. I created a couple options of what time off might look like depending on when your season ended. If any of you are racing the Boulder Bolder I would strongly encourage to take time-off after. TIME OFF DOC
When you get back into running after your time off keep it EASY. We won't start working out again until July. June will be focused on easing our way back into training.
We won't meet officially again until June 8th for summer conditioning. Get the runs in whenever you can. Meeting up with teammates is a great way to stay motivated while we aren't meeting as a TEAM.
Please see this document attached to reflect on your habits this spring and you can improve the be best version of yourself going into this summer and fall.
With the conclusion of the CHSAA season, check out the updated MVHS distance records below.
Boys All-Time List
Girls All-Time List
Summer XC Registration
Who: All MRMS (incoming 6th-8th grade) and MVHS (incoming 9th-12th grade) cross country/distance athletes wanting to prepare for the upcoming fall cross country season.
Returning athletes/families- Recruit any friends you have in the building who would be a great addition to our TEAM!No running experience required!
*Incoming 5th graders interested in running this summer please email ([email protected])
What: A 9 week summer training program for all runners looking for prepare for the 2026 CHSAA XC season.
When: High-School: Monday-Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. starting June 8th to August 11th. Middle-School: Monday-Friday from from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. starting June 8th to August 7th.
Where: We meet at a variety of locations within a 30 minute radius of Highlands Ranch area to run. Practice locations will be posted each week at www.vistanationxc.com.
Practice locations include: Mountain Vista High School, East/West Regional Trailhead, Rocky Heights Middle School, Redstone Park, Writer's Vista Park, DeKoevend Park, Bluffs Regional Park, Aspen Grove, Waterton Canyon.
SIGN-UP LINK
Iron/Ferritin Check-up (Distance)
If you haven't checked iron levels in six months, it is strongly encouraged to do so before summer conditioning officially begins. This is a preventative measure to ensure that levels are where they should be before the official CHSAA season.
You can consult with your physician first or order directly from a lab. Info on ordering direct
Below is information about the importance of iron/ferritin for distance runners.
A ferritin level of 30 is the minimum number acceptable for adequate performance as a distance runner. Please come talk to the coaches if you have questions.
- 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)
Time for New Shoes? (Distance)
A lot of you are due for a new pair of shoes before we start summer conditioning. Reminder that as a general rule of thumb, your shoes will need to be replaced every 300-500 miles. There's a lot of variation depending on the brand/model, but please be proactive in recognizing when you think you need new shoes.
We know that a good pair of running shoes can be expensive, but it's better to be safe rather than put too many miles on them and risk injury.
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