Winter Break Schedule
We all need to find our own way…but it’s easier when we journey together. Winter break is tough on track athletes, we are just starting to get rolling when our schedule changes. Try to keep your training momentum going; you…
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Busy Weeks Coming Up As MVTF Rolls into 2023!
MVTF is starting week three and is already moving fast! Here is some short attention span writing and updates: Wednesday, February 15 is the 2023 Track and Field parents meeting! Starts at 6:55pm, in the cafeteria/student union. (In person after years…
And MV 2023 is off and running!
Saturday morning, January 28, a small group of hardy souls got their soles out on the track for a first workout! It was an interesting morning; the fog was so thick that it was impossible to see if anyone was…
Preliminary Track Schedule…and a pop up workout session
Attached is a schedule for the 2023 Monta Vista track and field season…this is subject to change but should be fairly solid…let’s download this and enter the dates into our personal calendars now! Hmm…let’s see…wait, what, the 400 Shootout is…
Meet Your Coaches! Updated February 16th with Coach Emma!
Hello, MVTF! In 2023, MVTF has quite a few new coaches. Several young, talented, smart and motivated athletes have come on board to coach you! These new coaches will provide MVTF athletes with an opportunity to learn a lot this season, both…
A January Distance…Challenge? Resolution? Suggestion?
On Monday, January 30, MVTF will meet for our first practice of the 2023 season. That is only four weeks from today! It is easy to forget how fast time can go by, especially when you have finals and holidays…
Winter Running Thoughts and Motivation
As a runner, it’s important to take time off from intense training and racing during the off-season. This period of less intense training is essential for your physical and mental well-being, and off season can also be a great opportunity to focus…
Clearance for Track and Field 2023: Updated January 26
Updated January 26: Below is a file of everyone who has started the clearance process on Home Campus for track and field. At the far right column you will see a Yes or No next to your name. If you have a…
NCAA XC Championships!
I’ve been meaning to write a bit about my trip to the NCAAs last November, and I’m finally going to take a minute to do this…at least in bullets! If you ever get a chance to watch the NCAA D3…
Distance Runners: Suggestions for Winter Training Week of Dec 11 and 18
Mostly, off-season running should be fun! The goal is to build your base of strength and endurance with lots of comfortable running. If all an athlete does is run consistently from the end of cross country season until the start…
Winter Training–Notes for Finals Week
Check this page regularly for updates! Finals week: Everyone has a different schedule and requirement during finals week…so please discuss with your coach whether there will be a practice during finals week, or even if you want a practice during…
MVTF Pre-Season Meeting Handout…
…the handout for the November 28 meeting is attached to this post…