Coach Flatow

Coach Flatow

Some Thoughts For This New Year

Happy New Year, MVXC and MVTF! I was going back over some articles I read looking for personal inspiration and inspiration for all of you as we start 2021, and I came across this article by Lindsay Crouse.  I’ve shared…

Workout Plan for Week Of January 18

We restart conditioning this week–which is super exciting!  As I update this post on Sunday evening, 18 athletes have said they are going to join the training cohorts.  I can’t wait to see all of you on Tuesday!  I will…

Not Bragging, Just Saying…

Before Hello Athletes, I know that I can sound like a broken record when I continue to encourage and push you to keep running during the pandemic.  I know that it’s hard sometimes to be motivated when we are going…

Please Get Cleared Before December 14

This is a reminder that when practice starts on December 14, everyone must be completely cleared by the school in order to participate–no exceptions.  If you have already had your physical, you are ready to go, there will be some paperwork to file…

Ekiden Plans

Saturday morning we will be running a half-marathon Ekiden…here is the info. Legs: This will be a five-leg Ekiden.  Leg 1:  5km.  Leg 2:  2 miles.  Leg 3:  3 miles.  Leg 4: 2 miles.  Leg 5:  3 miles.  The exchange…

Halloween!

Q.:  What was the witch’s favorite school subject?  (answer below!) Thank you to Coach Becca for making our Halloween special!  When runners arrived under a full moon on Saturday morning, October 31, they were greeted by a Halloween gift bag, courtesy…

New Cohorts For October 19

All, Here are the cohort rosters starting October 19.  Please remember that this is all subject to change, based upon directions from the school, FUHSD and county health authorities; but for now, here is what we will roll with. A…

FKT Saturday! (Following Popsicle Friday :) )

Popsicle Friday If you missed Friday’s workout, you missed popsicles!  After a hot week, doesn’t a cold bar of fruit seem like a good idea? FKT Saturday On Saturday, October 17, Monta Vista Cross Country held an FKT Challenge Day.…