Coach Flatow

Coach Flatow

Big Week for MVXC!

The week of October 21 was huge for MVXC! A quick review (very quick…I’m also prepping for Monta Vista CharacterLab tomorrow October 28, at 1:25 pm in Mr. Bonacorsi’s classroom (D101). Baylands 2 Let’s open with the headline: 23 personal…

Baylands 2!

MVXC is heading back to Baylands on Tuesday, October 22. There are a few small changes to the schedule and race assignments so please read the meet sheet.  This is a repeat visit to a cross-country course in the same…

CharacterLab: Gratitude Session Slides

I am grateful for everyone who came to our CharacterLab session on Gratitude today! I hope that you all will develop some new gratitude habits–I believe you will have happier, more thriving, lives. Here are the slides I used today…and…

Dawn Patrol 2024!

  Some experiences are simply better when shared. Think of the difference between watching a sunrise alone and sharing that awe with friends. Or the contrast between watching your favorite running idol on TV and feeling the electric energy of…

MV Character Lab 3 / Thinking Traps

Thank you to everyone who came to the Monta Vista Character Lab talk on Thinking Traps today! I appreciate all the support. BTW the ‘guests’ did not sign in but I hope they come back!  See you again on Tuesday,…

MVXC Catch Up: September 28, 2024

Hellllloooooo, MVXC…I had a bunch of things to drop and it seems like too much for a zillion Discord posts, so here we are! Saturday Morning Workout I loved this run! Matador Miles are the best, and taking a cue…

Baylands!

The first Baylands race of the season introduced Monta Vista cross-country  to a full-distance 5km race and the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) competition. But why does it always have to be so hot? Once again, we faced 90-degree…

MVXC Competes at Nike De La Salle!

Monta Vista Cross Country boarded the bus in the pre-dawn darkness on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to compete in the Nike De La Salle Invitational. The Nike DLS meet is highly competitive and serves as a great test for any…