Coach Flatow

Coach Flatow

400 ShootOut 2025: Pre-Event Information

It is only hours to the first gun of the MVTF season–yes, it’s time for the Monta Vista 400 ShootOut!  Here is the scoop…please read this and if you have any questions, see Coach Smith or Coach Flatow on Tuesday.…

Running in the Rain

Peter Snell, one of New Zealand’s legendary runners, used to say he loved training in bad weather because he figured his competition was skipping their runs—so he was gaining. I think he was on to something. When I was a…

Track 2025! Distance Group Pre-Season Workouts

Hello, Distance Team! In just four weeks, we’ll kick off the 2025 track season together on our first official day of practice. Spoiler alert: we’re starting with a real workout at CV pace on day one! Don’t worry, it’s designed…

MVXC24 Uniform Return

While we still have CCS and State in front of us, it is time to get our uniforms returned–I know it is sad for me too!  Here is what we will do… If you plan to run track in the…

CCS Championship Information

Saturday, November 16 will see the best teams throughout the Central Coast Section compete–and your Monta Vista Cross Country team is part of this event!  Here is all the information… Location: Crystal Springs Cross Country Course, 2567 Hallmark Drive, Belmont…

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…