Being Reliable
On Tuesday mornings, my run group meets at 5:30am. Still a little sleepy, we have a quick talk and pick the route we will run. We then do a quick check on who is there and ready to go. Depending…
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Coach Pete Farwell (Williams College) Visits MVXC
Coach Pete Farwell, Williams College’s long time and highly decorated cross country and track and field coach, visited Monta Vista for an open clinic on June 26 and 27. Coach Farwell covered a lot of ground in only two days: Drills…
Breaking News! It Gets Hot In The Summer. (Haha)
Yes, it gets hot in the summer…no big news to any of you who have been running the last few days! Your best defense against hot weather is hydration. Being well hydrated is more than stopping at every drinking fountain…
Another Successful Breakfast Run in the books
Another breakfast run is in the books, as a group got together in Rancho for another run today. Good job team! Two weeks until we get together as a team and get our first look at MVXC17…and we should be…
Physicals; Getting Cleared For XC
If you are planning to join the cross country, please to to the Matador Athletics for information on athletic clearance. All the forms and information you need will be available or linked on that web page. In addition, the athletics…
Relay Around Lake Tahoe: Now THAT is some REAL Summer Running!
“To me, the essential difference between a jogger and a runner was not ability or training; it was an entry blank.” ~George Sheehan Dr. Sheehan believed that racing and becoming a competitive athlete was an essential part of running. I think that…
Breakfast Runs In Rancho San Antonio! June 17 and 24.
Jason and Kyle Tsujimoto are hosting pot-luck breakfast runs on Saturday June 17, and Saturday June 24! Both runs will begin at 8am at the Tsujimoto home, and will feature shorter run options for new runners and longer routes for…
Summer Training Information: Latest Update June 19
June 19 update: The original post was updated for the new start time of the evening, student-lead group run. The starting time is now 6pm. MVXC athlete-lead summer training runs will meet at 7am and 6pm, Monday through Friday, at…
Effort Matters (Some Lessons from MVTF17’s 4×400 Relay)
How many people start something new, full of excitement and good intentions, and then quit when the first reality check comes in (the first math test, the first time trial, the first evaluation or problem or challenge)? How many kids go…
CCS Wraps Up Our Season! Trials and Championships
Monta Vista athletes wrapped up a memorable year during the week of the Central Coast Section Championships, featuring stellar performances! CCS Trials Saturday May 20, 2017 Monta Vista sent twelve athletes to the Trials meet in Gilroy, California. As usual, the…
MVTF Rolls at SCVAL Championships
The Santa Clara Valley Athletic League championships are one of the most competitive meets around, and always a great night of track! The 2017 edition was no exception. Leading off in the very first heat of the meet were Monta…
Monta Vista Cross Country Informational Meeting: Thursday, May 18
There will be an informational meeting for Monta Vista’s 2017 Cross Country season on Thursday, May 18, at lunch time in Mr. Bonacorsi’s classroom, c210. Bring your lunch at 12:35 and lets talk about the great season coming up! Returning runners,…