Off We Go! Watermelon Run kicks off the 2015 XC Season!

Since time immemorial–or at least the last ten years–the 2.6 mile Watermelon Run has kicked off the Monta Vista Cross-Country season. So on Thursday, September…

Since time immemorial–or at least the last ten years–the 2.6 mile Watermelon Run has kicked off the Monta Vista Cross-Country season. So on Thursday, September…

If you have seen the gray ‘California’ MVXC shirts, and were wishing you had one of your own, you have one more chance this week……

Up Regnart–that is just getting started! MVXC15 made the first–but definitely not last!–climb up Fire Trail on Monday! For new and for returning runners, the first…

94 athletes drilling at the start of practice. MVXC15 has a full week in our running logs! As of the end of the week, we have…

It’s not a surprise–the hotter the weather, the more an athlete will sweat. What we don’t always appreciate is how much the original state of hydration will…

It’s not a surprise–the hotter the weather, the more an athlete will sweat. What we don’t always appreciate is how much the original state of…

Often we get the question from athletes, ‘what can I do to improve my running form?’ In most cases, we don’t want to tinker too…

Often we get the question from athletes, ‘what can I do to improve my running form?’ In most cases, we don’t want to tinker too…

“It’s impossible,” said pride. “It’s risky,” said experience. “It’s pointless,” said reason. “Give it a try,” whispered the heart. I hope you all try for…

We take our easy runs for granted. Many high school and college athletes—and athletes your coach’s age!—think that an easy run day is a day…

We take our easy runs for granted. Many high school and college athletes—and athletes your coach’s age!—think that an easy run day is a day…

‘80% of success is showing up.’ –Woody Allen Many runners struggle to be consistent with their training. It’s hard for anyone in the modern world…