Great Race!

Yesterday afternoon our boys varsity team started off the season with a stellar performance, thumping Franklin and Titusville in Region 3 action.  Hunter won in 16:09 with Morgan 2nd in 16:42.  Brendon and Matt S. followed in 4th and 5th with 17:04 and 17:22.  Most of our runners raced down their personal bests last night.  

The girls went 1-1 which beats forfeiting everything like we had to last year.  Alexis ran a 21:28 taking 3rd with Maegan taking 5th in 23:35.  Again, the girls mostly met their goals.

The junior high teams both went 2-0.  This is exceptional because the other schools had far greater numbers.  In boys' action Lloyd, Wesley and Aidan were 2, 3 and 4, respectively.  Jarrett and Devin were 7th and 9th which was good.  In girls' action Gaby excelled again running 15:50 taking 1st.  Beka took 2nd in 16:09.  Emily S. was 4th, Kendra, 9th, and Allysa was 11th.  We're getting better.

Great job runners!  Our next race is next Tuesday at Cochranton with Rocky Grove attending as well. 

R, W & B Classic Results

Rainy days always bring me down (ooh la la).  Who sang that?  Here are the results:  http://runhigh.com/2012RESULTS/R090812BA.html

Home Race Tuesday

On Tuesday, we have our one and only home race.  We need to have some food supplies and some parents to help set up and keep an eye on things during the meet.  Mrs. DeJohn has said she will bring two bunches of bananas (to be sliced in half).  We need oranges (quartered), apples (sliced)?, cookies maybe, and other items for the runners at the end of the race.  I will fill our team water jugs up with water or gatorade.  Anyone want to bring cups? Other things?  I do have a cooler if someone wants to bring icee pops.  

Could you please let me know as this will be on my mind until I have some volunteers.  Thanks.  Runners--show this to your parents :)

PIAA Foundation Race ?s

So parents:  The district has indicated that they will NOT pay for transportation for the race in Hershey.  We knew this was going to be the case, but we tried anyways.  Enterprise will rent us a Suburban or a Yukon XL for the trip, which will carry the 8 of us that go (including me).  The cost is 314.00 for the vehicle in addition to gas for the trip (which will be around another 150 more).  So that's $465, approximately, plus the entry fee of 100.  We're looking at about 575 plus food for the trip.  The hotel rooms have been donated very kindly by Mr. and Mrs. Johnston (Hunter's parents).  The booster club can pick up whatever is necessary.  Any parent who has questions or ideas or comments, please comment to me via an e-mail @ whetrick26@gmail.com.  I'm open for suggestions as to how to fund this. 

McDowell Invitational

Great first race.  Out varsity boys took a fifth place finish and showed they are ready to compete in the District X this year.  

Many high finishes and great performances.  Very proud.  No practice on Monday . . . come back strong next week.  

Here are the results:  http://bigwhitetrailer.com/timing/results_2012/20120901McDowell.php

First Race

Our first race at McDowell this Saturday will be a sight to behold.  Our boys varsity team is running extremely well--I expect several very high places and we'll see what the team is capable of overall.  Our girls varsity is improving.  I hope for good things.  The junior high runners are starting to understand that you reap what you sow.  Some are ready; others will see how fast others can be.  

I am very excited!  No practice on Friday--you've earned the break.  Rest well and be ready to go bright and early.  We leave at 7am sharp.  We race at 8:40 with boys jr. high kicking us off.  Check out the information above.  

It Was A Good First Day

So, we need to keep hydrated.  Everyone needs to drink water throughout the day so as not to get dizzy, disoriented, unnecessarily sore during workouts.  We have a huge race this Saturday.  Are you ready? 

I am so ready to see you achieve your goals . . .