The JV team was at Ponderosa and competed really well in some grueling cold and wind. Some athletes began to diversify their events, which is exactly what we need. Still awaiting results from Pondo.
Varsity competed in the DCSD Snowbird Qualifier on Friday, a meet that was put together over the span of 12 hours by myself and 5 other track coaches in the district. CHSAA said this was the fastest a state qualifying meet has ever been organized! And at times it showed :), but the athletes did a real nice job. Good thing we did, because the weather rolled in shortly afterward and we got hammered. With weather like we've been having we have to get competition when we can. Thanks to all the parents that helped--you were awesome. Congrats to Brittany Reiner for her new school record in the triple jump despite a killer crosswind. Applause for Tanner Townsend who ran a really tough 400m in 50s--you might say he was aided by the wind, but that was only after being handcuffed by it for the first half of the race. Girls 4x800 (Ganem, S Dalton, K Dalton, and Neher) ran a race 28s faster than their previous effort, nice job ladies. Those are just a few of the handful of good races, take a look at all of the results on MileSplit.
This week, to compete at the Broomfield Shootout on Saturday athletes must attend at least 3 practices.***If you are on the borderline of making enough practices, and just need one more, or just can't make a morning practice (laziness or your want to sleep in are not acceptable reasons) Coach Heikes is offering practices at 5pm, but you must set them up with her ahead of time. I'll also offer practices at a park near my home in Centennial, but that's up to you.
If you are away for spring break, you MUST, MUST, MUST find the time to get some workouts in. You don't have to destroy yourself doing it, but you have to do something. Coming back after 10 days off on April 1st will be a rude awakening for you, and it creates large dilemmas for the coaching staff. Please run. Contact me if you need workout ideas.
Here's the break down for this week:
Monday
-Meet inside
-SJHT at 9am, Distance at 8am
-Plan week
-Workout:
--Acceleration work for sprinters, jumpers, hurdlers, and throwers (SJHT)
--Distance: intervals
-Weights
Tuesday
-Practice, meet inside 9am (SJHT), or 8am (distance)
-Plyometrics
-Field event technique focus
Wednesday
-Practice, meet ? 9am (SJHT), or 8am (distance)
-Workout
-Weights
Thursday
-Practice, meet inside 9am (SJHT), or 8am (distance)
Friday
-Practice, meet inside 9am (SJHT), or 8am (distance)
Saturday
-Meet: Broomfield Shootout
-Bus leaves CV at 6:30am
-Athletes must take bus
-There is a return bus for this meet
A couple more things to keep in mind:
1. Team pictures will be on Friday, April 5 after we return from break. Everyone must have their warm-ups for the pictures. Seniors, bring your uniforms & your warm-ups
2. Our track pack is finally available. Use this order form. The gear is pretty sweet. I can think of no better model than myself, so I'll have a set of the sweats on at practice this week. Orders are due no later than Wed., April 3.
That's all. Go Sabercats
Coach Nack
