Driver Needed

We have three vans on Friday which is just enough to handle the 18 passengers traveling to state. One more driver and car or van would greatly reduce the crowding in the vans. If you are available and willing to drive, e mail me at jlmiller@osd.wednet.edu


Thanks

Rooms Available at Best Western

There are rooms available at the Best Western (our official home away from home) in Pasco. The hotel is right next to the course and has a splendid free breakfast.
The rooms are listed under Capital HS/Jerry Miller and there are 15 remaining. Phone Best Western at 1-509-543-7722

State XC 2006

State XC 2006

Leave Friday morning Nov. 3 at 8:00

Stop in Yakima for lunch – You pay

Staying at Best Western  1-509-543-7722

Jog course as soon as we change.

Dinner – We pay

Saturday – Breakfast at the hotel – Lunch is on your own – We will stop on the way home and use up any money we have remaining.

Race times :

Girls-  1:00

Boys –2:00

Leave about  - 3:20 or sooner

Arrival home - 10:00 PM

Pack everything Thursday night. Be prepared for rain.

Tee shirts will be on sale at the course.

District Meet Photos

Girls

Boys

District Awards Photos

the 2nd place girls team on the podium at American Lake Golf Course


the 5th place boys and 2nd place girls teams

Capital Girls Close 2nd - Boys 5th

Both the Girls and Boys teams qualified for the State Meet in Pasco next weekend Nov. 4. Amanda Wright placed second with her first sub 19 effort at a 5k. She was backed up strongly by Bailey, Emily, Katie, Brianna, Johannah, and Maria.
The Boys team placed a hard fought fifth place. By the way, I plugged last years times into this meet and this years team would have beaten last years team on this course - thanks to a 17:11 by Bryce, a 17:12 by Adam and a 17:14 by Max. Ale added to this depth with a 16:53 and his first time under 17:00. The 2006 teams fifth runner was Max at 17:14. The 2005 fifth runner was timed at 17:25. It turns out that both runners happened to be Max. Noah and Ted rounded out the 2006 scoring.

Photos soon and State info. as well.

Possible XC Meets for Fun

If you are feeling wiped out from a long XC season these meets are not for you- you need to rest. But, if you still feel a competitive urge there are a couple of meets available:

Sat. Nov. 11 @ Millersylvania Park 9:30 a.m.

Sat. Dec. 16 @ Evergreen State College 9:30

Registration at South Sound Running or day of race is $5.00

Info. SSR 705-2580

Redirections to District Meet

After driving to the course tonight we located a faster and better way to get to the District Meet, plus I'm not sure the other directions I was given will actually get you there.

Take the Dupont Exit - go past Ft. Lewis and turn right at the sign that says North Gate - Take this road to Edgewood and turn right - then turn right onto Veterans Way - the course is a couple of blocks away

Good luck!

Awards and BBQ night Nov. 14 5:30

The XC awards and BBQ night will be Nov. 14 in the Commons. This event is for all athletes and parents. If you like steak, eat some the night before because we can only afford hamburgers.

Fridays District course visit and pasta dinner

The athletes racing at the District Meet will visit the course Friday after school. Please be ready to go as soon as possible. Estimated departure time is 2:50 or sooner, if everyone is ready to go. Dinner will be at the Miller's 1016 Cardigan Loop NW. The Millers will provide food, plates etc. We should be able to wrap things up by eight. 360- 709-0572

The boys team could use another driver with a or several people with sedans. Please e mail me at jlmiller@osd.wednet.edu if you would like to help.

Sweats are due now!

Guys: Please hand in your sweats to me after school in the equipment room. Next collection date is tomorrow Oct. 24.

District Meet

Where: American Lake Golf Course - near veterans hospital

Cost for spectators: $8.oo adults $4.oo children

Race Times: Girls 1:30 Boys 2:30

Bus leaves Capital at: 11:15

Directions: I-5 north Left on Gravelly Lake Drive SW - Left on Wahington Blvd -Left on Edgewood Ave. - Right on Veterans Drive SW - follow to the hopital and golf course.

Photos from League Meet

Boys JV

Girls JV and Varsity

Boys Varsity

Awards and Team Photos

Photos from Wildcat Invite

http://picasaweb.google.com/magicspirt/NewAlbum101406934AM


Thank you Nancy Stratton-Hall

WCC Athletes and Coaches of the Year

Amanda, Girl Athlete of the Year and Graydon, Boy Athlete of the Year




Coaches of the Year Wright and Miller with the Athletes of the Year

 

League Champs!

Both the Girls and Boys teams won league titles. Graydon and Amanda were voted athletes of the season in the WCC and also were first in the league . Coaches Miller and Wright were voted Coach of the Year. Graydon, Ale, Adam and Ted were first Team All WCC. Amanda, Emily, Bailey, Johannah, Laura, Maria, and Brianna earned first Team honors. Bryce, Jacob and Noah made it on to the 2nd Team WCC.

The Boys JV team led by Max Schade took the top 11 places. Our JV girls team won as well with Kailyn Swarthout leading the way.

All in all a pretty good day!

See you tomorrow if you are in the top nine or would like to run with us. Sweats are due on Monday after school.

Oh yes, I picked up a jersey and a black sweat shirt after the meet.

For results go to: WaTFXC.com

Tomorrow

Remember you get out of class at 12:35. Bus should be leaving at 12:50.

3:15 JV Boys

3:45 Girls JV and Varsity

4:25 Varsity Boys

It could be, and most likely will be, cold and rainy. Come prepared with warm water resistant or water proof clothing.

Bring a snack for after the race.

Sweats hand in for boys - Monday after school in the equipment room.

See you tomorrow!

League meet Thursday etc.

The League meet will be Thursday. Check previous entry for details. This will be the last meet for all but nine boys and nine girls. Feel free to run with us, but please understand our attention will be on the District and State qualifiers.

Sweats turn in for boys: Monday Oct. 23, right after school in the equipment room.

Award banquet: In Commons either Weds. or Friday after the State Meet, which would be the 8th or 10th. Stay tuned for updates.

We plan a group photo boys and girls after the League meet. This is for both guys and girls and JV's as well. We plan to give this photo to the Olympian, so if you leave early you miss out. Awards will be at the end and we should do very well, so stick around.

Top 10 will be all League 1st Team. The next 10 will be All League 2nd Team.

Good Luck everyone!

Team Photos From Frosh/Soph Invite

 

Frosh/Soph Invite Photos

Girls

Boys

Photos from Dual Meet on 10/12

Boys JV

Girls

Boys Varsity

Boys&Girls 2nd at Frosh/Soph Invite

The Girls and the Boys Frosh/Soph Teams placed second at the Tiger Classic meet today. Gig Harbor won the boys and girls titles, making us the top 3A school. Photos should be ready soon. We are still working Thursdays Dual Meet photos. There have been some glitches on my end.

Congrats' for an excellent team effort.

League Meet Thursday Oct. 19

Dismissal from class 12:35

Bus leaves 12:45

3:15 JV Boys

3:45 Girls Varsity and JV

4:25 Varsity Boys

Location: Ft. Steilacoom Park


Directions: See Septembers entry for Fort Steilacoom Invite

One more to go for a League title

After winning the meet tonight the boys and girls teams have one meet to win to claim the League title. A victory next Thursday at Steilacoom will capture the title.

JV Boys - Good job on the "No hope for their future task"

A boy left a medium jersey at the meet - I have it.

Practice tomorrow after school. Less than a week to go for some of you. The District allows us to take nine athletes. You may workout with us if you are not in that top nine however after league.

Frosh/ Soph. Invite Sat. at Curtis High School in Tacoma (University Park Place)

Bus leaves 11:45

Directions: I-5 North to 56th and go west - Right on Bridge Port Way - Left on 40th and follow to Curtis High

Just a reminder - I pods etc. are not allowed in the starting area. This is so that athletes will be able to hear instructions etc. THey should be picky about this at League< District and State.

Ted forgotten then remembered

Joe and Noah were given credit for saving the shark in San Francisco Bay. Recent information - not from Ted - has it that Ted actually removed a hook from the sharks mouth. Ted is a hero then also. Someday Ted, Noah and Joe will be surfing and this shark will not take a chunk out of them in graditude.

Week Ahead

Thursday - at Ft. Steilacoom - This is a must win meet to be eligable to win the league title. To win the league title a team must win both the dual meets and the league meet. Fun starts at 4:00 with JV Boys.

Saturday - Frosh/Soph Invite at Curtis HS

2.2 miles

1:30 Girls Race

2:00 Boys Race

2:45 Awards

I'll search for some directions. For Steilacoom look back at the Ft. Steilacoom Invite info.

Jim Danner Invite Photos

Frosh & Soph JV Girls

Frosh JV Boys

Soph JV Boys

Junior & Senior JV Girls

Junior & Senior JV Boys

Varsity Girls

Varsity Boys

Photos by Dan Saul

Nike/Jim Danner

Congrats' to the girls team for finishing third. Bailey broke 20 for the first time Amanda was awesome - and Maria - nice kick!

Ale led the guys in the D-1 race and Graydon ran 15:48 in the seeded race. It actually all gets easier from here - but you still have to race hard.

For results go to dyestat.com

Photos soon.


See you Monday.

Nike/Jim Danner Information

Nike/Jim Danner information is below. I have made a few changes since the first entry. The directions have changed a bit to reflect the direction we are traveling and the bus will be stopping for dinner afterwards, so bring some money. This looks like another flat/fast PR course. Be ready to be amazed!

The Science of Finishing

It is time to get down to details.  Here is what you need to know about the science of finishing a race:

1. Before the race check out the finish area and know where the finish line is located. It might not be located right at the finish sign or banner. It could be before or after the finish sign or banner.  


2. Run five or ten meters beyond the finish line and then move quickly through the chute. If it is a close finish, a judgment might be made according to whose torso crossed the line first. Be sure to maintain your position in the chute.


3. Once you commit to your finishing kick, all energy should be focused ahead. Looking back slows you up and aids the people behind you psychologically.


4. Pump your arms and drive your knees – have the attitude that no one will pass you in the final 300 meters. Stay loose. Keep your jaw slack. Basically go as fast as you can and be as loose as possible.


5. Do not time yourself. Stopping your watch crossing the finish line slows you down. We will have a time for you later, or if you need a more immediate time have a friend time you.


6. When to kick is an individual decision, but generally 300 meters out or further is the rule. Most likely you will not be able to see the finish so check the course

            before the race and pick out a landmark from which to kick.

Steve Prefontaine liked to do what he called the long kick. He was once quoted saying his goal in the Olympic 5000 meters was to run the last mile under four minutes. By doing this he hoped to burn out the true kickers – the ones sitting on his shoulder waiting for 100 or 200 meters and then pouncing.

Bearcat/ Mt. Baker/ Stanford Invite Results

The results for the Bearcat Invite, Stanford Invite and Mt. Baker Invite can be found at WaTFXC.com Look under results 2006. I have been receiving photos from Bearcat and Mt. Baker, but have not figured out how to transfer them to the blog.

If you have missing items check with me. I have two bags full - yes sir.

Race pointers:

Have you been double knotting your shoes before racing?