XC Update- September 24th

Titan XC Update September 24, 2007

WAHSATCH RENDEZVOUS
The Wahsatch Rendezvous was a tough race for most of the Titans. While the times were not what most expected for the 3.0 mile race, the efforts were there. A record was probably set for the most athletes from one team throwing up during a race.

Hannah and McKayla Williams had the fastest times for the girls running 21:32. Abby Rich battled stomach cramps to finish in 21:48. Kiana Tebbs (23:02), Aubrey Eddy (23:39) and Alexia Wilcox (23:43) ran very well, as did Hilary Russell, who ran 25:01 in her first race ever.

Austin Costley’s 18:25 was the fastest time for the boys. Jake Rossmango continued his rapid improvement finishing in 18:42. Preston Williams (20:30), Weston Atkins (20:51), Brody Mountisne (21:45), and Bryce Wendt (21:50) were the next fastest finishers. Nick Hilton (22:32), Willis Ellsworth (22:38), and Kyle Kelly (23:02) were close behind.

This meet format is far different than others we run. It was good to shake things up and put some runners on their own. As a TEAM, we are all still in the learning stages of building this program. We just need to keep working hard.

Complete results can be found at:
www.runnercard.com.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Chosen as Athletes of the Week were Aubrey Eddy and Clayton Bergloff. Main reason? They are both doing everything to become the best runners possible as well as doing everything to help the TEAM become better. It’s rewarding to coach athletes like Aubrey and Clayton.

SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
Wednesday, we will run at Barnes Park in Kaysville. The park is located at 200 north and 900 west in Kaysville. Most of the teams in the region will be running. The girls will run at 3:45, the boys at 4:15. Saturday, we will compete in the Orem Invitational to be held at UVSC. Races begin at 9:00 am. There is a chance that we may switch and go to an invitational at Juan Diego. I’ll let the TEAM make the decision.

FOOTLOCKER TRIP
Remember to get the information concerning the proposed Foot Locker meet to your parents. If we are going to go, I need to start making preparations right away.

REMAINING SCHEDULE
Sep 26- Open Region Meet at Barnes Park in Kaysville (3:45)
Sep 29- Orem Invitational at UVSC (9:00 am) or Juan Diego Invitational (8:30 am)
Oct 3- Open Region Meet @ Fremont (3:45)
Oct 10- Region Championships @ Layton (4:00)
Oct 17- State Championships @ Sugarhouse Park (3:00)