Week of 10/26-10/31

 Hi Everyone!

What a great day we had at St. Marks on Saturday.  Near perfect XC conditions!  I'm so proud of everyone.  Your hard work is definitely showing as everyone raced hard and left everything on the course.  

They are all smiles behind their masks :)

                                                  On the Hill cheering on their teammates!

A few announcements before I post next week's schedule:

*   Spirit Wear:   Thanks to everyone who already sent in payment for items.  For those who still need to pay, please do so this week.  See Spirit Wear post for prices and payment options.

*  Don't forget to sign up for the B+ Virtual 5K to fight Childhood Cancer.  We are running to support Teyton.  See previous post for link to sign up.  We will be practicing at the Creek on 10/31 and Teyton's mom has arranged for Joe McDonough to come and speak to our team (and their families) before we run.  After the talk, we will log our Miles in the fight against Childhood cancer!  Go Team Teyton!

*  I'm sure you all noticed on your long run today that the temperature has dropped!  Please dress for the weather when coming to practices.  Sweatshirts and sweatpants.  It's better to be prepared and have multiple layers than shivering from the cold. 

See Below for this week's practice schedule:

Monday 10/26, Tuesday 10/27, Wednesday 10/28:  BELLEVUE  3:30-5:15

Thursday 10/29:  Meet with A.I. duPont at Bellevue  

The race is scheduled to start at 3:45.  We would like everyone to arrive no later than 3:00.  I suggest that athletes wear their uniform for their last virtual class and have their XC bags packed and their water bottles filled. We will be on the other side of the bridge close to the start/finish area.  A.I. has a small team so we will not have to have a Wave start.  Boys' meet will go off at 3:45.  The girls' meet will follow at 3:50.  Currently, there are no restrictions at the State Park when it comes to spectators.  We ask that if parents do come to watch the race that they spread out and socially distance from people not in your household.

Friday 10/30: Bellevue 3:30-5:15

Saturday 10/31:  Brandywine Creek State Park  8:30-10:30

We hope parents and siblings will be able to join us to hear Joe McDonough speak.  Bring a towel or chair to sit on.  There's plenty of space at the Creek for us to socially distance.

Sunday 11/1:  NO PRACTICE...Long Run on your own

Group 1:  50-70 minutes

Group 2: 45-60 minutes

Group 3: 30-45 minutes