This past weekend we got the chance to “explore” the River Hill course with a great workout in preparations for the Regional championships this week! The kids ran great!
On a side note, we had a Reservoir Alumni in action this this past weekend at the Atlantic 10 Cross Country Championships. Ela’s brother, Kai, ran 5th for his team (George Mason) and contributed to his team’s 4th place finish. He ran 25:25 for 8k (5 miles – 5:05 pace)! He is rockstar!
On another side note, Reese, my daughter won her second to last soccer game and she contributed with some shut down defense! Brady, my son, unfortunately lost their first play off soccer game on Saturday, but had an amazing win on Sunday in their second playoff game. Brady also ran a 2k Cross Country race with the Bullseye Youth Cross Country Team, where he ran a 30s PR. He ran 8:19 which is 6:39 pace! He’s 8!
This week’s Summary of workouts and events:
Monday: 2:45 – 4:45pm, Moderate Run with some Interval Work
Note: We will announce those who are running at Regionals via the Team Website, Monday evening. See explanation at the bottom of the page for more details.
Tuesday: 2:45pm – 4:15pm, Easy Run
Wednesday (1/2 day of school): 11:20 – 12:45pm, Easy Run with team meeting
On Wednesday evening, the Varsity Team and Alternates will have a dinner at the Moquin’s house. Pre-Meet Pasta Dinner!
TIME: 6:30 – 9:00pm
WHERE: Casey and Kyrie’s House (9512 Glen Ridge Dr, Laurel 20723)
WHO: Varsity Team and Alternates.
Thursday: Regional Championships
Early Dismissal for entire team at 1:00pm
Bus Departs: 1:15pm
Boys Race @ 3:00pm
Girls Race @ 3:30pm
Friday (Picture Day): 2:30pm – 3:15pm (practice will end at 3:15pm)
We will meet directly after school for Team Pictures.
YOU MUST WEAR YOUR TEAM UNIFORM.
Be prepared to turn in your uniform at the end of pictures.
You may purchase pictures by downloading the flier (by clicking here), bring a check/cash on Friday or You can use this picture ID: EVT699TZ2 and go to www.mylifetouch.com or each athlete will get a picture packet today at practice.
Saturday: 7:30am – 10:00am @ River Hill
About the Regional Championships: This Thursday is the 3A East Regional Championships. The MPSSAA dictates that we are only allowed to run 7 runners and we are only allowed to run a boys and a girls championship race. We [Reservoir Coaches] believe that our team is a family, and we are all in this together, to the very end! On Monday evening, we will name our varsity 7 for the race on Thursday along with 3 alternates.
NOTE 1: The alternates are required to warm-up and prepare for the race on Thursday as if they were running! NO EXCEPTIONS. They will only be called upon if something were to happen to one of the top 7 runners.
NOTE 2: ALL ATHLETES will attend the race on Thursday to support their teammates.
The alternates and anyone that did not race on Thursday, will meet with the team on Saturday morning and will race the River Hill Course. The team will help pace them and cheer them on. This will be their last practice of the season.