State Wow!!!!

What a season!!!  Coaches and I are proud of all the runners this year. First year we had all runners and no walkers. First year we had everyone run  faster than 21 minutes for 2 miles.  First year with no major (running )injuries ,Mikey,  I was excited to see a lot of non varsity runners at state.  The competition for next year will be fun to watch.  Everyone ran this season with heart and should be proud of what you accomplish.

Several have ask about running in off season.  You have speed what you need is endurance to maintain speed. Easy running does it.  Start off with a couple of miles and slowly work up to five miles like we did this season.  The key is to run slow and easy and then slowly increase your distance 1/4 mile every few weeks.  If you want to make varsity next year this is the key to achieving that goal.  If you can run 5 miles easy at the beginning of season and not be sore or winded the next day the sky is the limit to how fast you can run.   Remember not to exceed five miles, just make it comfortable to run the 5 miles. Running parents get out with this runners now. Soon they will be passing you by. I remember my kids passing me by.

The girls got 7th place
The boys got 4 h place
Joe, Luke, Fran, and Bella  placed in the top 25 and medal

Result are posted in the Blog

We are meeting Next Sunday ( a week from tomorrow) at 3:00pm at Orange and Brew.

Please turn in you uniforms. Placed them in a bag with your name on them  at the Party. Push ups for those that do not turn them in by the time of Party

We will be recognizing the eight grade runners  and few runners that inspire the spirit of Saint Matthew. If you want to bring a gag gift for eight graders that is fine. Please do not embarrass you and the eight grader. See me before the awards 

Again thanks for letting be part of your children's life. I truly enjoy running with them. You should be very proud at how hard they all work.

See you at the Party and also next season

Coach