What's coming up this week? ....Plus, WOW! WOODBRIDGE Highlights!

WHAT'S COMING UP THIS WEEK: 

WEDNESDAY, 9/25:  NBL/SCL Interlock #2 at Shollenberger Park, Petaluma

Logistics:  Dismiss from School 1:45 PM, Bus leaves 2 PM
Race Time: Boys race 3:45 PM, Girls race 4:15 or 4:30 PM
Roster: Everyone runs except the following 13 Boys and 12 Girls already firmed-up for Stanford Roster (see below):
Link to Shollenberger Park
PARKING: Parking is very tight at Shollenberger especially because one of the nearby parking lots is being used by a company that has been expanded. You may need to park on one of the nearby cross streets - Corporate Circle, Cader Lane or Fisher Dr. Make sure you check  for no parking signs

SATURDAY, 9/28: Stanford Invite (Stanford Golf Course, Palo Alto)

Logistics:  Leaving MCHS at 8:30 AM (please send Greg an e-mail if you are planning to drive)
Race Times: 
-12:00 Boys Seeded
-12:30 Girls Seeded
-1:00 Boys Varsity Div II
-1:30 Girls Varsity Div II
Stanford Roster Boys: Ryan A, Colin B, Nick J, Dante H, Zac W, Spencer J, Jordan S, Michael K, Tommy S, David E, Lucas A, Evan D, Antoine T + TBD fastest runner from Wednesday's race
Stanford Roster Girls: Cecilia A, Shannon P, Carolina A, Shaz B, Allie A, Sam P, Abby O, Mackenzie S, Sophia M, Kelly F, Kaylie G, Shawn C + TBD next two fastest runners from Wednesday's race

Link to Stanford Invite Event Website 
Link to Stanford 5K Course Map


WOW WOODBRIDGE!!!     -ALL MCHS runners received medals and ALL MCHS teams placed!

Link to Press Democrat Results and Highlights   ...More highlights and pics coming in our next post!

-Coach Greg
Cell: (707) 291-2967
Email: greg.fogg@comcast.net

GO PUMAS!

Interlock Meet tomorrow AND Woodbridge Invite Plans for this weekend

CMC/SCL/NBL Interlock tomorrow at Spring Lake!

First race = 4:00 JVB > JVG > VB > VG
Interlock Co-Hosted by MCHS and Sonoma Academy, featuring 13 schools!

WOODBRIDGE INVITE (L.A.) ROSTERS = 28 RUNNERS!:

GIRLS (14): 

Abby Orgish

Allie Ahern

Aly Kasper

Carolina Avelar

Castine Jaffe

Cecilia Avelar

Danielle Mattsson

Kaylie Gunderson

Mackenzie Segraves

Sam Perry

Shannon Palladino

Shawn Cichosz

Shaz Breedlove

Sophia Mahoney

GUYS (14): 

Antoine Thibault

Colin Bartlett

Dante Hay

David Eik

Evan Drake

Jordan Scobey

Lucas Azcarraga

Michael King

Nick Jensen

Ryan Anderson

Ryan Nguyen

Spencer Jones

Tommy Smail

Zach West

MCHS RACE SCHEDULE:   MCHS will be racing against many top CA ranked teams, including several out of the state teams!

7:18 Girls Varsity Gold-A
8:06 Boys Varsity Gold-A
8:54 Girls Varsity Rated
9:14 Girls Varsity Rated

IMPORTANT!  -RUNNERS NEED TO BRING $40:   To reduce expenses for this trip, athletes need to bring $40 to cover lunch and dinner on Friday + lunch on Sunday (we'll pick up lunch and dinner for Saturday and breakfast is free at our Hotel).  

LOGISTICS: 

Friday, 9/20: 8:30 AM leaving MCHS in 4 Vans > 7 hrs drive time + 40 minutes stopping for lunch and gas > arrive at Hotel ~4:30 > shake-out run 5:00 or 5:30 > Dinner 6:30 > Back to Hotel 10PM quite time

Saturday, 9/21: Sleep in but catch [free] breakfast 9AM > late morning or afternoon activity TBD > RACE! > Dinner > back in Hotel 10:30PM-ish

Sunday, 9/22: Sleep in again > breakfast > hit the road by no later than 10AM > expect to be back at MCHS by 6:30 Sunday

HOTEL (Friday + Saturday night stay): Quality Inn & Suites at Lake Forest 

WOODBRIDGE INVITE EVENT WEBSITE: http://gvarvas.com/
-Results should be posted just moments after each race!

FLASHBACK!   LINK TO MT SAC 2010 POST RACE INTERVIEW FOR MCHS FROSH-SOPH CHAMPS!    (Check it out; 2010 roster included current MCHS Senior Football Stud now Placekicker DJ Russell)

-Coach Greg
Cell: (707) 291-2967
Email: greg.fogg@comcast.net

Reminders for this week and AWESOME JOB PUMAS! this weekend at Ed Sias and Viking Opener!

MCHS to Co-Host meet at Spring Lake this Wednesday, 9/18!  (first race 3:45!)  

REMINDER for those who signed up to help: Need to be at the Spring Lake Boat Dock (XC Starting Line) by 2:45 Katya Anderson and Steve Palladino will assign responsibilities for the finish chute and timing; don't worry, it's easy!  

Please RSVP via e-mail to greg.fogg@comcast.net that you'll be there:

David Collier
Karen Kasper
Annie OShea Levy
Elysa Perry
Erik Lacy
Lisa Longhetto
Joy Petty
Dave Orgish
Debbie Hegardt
Rhoda Raymond/Roy O'Conner
Traci Everest

HIGHLIGHTS FROM VIKING OPENER (PRs and more individual analysis coming later) FOR MCHS ONLY:
-Pumas show solid depth with ~60+ runners competing (1/3 of the roster was at Ed Sias)!
-Senior Boys 12th/15 teams
-Junior Boys 4th/20 teams
-Soph Boys 11th/14 teams
-Fresh Boys 4th/15 teams
-Open Boys 4th/15 teams
-Junior/Senior Girls 10th/21 teams
-Frosh-Soph Girls 8th/19 teams
-Open Girls 2nd/15 teams

Link to all results and pics for Ed Sias and Viking posted on PD Running Blog

Link to (MCHS roster only) Viking Opener Results

HIGHLIGHTS FROM ED SIAS INVITE (PRs and more individual analysis coming later) FOR MCHS ONLY:

-Everyone Medals!

-Girls Frosh-Soph Champions! (20 schools competing and we had 4 in the top 7!)
-Boys Varsity 3rd/14 teams
-Boys Frosh-Soph 4th/24 teams
-Girls Varsity 4th/14 teams

Link to (MCHS roster only) Ed Sias Invite Results

-Coach Greg
Cell: (707) 291-2967
greg.fogg@comcast.net

GO PUMAS!

More information for this Saturday Meets, 9/14/13

Ed Sias: 

Link to Event Website and official Meet Bulletin

Map to Hidden Lakes Park on Morello Ave, Martinez

Link to Course Map

Viking Opener: 

Viking Opener Event Schedule

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Course open for walking

8:20  Coaches Meeting

8:35  Junior High Boys and Girls (unlimited)

9:00  Frosh Boys (5 max.) 

9:20 Frosh/Soph Girls (5 max)

9:45  Soph Boys (5 max.) 

10:05  Alumni

10:35  Junior Boys (5 max.)

10:55  Junior/Senior Girls (5 max.)

11:20  Open Girls (unlimited)

11:45  Senior Boys (5 max.)

12:05  Open Boys (unlimited)

12:30  Team Award Presentation

Link to Spring Lake Map and Parking Instructions

-Note:  Coach Sheryl will give kids a MCHS XC 3 x 5 card to put on dash for parents/drivers of athletes

...Direct more questions to:    

Ed Sias: Coach Greg Cell (707) 291-2967 or greg.fogg@comcast.net

Viking Opener: Coach Sheryl Cell (707) 328-9016 or hardensheryl@gmail.com

GO PUMAS! 

Rosters and Plans for this Saturday, 9/14 for Ed Sias, Martinez and Viking Opener, Spring Lake!

Link for both ED SIAS Roster and VIKING OPENER Rosters

LOGISTICS FOR ED SIAS (with Coach Greg, Sal and Pat):

7:00 AM: Leaving MCHS with 6 Frosh-Soph Boys, Driver: Coach Sal with Greg
8:00 AM: Leaving MCHS with everyone else (Drivers: Steve Palladino, Pat or Katya Anderson, Amy Orgish, and others...?)   -Should arrive in time for Frosh-Soph race at 9:50 AM)

Link to Ed Sias Event Website: 

Link to Ed Sias 2013 Alternate Course Map (Traditional Course is under construction)

2013 Ed Sias Course Change: Please note that due to the renovation of Hidden Valley Park, this year's event will be staged at Hidden Lakes Park, on Morello Avenue, Martinez.  The soccer field will be used for the start and finish and the open space trails will be used for the remainder of the 2.0 mile course.

...Check out these videos from the 2011 and 2012 Ed Sias Invite: 

http://www.flotrack.org/video/655504-Victorious-Maria-Carrillo-boys-team-after-large-school-varsity-race-at-2012-Ed-Sias-XC-Invite

http://www.flotrack.org/video/655506-Victorious-Maria-Carrillo-squad-after-Girls-fs-race-at-2012-Ed-Sias-XC-Invite

http://www.flotrack.org/video/655492-Maria-Carrillos-Spencer-Jones1st-and-Michael-King2nd-after-boys-JV-race-at-2012-Ed-Sias-XC-Invitational

http://www.flotrack.org/video/655486-Maria-Carrillos-Jordan-Scobey12th-Evan-Drake21st-and-Ryan-Nguyen16th-after-Boys-frosh-soph-race-at-2012-Ed-Sias-XC-Invitational

http://www.flotrack.org/video/655484-Maria-Carrillo-squad-after-Girls-JV-race-at-2012-Ed-Sias-XC-Invite

http://www.flotrack.org/video/506380-Maria-Carrillo-HS-1st-place-Frosh-Soph-Boys-at-the-2011-Ed-Sias-Invitational


LOGISTICS FOR VIKING OPENER (with Coach Sheryl and Matt):

-IMPORTANT FOR ALL MCHS XC ATHLETES:  -Be there 1 hour before your race!  ...Plan ~15 minutes to park/walk to Spring Lake Starting Line, plan to stay for awards ceremony at 1PM

7:45 AM: Coaches arrive and set-up home base canopy, tarps and MCHS XC Banner
8:00 AM: First 5 MCHS XC runners should be arriving for Boys Frosh race at 9:00
8:20 AM: Next 5 MCHS XC runners arrive for Girls Frosh-Soph race at 9:20
8:45 AM: Next 5 MCHS XC runners arrive for Boys Soph race at 9:45
9:00 AM: Everyone else arrives (even if your in the last race at 12:05!) get your race tags and relax :)

Link to Viking Opener Spring Lake 2 mile Course

-IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARENTS AND DRIVERS FOR VIKING OPENER:

Please make sure participants know that the park is not closed to other visitors.  When on the trails students shall be mindful of other users and abide by trail etiquette.  When congregating before and after runs, students shall be careful not to block vehicle or pedestrian traffic and choose an appropriate gathering place off the roadway and off of trails.

PARKING AND PARKING FEES:  Parking for all meets shall be at the Oak Knolls picnic area.  This includes parking for buses, spectators and all athletes.  Only race officials, coaches and those with valid handicap placards may park at the Boat Ramp.  Fees are waived for coaches, athletes and course officials only.  The above named individuals must display a 3x5 card with the school name written in large block letters clearly visible on the dashboard of their vehicle to enter without being charged.  These cards are not transferable to any other person; however, a parent driving participating athletes in the vehicle may display the pass.  Spectators and parents without an athlete in the vehicle and remaining more than 15 minutes are required to pay the day use parking fee of $7.00 per vehicle.  Parents without an athlete in the car who are just picking someone up must pay the day use parking fee.  This fee may be refunded if they leave the park within a 15-minute period.

REMINDER!   This Friday, 9/13 is Team Picture day (bring your uniform!) meeting Todd VanDenburg at Montecito Park

Link to 2013 Pasta Feed Schedule

-Coach Greg
Cell: (707) 291-2967
Email: greg.fogg@comcast.net

GO PUMAS!

MCHS XC Rancho Invite: Impressive Results!

AWESOME JOB AT THE RANCHO INVITE ON FRIDAY!

...Most EVERYONE hit target paces for first two miles showing great discipline and control, finishing strong with great kicks!    -72 MCHS XC athletes competing (no team scores recorded for this meet, but we would have done well ;)

Link for MCHS XC results

Link for all Rancho Invite results and pics from the Press Democrat Running Blog

...OK, so what's next?

No meet this week but the following Saturday, September 14th, we're splitting squads for the ED SIAS INVITE (Martinez) and the VIKING OPENER (Spring Lake):

-Ed Sias Rosters to be announced Tuesday: (Taking 4 teams: Varsity Girls/Boys + Frosh-Soph Girls/Boys)
THANK-YOU PARENTS AND COACHES for volunteering to drive to Martinez, since we cannot afford the bus expense!

-Viking Opener features 8 different races!

ATHLETES:  Yes, you can wear your racing flats next race!   ...But please bring them to practice; you need to do strides in them this week and next week.

REMINDER:  We're still in need of funds for this season!   ...Athletes: Please keep collecting Pledges (Greg will have more Pledge Sheets at practice)

-Coach Greg
Cell: (707) 291-2967
Email: greg.fogg@comcast.net
www.mchsxc.blogspot.com

GO PUMAS!

First Competition this Friday Rancho Invite! -Pancake Run this Saturday

...WHAT'S COMING UP?

• FRIDAY, 8/30 RANCHO INVITE AT RANCHO COTATE HIGH SCHOOL

(5450 Synder Lane, Rohnert Park, 94928)  Google Map Address Link
MORE DETAILS:
-Bus and Cars leaving MCHS 2:15
-First race 4:00 (order of races: JVB, JVG, VB, VG)
-2.97 mile course around perimeter of RCHS campus, then loop to/from Sonoma State
-Races from 4:00 - 5:45
-Leaving RCHS 5:45-6:00
-Returning to MCHS 6:30-6:45
Reminder:  Due to the recent travel expense changes, we need as many parents to help drive back from RCHS, thanks!

• SATURDAY, 8/31 PANCAKE RUN AT THE MATT BEGERT-HELLINGS HOUSE! (Dad Dave and Mom Caroline)

WHEN: Saturday Run starts at 9:00 AM with pancakes ready when you return!
WHERE: 5200 Honor Oak Ct, Santa Rosa (off Newanga near the back entrance to Spring Lake).
Google Map Address Link

Begert-Hellings home: 5200 Honor Oak ct.  Cross street Newanga.  Directions: Come down Summerfield heading towards Bennett valley.  Turn L on Hoen   ( just before the old Warrack hospital on the R). Take the first left onto Newanga and then follow it up as it turns to the R.  Take the second left onto Honor Oak Ct and park  anywhere on the Court.   Call 280-1997, Caroline, Dave and Matt, with any questions.   

Seniors: bring muffins or any kind of pasty.  

Junior and Sophomores: fruit. 

Freshman: drinks.  

• MONDAY, 9/1 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY; NO SCHOOL AND NO PRACTICE BUT PLEASE RUN (EZ PACE) ON YOUR OWN!  -Beginning Runners: 45 minutes, Experienced Runners: 60-70 minutes   Everyone does 5 x 20 second build-up strides after.

FUNDRAISING REMINDER!   ...Keep collecting those pledges!  We still need the $$$   

-Cash Gift Cards to top 3 fundraisers = $100, $50 and $25!

Link to MCHS XC 2013 Pledge Sheet

TAHOE RUNNING CAMP PICS!  Check out this LINK for those pics from the Tahoe Running Camp (Gary Segraves and Eric Lacy) 

-Coach Greg

Cell: (707) 291-2967

Email: greg.fogg@comcast.net

GO PUMAS!