End of the season announcements
Tuesday, October 30 2012PNXC
Congrats on a great season! We had a goal of taking the next step as a program, and we definitely accomplished that.
- Last year we had 4 runners in the 17’s or under. This season, we had 14 runners in the 17’s or under.
-Last year our fastest freshman time was 18:26. This year, our top Freshman time was 17:15 (and another at 17:26!)
Most importantly, we have a new culture in our program... We have guys that are leaders, who work hard and have fun. Who want to be the best and believe they can be. If we get more and more guys buying into this philosophy of patient, consistent, hard work and dedication, we will build a championship program. I have no doubt.
Some end of the season announcements......
1. Awards Night- Tuesday, Nov 13... 4:30pm... PNHS Cafeteria (no food provided)
2. Got pictures?? If you have any pics from the 2012 XC season or summer running you would like included in our end of the year video, please email to Coach Derks (andyderks@gmail.com) or put on CD and have runner give to me asap)
3. USATF Region 7 Cross Country Championships- Commissioners Park. There are races for all age groups. 5k. And on our home course!! No pressure to do this, but could be fun. You would need to become a USATF member (which is easy). Click below for info and registration details..
http://www.usatfillinois.org/region-7-championships-1/2012-reg-7-xc-champ/
4. Tigers Winter Running Club- STARTS Mon, NOV 12. We will meet after school everyday. 2:30 - 4:30. Attendance is not mandatory everyday, but encouraged. We will focus on developing strength (New GS routines, med balls, weight room), developing SPEED (sprint, plyometrics, drills), and building mileage (long runs, light tempo runs, etc.)
We will be placing an order for Nike 1/2 zip long sleeve shirts (similar to the ones Coach Derks and Thoms have for XC). Order info will be available after Nov 12.
Stay tuned to www.tigersxc.com for news and announcements throughout the winter.
GO TIGERS!!!