Update - August 18, 2008

DART CHALLENGE 5K
Good job by those who ran the Dart Challenge 5K Saturday. The times were much better than last year. Hannah Williams was the top Lady Titan running 19:58, 1:30 faster than last year. That was also her first sub-20 minute 5K. McKayla Williams (21:34), Mikelann Wilcox (23:39), Aubrey Eddy (25:12) and Sasha Russell (27:34) also ran well.
Preston Williams was the first finisher for the boys. He ran 18:17, 2:17 faster than last year. The next top finishes came from an injured Jake Rossmango (19:24), Brandon Yardley (19:34), Kyle Kelly (19:36), C.J. Scothern (20:13), Nick Hilton (20:14, 1:09 faster than last year), Jantzen Deppe (20:21), Weston Atkins (20:57), Clayton Bergloff (21:45, 5:14 faster than last year), Dylan Rossmango (22:31) and Cody Trease (22:53).
The race showed me many things, two of which stand out. We are way ahead of last year, BUT, we’ve still got a lot of work to do to get to where we want to be in October.
Complete results of the race can be found at: www.titanxc08.blogspot.com.

WORKOUTS THIS WEEK
MONDAY- 7:00 am at Fernwood. Meet at the campsite at 7:00 am or at the high school at 6:30 am.
TUESDAY- 7:00 pm at Steeds Park (1000 west 300 north, Clearfield). NOTE THAT WE WILL AGAIN MEET IN THE EVENING TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.
THURSDAY- 7:00 pm at Jensen Park
SATURDAY- Possible Mueller Park trail run. TBA later.
This is our last week of workouts that won’t be disrupted by races. It is VERY important that you make it to all of the TEAM workouts and also get in the mileage called for on the other days.

HOOPS TO JUMP THROUGH
Get your Physicals or “B” forms turned in. You must also have your tryout checklist completed and turned in. Pay your fee at the school. The District has increased the fee to $55 to cover the cost of transportation. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, the fee may be waived- check in the office. Lets get these things taken care of early.

OLYMPICS
Try to catch as much of the Olympics (especially Track and Field) as possible. It’s great to see so many dedicated athletes reach their dreams of getting to the Olympics. At least in most sports. I don’t think it was Kobe Bryant’s life-long dream to play in the Olympics. But for most of the others, this is the highlight of their competitive lives.