Location: Liberty Bell High School, Winthrop, WA
Date: 10.21.17
Distance: 1.5mi Conditions: A wintry mix of snow (!) and rain. High 30s. It felt cold and damp. Our home course — a few hills, some single track trail, and lots of loops!
General comments: What an incredible way to end the Season! You all were amazing and working so hard out there. It just felt like everyone gave it everything they had. Thanks for adapting to the fact that your coaches were busy running the meet. You warmed up great with your parent substitutes and you were ready to go. Hope you felt the community pride for every single one of you as you came across the football field to the finish! We are going to miss you all the next two weeks and certainly hope ALL of you will join the team next fall. Summer running starts in June!
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS
1st place. 21 points. 4 complete teams. 32 total runners.
Team Score:
21 Liberty Bell
49 Brewster
79 Omak
82 Manson
Isaiah: 1st - 8:37, 5:49 per mile pace
Happy Birthday! You set a goal and you went out after it and achieved it! Hope this one feels good and that it tops off a really excellent first cross-country season. You run with strength, and speed, and grit—and we sure hope to see you next year!
Eamon: 2nd - 8:49, 5:53 per mile pace
At the start of the season, you ran a mile over on the grass fields on campus in 6:21 and as I recall you went all out. You just ran 1.5 miles on an even harder course at almost 30 seconds per mile faster. Savor that for a moment — because that is crazy good improvement. You’ve had such a great season—congratulations. We’ll have to come cheer for a jr high basketball game!
Bellamy: 3rd - 8:51, 5:54 per mile pace
Wicked smart racing, Bellamy—and in much colder conditions than you’ve faced in a long while! You put yourself right into the thick of it up front and you ran hard the whole way. We appreciate the hard work you put in to this season and hope you feel a whole lot of satisfaction about your improvement. Hoping we can convince you to run 5K next year in high school!
David: 6th - 9:14, 6:09 per mile pace
42 seconds faster than last year on this course and light years better in terms of confidence. You launched yourself into the race and never stopped going after it. A nice end to a very good season of racing. Can we convince you to bump up to 5K next year?
Sawyer: 10th - 9:27, 6:18 per mile pace
Absolutely terrific racing. You were totally giving this one everything you had. Loved how you found that extra gear coming up the football field to really kick it in. We really appreciate the attitude you bring to practice each day and they way you seem to really rise to the occasion in races. Awesome job!
Absolutely terrific racing. You were totally giving this one everything you had. Loved how you found that extra gear coming up the football field to really kick it in. We really appreciate the attitude you bring to practice each day and they way you seem to really rise to the occasion in races. Awesome job!
Kieren: 11th - 9:28, 6:19 per mile pace
Crazy good! You have totally figured out this racing thing. Remember back at the beginning when it was hard to run all the way to Neitlich’s? And, now you are racing in the low 6 minute per mile pace. Perseverance pays off.
Carter: 13th - 9:46, 6:31 per mile pace
Another totally solid run, Carter. You have done a great job finding your pace and then just letting the running rhythm take over. You are a strong runner and next year you will be even faster as you will be a year older and more experienced with racing. Keep running next summer and those PRs will just start happening like crazy!
Graham: 14th - 9:47, 6:31 per mile pace
A big race with a big finish! Excellent job staying “in” the race mentally in that middle section. You were seriously flying over the last 400 meters and it looked like it felt great! Remember that feeling when June rolls around and get excited for some summer running!
Tristan: 17th - 9:54, 6:36 per mile pace
Way back at the start of the season, you ran the time trial mile on the grass fields on campus in 7:04 — and now just 7 weeks later, you raced 1.5 miles at almost 30 seconds per mile faster. That’s improvement — and that’s also what hard work and determination bring. Congrats on a really great season and can’t wait to see what improvements you earn next year!
Izzy: 19th - 9:59, 6:39 per mile pace
You are one tough racer, throwing yourself into each race, even when your schedule hasn’t allowed you to do all the training that the rest of the team has. That takes some courage and we all appreciate your willingness to really go after each race and do your best. Hopefully next year you’ll be able to make more of the hard workout days and you’ll see your times drop for sure.
Crazy good! You have totally figured out this racing thing. Remember back at the beginning when it was hard to run all the way to Neitlich’s? And, now you are racing in the low 6 minute per mile pace. Perseverance pays off.
Carter: 13th - 9:46, 6:31 per mile pace
Another totally solid run, Carter. You have done a great job finding your pace and then just letting the running rhythm take over. You are a strong runner and next year you will be even faster as you will be a year older and more experienced with racing. Keep running next summer and those PRs will just start happening like crazy!
Graham: 14th - 9:47, 6:31 per mile pace
A big race with a big finish! Excellent job staying “in” the race mentally in that middle section. You were seriously flying over the last 400 meters and it looked like it felt great! Remember that feeling when June rolls around and get excited for some summer running!
Tristan: 17th - 9:54, 6:36 per mile pace
Way back at the start of the season, you ran the time trial mile on the grass fields on campus in 7:04 — and now just 7 weeks later, you raced 1.5 miles at almost 30 seconds per mile faster. That’s improvement — and that’s also what hard work and determination bring. Congrats on a really great season and can’t wait to see what improvements you earn next year!
Izzy: 19th - 9:59, 6:39 per mile pace
You are one tough racer, throwing yourself into each race, even when your schedule hasn’t allowed you to do all the training that the rest of the team has. That takes some courage and we all appreciate your willingness to really go after each race and do your best. Hopefully next year you’ll be able to make more of the hard workout days and you’ll see your times drop for sure.
Jackson: 21st - 10:12, 6:48 per mile pace
You, too, ran that time trial way back on August 31st. You ran 7:17 that day. Now, 7 weeks later, you just raced (in the freezing rain on a harder course!) 1.5 miles in 6:48 pace. That should feel really really good. You put in all the work to make that happen and along the way, you seemed to really find the joy in running. That’s awesome. Can’t wait to see what you do next year!
Eli: 25th - 10:34, 7:03 per mile pace
You continue your PR parade - this one 1:21 faster than last year on this course. That’s a really big improvement over 1.5 miles. And, I could see it in the way you were running. Great turnover, strong arm drive, and a look of confidence. I know your knees still hurt, but you can endure! Hope we can tempt you to try 5K next year in high school.
Kellen: 26th - 10:39, 7:06 per mile pace
8:55. That’s the time you ran the time trial mile in 7 weeks ago on campus. You just raced 1.5 miles almost 2 minutes per mile faster. Think about that! That’s incredible and you hopefully can take a whole lot of satisfaction in knowing that you made that happen. It was your hard work and your mental toughness that made that difference in the clock. Powerful stuff!
Connor: 31st - 11:26, 7:37 per mile pace
It was surely cold out there, but you kept your motor running. You did a good job keeping it steady and you took on the course with determination and familiarity. Your running and your confidence have both grown tremendously this season and we hope you look back on these 7 weeks and realize how your positive attitude and stick-to-it-ness have helped you improve so much.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS
1st place. 21 points. 3 complete teams. 26 total runners.
Team Score:
21 Liberty Bell
53 Omak
59 Manson
Jori: 1st - 9:41, 6:27 per mile pace
4 seconds faster than last year and a smart running of the race. You were in control the whole way and you found a great kick to really open it up at the end. Congratulations on a great season and we look forward to seeing you bring your strength and stamina to the 5K high school team next year!
Stella S: 3rd - 9:54, 6:35 per mile pace
It was super cold out there and your body was working really hard just to stay warm while still running really fast. Back at the start of the season, you ran 7:09 for the one mile time trial and today you raced 1.5 hillier miles at 6:35 pace. That hopefully feels really good!
Mahali: 4th - 10:10, 6:47 per mile paceSo impressive. You put yourself in a great position early on in the race and then just kept getting stronger and stronger. You have found your running rhythm and you are only going to get faster and faster. So happy to have you on the team! Long live the Pineapples!
Lilia: 10th - 10:40, 7:07 per mile pace
You show so much gutsy determination in your racing. You found another gear over that last 400 meters, which is not easy to do when you are all alone. That shows a lot of mental fortitude! So glad you found your way to the Methow Valley and we look forward to many more seasons of good racing with you
Ayeanna: 12th - 11:00, 7:20 per mile pace
I feel like I probably write the same thing every week — you just keep looking stronger. But, that’s because you do! Every week you find more power in each stride and more quiet confidence. You have totally figured out cross-country and we sure hope it means you’ll stick with it!
Mariah: 13th - 11:02, 7:21 per mile pace
13 seconds faster than last year on this course, and your per mile pace is more than 25 seconds faster than your mile time trial at the start of the year. You made those seconds drop in your hard work and the choices you make in your head while you are racing. Great job finding your kick and staying tough in the middle of the race. 5K next year—you will love it!
Payten: 15th - 11:22, 7:35 per mile pace
Faster than last year and 20 seconds per mile faster than your time trial. That’s impressive and due in large part to the great work you put in this summer. Plus, you’ve managed to find the fun in practice and in racing and that keeps you relaxed and ready to go. So pleased that you ended your junior high season with a strong kick. That shows confidence that should easily carry you to 5K next year.
Stella G: 18th - 11:59, 7:59 per mile pace
Your kick will be emblazoned in my mind forever. It was just pure all out joy and guts. You hit the football field and you were rolling, legs turning over and heart all in. 25 seconds overall faster than last year and so much more confidence and strength. You remind us all why cross-country is such a great sport — it tests us and when we meet the challenge, we feel great! Now, go break a leg in that play and see you next fall!
Addie: 22nd - 12:19, 8:13 per mile pace
You know what I saw in this race - a girl who knew she could do it. You didn’t once look in despair. You just started running and never looked back. That is soooo cool and we all hope you feel really good about your season. Your hard work and persistence and quiet belief in yourself got you to that race and that finish line.
Nina: 24th - 12:39, 8:26 per mile pace
Wish you could have seen yourself literally flying down the football field for the finish. You looked so powerful—because you are! You have handled everything this season has thrown at you — sore shins, hills, intervals, long runs, lungs that don’t always cooperate. You meet each challenge with calm resolve. And when you set your mind to something, like the finish of that race, you go BIG. It’s awesome to witness!
Grace, Dusten, Kierra: We’ve been glad to have each of you on the team this year and hope we’ll see you again! Cross-country is a great combo of individual challenge and team camaraderie!
4 seconds faster than last year and a smart running of the race. You were in control the whole way and you found a great kick to really open it up at the end. Congratulations on a great season and we look forward to seeing you bring your strength and stamina to the 5K high school team next year!
Stella S: 3rd - 9:54, 6:35 per mile pace
It was super cold out there and your body was working really hard just to stay warm while still running really fast. Back at the start of the season, you ran 7:09 for the one mile time trial and today you raced 1.5 hillier miles at 6:35 pace. That hopefully feels really good!
Mahali: 4th - 10:10, 6:47 per mile paceSo impressive. You put yourself in a great position early on in the race and then just kept getting stronger and stronger. You have found your running rhythm and you are only going to get faster and faster. So happy to have you on the team! Long live the Pineapples!
Lilia: 10th - 10:40, 7:07 per mile pace
You show so much gutsy determination in your racing. You found another gear over that last 400 meters, which is not easy to do when you are all alone. That shows a lot of mental fortitude! So glad you found your way to the Methow Valley and we look forward to many more seasons of good racing with you
Ayeanna: 12th - 11:00, 7:20 per mile pace
I feel like I probably write the same thing every week — you just keep looking stronger. But, that’s because you do! Every week you find more power in each stride and more quiet confidence. You have totally figured out cross-country and we sure hope it means you’ll stick with it!
Mariah: 13th - 11:02, 7:21 per mile pace
13 seconds faster than last year on this course, and your per mile pace is more than 25 seconds faster than your mile time trial at the start of the year. You made those seconds drop in your hard work and the choices you make in your head while you are racing. Great job finding your kick and staying tough in the middle of the race. 5K next year—you will love it!
Payten: 15th - 11:22, 7:35 per mile pace
Faster than last year and 20 seconds per mile faster than your time trial. That’s impressive and due in large part to the great work you put in this summer. Plus, you’ve managed to find the fun in practice and in racing and that keeps you relaxed and ready to go. So pleased that you ended your junior high season with a strong kick. That shows confidence that should easily carry you to 5K next year.
Stella G: 18th - 11:59, 7:59 per mile pace
Your kick will be emblazoned in my mind forever. It was just pure all out joy and guts. You hit the football field and you were rolling, legs turning over and heart all in. 25 seconds overall faster than last year and so much more confidence and strength. You remind us all why cross-country is such a great sport — it tests us and when we meet the challenge, we feel great! Now, go break a leg in that play and see you next fall!
Addie: 22nd - 12:19, 8:13 per mile pace
You know what I saw in this race - a girl who knew she could do it. You didn’t once look in despair. You just started running and never looked back. That is soooo cool and we all hope you feel really good about your season. Your hard work and persistence and quiet belief in yourself got you to that race and that finish line.
Nina: 24th - 12:39, 8:26 per mile pace
Wish you could have seen yourself literally flying down the football field for the finish. You looked so powerful—because you are! You have handled everything this season has thrown at you — sore shins, hills, intervals, long runs, lungs that don’t always cooperate. You meet each challenge with calm resolve. And when you set your mind to something, like the finish of that race, you go BIG. It’s awesome to witness!
Grace, Dusten, Kierra: We’ve been glad to have each of you on the team this year and hope we’ll see you again! Cross-country is a great combo of individual challenge and team camaraderie!
Liberty Bell XC - League Championships - High School
Location: Liberty Bell High School, Winthrop, WA
Date: 10.21.17
Distance: 5km Conditions: A bone-chilling wintry mix of snow and rain and overall dampness. Home course — full of trail, loops, the occasional hill, and tons of people out to support you all!
General comments: Congratulations on defending your League titles! It was an impressive day for Liberty Bell in some tough running conditions. Hope you could feel the community’s Lion Pride as you were out there — it was palpable. Thank you to all of you for all the ways you got yourselves ready for this one and looked out for each other while you coaches were busy running the meet. You honored the home course in so many ways today!
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
1st place. 15 points. 2 full teams. 30 runners.
Liberty Bell 15
Riverside Christian 48
Novie: 1st place, 18:33, 5:56 first mile, 5:58 overall pace
It is such a joy to watch you run: so much power, determination, and just an unrelenting rhythm. You were just 7 seconds off Sierra Spieker’s course record (which she ran as a senior and in the boys race, I believe) and 21 seconds faster than you were last year. You are having a terrific season. Just keep finding the joy and it’s all going to fall into place.
Gretta: 2nd place, 20:05, 6:10 first mile, 6:27 overall pace
4 seconds faster than last year on this course—and in last year’s race report for this race we noted that you are perfectly on track for a big PR at state. It’s hard to argue any differently this year. You’ve put in great work and you are ready to enjoy a taper and feel some speed in those legs. The next two weeks will be fun!
Ella: 3rd place, 20:34, 6:25 first mile, 6:37 overall pace
Every week you look smoother, stronger, and more confident. This was a lonely one, for sure, and you handled that challenge with a lot of poise. You should have a few more runners near you on Wednesday from Trout Lake, etc., and that will make it seem easier. Really excellent running in those “moments when no one is watching.” Impressive stuff.
Icel: 4th place, 20:45, 6:33 first mile, 6:40 overall pace
Sweet! That was almost a 1 minute improvement over your time here last year. That’s just downright crazy, because you were running great last year at this time. Nice job working with your teammate through the mile and then slowly moving up throughout. You’ve found your stride, for sure.
Athena: 5th place, 21:04, 6:33 first mile, 6:46 overall pace
Almost identical to your freshman year time here — and remember how well state turned out after that :). Last year you had Johnna from Tonasket to battle with the whole time. This year it was cold, rainy/slushy, and you had only your teammates to race. It was solid performance and one that you will improve upon in district’s and state, for sure.
Eva: 7th place, 22:30, 7:00 first mile, 7:14 overall pace
Underneath a lot of hard work that you were clearly putting into this race, I could also see a lot of confidence and joy. You knew you were running well and you knew you were making up ground on the runners in front of you. And you just carefully, thoughtfully let your training carry you. Your kick at the end was a reminder of how doing something really hard can make a person happy.
Lucy: 8th place, 22:35, 6:48 first mile, 7:16 overall pace
So glad to have you back out there in the green uniform! You went out hard. Let’s try something a little less intense on Wednesday and see if that leaves you with more “go” in your legs for miles 2 and 3. You’ve had some great workouts lately and you are ready to pop a really good one.
Lindsay: 12th place, 23:30, 7:04 first mile, 7:33 overall pace
I think I said this to you after the race, but it bares repeating: You ran so tough in those last two “garden” laps. You had lost some contact and yet you figured out how to regain focus and you found your rhythm again. This season is a great introduction to 5K and you have learned so much that you are capable of — and this race was a great example of you realizing you can run hard at the end when it hurts. Nice!
Lena: 18th place, 24:32, 7:30 first mile, 7:53 overall pace
Your lungs sounded like they agreed with you a bit more this week. As always, your form looks great and you are getting a lot of “push” out of each stride. You looked like you were focused and “into” the race — that can be hard to do in a 5K. On Wednesday let’s pick a few spots to try surging a bit just to mix up the tempo.
Keeley: DNF, dropped after 2 mile. 6:48 through the first mile.
Sorry this one didn’t go the way you wanted. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, ponder the lessons in it and resolve to find a different outcome. We believe in you—as your coaches and as your parents!
Liv and Mia: Looking forward to seeing both of you on Wednesday. We know your hearts with with the team out there and we all missed you!
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
1st Place, 26 points. 7 full teams. 70 runners
Liberty Bell 26
Manson 49
Tonasket 75
Brewster 108
Lake Roosevelt 143
Riverside Christian - 163
Bridgeport - 181
Eli: 3rd place, 17:31, 5:29 first mile, 5:38 overall pace
Such a great race. A big 14 second PR on this course and you made it look much easier, too. Excellent keeping just enough contact with the front pack in mile 1 to make this interesting and the fact that you had two to chase in the last mile brought you to the sweet time. Take the confidence from this and start thinking sub 17 at state. It’s possible.
Walker: 4th place, 17:40, 5:29 first mile, 5:41 overall pace
Excellent job putting yourself in a position to make a difference in the race. It was a quick first mile. The next two weeks will bring a few “sharpening” workouts to help you find that speed gear and then rest, which will help bring more spring to the step in the last mile at state. You’re poised for some really, really, good stuff at state.
Emerson: 5th place, 17:57, 5:33 first mile, 5:46 overall pace
This race should make you very happy. A very big PR on this tough home course — almost 43 seconds - and you played an important upperclassman role helping lead the way for Ian. You looked strong and in control throughout the whole race and you were totally flying. It feels like you’ve found your rhythm. Now just go with it and don’t think too much.
Ian: 6th place, 17:58, 5:35 first mile, 5:46 overall pace
This was a very very impressive race in your first year on this tough course. You were super smart to go out with Emerson and work together. You are running so smoothly this year and I suspect that you are on the verge of some very fast times as you enter into championship season and have even more runners near you to keep it interesting.
Travis: 8th place, 18:18, 5:42 first mile, 5:53 overall pace
You looked great! Excellent patience in mile 1 and then terrific racing the whole way with Connor Torgeson from Manson the last two miles. You were giving it your all there in the finishing kick. So nice to see. Hope you feel good about this one.
Cade: 11th place, 18:57, 5:42 first mile, 6:05 overall pace
You got out well and did a terrific job serving that important team, upperclassman role as the steady hand for Travis. That matters and is very appreciated. You then found yourself in a bit of no man’s land and this course is super lonely if you don’t have a runner nearby to keep your mind busy. You will not be so alone on Wednesday in Wenatchee and it will feel so much better. Keep that mind focused on what’s working — because there is a lot that is left for you this season!
Simon: 17th place, 19:07, 5:46 first mile, 6:09 overall pace
Another crazy course PR — this one more than 1:40 better than last year and more than 2 minutes faster than the year before that. That must feel really fun. You had a big pack to keep your mind busy this week and you raced really well and smart within that group. You are doing an awesome job this year of finding a way to keep contact throughout the race.
Peter: 19th place, 19:08, 5:46 first mile, 6:09 overall pace
So glad to see you keep contact with that big pack of Liberty Bell, Manson, Tonasket, and Brewster runners. You just stayed right in the mix and it served you well. You were right with Manson’s #4, 5, and 6, and ahead of Tonasket’s #4 — definitely very solid. Keep yourself “in” the race again on Wednesday and you’ll see more time drop.
Lazo: 20th place, 19:09, 5:46 first mile, 6:09 overall pace
Another massive PR over last year — More than 1:10 faster than 2016. You had that great pack to help focus the mind and I love how you just let the race unfold, finding your moments to push and your moments to just let it ride. You are “reading” the races so much better this year and finding strategies that work for you. Keep it up!
Nick: 22nd place, 19:11, 5:46 first mile, 6:10 overall pace
Definitely chalk this one not feeling as good to your medical issues the day before….that 100% has an effect on how you might feel. Remember you still toughed this one out in good form. It’s these hard races that prepare us for the really good ones. Next time you hurt, you’ll know you can endure and that’s the key to racing fast. Chin up. Believe.
Tim: 25th place, 19:26, 5:49 first mile, 6:15 overall pace
Wow! You just ran a 5K PR on this really tough, usually slow course. And, the key was that you got out in the first mile. You rose to Craig’s challenge to try to push it a bit more in the early part and you still had your trademark awesome kick! Hope that gives you some confidence going into Wednesday’s districts.
Bodhi: 30th place, 20:09, 6:04 first mile, 6:29 overall pace
Faster than last week by a fair bit and it looked like it felt a lot better. You’re still bouncing back from sickness, so be patient. You’ll feel better this week! Just relax into Wednesday, think positive thoughts, and know you have 10 weeks of really solid training to carry you.
Galen: 37th place, 20:50, 6:29 first mile, 6:42 overall pace
It is really fun to watch you figure out more and more about racing each week. Out much faster this week than last week at Oroville and this is a much slower course. You obviously handled it just fine, however, as your overall pace did not slip a huge amount. Remember that this week and be bold!
Logan: 41st place, 21:08, 6:26 first mile, 6:48 overall pace
You mentioned at the end that you weren’t feeling so good — but this was a huge PR over last year (more than 2 minutes faster)! You got out well in that first mile and then you did a good job of hanging in there when it started to feel tough. Remember that perseverance on Wednesday and know you can handle it!
Erick: 46th place, 21:29, 6:41 first mile, 6:54 overall pace
Good job finding a relatively even pace this week. This is a hard course that runs slower than many we have been on, yet you still kept under that 7 minute per mile mark. You can look for the two Brewster runners right near you on Wednesday in Wenatchee!
Eden: 50th place, 22:30, 6:47 first mile, 7:14 overall pace
A body in motion tends to stay in motion — you and Newton said and it seems so true. Once you get going, you just let the rhythm take control and you are moving. This course runs quite a bit slower than Oroville — lots of alone and quiet time don’t usually make for fast courses. So, don’t compare your time — just take a whole lot of satisfaction in conquering another 5K and think how much faster you will get this week!
Andrew: 62nd place, 24:32, 6:10 first mile, 7:53 overall pace
Not sure what happened in miles 2 and 3? You got out in mile 1 in a great, solid place. Let us know what happened after that, so we can help make whatever adjustments are necessary to prep you for a good race on Wednesday.
Such a great race. A big 14 second PR on this course and you made it look much easier, too. Excellent keeping just enough contact with the front pack in mile 1 to make this interesting and the fact that you had two to chase in the last mile brought you to the sweet time. Take the confidence from this and start thinking sub 17 at state. It’s possible.
Walker: 4th place, 17:40, 5:29 first mile, 5:41 overall pace
Excellent job putting yourself in a position to make a difference in the race. It was a quick first mile. The next two weeks will bring a few “sharpening” workouts to help you find that speed gear and then rest, which will help bring more spring to the step in the last mile at state. You’re poised for some really, really, good stuff at state.
Emerson: 5th place, 17:57, 5:33 first mile, 5:46 overall pace
This race should make you very happy. A very big PR on this tough home course — almost 43 seconds - and you played an important upperclassman role helping lead the way for Ian. You looked strong and in control throughout the whole race and you were totally flying. It feels like you’ve found your rhythm. Now just go with it and don’t think too much.
Ian: 6th place, 17:58, 5:35 first mile, 5:46 overall pace
This was a very very impressive race in your first year on this tough course. You were super smart to go out with Emerson and work together. You are running so smoothly this year and I suspect that you are on the verge of some very fast times as you enter into championship season and have even more runners near you to keep it interesting.
Travis: 8th place, 18:18, 5:42 first mile, 5:53 overall pace
You looked great! Excellent patience in mile 1 and then terrific racing the whole way with Connor Torgeson from Manson the last two miles. You were giving it your all there in the finishing kick. So nice to see. Hope you feel good about this one.
Cade: 11th place, 18:57, 5:42 first mile, 6:05 overall pace
You got out well and did a terrific job serving that important team, upperclassman role as the steady hand for Travis. That matters and is very appreciated. You then found yourself in a bit of no man’s land and this course is super lonely if you don’t have a runner nearby to keep your mind busy. You will not be so alone on Wednesday in Wenatchee and it will feel so much better. Keep that mind focused on what’s working — because there is a lot that is left for you this season!
Simon: 17th place, 19:07, 5:46 first mile, 6:09 overall pace
Another crazy course PR — this one more than 1:40 better than last year and more than 2 minutes faster than the year before that. That must feel really fun. You had a big pack to keep your mind busy this week and you raced really well and smart within that group. You are doing an awesome job this year of finding a way to keep contact throughout the race.
Peter: 19th place, 19:08, 5:46 first mile, 6:09 overall pace
So glad to see you keep contact with that big pack of Liberty Bell, Manson, Tonasket, and Brewster runners. You just stayed right in the mix and it served you well. You were right with Manson’s #4, 5, and 6, and ahead of Tonasket’s #4 — definitely very solid. Keep yourself “in” the race again on Wednesday and you’ll see more time drop.
Lazo: 20th place, 19:09, 5:46 first mile, 6:09 overall pace
Another massive PR over last year — More than 1:10 faster than 2016. You had that great pack to help focus the mind and I love how you just let the race unfold, finding your moments to push and your moments to just let it ride. You are “reading” the races so much better this year and finding strategies that work for you. Keep it up!
Nick: 22nd place, 19:11, 5:46 first mile, 6:10 overall pace
Definitely chalk this one not feeling as good to your medical issues the day before….that 100% has an effect on how you might feel. Remember you still toughed this one out in good form. It’s these hard races that prepare us for the really good ones. Next time you hurt, you’ll know you can endure and that’s the key to racing fast. Chin up. Believe.
Tim: 25th place, 19:26, 5:49 first mile, 6:15 overall pace
Wow! You just ran a 5K PR on this really tough, usually slow course. And, the key was that you got out in the first mile. You rose to Craig’s challenge to try to push it a bit more in the early part and you still had your trademark awesome kick! Hope that gives you some confidence going into Wednesday’s districts.
Bodhi: 30th place, 20:09, 6:04 first mile, 6:29 overall pace
Faster than last week by a fair bit and it looked like it felt a lot better. You’re still bouncing back from sickness, so be patient. You’ll feel better this week! Just relax into Wednesday, think positive thoughts, and know you have 10 weeks of really solid training to carry you.
Galen: 37th place, 20:50, 6:29 first mile, 6:42 overall pace
It is really fun to watch you figure out more and more about racing each week. Out much faster this week than last week at Oroville and this is a much slower course. You obviously handled it just fine, however, as your overall pace did not slip a huge amount. Remember that this week and be bold!
Logan: 41st place, 21:08, 6:26 first mile, 6:48 overall pace
You mentioned at the end that you weren’t feeling so good — but this was a huge PR over last year (more than 2 minutes faster)! You got out well in that first mile and then you did a good job of hanging in there when it started to feel tough. Remember that perseverance on Wednesday and know you can handle it!
Erick: 46th place, 21:29, 6:41 first mile, 6:54 overall pace
Good job finding a relatively even pace this week. This is a hard course that runs slower than many we have been on, yet you still kept under that 7 minute per mile mark. You can look for the two Brewster runners right near you on Wednesday in Wenatchee!
Eden: 50th place, 22:30, 6:47 first mile, 7:14 overall pace
A body in motion tends to stay in motion — you and Newton said and it seems so true. Once you get going, you just let the rhythm take control and you are moving. This course runs quite a bit slower than Oroville — lots of alone and quiet time don’t usually make for fast courses. So, don’t compare your time — just take a whole lot of satisfaction in conquering another 5K and think how much faster you will get this week!
Andrew: 62nd place, 24:32, 6:10 first mile, 7:53 overall pace
Not sure what happened in miles 2 and 3? You got out in mile 1 in a great, solid place. Let us know what happened after that, so we can help make whatever adjustments are necessary to prep you for a good race on Wednesday.
