2009 LB Poly Boys XC Team

Weekly Fall Newsletter #11

PAST WEEKS HIGHLIGHTS & COACHES THOUGHTS:

The post season began for the Poly Boys Varsity runners at the Southern Section CIF Prelims on the Mt. SAC course last Saturday. Poly runners had a great day of competition highlighted by their 4th place finish in their heat! 
Top 4 advance so our post season will continue on our quest to get to the state meet.  This is our second year in a row that we have qualified for finals.  And with the southern section getting tougher & deeper every year, this is quite an accomplishment.

         The race began under ideal conditions.  We were the first heat of the day so it was a bit brisk at the early 7:45 start.  Ruben & Chris set the pace for a solid first mile w/ most guys controlled between 4.56 & 5.  As usually, a huge & tight pack went into the switchbacks while the runners were getting strung out down the backside & at crossover.  We were in good position w/ 5 guys still in close contact.   Up & over pop out & down the backside to the 2 mile mark & into no-mans land we were still holding our position & running strong.  Chris led the team through the 2 mile at 10.37 w/ Jazeel, our #5, only 17 seconds back.  Over Reservoir & to the finish, their was still a lot of Òroad killÓ (aka jerseyÕs) to go after.  At the line we had a very nice pack w/ only a 25 second spread.  See Results below:

Overall, it was a very good day & everyone should be proud of this accomplishment.  But we cannot sit back & be satisfied with just making finals.  We need to have the attitude that we belong in finals & we are going to go for it at finals & we that we are a contender for making the state meet!  After the race, every varsity team member agreed that as a team, we can still improve & we will next week! 

 

Week #11 at a glance(this week): (NON-VAR) ...Easing back into it!


M   Off

T    Poly 2-2:40 Activity Day...Suit up!

W   Poly 2-3:15 EZ Run @ Poly

T    Poly 2-3:15 EZ Run @ Poly

F    Poly 2-2:40 Activity Day...Suit up!

S    EZ run w/ teammate or on own!

S    Off, rest, stretch & drink lots of water!

 

Week #12 at a glance(next week): (Non-Varsity Only)

M   Poly  2-3:15 Run SH

T    Poly 2-2:40 Run @ Poly!

W   Poly 12-12:45 Optinal EZ Run @ Poly

T    LB Turkey Trot!!!

F    Off or EZ run w/ teammate or on own!

S    EZ run w/ teammate or on own!

S    Off, rest, stretch & drink lots of water!

Week #11 at a glance(this week): (Varsity Only)

M   Poly 2-3:00 Intervals MLK

T    Poly 2-3:30 Poly Drills & Strides

W   Poly 2-3:30 SH...mild tempo work

T    Poly 2-3:30 Poly Drills & Strides

F    Poly 2-3:00 PreMeet @ Poly

S    CIF Finals PM Boys 10:45 Girls 9:45

S    Off, rest, stretch & drink lots of water!

 

Week #12 at a glance(next week): (Varsity Only)

M   Poly 2-3:00 Intervals MLK

T    Poly 2-3:30 Poly Drills & Strides

W   Poly 12-1:30 SH...mild tempo work

Th  8-9 PreMeet @Beach (Belmont Pool)

F    PreMeet @ Woodward Park

S    CIF State MeetBoys D1 @ 1:25pm!

S    Off, rest, stretch & drink lots of water!

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates & Info:

 

*CIF Finals: 
All team members, family, friends, alumni & supporters are encourage to come & support your Poly varsity teams at CIF Finals on Saturday afternoon Nov. 21 at Mt. SAC. D1 Boys race start time is 10:45am!  Girls race is a 9:45am!

 

*Seniors Music: 
Any senior who has some music suggestions for the banquet slide show, please email Mrs. Coach @ avfillipow@lbusd.k12.ca.us 


 

*Senior Moments/Entertainment???: 
How is it coming boys? 


 

*Thanks: 
Thanks to all the parents, supporters & teammates that were able to come out & support the varsity team at CIF!


We will hopefully see you all...and more at CIF Finals!

 

*Banquet Info: Please mark your calendars for the annual Poly Boys XC Banquet which will be held at Recreation Park on Monday December 7 at 5:15pm.   Parents interested in helping should also contact Maureen if you want to be on the committee.

 

*Video: Anybody out there have any good video?  Even if it is just a few minutes of only one race, we could still use it for the banquet.  Thanks!

 

Go Jackrabbit Runners!!!  Coach Fillipow

 

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CIF-SS Prelims Results 2009

15th=Chris 15.53

21st=Sean 16.02

22nd=Eric 16.03

27th=Ruben 16.06

41st=Jazeel 16.18

48th=Vic 16.30

75th=Glenn 17.04

 

Heat 1: Royal 42, Marina 74, El Toro 100, Poly 126, ML King 155