Cross-Country High Altitude Camp

 We just returned from three fun-filled days of running, playing around, and eating good food at our high altitude camp held at Timpooneke Campground on Mt. Timpanogos. We had over 40 athletes this year; our second largest camp ever. Thanks to our chaperones: Mrs. Gunther, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Bardin, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Lundahl, Mr. Bench, and Principal Finch (welcome to AFHS). We would also like to thank the other parents who helped transport the team to and from camp. 

The kids got to know each other better and set their team goals for the season.

 We also had some fun runs to Scout Falls, Salamander Flats, and the Tibble Fork Road. We also had one of our best camp relays ever.

Camp Photos are below the Sliding Rock photos.

The Grinder

Two Cavemen earned their Grinder t-shirts this morning:
Amber Bardin ran 10:28 to earn her t-shirt.
Stephen Robbins ran 8:43 to earn his t-shirt.

Tyson Green earned a new pair of spikes by running 7:56 up the Grinder. He is the first Cavemen in over a year to break the 8:00 barrier. Congratulations!

For athletes not going to high-altitude camp, Coach Mann will be at AFHS for a run on Wednesday at 7:00 AM.

Milesplit Girls 5A Analysis

Coach Versaw posted his pre-season analysis of girls 5A in Milesplit today. Although the girl's team is not mentioned, we have been working hard to be one of the top teams in Utah and the Southwest Region. Davis, Bingham, and Lehi are the teams mentioned as top in the State. Since Bingham and Lehi are in our Region IV, let's keep working hard and improving to beat these teams. There are 43 days until the Grass Relays and 96 days until State.

Running Fun

This morning we tooled it through Alpine up to Sliding Rock. We had a blast climbing up the rocks and sliding down the waterfall. No blood this year!

More photos at the Team Album

The Grinder

Hagen Harmer earned his Grinder t-shirt this morning with a time of 8:55. He is the first new boys team member to earn a shirt this Summer.

Provo Freedom Run

The Cavemen had several team members participate in the Freedom Run in Provo this morning.
In the 10k race:
Diane Leach 1st - F13-15 (119 overall) in 45:00.
Zac Jacklin 1st - M13-15 (8 overall) in 35:44.
Tyler Bell 2nd  - M13-15 (12 overall) in 36:48.
Ashton Jensen 5th - M13-15 (61 overall) in 42:17.
Alumnus Mack Morrison -1st - M16-19 (7 overall) in 31:36.

In the 5k race:
Lexie Wright 1st - F10-12 (142 overall) in 22:20.
Matthew Morrison 6th - M10-12 (137 overall) 22:16.
Benson Gunther 4th - M16-19 (8 overall) 17:03.

Milesplit Pre-Season Analysis

Milesplit.com has published an analysis of the upcoming season. It was written by Alan Versaw, coach at The Classical Academy in Colorado Springs, Co.. It points out the obvious: Davis is our big competition for this Fall. XCNATION.com has come out with  their pre-season top 100. Davis is ranked 3rd in their rankings, while the Cavemen are 14th.
 Let's keep working hard to make up the difference between our two teams from track season. We did it last year, and if we continue training like we have, we can do it again!
Milesplit Analysis

Remember, today is the first day of our Tuesday, Thursday meetings at AFHS at 5:00 PM.