STEEL DAYS 5K

Many of our athletes ran in the American Fork Steel Days 5k road race. Some then ran on the hamster wheel in the Steel Days Parade.

Full Results (Last year's time)

1.Ashton Hysell, 15:37.5
2.Dylan Rawlings, 16:15.7 (16:40)
3.Ben McBride, 16:15.7 (17:22)
5.Kooper Dibb, 16:21.3 (16:59)
6.Samuel Nelson, 16:27.4 (18:14)
7.Lucas Peck, 16:42.9 (18:07)
8.Ryan Jolley, 16:59.9
9.Ryan Bradshaw (Alumnus), 17:29.8
11.Caleb Crowther, 17:50.9
12.Kaden Pack, 17:57.3 (17:03)
13.Brayden Blackhurst, 18:11.8 (18:51)
15.Ashton Miller, 18:23.7
16.Dylan Crowther, 18:25.4 (19:11)
17.Chase Evans, 18:28.9 (19:52)
19.Ethan Herzog, 18:54.9 (22:48)
20.Chase Pack, 19:27.0
29.McKay Miner, 20:12.2 (23:13)
31.Adam Eck, 20:41.1
33.Kyler Nelson, 20:48.2
34.Seth Smith, 20:54.1

Girls Team:
21.Avery Moore, 19:29.2
22.Brooklyn Hopkins, 19:38.8  (19:54)
24.Sadie Hess, 19:40.3  (20:52)
25.Natalie Jensen, 19:43.8
26.Kailey Hopkins, 19:47.3
27.Cassidy Elmont (Alumna), 19:55.6
32.Audrey Wright, 20:44.5
35.Sariah Jackson, 21:00.7 (21:48)
37.Samantha Stokes, 21:23.9 (20:11)
38.Alyssa Stratton, 21:30.8 (23:41)
39.Natalia Boltz, 21:31.5
40.Karli McBride, 21:32.4
41.Jenna Lee, 21:32.4
42.Amelia Wood, 21:33.2
47.Brook Stratton (Alumna), 22:10.0 (21:09)
48.Abigail Barlow, 22:16.9 (27:22)
51.Milly Baird, 22:31.4
57.Tyler Dunkley, 23:04.4
62.Kaylee Hollingsworth, 23:42.2
64.Alyssa Kleinman, 23:44.8
65.Jenna Corbridge, 23:46.7
74.Kayley Kerr, 24:27.8 (22:27)
80.Megan Stoker, 24:42.1  (28:32)
89.Kaylee Webster, 25:13.2

The Grinder Week #7

Congratulations to Dylan Crowther. He is the 3rd boy and first Freshman to earn his I Conquered the Grinder t-shirt today with a time of 8:56.

Nathan Jaster became the first boy this season to earn a pair of spikes by running 7:50. He is the 34th Caveman to join the Sub-8:00 Club up the Grinder. He was led up the hill by Ashton Hysell who hit 7:48, an 11 second PR.
All-Time Grinder List

Cross-Country Camp

We just returned from Cross-Country Camp which was held at Altamont Campground up American Fork Canyon. Elevation was 7250' at the campground. We appreciate all the parents who drove the athletes to and from camp, and especially our chaperones: The Hansens, Mr. Moore, and Mrs. Corbridge.

Tuesday: The athletes arrived and set up camp. They ran the trail to Scout Falls (4 miles total) in the afternoon. In the evening, we had tacos and cheeseburgers, and our traditional campfire program where everyone introduced themselves, gave their story of how they began running, and then shared an embarrassing moment.

Wednesday: The morning began early with french toast, and then an 8 mile run from Tibble Fork up the North Road. Sitting in the river to cool off was a fun time after the run. In the afternoon, the athletes received lessons in nutrition from Coach Dunkley, and on training from Coach Mostert. The afternoon run was a 4 miler on the Great Western Trail up to Salamander Flats and back. Dinner was Caveman Stew with donuts for dessert. The athletes got to hear words of wisdom from program alumnus and NCAA 10,000 meter champion Clayton Young who came up for the evening with his wife Ashley and their daughter Lucy. The Girls and Boys team captains then gave their talks on training and set the Team goals for the season. Last off were the coaches who talked about expectations and setting team and individual goals for the season.

Thursday: We began early with pancakes for breakfast. After striking camp, we had our camp relay race: 9 teams of 5 athletes each. Each athletes ran two half-mile legs.

after which we had snacks, loaded up, and returned to AFHS. It was a great time in the middle of our Summer training.

THE GRINDER WEEK #4

Congratulations to Nate Jaster. He earned his "I CONQUERED THE GRINDER" t-shirt this morning by posting a time of 8:33.

Just another reminder that all athletes need registermyathlete completed including an uploaded physical form and concussion training certificate this week. Next week is moratorium and the coaches will not be able to meet with the athletes, and we only have 15 days before team high altitude camp.

THE GRINDER WEEK #3

Congratulations to Milly Wood. She earned her "I Conquered the Grinder" this morning with a time of 10:25.

This Friday we will be going to Provo to run the Provo River Trail. We will need parents to help drive the athletes. We will meet at AFHS at 7:00 AM. If you can help drive, it will be much appreciated.

Reminder: There are only 2 weeks remaining to get all registration, concussion training, and physical exams uploaded to Registermyathlete.com .  PLease do so immediately so your athlete will be eligible to go to Cross-Country Camp on July 9-11.

THE GRINDER WEEK #2

Congratulations to two new Cavemen who earned their I Conquered The Grinder t-shirts this Monday.

Avery Moore ran 9:58 to earn her shirt, while Tim Spiesman ran 8:56 to earn his shirt.

This Friday, we will be taking our team to Provo Canyon to run the river trail. We will need parents to help drive the athletes. If you aren't doing anything exciting on Friday morning, we ask for your help to transport. Guaranteed fun.

The Grinder

The team is still doing the Grinder during track pre-season. Congratulations to Natalie Jensen, who just earned her "I Conquered The Grinder" t-shirt. Natalie ran 10:24 today.