Great Perseverance Pays Off for Hawks!

Well, the Delta Hawks are a distance team, and the meet the past weekend tested everyone's endurance! Yes, it was hot and the delays made it harder for everyone to manage their needs. However, so many Hawks still have incredible races, persevered through personal struggles, and experienced the runner's life. Parents were amazing, athletes rose to the occasion, and we all SURVIVED!

At the writing of this blog post, unfortunately, not all of the official results have been posted. However, I can highlight some great performances in the 3k and 1500m (I have to hold off on the 800s until I have results to verify my hand times).  First, Ollie ran his first 3k on the track and didn't disappoint, with a heck of a race! Adeleine also ran a season best time in the 3k, doing a great job of coming back from her season-ending injury last fall.

In the 1500m, our oldest kids shined like the stars they are, with Matthew running a 10 second PR (4:23!) and Norah dipping under 5 minutes for the first time (4:58!). However a number of other Hawks ran PRs and season bests including Sonia (improving by 10 seconds!), Mason, Dylan, Josie, and Cal!

There were also a number of great performances in the 800m, but without official results I don't want to quote the incorrect times so I don't want to call anyone out in this one.

This coming weekend we are traveling to Chico for a fun, laid-back track meet with a few teams and a few events - nothing like this past weekend's meet! The Chico Fast Five meet begins at noon and will be over by 3 or 4. They offer the 800m, the 1600m, and an open 4x400m relay at the end for anyone who wants to participate (we will put together teams of willing Hawks when we get to the meet). PLEASE RSVP by this Tuesday so I can be sure and register your kiddos, and include in the comments what your Hawk wants to compete in.

For this week's schedule, see below!

Monday:  5:30pm at River City High School
Everyone - 10 min warm up, drills
3-4x800 at Goal 3000m pace
10 min cool down, strength

Tuesday: rest and stretch

Wednesday: Easy 3-5 mile run on your own

Thursday: 5:30pm at the Boathouse
Everyone - 15 min warm up, drills
30 min out-and-back run at Marshall Hills
6-10 Hill Sprints
15 min cool down, strength

Friday: rest and stretch

Saturday: Chico Striders Fast Five
Chico High School

Sunday: long run

If you have any questions, contact us any time!

Run with Heart,
Coach Eric