1. Fairview Cross Country

2. What is Cross Country 5k races Not on tracks Varsity = top 7 JV = 8-14 Varsity changes between weeks depending on previous race and coach decisions Meet handouts

3. Successful Race Put everything out there Learn something about you and racing

4. Jess Oldham Masters in Exercise Physiology; PhD candidate - Kinesiology undergrad teacher & personal coach (triathlon & running) 3x Boston qualifier & all- state HS XC (Kansas)

5. Ciara Teter -Graduated Texas A&M University with a BS in Kinesiology. -All-American Triathlete in 2013. -Recently moved from Austin, TX to Boulder just because. -Salsa, cookie dough, and raw fish are staples of my food diet.

6. Darren Bessett Teacher at Fairview since 1994 coaching since 2005. first race, The Denver International Marathon in 1993, it has been his work with the Fairview XC team has been more rewarding.

7. Candace Garbow Electrical Engineering degree from U. of Minnesota Moved to Boulder with her husband Zach this summer Loves yoga, soccer, volleyball, hiking, wakeboarding Captain and MVP for High School XC team Has run 3 marathons

8. Josh Glaab Running since 9 th Grade Competed at Monarch Earned a Scholarship at CSU Competed at elite level for past few years.

9. Website FHS website Athletics Cross Country https://www.fairviewhs.org/ fairviewxc1@googlegroups.com+subscribe

10. Attendance Practice and meets are mandatory 4 absences during season If you miss, email Glaab and Candace jrglaab@gmail.com & candace.garbow@gmail.com jrglaab@gmail.com candace.garbow@gmail.com Missing a meet counts

11. Schedule - LinkLink Friday August 29 - Arapahoe Invite – Saturday September 5 – Centuaus Invite September 12 – Liberty Bell Invitational – September 19 – Broomfield Invite Friday September 27 – Pat Patten – CU Course October 3 – NO MEET this week October 8 – League Championships October 16 – Regionals – Broomfield – October 25 - State Meet – Colorado Springs

12. Practice 3:50 – 5:45 - 6ish Monday – Friday Be there everyday 4 absences Contact Coach Glaab about absences Supporting the team

13. Items Shoes Worth going to a good store Racing flats? Shorts – supportive Sports bra Water bottle – all day every day Watch! Uniforms

14. Hydration 2 to 3 Nalgenes of water each school day at least Most of us are not used to being outside

15. Travel To Meets NO BUSSES ON SATURDAY Only Saturday meet is Centaraus Work together to find rides Excused from classes on school days After all races parents may drive athletes home, but must sign-out

16. The Banquet Saturday November 1 nd @ 5pm Parent Volunteers Karen Jones is leader

17. Time Trial 2.5 miles-ish 1 st Race at Boys 4:30pm and Girls 5:10 pm Top 7 = Varsity Post-TT pizza get together at Richarz’s house Freshman = Salad Sophomore = Dessert Juniors / Seniors = Drinks

18. Season Next year August 10 th will be first day of official practice If you miss it, you will stay home from the 1 st meet. If you are going to miss it you need to contact Coach Glaab before the start of the season. The last day to join for returning athletes is Monday August 17 th Last day for new athletes is August 20 th. Please don’t plan vacations after

19. jrglaab@gmail.com 303-522-5488

20. Email List If you’ve had trouble getting on the email list, I’ll put you on it right now.

21. Spirit Pack Stuff Optional End’s Tomorrow @ Midnight Link to be emailed Link

22. Cross Country Handbook Items athletes need Practice Meets Travel to meets Expectations Handbook