As we approach the end of the season, it’s important that we get on the same page about where we go from here. Please read the entirety of this blog post to make sure you understand what is expected of you going forward:
Post-Season Break
Once your season is complete, you will go on a two week break from structured training. Here are the options for that break:
#1: Full two weeks off. Watch netflix, ride your bike… whatever you need to do to mentally reset after a long season.
#2: One full week completely off, followed by a week of 30 minute runs every other day.
While the 2 week break from running is important, it is also important for serious XC runners to start running again once the two weeks is up. Otherwise, you will spend your whole summer trying to get back all the gains you made during track season.
When to officially end your season
Summer conditioning will start on June 16th. This is 8 weeks before the official start of the XC season on August 11th.
Since I will not see some of you until that date, it is essential that you know the plan between then and now.
Figure out which of these 4 plans you should be following heading into the summer:
#1: Season ended at JV champs
If this is you, you can now go on your two week break from training. After the two weeks, resume doing some easy running to prepare for summer conditioning.
You will resume training on May 19th. Here is a training plan to follow to get you ready from the end of your break until the start of summer.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15jQCCU9KgCdJJoFqGWT6sDLr0qUPvcHth0OhFIo-_jI/edit?gid=1386885924#gid=1386885924
#2: Season ends at Windjammer
All athletes are welcome to continue training through the Windjammer in Englewood meet on May 9th/10th. While I will do my best to get everyone a racing opportunity, spots are limited and will be given in order of season PR in the event.
Even if you are not sure that you will compete at this meet, I will still set up a time trial at the end of that week so you can try and PR in your favorite event if you continue training.
If you end your season after this meet, go on your two week break and resume training on May 26th, following this plan:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1joVIG80v_RywvCvdJ4ZFf8P3IyIxxowHywFUjuLV5bg/edit?gid=1386885924#gid=1386885924
#3: Season ends at the State Track Meet
If you qualify for the state track meet but are not continuing on to Nike Outdoor nationals, you will resume training on June 2nd. This will be a small group, so I will talk to you about training individually.
#4: Season ends at Nike Outdoor
This group will continue training until the Nike meet on June 19-21st. Even though we will stop meeting for practice after the school year, I will continue to write you training until the meet.
Additionally, you will be able to come to practices on the first week of summer conditioning to get your final workouts in before Oregon.
Summer Conditioning
Summer Conditioning will start on June 15th, and go until the beginning of our cross country season.
All prices, dates, meeting locations and features will remain the same as previous years.
All important information (including sign-up) can be found on our club website: https://www.sabercattrackclub.com/
2025 Summer Leadville XC Retreat
I am excited to announce that we are planning an XC team trip to Leadville this summer! Here’s the info:
Dates: ~ August 4th-7th (these dates are still tentative but would only change by 1-2 days at most).
Cost: ~$250. Not 100% sure on this yet, will depend on final headcount, details, etc.
Who: Anyone planning on running Castle View XC in the fall. This includes committed incoming freshmen. The only criteria is that the athlete is committed to the success of the team (any level: varsity, JV, and open) and demonstrates that with their consistency and attitude. If you have questions about what that means, come talk to coach Marshall.
Where: Colorado Mountain College in Leadville. We will be staying in the dorms and eating in the school’s cafeteria.
Purpose: This camp will be our launching off point for fall XC. We will establish team goals and standards, create a vision for our season, establish deeper bonds with teammates, get some great mountain training, and participate in some fun new team traditions that we have planned. I expect this to be a highlight of the summer!
Interest Form: Please fill out this interest form by this weekend (May 3rd) if you want to come. This is not a commitment, but the college needs an estimated headcount to confirm our booking.
2025 Fall XC Info
Obviously more information will come out as we approach the fall, but I want to get out some important info as early as I can to help you all with planning:
- Season will start on August 11th. Even though school won’t have started yet, practices will be mandatory.
- Some of our team will be attending Desert Twilight on September 26th in Phoenix. This trip will only be offered to our top 7 boys and girls, decided by our coaches after Liberty Bell. The purpose is offering our varsity squads a preview of the NXR course
- We will be in charge of hosting the league meet. I may need some parent volunteers for that.
- We are once again asking that families adjust their travel plans over fall break, as it will be the dates for our league championship. Our policy will be the same as last year: If you do not attend, you will not be eligible for our regional or state teams. The meet will probably be on Wednesday Oct 15th but I don’t know yet for sure.
Okay that was a lot. I’m sure I’m missing something. Please let me know if you have any questions about summer or fall XC! I’m optimistic this could be our best summer ever.
-Coach Marshall
Post-Season Break
Once your season is complete, you will go on a two week break from structured training. Here are the options for that break:
#1: Full two weeks off. Watch netflix, ride your bike… whatever you need to do to mentally reset after a long season.
#2: One full week completely off, followed by a week of 30 minute runs every other day.
While the 2 week break from running is important, it is also important for serious XC runners to start running again once the two weeks is up. Otherwise, you will spend your whole summer trying to get back all the gains you made during track season.
When to officially end your season
Summer conditioning will start on June 16th. This is 8 weeks before the official start of the XC season on August 11th.
Since I will not see some of you until that date, it is essential that you know the plan between then and now.
Figure out which of these 4 plans you should be following heading into the summer:
#1: Season ended at JV champs
If this is you, you can now go on your two week break from training. After the two weeks, resume doing some easy running to prepare for summer conditioning.
You will resume training on May 19th. Here is a training plan to follow to get you ready from the end of your break until the start of summer.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15jQCCU9KgCdJJoFqGWT6sDLr0qUPvcHth0OhFIo-_jI/edit?gid=1386885924#gid=1386885924
#2: Season ends at Windjammer
All athletes are welcome to continue training through the Windjammer in Englewood meet on May 9th/10th. While I will do my best to get everyone a racing opportunity, spots are limited and will be given in order of season PR in the event.
Even if you are not sure that you will compete at this meet, I will still set up a time trial at the end of that week so you can try and PR in your favorite event if you continue training.
If you end your season after this meet, go on your two week break and resume training on May 26th, following this plan:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1joVIG80v_RywvCvdJ4ZFf8P3IyIxxowHywFUjuLV5bg/edit?gid=1386885924#gid=1386885924
#3: Season ends at the State Track Meet
If you qualify for the state track meet but are not continuing on to Nike Outdoor nationals, you will resume training on June 2nd. This will be a small group, so I will talk to you about training individually.
#4: Season ends at Nike Outdoor
This group will continue training until the Nike meet on June 19-21st. Even though we will stop meeting for practice after the school year, I will continue to write you training until the meet.
Additionally, you will be able to come to practices on the first week of summer conditioning to get your final workouts in before Oregon.
Summer Conditioning
Summer Conditioning will start on June 15th, and go until the beginning of our cross country season.
All prices, dates, meeting locations and features will remain the same as previous years.
All important information (including sign-up) can be found on our club website: https://www.sabercattrackclub.com/
2025 Summer Leadville XC Retreat
I am excited to announce that we are planning an XC team trip to Leadville this summer! Here’s the info:
Dates: ~ August 4th-7th (these dates are still tentative but would only change by 1-2 days at most).
Cost: ~$250. Not 100% sure on this yet, will depend on final headcount, details, etc.
Who: Anyone planning on running Castle View XC in the fall. This includes committed incoming freshmen. The only criteria is that the athlete is committed to the success of the team (any level: varsity, JV, and open) and demonstrates that with their consistency and attitude. If you have questions about what that means, come talk to coach Marshall.
Where: Colorado Mountain College in Leadville. We will be staying in the dorms and eating in the school’s cafeteria.
Purpose: This camp will be our launching off point for fall XC. We will establish team goals and standards, create a vision for our season, establish deeper bonds with teammates, get some great mountain training, and participate in some fun new team traditions that we have planned. I expect this to be a highlight of the summer!
Interest Form: Please fill out this interest form by this weekend (May 3rd) if you want to come. This is not a commitment, but the college needs an estimated headcount to confirm our booking.
2025 Fall XC Info
Obviously more information will come out as we approach the fall, but I want to get out some important info as early as I can to help you all with planning:
- Season will start on August 11th. Even though school won’t have started yet, practices will be mandatory.
- Some of our team will be attending Desert Twilight on September 26th in Phoenix. This trip will only be offered to our top 7 boys and girls, decided by our coaches after Liberty Bell. The purpose is offering our varsity squads a preview of the NXR course
- We will be in charge of hosting the league meet. I may need some parent volunteers for that.
- We are once again asking that families adjust their travel plans over fall break, as it will be the dates for our league championship. Our policy will be the same as last year: If you do not attend, you will not be eligible for our regional or state teams. The meet will probably be on Wednesday Oct 15th but I don’t know yet for sure.
Okay that was a lot. I’m sure I’m missing something. Please let me know if you have any questions about summer or fall XC! I’m optimistic this could be our best summer ever.
-Coach Marshall
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