XC In Person Running Camp

• Wednesday June 3, 8:00am-9:00am: Turn in waiver  in the Southeast lot down near the shed. This must be turned in to be allowed to practice.

• Friday June 5, 8:00am-9:00am: Waiver turn in make up date,  in Southeast lot down by the shed

• Friday Noon: Webex at Coach Duensing's Webex Room we will give you your team and coach location for your first practice on Monday.

• Monday June 8, 8:00am: First in person camp practice. Don't be late or you won't be able to practice that day

We look forward to seeing you for XC practice.  Go Spartans!

XC Meeting Monday June 1 @ Noon

https://cssd11.webex.com/meet/robert.duensing

• Please review the Re-Introduction to Practice Protocol Plan which is posted under our TEAM FILES so we can answer your questions. https://dohertyathletics.org/main/teamfiles/id/35005/seasonId/4567550

• We will go over the plan on how we will begin In-Person practice which will be daily XC Camps.  

• We will share the required forms that must be completed before you are allowed to run with the group

• We will share the required daily health checks and questionnaire in order for you to be allowed to run with the group

• We will share all other requirements and limits.

XC Meeting Wed. May 27 @ Noon

https://cssd11.webex.com/meet/robert.duensing

• We will go over our plan for summer training, which includes expectations and goals.  

• Review our warm up and core routines with examples of each from veteran Doherty XC runners.

• Go over plans to re-introduce in person participation as the Summer progresses

Jacob Otero

After high school Jacob plans on attending UCCS. He is planning on studying mathematics or economics. He wants to continue running but to also have fun with it by entering in various races. 

Jacob’s advice to the younger runners is “The last two years have given me a new found passion for running and made me realize all the benefits of consistency and determination. Stay focused during this time and you will improve greatly and be prepared for the next season.” 

 Nobody is missing this track season more than Jacob. He joined the team only a year ago. In just a year Jacob put in the work and wow did he get fast. He set PR’s in a pre-scrimmage workout, just after an injury following a great half marathon race. Jacob was primed for a great track season, but his lifelong racing attitude will serve him best. Jacob’s energic rally cheers and fun-loving attitude that percolated to his teammates will be missed.   

Christian Presley

Christian plans to attend UCCS in the fall and study Exercise science. He will be pursuing a degree for physical therapy and plans to run professionally if possible. 

Even though the workouts are hard, losing a close race and not competing are harder. You need mental toughness to be an athlete which means pushing your body more than you are comfortable with. Remember if you aren't first, you're last.”

Christian is the runner with beautiful running form that is dedicated to his craft. Christian has textbook distance and middle-distance running technique and could demonstrate any drill flawlessly to the underclassman. He never missed workouts whether it’s summer, winter, or in season he was there working hard to get better. He offseason commitment was on full display when started off this year running a major PR at the Never Alone scrimmage.  His dedication, leadership, and team support will be missed.