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Cross Country Running 1
Cross Country running is an exhausting and strenuous sport, and the Brentwood team is no exception. Throughout the fall term, the team has gutted it out on long-distance runs, hill sprints, and interval speed training.
The team participated in all four events of the Cowichan Valley XC Series which are held at different scenic locations in the Cowichan Valley: Glenora Park, Bright Angel Park, Shawnigan Lake School, and Cobble Hill Mountain. The season was extremely successful, with the majority of the team placing in their categories and receiving ribbons. Students who competed in three races and served as a marshal in one earned the coveted “Completion” shirt.
Students who compete in the series are also ensured a berth at Islands in Port Alberni. The team endured a two hour bus ride, but managed to make some friends on the way, welcoming Frances Kelsey and Cowichan Secondary on the bus. After reaching the race location, we walked the course to mentally prepare for the hard race ahead: 2.9 km for Grade 8, 4.0 km for the Juniors, and 5.4 km for the Seniors. All stretched through a windy forest path, and then a long, dusty hill climb.
At Islands, the number of runners is far greater than at our qualifying meets; the competition changes from about 15 or 20 competitors in the local series to more than 100. This year was extra challenging, with sickness circulating at school, and many of our runners suffering injuries. Despite this, the runners pushed through the race. They ran their best, and persisted through the challenge, showing some real Brentwood grit, but came up just short of qualifying for Provincials.
After Islands, the team continued running, each week venturing to a different location around lower Vancouver Island. Whether it was running hill sprints in the rain at Manley Park or running up endless summits at Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, everyone continued to run hard and have fun.
Cross Country running is an exhausting and strenuous sport, and the Brentwood team is no exception. Throughout the fall term, the team has gutted it out on long-distance runs, hill sprints, and interval speed training.
The team participated in all four events of the Cowichan Valley XC Series which are held at different scenic locations in the Cowichan Valley: Glenora Park, Bright Angel Park, Shawnigan Lake School, and Cobble Hill Mountain. The season was extremely successful, with the majority of the team placing in their categories and receiving ribbons. Students who competed in three races and served as a marshal in one earned the coveted “Completion” shirt.
Students who compete in the series are also ensured a berth at Islands in Port Alberni. The team endured a two hour bus ride, but managed to make some friends on the way, welcoming Frances Kelsey and Cowichan Secondary on the bus. After reaching the race location, we walked the course to mentally prepare for the hard race ahead: 2.9 km for Grade 8, 4.0 km for the Juniors, and 5.4 km for the Seniors. All stretched through a windy forest path, and then a long, dusty hill climb.
At Islands, the number of runners is far greater than at our qualifying meets; the competition changes from about 15 or 20 competitors in the local series to more than 100. This year was extra challenging, with sickness circulating at school, and many of our runners suffering injuries. Despite this, the runners pushed through the race. They ran their best, and persisted through the challenge, showing some real Brentwood grit, but came up just short of qualifying for Provincials.
After Islands, the team continued running, each week venturing to a different location around lower Vancouver Island. Whether it was running hill sprints in the rain at Manley Park or running up endless summits at Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, everyone continued to run hard and have fun. Ms Reynolds & Mr Skardal
The team participated in all four events of the Cowichan Valley XC Series which are held at different scenic locations in the Cowichan Valley: Glenora Park, Bright Angel Park, Shawnigan Lake School, and Cobble Hill Mountain. The season was extremely successful, with the majority of the team placing in their categories and receiving ribbons. Students who competed in three races and served as a marshal in one earned the coveted “Completion” shirt.
Students who compete in the series are also ensured a berth at Islands in Port Alberni. The team endured a two hour bus ride, but managed to make some friends on the way, welcoming Frances Kelsey and Cowichan Secondary on the bus. After reaching the race location, we walked the course to mentally prepare for the hard race ahead: 2.9 km for Grade 8, 4.0 km for the Juniors, and 5.4 km for the Seniors. All stretched through a windy forest path, and then a long, dusty hill climb.
At Islands, the number of runners is far greater than at our qualifying meets; the competition changes from about 15 or 20 competitors in the local series to more than 100. This year was extra challenging, with sickness circulating at school, and many of our runners suffering injuries. Despite this, the runners pushed through the race. They ran their best, and persisted through the challenge, showing some real Brentwood grit, but came up just short of qualifying for Provincials.
After Islands, the team continued running, each week venturing to a different location around lower Vancouver Island. Whether it was running hill sprints in the rain at Manley Park or running up endless summits at Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, everyone continued to run hard and have fun.
Cross Country running is an exhausting and strenuous sport, and the Brentwood team is no exception. Throughout the fall term, the team has gutted it out on long-distance runs, hill sprints, and interval speed training.
The team participated in all four events of the Cowichan Valley XC Series which are held at different scenic locations in the Cowichan Valley: Glenora Park, Bright Angel Park, Shawnigan Lake School, and Cobble Hill Mountain. The season was extremely successful, with the majority of the team placing in their categories and receiving ribbons. Students who competed in three races and served as a marshal in one earned the coveted “Completion” shirt.
Students who compete in the series are also ensured a berth at Islands in Port Alberni. The team endured a two hour bus ride, but managed to make some friends on the way, welcoming Frances Kelsey and Cowichan Secondary on the bus. After reaching the race location, we walked the course to mentally prepare for the hard race ahead: 2.9 km for Grade 8, 4.0 km for the Juniors, and 5.4 km for the Seniors. All stretched through a windy forest path, and then a long, dusty hill climb.
At Islands, the number of runners is far greater than at our qualifying meets; the competition changes from about 15 or 20 competitors in the local series to more than 100. This year was extra challenging, with sickness circulating at school, and many of our runners suffering injuries. Despite this, the runners pushed through the race. They ran their best, and persisted through the challenge, showing some real Brentwood grit, but came up just short of qualifying for Provincials.
After Islands, the team continued running, each week venturing to a different location around lower Vancouver Island. Whether it was running hill sprints in the rain at Manley Park or running up endless summits at Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, everyone continued to run hard and have fun. Ms Reynolds & Mr Skardal