New XC T-Shirt for sale

I will bring the t-shirts to the meet tomorrow. They are pretty plain but that keeps the cost at only $8.

Jena Deitrick: with a "K"

Sophomore Jena Deitrick had a very good freshman year. She was the junior varsity district champion and a key contributor at the regional meet. Over the summer she suffered from an injury that kept her from establishing a solid base. However, she has come back strong and is showing an enormous amount of progress.

KXC: Recently you made the move to varsity, what does that mean to you?

Jena: It means that I can get my letterman this year. I'm just happy to be a more important factor of the team.

KXC: Could you tell a real difference in the level of competition?

Jena: Yeah, last year I ran races to win medals, this year that seems pretty much impossible.

KXC: What kind of time are you hoping for before the end of the xc season?

Jena: Realistically, it would be great to run about 13 minutes for 2 miles, but I really want to run a 12:30. That would be amazing.

KXC: What would you like to run this Saturday at the Sweeny Invitational?

Jena: I want to break 14 minutes. I really think I can.

KXC: How are you preparing mentally for the Sweeny meet?

Jena: Honestly, I haven't really thought about it. I don't really know how to mentally prepare for races. That's a big problem for me.

KXC: What are you doing physically to get ready?

Jena: Ice baths. This week I've been trying to get better. Like today, I went out too fast because I knew I could and I feel super.

KXC: What do you eat the night before a race?

Jena: What ever I feel like eating. Sometimes a sandwich. Sometimes enchiladas. I really just try to drink a lot.

KXC: Which meet is your favorite?

Jena: Lamar Consolidated was my favorite last year. I got 2nd and it was just fun. The Woodlands was pretty exciting.

KXC: If someone asked you why you run xc what would be your response?

Jena: Because I like it. Its very challenging because I don't have natural talent. I like challenges though and I like running. It gets rid of a lot of stress. And when you PR, you feel pretty super. It is amazing.

KXC: What's with the socks?

Jena: I just like them. I like colorful stuff. It makes me happy. Its just something that Jena does. I don't ever own a pair of white socks.

KXC: Thanks Jena. Good luck on Saturday.

Humble Results

NORTH HARRIS COLLEGE - The varsity girls and junior varsity boys ran really well at the Humble meet. All of the girls set personal records and many on the jv boys team did as well.

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Due to the girls forming a line before they crossed the finish line, many of the times recorded in the official results were much slower than what they would have actually been. Here is what I got with my stopwatch as they reached to finish area:

Varsity Girls
Hiba Kreidie 13:32
Katherine Toy 13:34
Briana Gifford 14:12
Jena Deitrick 14:16
Gina Keidel 14:26

JV Girls
Macy Ramos 14:59
Angela Cortez 15:46
Lillian Dominguez 15:46
Chelsea Nelson 15:59
Sahar Halim 16:49

JV Boys
David Koistinen 18:27
Abel Simie 18:29
Evan Bogdan 20:05
Jimmy Luong 21:08
Marcos Anaya 22:10
Shiraz Ali 22:15
Joe Green 22:22
Sergio Bautista 24:12
Kevin Kapke 24:41

Freshmen Boys
Scott Vilas 12:00
Danillo Arcane 13:44
Nathan De Jesus 14:02
Jose Vilche 14:06
Matt Smallwood 16:18

Open Boys
Shalin Dalal 17:50
Matt Cortez 18:03
Errol Hampton 18:13
Shanup Dalal 19:40
Jonathan Silva 21:05
Christian Salazar 22:19
Jonathan Amadio 23:07

Hiba Kreidie: AOTW Sept. 9th-15th

Sophomore Hiba Kreidie led the varsity girls team again this week after being the number 2 girl last week. She ran the fastest 3200 meter time of her life with a 13:32. She continues to be a valuable part of the team. Hiba joined the team this year after having a very successful track season last spring. We look forward to this Saturday's race as we will have a full girls squad for the first time this season. Sophomore Jena Deitrich will again run varsity.

David Koistinen: a sophomore who wants to make 3 state xc appearances

David Koistinen race shocked on Saturday and everything went according to plan. Unfortunately he had to run in the JV race but finished 8th while struggling home from the ultra fast early pace. David was the number 2 man on varsity at Mayde Creek and has been very consistent this year. He set his current PR of 17:29 at Mayde Creek on a very muddy course. We are confident that when he gets some good conditions he will be well under 17 minutes for 3 miles.

KXC: David last year you got hurt in he middle of the season, how hard was it for you to get through that?

David: Uhhhmmm, it was pretty tough because I really wanted to run the rest of my meets and district to get my letterman.

KXC: This year you have started out very well, what do you attribute that to?

David: Training hard all summer and eating healthier that last year.

KXC: This week the conditions should be perfect, what type of time goal have you set for the 3 mile course?

David: 16:30

KXC: When you race, what are you thinking about?

David: My form and just keeping calm and getting ready for my kick.

KXC: In recent history, the time goal to make it to the state meet in our region is under 16:10. Is that time attainable for you this year? Why or why not?

David: Defintely, because I just think I'm going to get better. I just feel good.

KXC: What do you do to get yourself mentally prepared for a race?

David: I don't really do anything special like listen to music or anything.

KXC: What do you do to get yourself physically prepared for a race?

David: Make sure I get a lot of sleep the night before and try not to drink milk or anything because I get cramps.

KXC: What do you like to eat before race day?

David: Steak, ha ha

KXC: Why is that funny?

David: Because if my dad reads that he's going to buy me steak before a race.

KXC: What was your favorite meet last year?

David: Lamar Consolidated because I PRed and that was my last race before I got injured.

KXC: Thank you David, good luck on Saturday and with your high set of intervals on Thursday.

Sweeny Invitational Itinerary

The meet is Saturday, September 22nd. Luckily racing doesn't start until 9:00am this week. Here is the itinerary:

6:45am meet at Kempner
7:00am bus leaves Kempner
8:00am bus arrives at Camp Karankawa
8:30am Coaches' Meeting
9:00am Varsity Boys Race - 3 miles
9:30am Varsity Girls Race - 2 miles
10:00am JV Boys Race - 2 miles
10:20am JV Girls Race - 2 miles
10:40am Jr High Boys Race - 2 miles
11:00am Jr High Girls Race - 2 miles
11:20am Awards
11:45am Bus leaves to go to lunch
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Arrive at Kempner

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More Mayde Creek Pics

I will try to get more on top of things. There are some more Mayde Creek pics up on KXC Pix.

Humble results and reaction to come. I will have an interview with David Koistinen up by the end of the day. Sweeny Meet itinerary and map will be on the way as well. I have enlisted Mr. Toy to help me keep up with the blog. Special thanks goes out to him. Stay tuned-I will have everything updated before I leave school today...remember open house tomorrow night!