2012 Season Has Begun

Now that the track renovations are complete at WMHS, the Greene County Track Club is back in full swing. The GCTC is dedicated to providing general instruction and workouts for school age athletes in Greene and surrounding counties. Participation is voluntary, all we ask is for enthusiasm from the kids that show up. The coaches will endeavor to make it fun for all that show up at practice, while still imparting the fundamentals of track and field. Athletes range in experience from beginners to nationally ranked runners and jumpers. All coaching is done by parents, and there is no cost associated with joining in. Athletes that wish to continue competitively will be given direction, information and training to help them accomplish their goals. For now, practices are held every Sunday at 3:00, at the high school track. Come out and have some fun!

Freshman Mile

Saturday afternoon Ryan won the National Championship in the Freshman Mile at the New Balance Indoor Championships in New York City. His PR time of 4:26.36 is #1 US 2011 Freshman, and #5 US All Time for a freshman.
Here is the link to the race footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un3IT2eM2eM&feature=related
And here is the award ceremony:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoczPVhBYQE&feature=player_embedded

New Balance Indoor Nationals

This Saturday afternoon, Ryan will be running in the Freshman Mile event at the New Balance Nationals. It is being streamed live on Facebook. His race is scheduled for 4:50, but the meet is on a rolling schedule - may be earlier, may be later. 34 boys entered in the event, Ryan should be in the final heat. Here is the link for the video feed:
http://www.facebook.com/newbalancenationals

Hiatus

The Greene County Track Club will take the 2011 season off. With the much anticipated renovation to the WMHS track, (and work at AHS & UVA tracks), there is no place to practice. The WMMS track team will also take the year off, and the WMHS varsity team, according to rumors, will be practicing in a parking lot.
Please continue to run and enjoy the sport, and we will see you in 2012.

Virginia AAA State Indoor Championships

February 25 & 26, 2011
Ryan ran the anchor leg of the 4x800m relay Friday evening at the State Championships. The AHS boys placed 11th with a time of 8:18, improving upon their twelfth seed. Ryan ran his leg in about 2:04.
Saturday afternoon, Ryan was in the slower of the two 1600m final heats, and ran a 4:28.58. This effort was a PR on a 200m track, and placed him 12th of 21 runners overall. The time was his second US Elite National Silver Standard performance in an individual event.

Northwest Regionals

The Northwest Regionals were held yesterday at the Prince George County Sports & Learning Complex in Landover, MD. The best qualifiers from 25 Virginia high schools participated. The AHS boys finished 8th overall and the girls 9th. Eleven athletes advanced to next week's State Championships at the Boo Williams Sportsplex. Ryan ran the anchor leg of the 4x800 relay in 2:00.5, helping the team to a second place finish. Later, Ryan also qualified for States with a fourth place finish in the 1600m, 4:29.72. Way to go Ryan!

Commonwealth District Championships

District Championships were held Feb. 7th at Colonial Forge High School.
Camron participated in two jump events, getting 15th in the Long Jump (16-3) and 8th in the Triple (35-11). I know Cam is disappointed, but his efforts in the pits are excellent for a freshman. Keep the faith, we know you will do better in Outdoor!
Ryan ran the 1600 & the 1000 within 30 minutes. His first race, the 1600, he took third with a PR of 4:26.97, knocking over 8 seconds off his previous best. He followed that with a 2:42.83 1000m, and finished 4th. Ryan will move on to the Northwest Regionals next week.
Congrats to both young men on their efforts and dedication to the sport.