The Saturday All Comers Races at Pierce College was a great success with 300 participants.  We had great performance by the Storm athletes and our Storm Parent brought home lots of medals by placing in the top 3 in there age groups. 

The coaching staff is excited as we prepare to start our regular season Valley Youth Conference Cross Country meet schedule.  This coming Saturday we race in Simi Valley on a fairly flat course at Corriganville.  Then we move to the hilly courses during our 2nd (Pierce College again) and 3rd(Mt Sac) races.  It has been great to see everyone's commitment during practice over the last 6 weeks as each of you has worked very hard to get in shape. I think  all of you would agree with the saying:
                                                                          

"If it doesn't kill you, It'll make you STRONGER!"

Cross Country is a so much fun because we get to run on many challenging courses during the season and you can see how your hard work during the practice week will result in personal improvement as the season progresses.  Each week you'll face the same group of conference competitors in your age groups, which makes for some exciting races as the weeks roll by.  Relax, have fun and enjoy the next 6 weeks. 

David Summer

Storm XC Director