Feb
26
5:15 PM17:15

Thursday - Propstra Aquatic Center, 5:15-6:15pm

Who: Athletes registered in the Whisper Running Winter Training program.

What: Aqua jogging is a therapeutic way to enhance recover between bouts of exercise, and being a low-pressure setting away from the track, it’s a great way to meet fellow runners in the program. We will engage in aqua jogging, which is running in water. The pool is between 4’ and 5’ deep. Water belts will be provided as needed. Deck work may be performed between aqua jogging bouts, so bring a Yoga mat, although if you don’t have one that is fine. We will exit the pool no later than 6:10pm to allow for drying off and changing in the locker room as needed. Parents should be prepared to pick-up their child at 6:15pm.

A few extra miles!: Intermediate and advanced distance runners are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Propstra parking lot, prior to the Aqua-Jogging session. If you would like to run 4-6 miles prior to the water session, meet Coach Dave in the parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. If you are planning to join the run, arrive in running clothes with your swim clothes in a separate bag, which may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run.

When: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time. We will start and finish on-time.

Where: We will meet at the Propstra Aquatic Center for cross-training and aqua-jogging. The Propstra address is 605 N Divine Rd in Vancouver.

All registered Whisper Runners welcome to join.  Not a member?  Click here to find out more about Whisper training.

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Feb
28
8:45 AM08:45

Saturday - Start at Clark College OSC 219, 8:45am-11:00am

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
2
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
3
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:30pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners). Grades 3-12. However, HS runners should prioritize lifting with their HS team over attending Whisper lifting sessions.

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:15-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
4
6:00 PM18:00

Wednesday - Evergreen HS Track, 6:00-7:15pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:00-7:15pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Mar
5
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:30-6:30pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
7
8:45 AM08:45

Saturday - Start at Clark College OSC 219, 8:45am-11:00am

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
9
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
10
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:30pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners). Grades 3-12. However, HS runners should prioritize lifting with their HS team over attending Whisper lifting sessions.

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:15-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
11
6:00 PM18:00

Wednesday - Evergreen HS Track, 6:00-7:15pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:00-7:15pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Mar
12
5:15 PM17:15

Thursday - Propstra Aquatic Center, 5:15-6:15pm

Who: Athletes registered in the Whisper Running Winter Training program.

What: Aqua jogging is a therapeutic way to enhance recover between bouts of exercise, and being a low-pressure setting away from the track, it’s a great way to meet fellow runners in the program. We will engage in aqua jogging, which is running in water. The pool is between 4’ and 5’ deep. Water belts will be provided as needed. Deck work may be performed between aqua jogging bouts, so bring a Yoga mat, although if you don’t have one that is fine. We will exit the pool no later than 6:10pm to allow for drying off and changing in the locker room as needed. Parents should be prepared to pick-up their child at 6:15pm.

A few extra miles!: Intermediate and advanced distance runners are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Propstra parking lot, prior to the Aqua-Jogging session. If you would like to run 4-6 miles prior to the water session, meet Coach Dave in the parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. If you are planning to join the run, arrive in running clothes with your swim clothes in a separate bag, which may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run.

When: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time. We will start and finish on-time.

Where: We will meet at the Propstra Aquatic Center for cross-training and aqua-jogging. The Propstra address is 605 N Divine Rd in Vancouver.

All registered Whisper Runners welcome to join.  Not a member?  Click here to find out more about Whisper training.

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Mar
14
4:00 PM16:00

Whisper Twilight @ Prairie HS, 4pm

WHO: This meet is open to runners 8+, with limited events for ages 7yo (100m, 200m, SMR 800m).
WHAT: Whisper Twilight Track Meet

EVENT ORDER:

  • 100m

  • 3k

  • 200m

  • 1500m

  • 8U Sprint Medley Relay 800m (8U - 100m:100m:200m:400m)

  • 9+ Sprint Medley Relay 1600m (200m:200m:400m:800m)

  • 9+ Distance Medley Relay 4k (1200m:400m:800m:1600m)

  • 4x400m Relay

Girls race first, then boys.  Young then olds. Relays may be mix gender.  Genders and ages may be combined to ensure optimal competition with meet efficiency. 

WHEN: Saturday, March 14.

  • 2:00pm - Packet Pickup & Registration 

  • 4:00pm - 100m dash, then a rolling schedule

  • An estimated timeline of events will be made available the week of the meet.

REGISTRATION: For Whisper families, coach Dave will register the kids into events, then the parents pay the registration through athletic.net. For non-Whisper families, registration is through athletic.net. We will offer day-of-race registration, but to avoid chaos, pre-meet registration is appreciated. Online registration closes Thursday, March 123, at 11:59pm.

WHERE: Prairie High School, 11311 NE 119th St, Vancouver, WA 98662

COST: $20 per athlete. Athletes may register in up to three events. This meet serves as a fundraiser for the Prairie HS Track & Field Booster Program and is $20 for every athlete. No Whisper Running season registration required for this meet, however, they must still pay the $20 meet fee.

PURPOSE: This meet is intended to be a fundraising icebreaker and opportunity for all to participate, hence the reason for mix-gender and mix-age participation. Please bring only good energy and try to not run over the littles. Thank you!

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Mar
16
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
17
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:30pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners). Grades 3-12. However, HS runners should prioritize lifting with their HS team over attending Whisper lifting sessions.

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:15-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00

Wednesday - Evergreen HS Track, 6:00-7:15pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 6:00-7:15pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Mar
19
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:30-6:30pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Mar
21
8:45 AM08:45

Saturday - Start at Clark College OSC 219, 8:45am-11:00am

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jun
13
8:00 AM08:00

Rose City Mile

WHO: Anyone! This is a non-Whisper event, although Whisper runners are encouraged to wear their team issued uniform (singlet/shorts)!

WHAT: A community mile is a great way to celebrate the sport of running!  Check out the Rose City Mile meet website for details. 

WHEN: Saturday, June 13.

WHERE: Franklin High School, 5405 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR 97206

MEET REGISTRATION: https://rosecitymile.com

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Jun
20
5:00 AM05:00

Lake to Bay Relay & Ultramarathon

Lake to Bay is a single-day, 1-7 person team, 62.2-mile (100k) relay or ultramarathon event venturing through the beautiful cities of Vancouver and Camas, Washington.  Teams begin their journey in waves departing every 30-minutes from Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park, run to downtown Vancouver, then loop clockwise around Clark County, finishing along the Old Evergreen Highway, and into the newly developed Vancouver Waterfront!  There are 15 segments/legs for an average of 12-miles per person on a 5-person team.

To register, sponsor, or learn more about Lake to Bay, visit our Lake to Bay Information page.

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Nov
14
7:30 AM07:30

USATF Junior Olympic XC Association Meet

This page will be updated by September 1, 2026

The content below is from the 2025 Association meet.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Athletic.net Meet Information

The 5k race for the 15-18yo runners is optional at the Association Meet, with automatic advancement into the Regional meet the following weekend only if your child pre-registers for the Association Meet ($1). If your child wishes to run in the Regional meet on November 22, please inform Coach Dave of their interest prior to November 7, so he can process registration correctly (there is a process for registering runners and non-runners). The next (their first) JO meet will be on Saturday, November 22, in Monmouth, OR, at Ash Creek Preserve .

TRAVEL: This event is held Magnuson Park in Seattle, WA, which is roughly three hours from Vancouver (on a good travel day).

FRIDAY

COURSE PREVIEW (OPTIONAL): Coach Dave will be at Magnuson Park at 3:30pm on Friday for a course preview. This will allow us time to check into our hotel room (see Lodging below) and make it to dinner (see Dinner below) on-time. Plan to depart Magnuson Park by 4pm (depending on weather and the timeliness of everyone showing up) so we can get to the hotel for check-in. The course preview should take 30-60 minutes. For those arriving later, try to arrive before 4pm for an abbreviated version of the course.

LODGING (booking links coming soon):

FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNER: Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, 701 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. We will begin walking to dinner around 6:00pm, reservations at 6:30pm. Please provide your child with $25 for the team dinner, which will cover food, tax, and gratuity. Coach Dave will collect the meal money and pay the consolidated bill at the end of the evening.

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST: See Lodging (Options) notes regarding continental breakfast. Kids should eat food that is consistent with their pre-race routine.

RUNNERS: The start/finish plus team tent/warm up area will be in the Fields 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Magnuson Park, which is also referred to as The Meadows. Plan to meet at the Whisper canopy in within 90-minutes of the start of your race. Bring a light snack and full water bottle. Also, this is a spike-friendly course. If you have spikes, bring them!

COURSE MAPS

RACE START TIMES:

  • 8 & under (born 2017), girls 10am, boys 10:30am

  • 9 - 10 (born 2015-2016), girls 11am, boys 11:30am

  • 11 - 12 (born 2013-2014), girls 12pm, boys 12:30pm

  • 13 - 14 (born 2011-2012), girls 1pm, boys 1:30pm

CONCESSIONS: No concessions at this meet. There will be some light snacks at the team canopy - plan accordingly.

ADVANCEMENT: Top 35 individuals and top 5 teams qualify for the USATF Region 13 Junior Olympic XC Championship at Ash Creek Reserve in Monmouth, OR, on Saturday, November 22.

VOLUNTEERS: Each team is required to have 1-2 Course Monitors at some point in each race. More info to come shortly.

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Nov
21
7:30 AM07:30

USATF Junior Olympic XC Regional Meet

This page will be updated by September 1, 2026

GENERAL INFO:

Athletic.net page (Meet Info)

Course Maps

  • 2k

  • 3k

  • 4k

  • 5k

RACE START TIME:

  • 8 & under (born 2017)

    • 9am Girls

    • 9:30am Boys

  • 9 - 10 (born 2015-2016)

    • 10am Girls

    • 10:30am Boys

  • 11 - 12 (born 2013-2014)

    • 11am Girls

    • 11:30am Boys

  • 13 - 14 (born 2011-2012)

    • 12:00pm Girls

    • 12:30pm Boys

  • 15 - 18 (born 2007-2010)

    • 1pm Girls

    • 1:30pm Boys

WHERE:

WHISPER RUNNERS: Arrive at least 75-minutes prior to the start of your race to get your race bib from Coach Dave, and relax until we begin our warmup, at approximately 50-minutes before the start of the race.

PARKING:

WHISPER RUNNERS: Once at the tent, put on your race bib (on the front of your singlet below the logo) and relax until we begin our warmup, which will begin approximately 45-minutes before the start of the race.

WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, towel, and an extra change of clothes for after the race if you feel it is necessary.

Restrooms (port-a-potties) will be available at the venue.

AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top 15 places for Association Championships and top 30 places for Region Championships.

ADVANCEMENTS: The top 30 individuals and the top 5 teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF National Championships to be held on 12/12/2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Dec
12
9:00 AM09:00

USATF Junior Olympic XC National Meet

This page will be updated by September 1, 2026

MEET INFORMATION

MEET LOCATION: Lafayette, Louisiana.

TRAVEL: Team workouts through Wednesday. Travel Thursday, with possible shake-out run on the course.

LODGING:

FRIDAY

PARKING:

TEAM TENT: We have a designated team tent. At this time, I do not know where the tent will be stationed, but there will be an 10’ Whisper flag outside of the tent, so keep an eye out for that, ask for directions from an official, and/or text/call me when you arrive.

COURSE PREVIEW: We will meet on Thursday or Friday, December 10 or 11, for the course preview.

DINNER:

SATURDAY

BREAKFAST: Eat a breakfast consistent with what you typically have before an ordinary race. Day-of-race changes to ones diet are not advised. Trying new foods or energy substitutes should be done during general training periods, not before races (especially Nationals).

COURSE MAPS: Click here.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: At the very least, I will host an ice cream bar on Saturday evening. In the past, we have gone ice skating, gone to game rooms, and more.

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Feb
25
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Evergreen HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Feb
24
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:05pm or 6:10-7pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 8th-12th grade runners attend 5:15-6:05pm, 4th-7th grade runners attend 6:10-7pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
23
5:30 PM17:30

BYOS Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

WHAT ELSE: BYOS - In an effort to raise awareness around single-use plastics and their environmental impacts, Bring Your Own Spoon for a trip to Yogurt Time toward the end of practice! No money required, just a spoon!

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
21
8:45 AM08:45

Saturday - Start at Clark College OSC 219, 8:45am-11:00am

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

WHAT: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and dynamic stretching until 10:30am Pick-up will take place at the track.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

ROUTE OPTIONS:

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
19
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday - Clark College FHL 126, 5:30-6:30pm

Free Seminar: Season’s Lessons

PRESENTER: EVAN PRICE

Evan Price is a local professional triathlete, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and an endurance sports coach. He has been a runner for two decades and has embraced the concept of slow and patient progression in endurance sports. Evan’s seminar topic includes healthy ways to process your own performance, setting your own goals and direction, and embracing a long term approach to endurance sports.

In the days and hours leading up to the seminar, audience members are encouraged to begin thinking about their own relationship with running, as well as questions and comments on personal goals and ambitions.

This will be an interactive experience with the hope that you can all grow in your outlook on what endurance sports can give you over the next 10, 20 or even 30 or more years of you life.

WHEN: 5:30-6:30pm.

WHERE: Foster Auditorium in Foster Hall 126. Park in the Red 3 parking lot. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING: Notebook and pen/pencil. Mom, dad, guardian, and/or siblings(s).

REGISTRATION: No RSVP necessary. Please share with your school track teammates.

A few extra miles!: Intermediate and advanced distance runners are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College, prior to the mobility session. If you would like to run 4-6 miles prior to the mobility session, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run.

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Feb
18
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Evergreen HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Feb
17
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:05pm or 6:10-7pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 8th-12th grade runners attend 5:15-6:05pm, 4th-7th grade runners attend 6:10-7pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
16
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
14
8:45 AM08:45

Saturday - Start at Clark College OSC 219, 8:45am-11:00am

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
12
6:00 PM18:00

Thursday, Clark College FHL 126, 6-7pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

SEMINAR: Heather Holly-Freitag brings decades of experience in navigating the college application landscape, providing free tips and strategies when seeking, examining, applying, and funding college and/or post-high school options.  Preparation for post-high school begins in middle school, where students make academic decisions that can have a lasting impact on their transcripts. Don’t miss out on this free seminar for students (and their parents) in grades 7-12.

“Every fall, hundreds of thousands of kids head off to college for the first time – but not all of them go to the right school. Some end up coming  home after the first semester – and dropping out entirely. Data consistently shows that 1 in 4 first-year students drop out during their first year of schooling. It doesn’t have to be like that! There are colleges out there that are perfect for every student’s unique personality and needs.” - Options Abound

Free Seminar: College Admissions Landscape

Topic: College Admissions Landscape
Presented by Heather Holly-Freitag of Options Abound
Athletes in grades 7-12 should attend, along with one or both parents/guardians.

*AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR

WHEN: 6-7pm. Possible meet-up for an easy 4-6 miles prior, starting at 5pm.

WHERE: Foster Auditorium in Foster Hall 126. Park in the Red 3 parking lot. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING: Mom, dad, guardian, and/or siblings(s). Bring a notepad and pen/pencil.

REGISTRATION: No RSVP necessary. Please share with your school track teammates.

A few extra miles!: Intermediate and advanced distance runners are planning to meet for some easy miles at 5pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College, prior to the mobility session. If you would like to run 4-6 miles prior to the mobility session, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run.

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Feb
11
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday - Evergreen HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Feb
10
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:05pm or 6:10-7pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 8th-12th grade runners attend 5:15-6:05pm, 4th-7th grade runners attend 6:10-7pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
9
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
7
8:45 AM08:45

Saturday - Training & Seminar, Clark College OSC 219, 8:45am-Noon

Welcome to Winter Training!
Saturday Seminar TODAY!

Who: Runners preparing for the spring Club Track, High School Track, or Middle School Track/XC).

WHAT: Running and then seminar. Saturday Seminar, 9:45-11:50am (read below).

WHAT ELSE?: The topics are Sports Medicine-based, led by D.O. Melissa Novak, and OHSU faculty. This presentation will be held in Foster Auditorium and at least one parent per runner will be required (highly encouraged) to attend.

Seminar: The Comprehensive Runner
Presented by:
Melissa Novak, D.O. of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Sports Medicine team.
9:45am-11:50am
*AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR

Topics & Presenters:

Stress In Sport by Maddie Gregory

Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome by Brenna Ori

Nutrition & Iron by Amy Colagiovanni

Sleep & Athletes by Gen Eng-Surowiec

Hormones & Performance by Ally Bray

WHEN: Running practice 8:50-9:40am, then we head to Foster Hall for the seminar.

WHERE: Drop-off at O’Connell Sports Center (OSC), Red 1 or 2 parking lot. Click here to view a campus map. Pick-up in front of Hanna &/or Hawkins Hall in the Red 3 parking lot.

SEMINAR LOCATION: Foster Auditorium in Foster Hall.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around their waist while running will benefit them. As long as the temps are above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles) and a light snack to consume after the run and after cross-training. Coach Dave will have bananas and bagels for the kids. Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
5
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:30-6:30pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
4
5:45 PM17:45

Wednesday (wear your favorite race t-shirt) - Evergreen HS Track, 5:45-7:15pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:45-7:15pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

WHAT ELSE: Wear your favorite race shirt!

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Feb
3
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:05pm or 6:10-7pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 8th-12th grade runners attend 5:15-6:05pm, 4th-7th grade runners attend 6:10-7pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Feb
2
5:30 PM17:30

BYOC Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

WHAT ELSE: BYOC - Bring Your Own Cup for some lukewarm hot chocolate at the end! For those who forget a cup, you can cup your hands together to create one. Just kidding, I will have a few extra.


Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
31
8:45 AM08:45

Saturday - Start at Clark College OSC 219, 8:45am-11:00am

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
29
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:30-6:30pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
28
5:45 PM17:45

Wednesday - Evergreen HS Track, 5:45-7:15pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:45-7;15pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Jan
27
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:05pm or 6:10-7pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 8th-12th grade runners attend 5:15-6:05pm, 4th-7th grade runners attend 6:10-7pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
26
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
24
8:45 AM08:45

Saturday - Start at Clark College OSC 219, 8:45am-11:00am

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:45-9:00am, 9:00-10:15am run/run-based activities, and cross-training until 11:00am. End at the track on nice days, or in the classroom on cold/wet days.

WHERE: O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) 219. Park/Drop-off in Red #1 or #2. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Runners should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler mornings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer. Keep in mind that layers can be easily removed and tied around ones waist while running. As long as the temperature is above freezing, most runners should be comfortable wearing running shorts. Runners should also bring water in a reusable water bottle (no plastic water bottles). Have a towel in the car in case they are wet.

REGISTRATION: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
22
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:30-6:30pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 5:30-6:30pm

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners must bring their own yoga mat, wearing clothes they can comfortably stretch in. They should also bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles).

A few extra miles!: For those who wish to put in a few miles prior to the mobility session, we are planning to meet for some easy miles at 4:30pm in the Red 1 or Red 2 parking lot at Clark College. If you would like to run with us, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1/2 parking lot at 4:30pm and we will head out for an easy run together. Belongings may be left in the bed of Coach Dave’s truck prior to departing for the run. NOTE: Runners should be able to run at least 4 consecutive miles (without stopping). Back runners will likely run 10-minute miles.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
21
5:45 PM17:45

Wednesday - Evergreen HS Track, 5:45-7:15pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:45-7;15pm

WHERE: Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. See image of the facility below.

TRAINING AGENDA: Running conditioning and cross-training.

All registered Whisper Runners are welcome to join.  Not a member?  Go here to find out more about Whisper Winter Training!

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Jan
20
5:15 PM17:15

Tuesday, Clark College OSC 218, 5:15-6:05pm or 6:10-7pm

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Weight Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 218, place their belongings in the cubbies, and find a place to lay their mat.

When: 8th-12th grade runners attend 5:15-6:05pm, 4th-7th grade runners attend 6:10-7pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 218 (gym). Park or drop-off in parking lot Red 1 or Red 2. Click here to view a campus map.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should bring a reusable water bottle with them (no plastic water bottles), and if they get light headed while lifting weights, bringing a light snack is advised.

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
19
5:30 PM17:30

Monday - Hudson's Bay HS Track, 5:30-7:00pm

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for some middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training.

When: 5:30-7:00pm

Where: Hudson’s Bay High School Track, 1601 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663.

What to Bring/Wear: Runners should attend dressed for the conditions wearing layers they can peal off as they get warm: shorts, sweat bottoms, shirt, long-sleeve shirt, windbreaker jacket, and possibly gloves and hat. They should also bring a water, small snack, and any medicines/pharmaceuticals they might need (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.).

Registration: See our Winter Training page for further details, including registration.

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Jan
15
5:30 PM17:30

Thursday Practice - Hockinson Meadows Park, 5:30-6:45pm

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: 5:30-6:45pm, intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: We will meet Hockinson Meadows Community Park. Address: 10910 NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA Upon entering the park, drive straight ahead to the ballparks. Coach Dave will meet the runners near the shed/concession stand, which is straight ahead.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

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Jan
14
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday Practice - Round Lake, 5:30-6:45pm

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training.

WHEN: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before the scheduled start time.

WHERE: Round Lake in Camas, WA. Parking or drop-off may take place on the north side of Round Lake, near the start of Camas High School home cross-country races. Click here to view the dropped pin (location) at E 35th Ave, Camas, WA.

WEATHER & WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please be sure your child is dressed for the conditions. Wearing layers that can easily be taken off and wrapped around their waistline is advised. A headlamp will be encouraged once the nights begin to fall a little earlier, which is around mid-October. Other items to consider: a towel to dry off and keep your car from getting messy (sometimes the kids track in dirt from runs), and a waist belt that can carry a phone (if your child has a phone) in case they get lost (while it’s happened only twice in nine years, it does happen - for the record, the kids were fine, and they were back at the start/finish before the end of practice).

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

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