Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Practice Location:Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). 

Parking: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Ttraining at this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Race: This is a new race for Whisper, yet at a location we raced at in 2017, Vancouver Lake.  We will be racing other clubs and middle schools, yet the race is anticipated to be fairly small.

Start Time: The middle school and club race will begin at 3:40pm, with the boys and girls running together.  High school race to follow. 

Itinerary of sorts: Coach Dave will register all interested runners.  Try your best to arrive as close to 2:45pm as possible, but if you cannot get your child there until 3:15pm because of school, that is okay, just let Coach know.  We will plan to meet at a picnic table near the start/finish area to distribute bibs and complete our team warm-up together.

Practice Location:Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). 

Parking: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Training at this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Race: This race hosts over 30 teams from the Vancouver area including many middle schools from the Vancouver School District (a district you will likely not see until high school). 

Event: The middle school race is set to begin at 5:45pm, however I would like all runners there by 4:45pm at the latest.  Click here for the event calendar.

Runners: Be sure to have ordered your Whisper singlet and shorts ($60 - see Coach Dave).  We will plan to meet at 4:45pm near the start/finish area to distribute bibs and complete our team warm-up together.  If you cannot find me, please call or text me at 360-989-0935. 

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Practice Location:Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). 

Parking: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Race: What better way to kick off the Cross Country season than by participating in the Ultimook Race, held in Tillamook, Oregon?  This course appears to be of "old school" form, in that it will provide a balance of challenge and fun for all participants. 

Click here for race information and race start times.

Travel: The location of this race is approximately two hours from Vancouver, Washington.  This meet is quite large, so please account for traffic when you calculate your departure time.

Lodging: If you wish to turn this event into a weekend at/near the beach, you may consider hotel accommodations.  Click here to begin your Google search for hotels in Tillamook.

Whisper Runners: Be sure to have ordered your Whisper singlet and shorts ($60 - see Coach Dave).  As with most races, Ultimook will require a running bib to be worn on each runner.  We will plan to meet at 7:30am near the start/finish area to distribute bibs and complete our team warm-up together, pending race start times. 

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Practice Location:Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). 

Parking: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country season training.

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

Practice Location:Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA). 

Parking: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Agenda: The 2018 XC KICKOFF Race!  This race will provide runners with an opportunity to display their fitness from the nine weeks of Summer Training!  The race course will span 2500 meters and is open to all current and former Whisper runners!  We will warm-up together and the race will begin between 9:45-10:00am.  Please join us afterward for a potluck style brunch from 10:00-11:00am (healthy dishes welcome!).

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

Who: Registered runners preparing for the 2018 Cross-Country season.

What: Easy 20-30 minute run.  There is a new bridge that has become quite the hot spot in Camas during the summer, where kids jump from and into the water below.  This is located between Round Lake and Lacamas Lake.  The jump from the bridge is about 10'-12' high and many runners from Whisper have already taken the plunge from this bridge at some point during the summer.  We will be taking a team picture on the bridge between 10-10:30am, so please wear your Whisper shirt (to be distributed prior to the picture).  Parents are encouraged to stick around and keep an eye out for safety reasons.

When: We will meet at the east end of Lacamas Heritage Trail (see address below) and depart for our run at 9:15am.

Where: The address, 341 NW Lake Rd, Camas, WA 98607, is that of SUP rentals, located at the east end of Lacamas Heritage Trail.  SUP is short for "Stand Up Paddleboards" and is located near the boat launch, child play structure, and restrooms at Lacamas Heritage Trail.  There is plenty of parking and space to drop off your child.

Practice Location: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA)

Parking at Pacific Park: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location Option 1: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA)

Parking at Pacific Park: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Who: Registered runners preparing for the 2018 Cross-Country season.

What: Cross-Training is an integral part of training theory within Whisper Running.  Wednesday's we will devote to one hour of steady-state running, and a second hour will be devoted to functional movement training (or vice-versa).

When: We will meet in the gym promptly at 9am, then divide into groups and complete the workouts of the day.

Where: Washington State School for the Blind, 2214 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98661

Practice Location: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave. - Vancouver, WA).  The track is located in back of the school, so you'll want to park either at the west (front of the school) parking lot and walk your child to the track, or south parking lot and walk your child to the track.  Training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• Shahala MS Track
• Vandervort Neighborhood Park
• NW Lake Rd. (hill repeats)
• Lacamas Heritage Trail
• Fisher Basin Park (located on same grounds as Shahala)

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Shahala Middle School (601 SE 192nd Ave. - Vancouver, WA).  The track is located in back of the school, so you'll want to park either at the west (front of the school) parking lot and walk your child to the track, or south parking lot and walk your child to the track.  Training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• Shahala MS Track
• Vandervort Neighborhood Park
• NW Lake Rd. (hill repeats)
• Lacamas Heritage Trail
• Fisher Basin Park (located on same grounds as Shahala)

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 135 (dance room), review the workout of the day, then begin practice. 

Training Agenda: Because it's a Wednesday, a heavy emphasis will be placed on cross-training, however, we will be putting in 20-30 minutes of running prior to cross-training.

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

Practice Location: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA)

Parking: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Pacific Park (1515 N.E. 164th Ave - Vancouver, WA)

Parking: Using the PDF map as a guide, please park (drop-off) in/at the parking lot between the Off-Lease Dog Park and Extreme Sports Park (Skate Park).  Coach Dave will meet all runners at the large, covered picnic shelter located near the Community Play area.  Training at this location will include running a variety of intervals on the marked (with orange 12" cones) trail.  The outside loop is approximately 1800m, with 1600m being dirt and compact gravel.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Practice Location: Park in the Red 1 Parking Lot at Clark College.  We will meet in the O'Connel Sports Center (OSC) in 128 (large gym), review the workout of the day, then begin practice.  Summer training from this location will take place at one of the following terrains:

• 1k loop around tennis courts.
• Fort Vancouver Park.
• Dirt Track on SW corner of E. Reserve St. & E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Hudson's Bay HS track.

Training Agenda: Cross-Country conditioning and preparation.

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

Who: Registered runners preparing for the 2018 Cross-Country season.

What: Cross-Training is an integral part of training theory within Whisper Running.  Wednesday's we will devote to one hour of water-based exercise, and a second hour will be devoted to functional movement training.  Aqua-jogging belts (or another form of flotation device) will be provided for all runners/swimmers.

When: Please arrive by 8:50am.  Runners will need a modest swimsuit, towel, and a set of warm clothes to put on afterward.  Upon arrival, we will  meet in the gymnasium for a brief team meeting, and then divide into groups.  One group will remain in the gym, while the second group goes into the pool.  At 10am, groups will switch rooms for the remainder of the workout time.

Where: Washington State School for the Blind, 2214 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98661