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"I keep all these records for Bellarmine’s purposes, which is why there is no girls data. Anyone who wanted to do it would find all the info on Hank’s site…just need some time and an interest in State history!! Enjoy, and congrats to all those who ran so well at CCS…for me, that would be a special shout out to the Aptos girls and Dublin and Campo boys teams, from the Bay Area…truly inspiring to watch them all run! I was so proud of their efforts…and of the many individuals who ran so well, especially Liam Anderson…wow!!!!!! See you all in track; Patrick McCrystle, Bellarmine College Prep"
Today we catch up with Santa Rosa senior runner, Luca Mazzanti (photo to the left is courtesy of ca.milesplit.com and Ben Crawford). This past Saturday, Mazzanti was the top NorCal placer in the Division II race with his 5th place finish and 15:24.3 time. Earlier this season, Mazzanti finished in 25th at the Stanford Invitational seeded race. He went on to win the NBL championship and then finished in 5th place at the NCS meet with a time of 15:20.3. During the Track and Field season, Mazzanti finished in 4th place at the NCS MOC meet with a time of 4:18.21, just missing the state Track and Field meet. He followed that up with a very fine Steeplechase effort over the summer as he ran the 2nd fastest time in CA history in the 2000m Steeple with a time of 5:54.96.
1) You finished in 5th place at Saturday's CA state meet. Heading into the meet, what place did you think you could finish if you ran well?
Heading in I thought I was for sure in the top 20 and had the potential to move up. My fitness was still going up every week and I felt great on my runs so I had a "perfect day" goal to crack the top 10.
2) What was the plan heading into the race? Did you have a pace in mind for the first mile/2 mile? Did you have any runners that you could shadow?
I really wanted to focus on being conservative in the first mile and be able to chase people down in the last mile or so. My coach had me pick 3 spots to make a move and that worked really well because it also kept me mentally engaged in the race. I had sort of a vague idea to look for the Dublin guys because I thought I could stick to them for a while.
My plan was to hit the mile in 4:50 and I crossed it in 4:52 so at that point I felt really relaxed. I was probably in 30th or so at that point and that is when I started moving up and picking people off.
4) Did you have a pretty good idea of your place throughout the race itself? How tough was the last mile? When did you start your drive for the finish line? When did it sink in that you finished in 5th place? What was your place and time in the Division I race last year?
I started to notice my place when we got to the big hill. I saw that there weren't a ton of people ahead of me so I started to pull up to the lead pack and was a few meters behind them when we reached the 2 mile mark. I actually felt really good for the last mile. I made a move on the rolling hills in the back and caught up to the leaders. I didn't want it to come down to a sprint so I started a long drive to the finish and that's when the pack broke and started going for it. I didn't have my normal kick but I sort of had the jump on a few of the guys so I was able to hold them off. It really sunk in when I saw my coaches and they were ecstatic about my race. I think my time last year was around 16:30 or so and 98th in the race. (editor's note: he finished in 105th with a time of 16:28.3) You could say this year went a little better.
I started running in 7th grade but it was mostly to get in shape for soccer and hang out with friends. Freshman year I was going to play soccer and not run cross-country but a friend convinced me to come to a practice and I loved it so I chose to run instead. That year I ran some pretty good times and decided to do running a little bit more seriously.
I raced the steeplechase this summer which was tons of fun. It meant I ran a lot less miles but I got to get in some really fun races and workouts so it was a good trade.
7) What about your training during the season? What was your typically weekly mileage? Any key workouts? Distance of your longest run? Pace of most of your road runs? Did you have to do most of your runs/workouts on your own?
I am a pretty low-mileage guy so I didn't do a ton of super long workouts. I started doing double days twice a week which probably bumped up my mileage to around 45 a week. I took a nasty fall while running the day after Stanford and hurt my hip pretty bad. I couldn't run for 2 weeks so that set me back a little but I cross trained and kept up my fitness relatively well. We have 2 key workouts in cross-country. One is an adapted version of what one of my coaches ran at Michigan. It's called the Michigan and is meant to simulate a race. The other is called Cobblestone and is a tempo/ hill workout. We keep records of both so it's nice to look back and see what you ran as a freshman. I think I got one run in that was 12 miles but I backed off after I hurt my hip and didn't get back above 10. I usually run around 7:00 pace and cut it down to 6:30 pace by the end of most runs but it depends on how easy I am supposed to take it. I usually run with one of my friends but he was hurt this season so I was on my own for most runs, at least for the majority. It's not as fun but in a way it forces you to focus more.
8) Tell us about your coaches and how they have helped you get to this point in your running career.
8) My coaches are awesome. I would not even be close to this point without them. Doug Courtemarche and Carrie Joseph work together so well and have a great system in place to help us develop as runners. They put emphasis on being able to develop past our high school years and making sure we don't burn out. Our newer coach (in comparison to Doug and Carrie), Kevon, is super knowledgeable about strength training and nutrition stuff so he's been a huge help in staying well rounded. The best thing about my coaches is how they encourage the team to be better in all aspects of our lives and not just athletically.
My favorites have got to be Mt. SAC for invitational and course just because of how challenging it is. My favorite workouts are tempo runs at our home course. In track I have to say steeplechase is my favorite event because it mixes up the race. I also like the 1600 because it's tactical and fast and I love to have a strong kick at the end. My favorite track meet is the Big Cat meet that my school hosts because it's a ton of fun to race so many people on your home track. My favorite movie would have to be Anchorman. I love to go backpacking when I am free on the weekends.
10) Have you made your college decision and if not, how much of a factor will running be when it comes to selecting your college?
I've narrowed it down to a handful of schools but no decisions yet. My priority is academics but running is one of the important factors I am taking into account. I hope to find a school that helps me to develop as a runner without sacrificing my academics.
11) Looking ahead to the Track and Field season, any meets that you are looking forward to and any goals you want to share?
I am really excited about our DMR this season and think we will be able to mix it up with the best teams at Arcadia. I also want to break 4:10 in the 1600 and see how competitive I can be. Maybe get into some steeplechases. But that's hard because there are not many around. If you know of any let me know. I think I could run a decent 3k steeple time.
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Congratulations to the following NorCal coaches who each received a CIF Model Coaches award. You can view the entire list at this LINK.
Sylvia Goodman (Tamalpais High School) Cross CountryGoodman is the cross country coach at Tamalpais High School. Her positive/transformational coaching style has led to the development over the years of dozens of athletes into competitors in the best sense of the word. She is tireless in her efforts to create a team out of a wide range of athletes: from the inexperienced to the elite, and she deftly and sensitively “threads the needle” between coaching her strongest athletes and her weakest, bringing out the best in everyone, both individually and as a team. Goodman teaches her student-athletes how to balance commitment with fun, how to mix tenacity and a drive to win with respect and sportsmanship, and how to take joy in the process of learning and growing.
Kay Nekota (Vacaville High School) Cross Country/Girls Basketball/Track& FieldNekota has served as the head cross country coach and co-head track & field coach for the past 10 years at Vacaville High School and assisting a year with the girls basketball program. Additionally, she is also a P.E. and math teacher and the school Athletic Director. Nekota has a gift for empowering each of the students she has contact with as she consciously makes the time to ensure each student feels appreciated and valued allowing them to reach their maximum potential. She wants her student-athletes to understand the importance and lessons that athletics provides, but also empowers them to use their position in the community to help others. Coach Nekota is truly inspirational. She raises the expectations of those she comes in contact with while giving them the necessary tools to achieve their dreams.
Eliot Smith (Lick-Wilmerding High School) BasketballSmith is the Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at Lick Wilmerding High School. His positive attitude is infectious and you can’t help but break out in a smile when he greets you. He demonstrates and defines the qualities of an exceptional professional whose character and commitment to his student-athletes exemplifies all that a coach should be every day, an outstanding role model. Coach Smith is gifted as an outstanding motivational speaker, encourager, and leader. His positive outlook on life permeates his coaching style. Anyone who has had the honor and privilege of knowing him, will always come away encouraged and feeling loved.
Finish line videos are posted at https://www.instagram.com/milesplitca/?hl=en (Feel free to hashtag runners from each race).
I will post photos of the winning teams in a moment. In the meantime, who was the most impressive teams today? Biggest surprise? Best race? Most impressive individuals?
Just for perspective, the 15:08 for Luis Grijalva converts to 14:20 at the Crystal Springs course on the time converter on the www.lynbrooksports.com website. You may quibble about how accurate that is but keep in mind that the only boy to run faster than Grijalva and Vernau yesterday was German Fernandez during the same season in which he ran 14:24 at Woodward Park.
Feel free to comment below on today's meet at the Crystal Springs course and Willow Hills Reservoir. Most impressive performances (team and individual)? Most surprising? Biggest upset?
Can you answer the following questions without looking? They all pertain to the state meet and the Woodward Park course.
7) This NorCal school scored 18 points to win the state team title. Name the school, year and division.
10) This school had 2 girls win 4 consecutive state individual titles between them in Division I. What school was it and who are the two girls?
Here are my final predictions for Saturday. A more indepth preview will be found in the program sold on Saturday. I have to say that this was by far the most difficult NCS meet to predict that I have done since 2006. It seems like every race has 2-3 teams that could potentially win. That is not unusual but what is unusual is of any of those teams win, many of them will not seem like upsets.
Looking at the weather report, it looks like the forecast says occasional afternoon rain. Perhaps it might rain after all the races and we will get a better idea in the next couple of days.
NorCal Coaches! Don't forget to register your team for the NorCal Hoka One One 2-Mile Postal Nationals on Friday. November 11th!
Coming one week before NCS, this meet is the perfect tune-up for your varsity squad, while being a great chance for those not advancing to prove their fitness on the track. Hoka will be on hand to make sure everyone has a great time, and the competition and conditions (track!) will make sure that your athletes' times are great!
Registration closes Monday, November 7th, so make sure to register your team ASAP! Entries are just $100 per team (or $15 per athlete), and are payable to Maria Carrillo Puma Athletic Boosters at the door. Note the event page is on the Athletic.net Track & Field page, not Cross Country.
Plus, as part of Hoka's Postal National competition, you'll get a free pair of Hoka running shoes if you register for the national "postal" competition as well. As of 11/2, the 10th place teams in the country - scored by adding the top-5 runners per team - are 50:10 for boys and 61:09 for girls. We know NorCal has many teams that can shatter those marks!
Check the event website for more information, or email Alex at runnerforlife86@gmail.com with questions.
The choir welcomed two special guests from Elizabeth Court, a local care home. Escorted by carers from the home, one was 91-year-old Jean Bannister, event organiser's Dave Bannister's mum. The other was 92-year-old Dennis Clifford, who had revealed a long-standing wish to sing with a male voice choir once more, as he had done many years ago in his home country of Wales.
The choir placed Dennis in the middle of the choir, so that he could participate in and feel the amazing sound only male choirs can produce. A tear in his eye showed how much he enjoyed the experience, and the choir were thrilled to have made his wish come true.
In addition to many appreciative comments from shoppers, Centre Manager Lyne Boyd was delighted with the performance, saying: "It was wonderful - you can come back any time".
Okay, it's just that I read that on board the Grand Princess you *can* get free ice cream at a certain time in the Horizon Court. Is this true? It's supposedly not all the time, everywhere, just in the Horizon Court and only at this specified time. I can't remeber where I found this information on the net though, so I can't go back to it. Anyone know?
I don't know about that but my mom got HOMEMADE ice cream every night after dinner in the dining room.
It's around 3:30(ish) in the afternoon on the Grand. It's also free during lunch and dinner in the dining rooms
It was 3:30 to 4:30 in the Horizon Court, on the final sailing of the Ocean. Usually two kinds of ice cream, with some toppings. Remember they have fruit there too. You can make your own banana split, if you are so inclined.
We were on the golden on 10/12/02 for 7 days and it was at 4:00 in the horizon court. they had chocolate and vanilla plus toppings. You can also get it for lunch and dinner at the restaurants.
Please Princess, please quit charging for ice cream so we can cruise with you again. This charge is ridiculous. They could have had our business 14 other times if not for this.
Hey Brad, I agree. Everytime I tried to work out the money to cruise on Princess and factored in the cost of airfare, cruise, photos, shore excursions, drinks, etc. and then added $7.50 for ice cream, it put me over the hump and i couldn't do it.
Brad, you are putting us on aren't you? Of all the items we are charged for on a cruise, the ice cream keeps you from choosing Princess???
As has been stated before, Princess has a contract with Haagen Daaz which when it expires supposedly will not be renewed. Then they can have gratis ice cream all the time if they choose.
To be honest, and I started this thread, I could care less if Princess charged for Ice Cream or not. I don't need ice cream free to me 24 hours a day. Who cares?
Im not putting you on, I could not go back, and have not been back, thought it was the ultimate slap in the face. I dont eat ice cream, I would love to return, I keep checking to see if they stop, and if they ever do stop charging, I will immediately book the Star. I dont believe the Haagen Daaz contract is expiring. I had an equally difficult time getting past the extra charges for meals, but have chosen to not participate. The ice cream thing, I cant get past. I have never cared about the charges for the cruise, I have paid $15,000 for some for the three of us, to $400 each for other cruises. Charge what you will, but throw in a scoop of ice cream if someone wants it. Does not have to be the premium stuff either.
But what would you do if no ice cream was served *at all* outside of the dining room? Why is ice cream so darn important to so many people? Do you really need it?
As I said, I DONT EAT ICE CREAM. have not for years. I would rather see them not offer it at all than to charge. I hear they started offering it in horizon on some ships. Big deal, they are still charging. close the ice cream stand and board it up, then I will gladly book again.
Oh that's rediculous! Don't offer it at all if they are going to charge? Tell you what, if you don't want to pay for it, don't! But don't demand that Princess deprive others of having the choice to pay for the ice cream if they so desire.
The Prices of cruises these days require the cruiselines to make up for the low prices they are getting for cabins. I have been on 7 Princess cruises and have seen lines of people waiting for the Ice Cream. They were glad to pay for it. As long as there is a need for this they will charge. Plus with prices so low they will not stop charging. I will continue to support Princess as they give great value for my dollar. You have a choice not to support them. Thats ok.
Let's be honest. The vast mjority of those loading up dishes of free ice cream are the kids. Three bites later, the bowl is stashed somewhere, melting leaving a mess for the staff to clean up.
There is NO CHARGE for the ice cream in the dining room or in the Horizon Court in the afternoon - the only place where they charge for ice cream is at the Haagen-Daas stand! Been on Princess three times with number four coming up later this year.
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