From tonight’s email because I’m lazy:

A couple of quick announcements this evening regarding the next few days.  Due to the overwhelming desire within the group to run the 3000m test on Friday, we will take the following action:

1. For those that can make it, we will shovel the West Valley track at 3 PM tomorrow.  It probably won’t take the two hours that a practice will, but I’m not sure how long it will take (depends on the number of people and shovels, so bring lots of both!).

2. Friday, because it is an early out from school, we will run the 3k test a bit early.  Practice will begin at 1:30 PM, and we will begin the 3000m around 2:15.  Practice should be done about 3 PM then.  That should give you guys plenty of time to rest up for the strength test on Saturday!

OH YEAAAHHH!

(just for Pat)

If you haven’t renewed your USSA license yet, the deadline for renewal (without a late fee tacked on), is October 15.  For Alaskans, besides the benefit of scoring USSA points to help with national ranking and seeding at various competitions (JOs for one), a USSA license is necessary to qualify for Junior Nationals (JOs), since without one you are not eligible to score qualifying points at Besh Cups.