Thursday, 14 June 2018

Thermopylae Obstacle Course Race Results 2018

Here are the results for the top three schools. The results are an average taken from the fastest ten runners (not including teachers). If you would like to see where your school placed, I have created a Google Doc with all times. Please send me an email and I will share the link. 

First place : Valley Creek School with an average time of 36.22
Second place :  William D. Pratt with an average time of 36.96
Third place : Sir John A. MacDonald with an average time of 37.60 


Here at Valley Creek, winning is not the top priority. Seeing the community come together, students helping other students, smiling faces (full of mud) and overall grit and determination is what we value. We hope you have found the value in that as well. 

Thank you all again. The event is great only because of you! 

Enjoy the rest of the school year and your well-deserved summer break! 

VC Thermopylae Team

Band Workout with Sydney - 2017

Wide Band Squats
Banded Lunge
Medicine Ball Crunch
Russian Twists
Medicine Ball Static Leg Raises
Banded Biceps Curls
Banded Triceps Overhead Press
Banded Lateral Raise
Walking Band Shuffle Steps
Medicine Ball Reverse Supermans
Crazy Medicine Ball Crunches
Ankle Side Shuffles

Plyometric Legs and Core with Jordyn - 2017

Box Jumps
Good Mornings
Lunge Stretch
Box Squat Jump
Isolated Leg Raises

KT Tape Application - Knee Support





Monday, 4 June 2018

2018 Thermopylae Obstacle Course Race

Tomorrow....it's finally here....the 2018 Thermopylae Obstacle Course Race.
5KM
15 Obstacles
2 400 square foot mud pits
1 Amazing Experience!!!

Sunday, 3 June 2018

Thermopylae Race Information

Hi everyone, 

It is almost here! We are so excited to have you all on board for the Thermopylae obstacle course race.
Here are a few pointers and reminders for the day of :

GENERAL INFORMATION  
- The race is a 5km, 15 obstacle mud race. 
- It is held at Valley Creek School:  
10951 Hidden Valley Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 6J2 on Tuesday, June 5th
- We would ask that participants arrive around 3:30-4:00pm
- The race kicks off at 4:30pm and ends around 7:00pm following prizes and announcements. 
 
We will be selling Thermopylae performance shirts at the race. A shirt costs $14. 

STUDENTS 
- Students will need their own transportation to and from the race. 
- Students will need their own water bottle (or two) with their name clearly labeled on the bottle.
- Students will need their own a snack.
- Students will need sun screen and bug spray. A hat may also be a good idea. 
- Students will need a change of clothes for after the race. A garbage bag also works well to cover the mud on their bodies before getting back in the car on the drive home. Remember, this is a MUD RACE, so remind your students to wear used or older running shoes and clothes that they do not mind getting dirty and possibly ruining. 
There will be no indoor access to the school during the race for those who are covered in mud. All doors will be locked and there will be volunteers letting people indoors (only if they are clean) to use our facilities. There is one portable toilet on site. 

RACE ORGANIZATION
- Please let us know of any students who need to run in one of the first heats (if they have other activities they need to attend later in the evening and need to leave early).  

Again, thank you for your support in our program and the race. We are thrilled to see you all in less than two days time.

The VC Thermopylae Team

Thermopylae Obstacle Course Race 2018

The Thermopylae Obstacle Course Race is quickly approaching.  Race start is at 4:30pm with introductions and warm up from 3:30-4:00pm.
The race is held at the host school of Valley Creek in the community of Hidden Valley.

We look forward to some great competition, a lot of fun and tons of mud...literally.

2018 is going to be a huge race!!