BRING HEADLAMPS

Who: Registered Whisper runners

What: Christmas Decorations Scavenger Hunt Run!

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

Where: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. We will be running downtown streets in search for Vancouver’s finest Christmas lights displays! We will finish at the Grant Street Pier at the Vancouver Waterfront. Plan to pick up your child at the Pier, or along Waterfront Way in front of Salt & Straw, 740 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA 98660.

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Who: Registered Whisper runners on an annual membership or Runcard.

What: Middle distance or distance training. Following training, we will reconvene in the Central Shelter for post-run S’mores and games. Please have your child bring a bag of dry clothes they can change into if the weather is cold or rainy (optional). Although we will have a fire at the Central Shelter after the run, a dry top or hoodie would be nice to have.

When: Please drop your child off no earlier than 5-minutes before their scheduled start time:

Where:  Lewisville Regional Park - 26411 NE Lewisville Hwy, Battle Ground, WA 98604

Parking: If you plan to remain at the park, there will be a cost of $3-5 per vehicle. If you plan to drop and go, drop-off is at the Central Shelter and you usually do not have to pay for parking. Pick-up will be at the same location. The park has very limited cell phone range.

Who: Registered Whisper runners

What: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training, plus a good share of conditioning exercises.

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

Where: We will meet at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track, then train at facilities in the local area

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training

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

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

Who: Registered Whisper runners

What: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training, plus a good share of conditioning exercises.

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

Where: We will meet at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track, then train at facilities in the local area

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training

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

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

BRING HEADLAMPS

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 their scheduled start time.

Where: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for arrival.

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PACK A WORKING HEADLAMP IN THE CAR - FALL GETS DARK, ESPECIALLY AT ROUND LAKE!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training

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.

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

BRING HEADLAMPS

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 their scheduled start time.

Where: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for arrival.

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

What: Christmas Decorations Scavenger Hunt Run!

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

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

BRING HEADLAMPS

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 their scheduled start time.

Where: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for arrival.

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

PACK A WORKING HEADLAMP IN THE CAR - FALL GETS DARK, ESPECIALLY AT ROUND LAKE!

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

WHAT: Intermediate & advanced middle distance and distance running training

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.

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

BRING HEADLAMPS

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 their scheduled start time.

Where: We will begin and end at the Hudson’s Bay High School Track. Training will take place at the track, on the 1k loop at Clark College, on the dirt track along Mill Plain & Reserve, at Fort Vancouver National Park, or around the downtown area. We will always aim to be back on-time for arrival.

Click here to find out more about Whisper training

WHO: Registered Whisper runners

What: Christmas Decorations Scavenger Hunt Run!

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

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

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for ESD/VSD middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 5:40pm and end by 6:50pm. Time before 5:40pm is dedicated to signing in and warming up. Drills will begin by 5:50pm, followed by the workout, cool-down, and dynamic/static stretching.

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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: All athletes registered in Winter Training at Whisper Running.

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 219, place their belongings along the wall at the back of the room, and find a place to lay their mat.

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 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.

When: Please arrive 10-minutes early, and plan to depart the school by 6:30pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 219 (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).

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season (or MS XC season)

WHAT: Running & Cross-Training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:50-9:10am, 9:10-10:15am 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.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for ESD/VSD middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 5:40pm and end by 6:50pm. Time before 5:40pm is dedicated to signing in and warming up. Drills will begin by 5:50pm, followed by the workout, cool-down, and dynamic/static stretching.

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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: All athletes registered in Winter Training at Whisper Running.

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 219, place their belongings along the wall at the back of the room, and find a place to lay their mat.

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 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.

When: Please arrive 10-minutes early, and plan to depart the school by 6:30pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 219 (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).

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season (or MS XC season)

WHAT: Running & Cross-Training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:50-9:10am, 9:10-10:15am 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.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for ESD/VSD middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 5:40pm and end by 6:50pm. Time before 5:40pm is dedicated to signing in and warming up. Drills will begin by 5:50pm, followed by the workout, cool-down, and dynamic/static stretching.

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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: All athletes registered in Winter Training at Whisper Running.

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 219, place their belongings along the wall at the back of the room, and find a place to lay their mat.

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 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.

When: Please arrive 10-minutes early, and plan to depart the school by 6:30pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 219 (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).

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season (or MS XC season)

WHAT: Running & Cross-Training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:50-9:10am, 9:10-10:15am 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.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for ESD/VSD middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 5:40pm and end by 6:50pm. Time before 5:40pm is dedicated to signing in and warming up. Drills will begin by 5:50pm, followed by the workout, cool-down, and dynamic/static stretching.

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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: All athletes registered in Winter Training at Whisper Running.

WHAT: College Admissions Landscape seminar.

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 seminar. If you would like to run 4-6 miles prior to the mobility session, meet Coach Dave in the Red 1 or 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.

College Admissions Landscape and the Student Athlete
Presented by Heather Holly-Freitag of Options Abound
Athletes in grades 8-12 should attend, along with one or both parents/guardians.

*AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR

WHEN: Optional run, 4:30-5:30pm, followed by seminar, 6-7pm.

WHERE:

SEMINAR LOCATION: Foster Auditorium in Foster Hall 126. Those arriving for only the seminar (not joining the 4:30pm run) should park in Red 3. Click here to view a campus map.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Those running should come dressed and ready to run. For cooler evenings, runners should have a short sleeve shirt beneath a long sleeve shirt, with a windbreaker style jacket as their outer layer, AND a headlamp. 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 (no food in the auditorium). For those attending the seminar, bring a notepad and pen/pencil.

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season (or MS XC season)

WHAT: Running & Cross-Training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:50-9:10am, 9:10-10:15am 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.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for ESD/VSD middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 5:40pm and end by 6:50pm. Time before 5:40pm is dedicated to signing in and warming up. Drills will begin by 5:50pm, followed by the workout, cool-down, and dynamic/static stretching.

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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: All athletes registered in Winter Training at Whisper Running.

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 219, place their belongings along the wall at the back of the room, and find a place to lay their mat.

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 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.

When: Please arrive 10-minutes early, and plan to depart the school by 6:30pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 219 (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).

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

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

WHAT: Running, cross-training, and then seminar. Saturday Seminar, 10:00-11:30am (read below).

WHAT ELSE?: Saturday’s will be devoted to conditioning runs and extracurriculars that include physical and intellectual development. Some Saturday practices will include seminars with guest speakers presenting on varying topics. The topic for this particular Saturday is Sports Medicine-based, with Sports Medicine D.O. Melissa Novak and Staff presenting on topics within the Sports Medicine field. This presentation will be held in the Foster Auditorium and at least one parent per runner will be required (highly encouraged) to attend.

TOPIC: The Comprehensive Runner (see full menu below)
Presented by Melissa Novak, D.O. of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
10:00am-11:30am
*AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SEMINAR

PRESENTERS & TOPICS

Melissa Novak- introductions
Intro in to REDs/athlete Triad - 25 min
What nutrition looks like - 20 min
Sleep & Mental Health - 15 min
Erin Wos - Social Media & Emotional Health - 15 min 
Melissa Novak- Summary & Questions 

WHEN: Running 9-10:15am, then we head to Foster Hall for the seminar.

WHERE: Drop-off and pick-up at O’Connell Sports Center (OSC), Red 1 or 2 parking lot. Click here to view a campus map.

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.

Who: Registered runners preparing for spring track (or spring XC for ESD/VSD middle school runners).

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 5:40pm and end by 6:50pm. Time before 5:40pm is dedicated to signing in and warming up. Drills will begin by 5:50pm, followed by the workout, cool-down, and dynamic/static stretching.

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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

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 4:15pm 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 4:15pm 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.

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season (or MS XC season)

WHAT: Running & Cross-Training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:50-9:10am, 9:10-10:15am 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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: All athletes registered in Winter Training at Whisper Running.

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 219, place their belongings along the wall at the back of the room, and find a place to lay their mat.

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 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.

When: Please arrive 10-minutes early, and plan to depart the school by 6:30pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 219 (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).

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season (or MS XC season)

WHAT: Running & Cross-Training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:50-9:10am, 9:10-10:15am 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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

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 4:15pm 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 4:15pm 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.

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season (or MS XC season)

WHAT: Running & Cross-Training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:50-9:10am, 9:10-10:15am 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.

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

What: Sprint, middle-distance, and distance training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard beneath the canopy, place their belongings under or around the canopy, and begin lightly jogging around the track or on the turf around the soccer field (yellow line).

When: We will aim to start practice no later than 6:35pm and end by 7:55pm.

Where: McKenzie Stadium is located at 2211 NE 138thh Ave in Vancouver, behind Evergreen HS (north side of EHS).

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.). Inform Coach Dave if there are any medications/pharmaceuticals that could impair, impact, or improve health.

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

Who: All athletes registered in Winter Training at Whisper Running.

What: Yoga/Stretching/Mobility Training. Upon arrival, runners should sign-in on the clipboard located on the counter in 219, place their belongings along the wall at the back of the room, and find a place to lay their mat.

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 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.

When: Please arrive 10-minutes early, and plan to depart the school by 6:30pm.

Where: Clark College OSC (O’Connell Sports Center), second floor in room 219 (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).

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

Welcome to Winter Training!

WHO: Registered runners preparing for the 2024 Track season (or MS XC season)

WHAT: Running & Cross-Training.

WHEN: Classroom 8:50-9:10am, 9:10-10:15am 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.