ELKMONT CROSS COUNTRY TEAM BACK FROM CAMP

The Elkmont Cross Country team had their annual "before school" team training camp in the beautiful hills of Tennessee in July.  Lots of fun, team bonding and running up and down hills, help these dedicated runners get ready for the upcoming cross country season this fall. Coach Pugh's thoughts about camp can be found below.

Sunday:
This is what makes my heart glad. We’ll have a devotional at 6 and then a 6 mile run before supper. The work begins again at 7 am in the morning. This bonding is a big reason for bringing these kids to camp. The faces have changed over the the years but the laughter and the friendships forged during this week remain the same !! Can’t wait to get started. XC camp 2018!!  

Monday:
3 mile tempo trail run always ends in the creek. Great work and great times!!

  
Tuesday: 
Only sad thing about camp...it’s the last for some! Seniors with their old coach after the mid day trail run! 29 miles since Sunday night! Everyone is doing great!

Wednesday:
35 miles and few more runs to go! Can’t say enough about the kids from Elkmont and Ardmore and the hard work they have put in. Headed out for a 6 mile in a few! A little cooler!

Thursday:
9 miler completed.! Last day! 50 miles total!! Great run with great kids! Great kids who care about each other and our team! "I wouldn't trade this time with them for anything." 

The EHS XC is looking good for 2018 season.  Coach Barry Pugh, their fearless leader, brings lots of infectious enthusiasm to camp as he pushes them along.  Special thanks goes to the parents and other adults that helped the cross country team have a great time.

Cross Country Mom Thoughts:
I wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Barry L Pugh and the other ladies and gentlemen that helped at Davy Crockett Cross Country Camp this year. It was Preston 1st year and everyone made him feel right at home. He loved it and when he came home last night He was talking about running today. He absolutely loves it. Mr. Pugh is a wonderful coach and person I feel confident with my son being with him. He always inspires and always has something nice to say to and about everyone. I am proud for us to be part of the ELKMONT CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR 2018. Preston got a award with STRENGTH. Thank u again for all your hard work with the Running Red Devils.