Copley XC Weekly Update

September 21–27, 2026 • Strongsville Invitational

All:

I recently read a really good article on “10 Things I Wish I Knew as a High School Runner,” and I thought there were some excellent takeaways for any high school runner looking to continue to grow and excel in our sport.

Running is about so much more than workouts, mileage, and race times. The habits you build, the way you approach your teammates, how you recover, and the mindset you bring every day all play a role in the athlete you become.

I’ve pulled together some of my favorite highlights from the article in the graphics included with this post.

Take a few minutes to read through them. There are some great lessons here — whether you’re a freshman just getting started or a senior preparing for what comes next.

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📅 Week Ahead

🏁 Strongsville Invitational

Saturday, September 26
📍 Strongsville High School
20025 Lunn Rd, Strongsville, OH 44149

Spectator & Meet Information

💤 Sleep Champions

This week's Sleep Champion is a tie between Kateri and Magdalena Villarreal, with both averaging 8.8 hours of sleep.

✅ 100% Workout Completion

Congratulations to the athletes who currently have 100% workout completion:

Please make sure you are marking your workouts complete. This information helps us evaluate how effective our training is and make adjustments throughout the season to improve the training plan for everyone.