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2026 Scouting
JXC Routines
Regional Outlook
Science Behind our Training
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For varsity athletes, this is the minimum number of hours of sleep recommended per night for optimal muscle recovery and mental focus.
8-10 hours
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This Westerville North junior was the school's top non-senior finisher, running an elite 15:43.22 to clear the path for their deep 2026 returning pack.
Holden Gray
100
Name 2 reasons we might meet in Wad's room Fridays after school
Varsity jersey distribution, race strategy discussion, get a scouting report, mental preparation (goal setting / reflection on the last race)
100
This team finished 2nd at the regional meet with 124 points and returns individual runner-up Logan Behm, who clocked a blistering 15:18.94 as a junior.
Hilliard Darby
100
What aspect of racing do core workouts benefit?
Running form
100
Name the country based on the flag:
Netherlands
100
Mad Gab (decipher the actual phrase): canned ache my high saw few
Can't take my eyes off of you
200
This essential mineral helps carry oxygen in your blood to your muscles; a deficiency in it leads to extreme fatigue.
Iron
200
There’s a new major player in central Ohio. Last year, they finished top 10 in the state with 2 freshmen in their top 7 and are only graduating 2 from varsity. Who is it?
Thomas Worthington
200
What muscle do we primarily work when we do mobility exercises?
Hips
200
3 of the 6 teams from our section of the OCC finished top 10 in the 2025 state meet. Name them.
Dublin Jerome, Thomas Worthington, Hilliard Darby
200
Other than having spikes to grip the ground better, what makes spikes better than trainers for racing?
They're lighter weight
200
Finish the Shrek quote: "Ogres are like _________."
Onions
200
Laffy Taffy Joke: What do you call it when a dinosaur crashes his car?
A Tyrannosaurus Wrecks
300
According to the Nutrition Guide from last year, on hard intensity days, what macro nutrient should make up 50% of what's on your plate?
Carbs
300
Olentangy Orange returns a dangerous 4-man varsity crew for 2026, spearheaded by this runner who finished 21st overall in a sharp 15:53.86.
Cowen Allender
300
How long before the start of a race do we begin warming up?
50-55 minutes
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This squad returns an incredible 6 out of their top 7 runners, led by Vansh Sethi and sub-16:20 underclassmen Micah Ballinger and James O'Keefe.
Olentangy Berlin
300
This three-letter acronym represents the maximum rate of oxygen your body can use during exercise.
VO2 Max
300
Family Feud minus the family
Name something you stuff just as full as you can get it.
Provide 2 of the 8 most common answers according to the survey
Turkey (39)
Trash cans (14)
Christmas stocking (6)
Suitcase (6)
Pillow (6)
Teddy bear (5)
Purse (5)
Stomach (4)
300
Connections: What do the following have in common?
Gum, rain, eaves, air
_____ drop
Words that precede "drop"
400
Cramps are caused by a lack of consumption of what 2 things?
Water and electrolytes
400
Proving that freshmen can handle varsity pressure, this Thomas Worthington standout debuted at Regionals with an astonishing 5th-place finish in 15:27.02.
Calvin Watson
400
Name 3 non-running training strategies we implement in practice.
Stretching, core, lifting, mobility
400
This team, in our region, missed out on qualifying for states by 13 points and return their top 3. Who are they? (hint: their girls' team WON states last year)
Gahanna Lincoln
400
Tempo and threshold runs are important because they train our body to...
clear lactic acid efficiently
400
In lowercase, it's a tiny town. Capitalised, it's the name of a Shakespeare play, and its protagonist.
hamlet/Hamlet
400
Reebus Puzzle:
But on second thought...
500
What nutrient should we prioritize in the hour / minutes leading up to the race?
Simple carbs or sugars
500
Hilliard Darby is loaded for a title run because this rising senior stepped up big as their #3 man at Regionals, dropping a clutch 16:10.80.
Venny Kurapati
500
Cross training is an excellent way to maintain aerobic fitness while also managing stress on legs. However, a leisurely bike ride often gets mistaken as cross training. If you're cross training on an on-your-own-Wednesday (not as a workout replacement), what’s a good target BPM? (say a number that falls within the range)
130-155
500
Name 1 athlete from our region (and is D1) who qualified for the state meet last year INDIVIDUALLY and will also be returning for the 2026 season
Gabe McNeil (Lancaster), Ben Canales (Coffman), Alex Hohman (Westerville Central), Andrew Gould (Westerville Central), Liam Irvin (Gahanna), Beckett Anderson (Gahanna), Dominic Mercurio (Pick North), Hayden McComb (Kilbourne)
500
Your workout paces each week are determined by your season PR. What's the name of the chart/table that helps to calculate your tempo, interval, and goal paces?
Vdot
500
Name 3 weaknesses for vampires.
Garlic, holy symbols, stake through the heart, silver, running water, sunlight
500
What is this the recipe for?:
toasted bread rubbed with garlic, topped with a mixture of diced tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and often balsamic vinegar
Bruschetta