The Nordic ski program starts Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Sign-up here to get more information. This link is not the official registration for the program:
http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/form/default.php?sectiondetailid=319734
See Community Education for the official registration and program fee at:
https://ssl.dwebsite.com/secure2/ce_anokahennepin/php/public.php?action=classDetail&is_ongoing_event=0&classId=9964&programId=8&categoryId=16&sliding_fee_id=0&from=listCategories
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
2013 MSHSL Section 5AA CC - Results
Wonderful to see the middle school runners in the high school race. Here are the results:
2013 MSHSL Section 5AA CC - JV Girls - 4KM
2013 MSHSL Section 5AA CC - JV Boys - 5KM
2013 MSHSL Section 5AA CC - JV Girls - 4KM
2013 MSHSL Section 5AA CC - JV Boys - 5KM
Monday, October 14, 2013
Pizza Party and Uniform Turn-In, Wednesday October 23
To participate in the pizza party, you must return the purple RSVP form with your $4 cash by noon on Tuesday, October 22 to your Community Education office! We need to order pizzas ahead of time! If you must write a check, make it payable to "Papa John's". See the Community Education office for the purple RSVP form if you don't have one.
Optional Races 10/15 and 10/24
You must email me if you want to participate in the optional races on 10/15 and 10/24.
Coach Craig Crandall
crandallcraig@msn.com
763.360.8912 cellular and text
Coach Craig Crandall
crandallcraig@msn.com
763.360.8912 cellular and text
No More Practices, Class Ended 10/10/2013
The class was scheduled from September 4 - October 10. The class ended last week and we are no longer practicing.
The future looks fabulous for both the girls and boys teams...but to be more successful and competitive, cross country runners MUST run during the summer months so they are physically ready to begin QAULITY training and SPEED WORK in September, vs. base building and experiencing knee pain, shin splits and other injuries in September. Please check this blog site for future updates regarding our summer running club. The club starts running in June and there is no registration or fees. Please email Coach Craig (crandallcraig@msn.com) if you would like to be included in the running club's email list and prepare to be GREAT next September. A successful cross country season ALWAYS begins in the summer with base building miles...it's too late to start in September.
Coach Craig Crandall
crandallcraig@msn.com
763.360.8912 cellular and text
The future looks fabulous for both the girls and boys teams...but to be more successful and competitive, cross country runners MUST run during the summer months so they are physically ready to begin QAULITY training and SPEED WORK in September, vs. base building and experiencing knee pain, shin splits and other injuries in September. Please check this blog site for future updates regarding our summer running club. The club starts running in June and there is no registration or fees. Please email Coach Craig (crandallcraig@msn.com) if you would like to be included in the running club's email list and prepare to be GREAT next September. A successful cross country season ALWAYS begins in the summer with base building miles...it's too late to start in September.
Coach Craig Crandall
crandallcraig@msn.com
763.360.8912 cellular and text
Friday, October 11, 2013
Northwest Suburban Conference Championships Results
Middle School Girls 3000M Results
Middle School Boys 3000M Results
Highlights:
Sarina Lindell places 4th in the girls race.
Graham Johnson places 6th in the boys race.
Mathias Omann places 8th in the boys race.
The Jackson boys team places 3rd out of the 11 conference schools.
The Jackson girls team places 4th out of the 11 conference schools.
The future looks fabulous for both the girls and boys teams...but to be more successful and competitive, cross country runners MUST run during the summer months so they are physically ready to begin QAULITY training and SPEED WORK in September, vs. base building and experiencing knee pain, shin splits and other injuries in September. Please check this blog site for future updates regarding our summer running club. The club starts running in June and there is no registration or fees. Please email Coach Craig (crandallcraig@msn.com) if you would like to be included in the running club's email list and prepare to be GREAT next September. A successful cross country season ALWAYS begins in the summer with base building miles...it's too late to start in September.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Optional Races
Please let Coach Craig know via email (crandallcraig@msn.com) by Friday,
October 11th if your child is interested in running the
following optional races which are with the high school team. Questions…call Coach Craig at 763.360.8912
and check the blog for updates.
Anoka High School (race course is south of the school, behind it, across the drive from the tennis courts)
This is the same course as the Rum River Invitational held on 9/12/2013.
**Kids, turn-in your signed permission slip at the attendance office on Monday to get your pass.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
(7th and 8th graders only…will run in the JV races)
Anoka High School (race course is south of the school, behind it, across the drive from the tennis courts)
This is the same course as the Rum River Invitational held on 9/12/2013.
4:30 p.m. Boys Junior Varsity Race – 5000 meters
4:38 p.m. Girls Junior Varsity Race – 4000 metes
5:15 p.m. Awards Ceremony
**Kids, turn-in your signed permission slip at the attendance office on Wednesday to get your pass.
Coach Craig or Coach Kari will walk the kids to the high school to catch the team bus which leaves at 2:00PM.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Tuesday 10/15/2013
Coaches Run 3K
Time TrialAnoka High School (race course is south of the school, behind it, across the drive from the tennis courts)
This is the same course as the Rum River Invitational held on 9/12/2013.
Preliminary
plan…please check the blog for latest updates:
Early school
release at 1:50PM.
Parent/Guardian(s) will need to send a note to the attendance office to
excuse their child(ren) early. **Kids, turn-in your signed permission slip at the attendance office on Monday to get your pass.
Coach Craig or Coach Kari will walk the kids to the high
school to catch the team bus which leaves at 2:20PM.
Be back to the high school around 4:30PM.You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Thursday
10/24/2013
2013 Section 5AA
Cross Country Championships(7th and 8th graders only…will run in the JV races)
Anoka High School (race course is south of the school, behind it, across the drive from the tennis courts)
This is the same course as the Rum River Invitational held on 9/12/2013.
Time Schedule: 3:30
p.m. Girls Varsity Race – 4000
meters
4:00
p.m. Boys Varsity Race – 5000
meters4:30 p.m. Boys Junior Varsity Race – 5000 meters
4:38 p.m. Girls Junior Varsity Race – 4000 metes
5:15 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Preliminary
plan…please check the blog for latest updates:
Early school
release at 1:30PM.
Parent/Guardian(s) will need to send a note to the attendance office to
excuse their child(ren) early. **Kids, turn-in your signed permission slip at the attendance office on Wednesday to get your pass.
Coach Craig or Coach Kari will walk the kids to the high school to catch the team bus which leaves at 2:00PM.
Be back to the high school around 6:00PM.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST
check in with the coaches before leaving.Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Week #6 Preview - October 7-11
Monday - Wednesday 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Bring running shoes and short to run in, water bottle.
Elk River Golf Club, Elk River, MN
20015 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN 55330
3:15-7:00PM
Meet near the swimming pool parking lot, ready to run.
Bus leaves JMS at 3:30 PM Sharp! Returns between 6:30-7:00PM.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
5:10 Girls' JV Race
5:40 Middle School Race
6:00 Awards
Order of Awards - JV-MS-V
Varsity Awards Announced 33 Deep
JV & MS Top 3 Teams and Top 5 Athletes
Pre-Race Nutrition and General Nutrition:
Drink plenty of water the day and night before races.
Drink water throughout the day of a race so you’re fully hydrated when you arrive at the race course.
Always eat healthy…fresh fruits and vegies, whole grains, lean meats.
Avoid fatty and greasy foods…read the nutrition labels for content.
Eat a dinner higher in carbohydrates such as spaghetti or pasta the night before a race.
Eat a large healthy breakfast the day of a race, such as non-sweetened cereal, toast, and fruit.
Avoid acidic foods such as oranges and apples the day of a race to help ease your stomach.
Avoid foods high in protein four hours before a race. Protein is slow to digest.
Avoid extreme changes in your diet which can cause digestive problems. Make changes gradual.
Bananas and raisins in moderation are awesome race day snacks if common in your current diet.
Our races are short and do not require special dietary needs such as extreme carb loading.
Friday, Optional Run, 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
NOTE: Friday practices are optional and only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Bring running shoes and short to run in, water bottle.
Thursday 10/10/2013
NWSC ChampionshipsElk River Golf Club, Elk River, MN
20015 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN 55330
3:15-7:00PM
Meet near the swimming pool parking lot, ready to run.
Bus leaves JMS at 3:30 PM Sharp! Returns between 6:30-7:00PM.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
3:30 Boys' Varsity Race
4:10 Girls' Varsity Race
4:40 Boys' JV Race
4:10 Girls' Varsity Race
5:10 Girls' JV Race
5:40 Middle School Race
6:00 Awards
Order of Awards - JV-MS-V
Varsity Awards Announced 33 Deep
JV & MS Top 3 Teams and Top 5 Athletes
Pre-Race Nutrition and General Nutrition:
Drink plenty of water the day and night before races.
Drink water throughout the day of a race so you’re fully hydrated when you arrive at the race course.
Always eat healthy…fresh fruits and vegies, whole grains, lean meats.
Avoid fatty and greasy foods…read the nutrition labels for content.
Eat a dinner higher in carbohydrates such as spaghetti or pasta the night before a race.
Eat a large healthy breakfast the day of a race, such as non-sweetened cereal, toast, and fruit.
Avoid acidic foods such as oranges and apples the day of a race to help ease your stomach.
Avoid foods high in protein four hours before a race. Protein is slow to digest.
Avoid extreme changes in your diet which can cause digestive problems. Make changes gradual.
Bananas and raisins in moderation are awesome race day snacks if common in your current diet.
Our races are short and do not require special dietary needs such as extreme carb loading.
Friday, Optional Run, 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
NOTE: Friday practices are optional and only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Swain Invitational Results
We had runners compete at the prestigious Swain Invitational Saturday in horrible racing conditions (30mph wind and rain!) We'll never forget this day! Way to go!
Swain Invitational Results Page
Meet highlights:
Taylor Zaugg wins the Sophomore Girls 4K
Sydney Heimer places third in Sophomore Girls 4K
Champlin Park High School Boys win the Sophomore Boys 4K
Swain Invitational Results Page
Meet highlights:
Taylor Zaugg wins the Sophomore Girls 4K
Sydney Heimer places third in Sophomore Girls 4K
Champlin Park High School Boys win the Sophomore Boys 4K
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Blaine Invitational Results, Oct. 3
Wonderful pack running today on a slow (wet and soggy) course. We are progressing perfectly.
Great job!
Middle School Girls Results
Middle School Boys Results
Coach Kari will be leading the OPTIONAL RUN tomorrow, Friday October 4th. This is an optional run, but is critical as a post race recovery run. 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
NOTE: As a reminder, Friday practices are optional and only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Great job!
Middle School Girls Results
Middle School Boys Results
Coach Kari will be leading the OPTIONAL RUN tomorrow, Friday October 4th. This is an optional run, but is critical as a post race recovery run. 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
NOTE: As a reminder, Friday practices are optional and only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Week #5 Preview - September 30-October 5
Monday - Tuesday 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Bring running shoes and short to run in, water bottle.
Wednesday - Team and Individual Photos
3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready for team photo
WEAR YOUR UNIFORM and bring your completed photo order form.
We will do a short run after photos, so also be ready to run.
Thursday 10/03/2013
3:15-(6:30-7:00PM)
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Course Map
4:30 Boys Blue 5K
4:50 Girls Blue 4K
5:15 MS Boys 1.8K
5:30 MS Girls 1.8K
5:45 Boys JV 5K
6:10 Girls JV 4K
Ribbons for top 25 JV
Ribbons for top 15 for Middle School
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Duluth, MN 55807
Girls 7-8 10:00 a.m. (3000m) Boys JV “A” 12:45 p.m. (5000m)
Boys 7-8 10:25 a.m. (3000m) Boys JV “AA” 1:15 p.m. (5000m)
Girls Sophomore 10:50 a.m. (4000m) Girls Varsity “A” 1:45 p.m. (4000m)
Boys Sophomore 11:20 a.m. (4000m) Girls Varsity “AA” 2:10 p.m. (4000m)
Girls JV “A” 11:45 a.m. (4000m) Boys Varsity “A” 2:35 p.m. (5000m)
Girls JV “AA” 12:15p.m. (4000m) Boys Varsity “AA” 3:00 p.m. (5000m)
Bring running shoes and short to run in, water bottle.
Wednesday - Team and Individual Photos
3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready for team photo
WEAR YOUR UNIFORM and bring your completed photo order form.
We will do a short run after photos, so also be ready to run.
Thursday 10/03/2013
Blaine Cross
Country Invitational Race Website
Majestic Oaks Golf Course, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham
Lake, MN3:15-(6:30-7:00PM)
Meet near the swimming pool parking lot, ready to run.
Bus leaves Jackson
at 3:30PM Sharp! Return to Jackson between 6:30-7:00PM.You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Course Map
3:45 Boys White 5K
4:05 Girls White 4K
4:30 Boys Blue 5K
4:50 Girls Blue 4K
5:15 MS Boys 1.8K
5:30 MS Girls 1.8K
5:45 Boys JV 5K
6:10 Girls JV 4K
AWARDS:
Medals top 25 for varsityRibbons for top 25 JV
Ribbons for top 15 for Middle School
Friday, Optional Run, 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room
J151 ready to run.
NOTE: Friday practices are optional and
only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Swain Invitational
Optional race for 7th and 8th graders, however registration was CLOSED on 9/29. Contact Coach Craig if you want to run in this race.
608 S. 63rd Ave. W.Duluth, MN 55807
RACE SCHEDULE:
Course opens at 9:00 a.m.Girls 7-8 10:00 a.m. (3000m) Boys JV “A” 12:45 p.m. (5000m)
Boys 7-8 10:25 a.m. (3000m) Boys JV “AA” 1:15 p.m. (5000m)
Girls Sophomore 10:50 a.m. (4000m) Girls Varsity “A” 1:45 p.m. (4000m)
Boys Sophomore 11:20 a.m. (4000m) Girls Varsity “AA” 2:10 p.m. (4000m)
Girls JV “A” 11:45 a.m. (4000m) Boys Varsity “A” 2:35 p.m. (5000m)
Girls JV “AA” 12:15p.m. (4000m) Boys Varsity “AA” 3:00 p.m. (5000m)
Friday, September 27, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Week #4 Preview - September 23-27
Great Running at the Milaca MegaMeeet!
Complete results - http://www.raceberryjam.com/indexcc.html (click on "Results" and look for "Milaca Mega Meet, Sept. 21")
Due to the timing of registering for the race, the following individuals were not registered but are listed in the results as:
Katie Jonason is listed as Jenny Omann in the 7th grade girls race
Matt Koethe is listed as Justin Morely in the 8th grade boys race
Monday - Thursday 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Bus leaves Jackson at 2:45PM SHARP! Meet near the swimming pool parking lot, ready to run.
Then -- north on Highway 49 (Hodgson Road),
north of Highway 96 about 1 mile
Complete results - http://www.raceberryjam.com/indexcc.html (click on "Results" and look for "Milaca Mega Meet, Sept. 21")
Due to the timing of registering for the race, the following individuals were not registered but are listed in the results as:
Katie Jonason is listed as Jenny Omann in the 7th grade girls race
Matt Koethe is listed as Justin Morely in the 8th grade boys race
Monday - Thursday 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Mustang
Invitational
Friday 9/27/2013
Chippewa Middle School, 5000 Hodgson Road, North Oaks/Shoreview
(hwy 49 north of hwy 96)
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
ON HWY 10 AND I-694! Plan accordingly or
choose alternate route.
Early school
release at 2:30PM.
Parent/Guardian(s) will need to send a note to the attendance office to
excuse their child(ren) early.
**Kids, turn-in your signed permission slip at the attendance office on Thursday to get your pass.
**Kids, turn-in your signed permission slip at the attendance office on Thursday to get your pass.
Bus leaves Jackson at 2:45PM SHARP! Meet near the swimming pool parking lot, ready to run.
Bus returns after awards (very unpredictable), which will
be after last race. Estimating we’ll be
back between 6:45-7:15PM?
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST
check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running
shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Race Schedule:
3:30pm Gold
Race- Boys Boy’s Team Race 5000
meters (top 7)
4:00pm Gold
Race- Girls Girl’s Team Race
5000 meters (top 7)
4:25pm JH/MS Grade Race-Boys Team and Open Boy’s
Race 2500 meters 1.55 miles
4:40pm JH/MS Grade Race-Girls Team and Open Girl’s
Race 2000 meters 1.24 miles
4:55pm Green
Race-Boys Open Junior Varsity Boy’s
Race 5000 meters
5:25pm Green
Race-Girls Open Junior Varsity
Girl’s Race 4000 meters
Awards Program is after last race at finish area, or
Chippewa Gym, if inclement weather
Jr. High/MS Race Awards…Medals to top 5 places in each
race, ribbons to 6-20 places
Parking: Hope Christian Church - Teams and
families can also park across the street west from the school and cross the
street at the intersection with control lights in the designated walk lanes.
Directions:
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
ON HWY 10 AND I-694! Plan accordingly or
choose alternate route.
1. Interstate 35W to Highway 96 (about 2 miles
north of Interstate 694) and east to Highway 49 (Hodgson Road)
2. Interstate 35E
to Highway 96 (about 2 miles north of Interstate 694) and west to Highway 49
(Hodgson Road)
3. Interstate 35E
or Interstate 35W to Interstate 694, exit Rice Street and north on Highway 49
to Highway 96
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Week #3 Preview - September 16-21
Monday - Thursday 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Saturday, Milaca Mega Meet
Bus leaves Jackson at 7:30AM SHARP! - West parking lot by swimming pool entrance.
Return to Jackson between 1:00-1:30PM.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, including warm clothes for the bus ride to Milaca, and dry clothes to wear after your race.
Bring running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a lunch to eat on the bus ride back to Jackson.
Milaca Mega Meet: Meet Site Here
Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2013
Stones Throw Golf Course (Milaca GC - 15679 Central Avenue, Milaca, MN)
Spectator Information (driving/parking directions): Here
Spectator admission fee $2 adults, $1 students
Course Map: Here
Milaca MegaMeet Meet Schedule: Lane #4 All JH-JV Races
6th grade will run in the 7th grade races
10:00 8th Grade Boys' 3.2K
10:15 7th Grade Boys' 3.2K
10:30 8th Grade Girls' 3.2K
10:45 7th Grade Girls' 3.2K
11:00 9th Grade Girls' 4K
11:15 9th Grade Boys' 5K
11:45 10th Grade Boys'
12:45 Varsity AAAA Boys'
1:30 Varsity AAAA Girls'
2:00 JV Girls'
2:15 JV Boys'
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Friday, Optional Run, 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room
J151 ready to run.
NOTE: Friday practices are optional and
only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle.
Saturday, Milaca Mega Meet
Bus leaves Jackson at 7:30AM SHARP! - West parking lot by swimming pool entrance.
Return to Jackson between 1:00-1:30PM.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, including warm clothes for the bus ride to Milaca, and dry clothes to wear after your race.
Bring running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a lunch to eat on the bus ride back to Jackson.
Milaca Mega Meet: Meet Site Here
Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2013
Stones Throw Golf Course (Milaca GC - 15679 Central Avenue, Milaca, MN)
Spectator Information (driving/parking directions): Here
Spectator admission fee $2 adults, $1 students
Course Map: Here
Milaca MegaMeet Meet Schedule: Lane #4 All JH-JV Races
6th grade will run in the 7th grade races
10:00 8th Grade Boys' 3.2K
10:15 7th Grade Boys' 3.2K
10:30 8th Grade Girls' 3.2K
10:45 7th Grade Girls' 3.2K
11:00 9th Grade Girls' 4K
11:15 9th Grade Boys' 5K
11:45 10th Grade Boys'
12:45 Varsity AAAA Boys'
1:30 Varsity AAAA Girls'
2:00 JV Girls'
2:15 JV Boys'
Friday, September 13, 2013
Friday 9/13 Optional Run for POST RACE RECOVERY
Friday, Optional Run, 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room
J151 ready to run.
NOTE: Friday practices are optional and
only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle and a beach towel (optional) for stretching.
Great racing yesterday!
Full Results at http://www.raceberryjam.com/indexcc.html, look under "Results - September" for Rum River Invitational, Anoka High School, September 12.
Junior High Girls 2ND PLACE!, TEAM TIME SPREAD ONLY 1:47 = TIGHT PACK, WOW!
1 Totino-Grace 26 2:09
2 Champlin Park 39 1:47 (3 runners in top 10, Jadie almost finished 1st!)
3 Benilde-St Margaret's 95 4:12
4 Robbinsdale Armstrong 98 3:25
5 Minneapolis South 106 4:32
Junior High Boys
1 Mounds View 35 1:43.7 (all 9th grade or older)
2 St Louis Park 44 1:05.6
3 Minneapolis South 76 1:50.6 (mostly 9th grade or older)
4 Champlin Park 91 0:41.5 tight pack! wow fun wow!
5 Totino-Grace 127 2:01.6
6 Benilde-St Margaret's 137 1:44.1
7 Robbinsdale Armstrong 194 0:45.6
Taylor Zaugg 2nd in JV 4000M race, WOW!
Sydney Heimer 7th in JV 4000M race, WOW!
Note, Taylor and Sydney could represent the Rebels varsity as the #2 and #3 runner.
Coach Kari and I are extremely proud of the efforts we witnessed! BE PROUD!
It is going to be a fun competitive season!
Side note, in most of our races, our kids are registered representing Champlin Park to save our school $$$ in race registration fees. But also look for us representing Jackson in future results (Blaine Invite).
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Rum River
Invitational
Thursday 9/12/2013Anoka High School
Meet in class room J151 by 3:20, ready to run. We will walk to the swimming pool parking lot to get on the bus.
Bus leaves Jackson
at 3:30PM Sharp! Return to Jackson between 6:15-6:45PM.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST
check in with the coaches before leaving.Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Race Schedule and Awards:
3:30PM Girls Junior
Varsity 4000
Meters4:00PM Boys Junior Varsity 5000 Meters
4:30PM Girls Varsity 4000 Meters
5:00PM Boys Varsity 5000 Meters
5:30PM Middle School B/G 3000 Meters
Varsity T-shirts
to top 20
JV Medals
to top 15MS Ribbons to top 10
Awards will be handed out in the finish chute
No Team awards
Pre-Race Nutrition
and General Nutrition:
Drink plenty of water the day and night before
races. Always eat healthy…fresh fruits and vegies, whole grains, lean meats.
Avoid fatty and greasy foods…read the labels.
Eat a dinner higher in carbohydrates such as spaghetti or pasta the night before a race.
Drink water throughout the day of a race.
Avoid acidic foods such as oranges and apples the day of a race to help ease your stomach.
Avoid extreme changes in your diet which can cause digestive problems. Make changes gradual.
Bananas and raisins in moderation are awesome race day snacks if common in your current diet.
Our races are short and do not require special dietary needs such as extreme carb loading.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Week 2 Preview - September 9-13
If you haven't done so, please turn in all documents on Monday:
Health Emergency Care Record (yellow)
Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Eligibility Information (green)
Jackson Middle School Athletic Rules (blue)
Cross Country T-Shirt order form (green)
Make sure you are signed up in Community Education and your sports physical is turned in, otherwise you will not race this Thursday.
Monday - Wednesday, 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle, and a beach towel for stretching.
Anoka High School
Bus leaves Jackson at 3:20PM Sharp! Return to Jackson between 6:15-6:45PM.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
4:00PM Boys Junior Varsity 5000 Meters
4:30PM Girls Varsity 4000 Meters
5:00PM Boys Varsity 5000 Meters
5:30PM Middle School B/G 3000 Meters
Varsity T-shirts to top 20
JV Medals to top 15
MS Ribbons to top 10
Awards will be handed out in the finish chute
No Team awards
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle, and a beach towel for stretching.
Health Emergency Care Record (yellow)
Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Eligibility Information (green)
Jackson Middle School Athletic Rules (blue)
Cross Country T-Shirt order form (green)
Make sure you are signed up in Community Education and your sports physical is turned in, otherwise you will not race this Thursday.
Monday - Wednesday, 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle, and a beach towel for stretching.
Rum River
Invitational
Thursday 9/12/2013Anoka High School
3:15-(6:15-6:45PM)
Meet near the swimming pool parking lot, ready to run.Bus leaves Jackson at 3:20PM Sharp! Return to Jackson between 6:15-6:45PM.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST check in with the coaches before leaving.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Race Schedule and Awards:
3:30PM Girls Junior
Varsity 4000
Meters4:00PM Boys Junior Varsity 5000 Meters
4:30PM Girls Varsity 4000 Meters
5:00PM Boys Varsity 5000 Meters
5:30PM Middle School B/G 3000 Meters
Varsity T-shirts to top 20
JV Medals to top 15
MS Ribbons to top 10
Awards will be handed out in the finish chute
No Team awards
Friday, Optional Run, 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
NOTE: Friday practices are optional and only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle, and a beach towel for stretching.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
We had a successful first day! The kids handled the heat and humidity very well, but not all kids are bringing a water bottle and running shorts to practice.
Today the kids received five sheets of paper for parent/guardian(s) to complete or review. Please get all paperwork completed by this Friday, September 6th.
Week 1
Schedule, September 4-6
Wednesday and Thursday, 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151
ready to run.Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle, and a beach towel for stretching.
Friday, Optional Run, 3:15-4:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
NOTE: Friday
practices are optional and only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM.Bring running shoes and shorts to run in, water bottle, and a beach towel for stretching.
Please read my September 2nd post for valuable information on running shoes, optional running equipment, meet schedule, and my contact information.
Monday, September 2, 2013
First Day of Practice - Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Please get ready to run immediately after school is dismissed (3:10 PM).
We will meet in classroom J151 (same as last year), beginning at 3:15 PM. This classroom will be locked while we are running and you can securely leave your instruments, backpacks, etc. in the classroom.
Official practices will be Mondays through Thursdays, 3:15 - 5:00 PM.
Optional practices will be on Fridays, 3:15 - 4:00 PM. Note that this is an optional practice and only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM. Also, there is not an activity bus at Jackson Middle School on Fridays.
Make sure you are signed up in Community Education and your sports physical is turned in.
Required to Bring to Practices and Meets
Running Shoes and Shorts - running shoes are highly recommended to promote comfort and prevent injuries. Please see the Cross Country Running Stores listed on the Rebels Cross Country blog site for a list of specialty running stores in the metro area (tell the sales staff you are on the cross country team...you may get a discount!). Here is a link to the Rebels blog site:
http://rebelscrosscountry.blogspot.com/
Filled Water Bottle - Proper hydration is critical in any athletic activity and is simple to do. Cross country running is very demanding in any type of weather condition, so please be responsible...take care of yourself and bring a filled water bottle to practice.
Optional Equipment Not Required
Old Beach Towel - An old beach towel is great to wipe the sweat off your face, sit on while stretching on the ground, and a wonderful stretching tool. You will be glad you have one at each and every practice, plus it will help prevent running injuries.
Wrist Sports Watch - Timing is critical in cross county running and a wrist sports watch is a valuable training aide. The coaches will use a stop watch for multiple purposes, such as timing runs and interval sessions. A runner may want their own watch to get more accurate timing or simply feel more in control of their workout. There are many types of sports watches, some with GPS for sophisticated pace and distance feedback, but a simple wrist watch with a stop watch feature will work just fine. If you are interested in a $100+ GPS watch, please feel free to talk with the coaches about the pros and cons of such a training tool.
Clothing Tips...Non-Cotton Athletic Clothing and Socks - Cotton absorbs sweat, becomes heavy and hot, and is very slow to dry. Cotton socks always create blisters. For maximum comfort and air flow, wear non-cotton athletic clothing and socks. Shorts and light colored short sleeve shirts are highly recommended. The Cross Country Running Stores will have quality clothing and socks options. Other stores will also, but you will need to read the labels to avoid cotton.
Meet Schedule
We have five meets scheduled for everyone. More details on the meets will be provided at various practices and posted on this blog site weekly. The first meet is the Rum River Invitational on 9/12/2013. Our last and most important meet is the NWSC Championships on 10/10/2013. There are also two bonus races after 10/10/2013. Here is a summary of our official meets:
9/12 - Rum River Invitational, Anoka High School
9/21 - Milaca Invitational, Stone Throw Golf Course, Milaca, MN
9/27 - Mustang Invitational, Chippewa Middle School, North Oaks/Shoreview, MN
10/3 - Blaine Cross Country Invitational, Majestic Oaks Golf Course, Ham Lake, MN
10/5 - Swain Invitational (limited capacity...advanced runners only), Duluth, MN
10/10 - NWSC Championships, Elk River Golf Club, Elk River, MN
The official season is only six weeks...a relatively short period of time to get into competitive condition. Success and fun is dependent on a strong work ethic, attentive focus, regular participation, and a healthy attitude.
Go Jackson!
Coach Craig Crandall
cellphone/text 763.360.8912
crandallcraig@msn.com
Please get ready to run immediately after school is dismissed (3:10 PM).
We will meet in classroom J151 (same as last year), beginning at 3:15 PM. This classroom will be locked while we are running and you can securely leave your instruments, backpacks, etc. in the classroom.
Official practices will be Mondays through Thursdays, 3:15 - 5:00 PM.
Optional practices will be on Fridays, 3:15 - 4:00 PM. Note that this is an optional practice and only for kids who can be picked up at 4:00 PM. Also, there is not an activity bus at Jackson Middle School on Fridays.
Make sure you are signed up in Community Education and your sports physical is turned in.
Required to Bring to Practices and Meets
Running Shoes and Shorts - running shoes are highly recommended to promote comfort and prevent injuries. Please see the Cross Country Running Stores listed on the Rebels Cross Country blog site for a list of specialty running stores in the metro area (tell the sales staff you are on the cross country team...you may get a discount!). Here is a link to the Rebels blog site:
http://rebelscrosscountry.blogspot.com/
Filled Water Bottle - Proper hydration is critical in any athletic activity and is simple to do. Cross country running is very demanding in any type of weather condition, so please be responsible...take care of yourself and bring a filled water bottle to practice.
Optional Equipment Not Required
Old Beach Towel - An old beach towel is great to wipe the sweat off your face, sit on while stretching on the ground, and a wonderful stretching tool. You will be glad you have one at each and every practice, plus it will help prevent running injuries.
Wrist Sports Watch - Timing is critical in cross county running and a wrist sports watch is a valuable training aide. The coaches will use a stop watch for multiple purposes, such as timing runs and interval sessions. A runner may want their own watch to get more accurate timing or simply feel more in control of their workout. There are many types of sports watches, some with GPS for sophisticated pace and distance feedback, but a simple wrist watch with a stop watch feature will work just fine. If you are interested in a $100+ GPS watch, please feel free to talk with the coaches about the pros and cons of such a training tool.
Clothing Tips...Non-Cotton Athletic Clothing and Socks - Cotton absorbs sweat, becomes heavy and hot, and is very slow to dry. Cotton socks always create blisters. For maximum comfort and air flow, wear non-cotton athletic clothing and socks. Shorts and light colored short sleeve shirts are highly recommended. The Cross Country Running Stores will have quality clothing and socks options. Other stores will also, but you will need to read the labels to avoid cotton.
Meet Schedule
We have five meets scheduled for everyone. More details on the meets will be provided at various practices and posted on this blog site weekly. The first meet is the Rum River Invitational on 9/12/2013. Our last and most important meet is the NWSC Championships on 10/10/2013. There are also two bonus races after 10/10/2013. Here is a summary of our official meets:
9/12 - Rum River Invitational, Anoka High School
9/21 - Milaca Invitational, Stone Throw Golf Course, Milaca, MN
9/27 - Mustang Invitational, Chippewa Middle School, North Oaks/Shoreview, MN
10/3 - Blaine Cross Country Invitational, Majestic Oaks Golf Course, Ham Lake, MN
10/5 - Swain Invitational (limited capacity...advanced runners only), Duluth, MN
10/10 - NWSC Championships, Elk River Golf Club, Elk River, MN
The official season is only six weeks...a relatively short period of time to get into competitive condition. Success and fun is dependent on a strong work ethic, attentive focus, regular participation, and a healthy attitude.
Go Jackson!
Coach Craig Crandall
cellphone/text 763.360.8912
crandallcraig@msn.com
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Greetings from Coach Craig as we start the 2013 Fall Cross Country Season.
Need new training shoes? Please see the Rebels Cross Country blog site (http://rebelscrosscountry.blogspot.com/) for Cross Country Running Stores. These stores have staff who can find the best running shoe for you plus wonderful running clothing.
I'm in the process of putting together our meet and training schedule, so please check back often for more details.
Coach Craig
Need new training shoes? Please see the Rebels Cross Country blog site (http://rebelscrosscountry.blogspot.com/) for Cross Country Running Stores. These stores have staff who can find the best running shoe for you plus wonderful running clothing.
I'm in the process of putting together our meet and training schedule, so please check back often for more details.
Coach Craig
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