An informational meeting for all athletes and parents/guardians interested in joining the Champlin Park High School Nordic Team will be on Monday, November 3, 2014. This meeting is also for interested middle school athletes and their parents/guardians.
Date and Time: Monday, November 3, 2014, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Champlin Park High School, room D151 and room D152
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Cross Country (Nordic) Ski Team - Jackson Middle School
A parent of one of our athletes requested I post his note on the blog...it's promoting the Nordic program available to all middle school students.
The link to register for the Jackson Nordic program is HERE and is coordinated with the high school Nordic program.
Captains' Practices are already happening...click HERE for more information.
A fun video of last year's high school and middle school team is HERE.
Here is Mr. Sparke's message (thank you Forrest for your support!):
Forrest
The link to register for the Jackson Nordic program is HERE and is coordinated with the high school Nordic program.
Captains' Practices are already happening...click HERE for more information.
A fun video of last year's high school and middle school team is HERE.
Here is Mr. Sparke's message (thank you Forrest for your support!):
Greetings Coach Crandall,
I wanted to send a quick note you are welcome to post on
the JMS Cross Country blog site. I'd
like to cover two things:
#1 - Thank you for all the hard work you and your fellow
coaches did for the JMS team. It was fun
to see each runner get stronger and stronger each week and to see some PR
(Personal Records) in the last few meets.
I know many of the athletes are looking forward to next season.
#2 - An appeal to ALL JMS Cross Country parents and
athletes to consider joining the Nordic Ski team. Many of the same runners (JMS and CPHS) have
joined the Nordic team to continue to stay in shape and continue to bond with
some great student-athletes. There still
is plenty of room on the team for all skill levels. For parents/guardians out there, its not an
expensive sport like downhill skiing might be. More
importantly for the athletes that have never done cross country skiing....you
don't need to have ANY EXPERIENCE! In
fact, there are several athletes on the high school team that never skied
before. The coaches and experienced
skiers are there to help.
We want to keep the student-athletes active. Cross Country Skiing is an extension of the
running season....its just a little bit colder!
But hey, we are from Minnesota and we can take it.
Thanks Coach Crandall and parents please consider
introducing your athlete to the Nordic team .
It's AWESOME!
Forrest
Friday, October 10, 2014
Jackson Boys Win NWSC Championship
The Jackson Cross Country Team completed its short five week
season on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Northwest Suburban Conference Cross
Country Championship in Elk River, MN.
Nearly thirty of the team’s fifty-two athletes had their personal best
performance of the season as they raced the 3000 meter course on a beautiful
autumn day.
The Jackson boys won the team championship by a narrow four
point margin over traditional powerhouses Andover and Anoka. Jackson’s point total was 66, followed by
Andover and Anoka at 70 and 74, respectively (in cross country, the team with
the lowest point total wins). Eight
teams were in the race. The Jackson boys
were led by Nicholas Bauer with a solid fourth place finish. Nick completed the 3000 meter course in 11:31
(6:11 per mile average). A lot of credit
for the team’s championship goes to the next six finishers of the team; Mark
Scheller (13th 12:06), Danny Kloeppner (18th 12:19), Ben
Fischer (21st 12:33), Connor O’Donoghue (23rd 12:35),
Carter Fox (29th 12:44) and Owen Eerdmans (38th 13:04). Mark,
Danny, Connor, Carter and Owen all ran personal best in the race…well done…nice
timing boys!
Ty Schneider was also in the mix with an estimated finish time
of 12:49, however his time and place was not officially recorded due to a lost
timing chip.
The Jackson girls
finished in fourth place in what was a six team race. Andover won the team competition with a low
26 points. Maple Grove was second with
30, followed by Elk River and Jackson with 104 and 110, respectively.
Sydney Crandall led the Jackson girls placing 29th
in 14:02 (7:32 per mile average), a personal best performance of the season for
a 3000 meter course. Rounding out the
top seven for the team were Jennifer Omann (14:27), Audrey Whitman (14:35),
Emily Lindell (14:35), Annie Miller (14:36), Greta Bahe (15:17), and Gracie
Onstad (16:00). Jenny, Emily, Greta, and
Gracie also ran personal best in the race…well done ladies!
Unfortunately some athletes were dealing with injuries late in the season and so they were not able to race to their full ability...this happens in cross country. The following athletes also ran personal best for the season in the race...well done:
Zoey Adams, Aaron Cavalier, Eric Fjellman, Camden Fox, Kyle Horton, Grant Jansen, Avery Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Tyler Mayo, Devin Miller, Gavin Moretter, Ryan Nelson, Ryan Preston, Alyssa Rovick, Nathan Rovick, Andrew Scinicariello, Emma Stark, Dalton Stohlmann, and Nick Stotz.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Pizza Party/Uniform Turn-In and Remaining Schedule
End of Season Pizza Party and Uniform Turn In is Tuesday, October 14th
3:15-4:20 (you must take the 4:30 activity bus home or be picked up at 4:30)
RSVP Form and $4 cash (or check payable to Papa John's) due to Community Education Office by noon the 14th. Turn it in early this week!
Don't forget to bring your CLEAN uniform on the 14th.
Remaining schedule (see the blog for details):
10/8 - Last practice
10/8 - Tie Dye after Wednesdays run...bring a white shirt and $3 if you want to participate.
10/9 - Race at Elk River (NWSC). 3:30 bus at Jackson swimming pool parking lot.
10/14 - Pizza Party and Uniform Turn In...done at 4:20pm...RSVP Form with $4.
10/23 Optional Race - Email Coach Crandall (crandallcraig@msn.com) if you want to participate in the JV race of the Section 5AA Cross Country Championships. Please do not text Coach Crandall...communication will be done through email regarding the details of this event. Possible bus with the high school team with an early dismissal.
3:15-4:20 (you must take the 4:30 activity bus home or be picked up at 4:30)
RSVP Form and $4 cash (or check payable to Papa John's) due to Community Education Office by noon the 14th. Turn it in early this week!
Don't forget to bring your CLEAN uniform on the 14th.
Remaining schedule (see the blog for details):
10/8 - Last practice
10/8 - Tie Dye after Wednesdays run...bring a white shirt and $3 if you want to participate.
10/9 - Race at Elk River (NWSC). 3:30 bus at Jackson swimming pool parking lot.
10/14 - Pizza Party and Uniform Turn In...done at 4:20pm...RSVP Form with $4.
10/23 Optional Race - Email Coach Crandall (crandallcraig@msn.com) if you want to participate in the JV race of the Section 5AA Cross Country Championships. Please do not text Coach Crandall...communication will be done through email regarding the details of this event. Possible bus with the high school team with an early dismissal.
Week 6 Preview (Final Week) October 6-9
Monday and Tuesday, 3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Wednesday, 3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151 ready to run.
This is our last practice!
Tie Dye after the run!
Bring an old or new white t-shirt and $3 to cover the cost of the dye.
Thursday - Northwest Suburban Conference Championships in Elk River, MN.
Meet near the swimming pool parking lot before 3:30pm, ready to run and race.
Bus leaves Jackson at 3:30pm SHARP.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, uniform and shorts, etc...
Please see the meet details posted on the blog site for complete schedule, parking, etc...
Finally, there is one more race that is not on the schedule and is optional. It is the Section 5AA Championships at Anoka High School on Thursday, October 23rd. Please email Coach Crandall (crandallcraig@msn.com) by Monday, October 13th if you would like to run in the JV race (girls 4k, boys 5k) of this meet.
Wednesday, 3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151 ready to run.
This is our last practice!
Tie Dye after the run!
Bring an old or new white t-shirt and $3 to cover the cost of the dye.
Thursday - Northwest Suburban Conference Championships in Elk River, MN.
Meet near the swimming pool parking lot before 3:30pm, ready to run and race.
Bus leaves Jackson at 3:30pm SHARP.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, uniform and shorts, etc...
Please see the meet details posted on the blog site for complete schedule, parking, etc...
Finally, there is one more race that is not on the schedule and is optional. It is the Section 5AA Championships at Anoka High School on Thursday, October 23rd. Please email Coach Crandall (crandallcraig@msn.com) by Monday, October 13th if you would like to run in the JV race (girls 4k, boys 5k) of this meet.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Blaine Invitational - Race Is Still On
I have not heard anything from the race director, so I assume the race is still on.
Please refer to the meet website for cancelations...that's what we do.
Link to the meet site was posted in my blog on Sunday. Here is the link again HERE
Please refer to the meet website for cancelations...that's what we do.
Link to the meet site was posted in my blog on Sunday. Here is the link again HERE
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Blaine Invitational Thursday October 2
Everyone Runs!
Meet near the swimming pool parking lot, not the classroom, ready to run.
Bus leaves Jackson at 3:30pm! Return to Jackson between 6:30-7:00pm.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Meet details are posted on the blog site.
Meet near the swimming pool parking lot, not the classroom, ready to run.
Bus leaves Jackson at 3:30pm! Return to Jackson between 6:30-7:00pm.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, full water bottle.
Bring a healthy snack.
Meet details are posted on the blog site.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Week 5 Preview and Team Photo, September 29 - October 4
Monday - Tuesday, 3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151
Wednesday 10/1/2014 - Team and Individual Photos
3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151 ready for team photo.
Wear your uniform and bring your completed photo order form.
We'll do a short run after pictures, so also be ready to run.
Thursday 10/2/2014 - Blaine Cross Country Invitational - Race Website, Course Map
Majestic Oaks Golf Course, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN
We'll meet near the swimming pool parking lot, not the classroom, time to be determined
Meet details and bus departure time will be posted on the blog site by Tuesday.
Everyone runs!
Friday (no practice) - Post Race Buddy Run on your own...run 10 to 20 minutes at an "Easy Does It" pace to properly recover from Thursday's race.
Wednesday 10/1/2014 - Team and Individual Photos
3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151 ready for team photo.
Wear your uniform and bring your completed photo order form.
We'll do a short run after pictures, so also be ready to run.
Thursday 10/2/2014 - Blaine Cross Country Invitational - Race Website, Course Map
Majestic Oaks Golf Course, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN
We'll meet near the swimming pool parking lot, not the classroom, time to be determined
Meet details and bus departure time will be posted on the blog site by Tuesday.
Everyone runs!
Friday (no practice) - Post Race Buddy Run on your own...run 10 to 20 minutes at an "Easy Does It" pace to properly recover from Thursday's race.
Rebels Autumn Classic Results
Results of the Rebels Autumn Classic have been posted on the blog site and can also be found HERE.
Congratulations to Nick Bauer for his gutsy performance in winning the boys 2 mile race over Hartle Caden of Oak View...a spectacular race not won until the final meters at the finish. It's always special when you see athletes competing to the final step...congrats to both boys...well done!
The Jackson Boys won the meet by only one point over Oak View due to key performances by the team's top five finishers...please refer to the results to see how the drama played out.
The Jackson Girls were lead by Annie Miller with a top ten finish and the team placed second behind a talented Oak View team.
Final note...the heat index for the day was unfavorable for racing and can have a various effect on runners. All participants should be proud to have completed the race, no matter how they finished...well done!
We hope to have pictures from the race posted on the blog site sometime this week.
Congratulations to Nick Bauer for his gutsy performance in winning the boys 2 mile race over Hartle Caden of Oak View...a spectacular race not won until the final meters at the finish. It's always special when you see athletes competing to the final step...congrats to both boys...well done!
The Jackson Boys won the meet by only one point over Oak View due to key performances by the team's top five finishers...please refer to the results to see how the drama played out.
The Jackson Girls were lead by Annie Miller with a top ten finish and the team placed second behind a talented Oak View team.
Final note...the heat index for the day was unfavorable for racing and can have a various effect on runners. All participants should be proud to have completed the race, no matter how they finished...well done!
We hope to have pictures from the race posted on the blog site sometime this week.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Rebels Autumn Classic - Friday, September 26th
Reminder we have a race tomorrow, Friday, September 26th at Northwoods Park in Brooklyn Park. The park is located east of Winnetka on 109th Avenue.
Students, meet in class room J151 by 3:20pm ready to go to the meet and run.
Students must be picked up at the park after the team cool down.
Race details have been posted on the blog site and can be found HERE.
Students, meet in class room J151 by 3:20pm ready to go to the meet and run.
At 3:30pm we will walk and jog as a team to Northwoods
Park. Students can put their valuables
in the coach’s car for transportation to the park.
Students must be picked up at the park after the team cool down.
Race details have been posted on the blog site and can be found HERE.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Parents - Swain Invitational Participants
Just a few minutes ago we posted an important update on the blog site, which may be too large for the automatic email distribution. Please go to the blog site and read the previous post about the Swain Invitational. If you want your student athlete to participate in the Swain Invite, you need to email Coach Crandall by Friday morning, September 26th so we can get them registered for the race.
Swain Invitational
The Swain Invitational is an optional race for 7th and 8th grade Jackson Cross Country runners. The event is on Saturday, October 4th and located in Duluth, MN. Traditionally the Champlin Park High School (CPHS) Rebels Cross Country Team invites a handful of Jackson 7th and 8th grade runners to be a part of the high school team at this event which includes:
Riding with the Rebels on the coach bus to Duluth
Participating in the sophomore race which is 4000 meters
Dinner with the team at Black Woods restaurant in Duluth
This is an all-day event. Last year the team coach bus left CPHS at 6:30am...returned to CPHS around 8:00pm. Each student is required to bring money for a short pit stop in Hinkley, dinner, and a Swain t-shirt (suggest up to $45 if you want a t-shirt).
PARENTS - The Jackson coaching staff is in the process of considering athletes for this event. If you would like your student athlete to participate in the event, please email Coach Crandall (crandallcraig@msn.com) by Friday morning, September 26th so we can get them registered for the race.
To be considered for this event the student athlete must:
1) Be respectful to everyone on the team, the coaching staff, competitors, and anyone we encounter during our workouts and race events.
2) Be participating in all workouts with the team to the best of their ability. Workouts include all runs, intervals, and exercises (including hips and abs!). Stating you did "push-ups" earlier is not participating with the team...view it as extra credit!
3) Be a good role model...being lazy is NOT a good role model.
4) Be a good sport in all games. We all have different abilities and want to have fun. Let's have fun together...not at the expense of others.
5) Be passionate about participating in Cross Country! We're building the future Rebels XC Team!
Note...race times are NOT a strongly considered factor.
Finally, there is a 7th and 8th grade race, however it is too early for us to make based on the 6:30am departure time. If you are planning to drive to Duluth and want to have your student athlete participate in the 7th and 8th grade race, please let me know by Friday so we can get them registered and provide you the race day details.
Riding with the Rebels on the coach bus to Duluth
Participating in the sophomore race which is 4000 meters
Dinner with the team at Black Woods restaurant in Duluth
This is an all-day event. Last year the team coach bus left CPHS at 6:30am...returned to CPHS around 8:00pm. Each student is required to bring money for a short pit stop in Hinkley, dinner, and a Swain t-shirt (suggest up to $45 if you want a t-shirt).
PARENTS - The Jackson coaching staff is in the process of considering athletes for this event. If you would like your student athlete to participate in the event, please email Coach Crandall (crandallcraig@msn.com) by Friday morning, September 26th so we can get them registered for the race.
To be considered for this event the student athlete must:
1) Be respectful to everyone on the team, the coaching staff, competitors, and anyone we encounter during our workouts and race events.
2) Be participating in all workouts with the team to the best of their ability. Workouts include all runs, intervals, and exercises (including hips and abs!). Stating you did "push-ups" earlier is not participating with the team...view it as extra credit!
3) Be a good role model...being lazy is NOT a good role model.
4) Be a good sport in all games. We all have different abilities and want to have fun. Let's have fun together...not at the expense of others.
5) Be passionate about participating in Cross Country! We're building the future Rebels XC Team!
Note...race times are NOT a strongly considered factor.
Finally, there is a 7th and 8th grade race, however it is too early for us to make based on the 6:30am departure time. If you are planning to drive to Duluth and want to have your student athlete participate in the 7th and 8th grade race, please let me know by Friday so we can get them registered and provide you the race day details.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Week 4 Preview, September 22-27
Monday - Thursday, 3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Friday - 1st Annual Rebels Autumn Classic at Northwoods Park (Brooklyn Park, MN).
Meet in room J151 before 3:25pm ready to jog to the park.
Please see the meet details posted on the blog site for complete schedule, etc.
Saturday - Possible optional run with the high school team...more details to come.
Friday - 1st Annual Rebels Autumn Classic at Northwoods Park (Brooklyn Park, MN).
Meet in room J151 before 3:25pm ready to jog to the park.
Please see the meet details posted on the blog site for complete schedule, etc.
Saturday - Possible optional run with the high school team...more details to come.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Milaca Mega Meet Results
Results for the Milaca Mega Meet have been posted on the blog site.
Pictures have not been posted yet. Hopefully posted by the end of the weekend.
Pictures have not been posted yet. Hopefully posted by the end of the weekend.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Week 3 Preview, September 15-20
Monday - Thursday, 3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Friday, no organized practice. Please run for 10 minutes - "easy does it".
Saturday - Milaca Mega Meet
Bus leaves at 7:30am SHARP - West parking lot by swimming pool entrance.
Please see the meet details posted on the blog site for complete schedule, etc.
Friday, no organized practice. Please run for 10 minutes - "easy does it".
Saturday - Milaca Mega Meet
Bus leaves at 7:30am SHARP - West parking lot by swimming pool entrance.
Please see the meet details posted on the blog site for complete schedule, etc.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Rum River Race Results and Pictures
Full race results and pictures from the Rum River Invitational have been posted on the blog site.
We competed in the "C" race which was not exclusively middle school students. Mounds View won the boys team race, HOWEVER their team primarily consisted of 9th and 10th graders. After rescoring the meet without 9th-12th graders, the JACKSON BOYS WON with 40 points!
True middle school boys team results:
1 - 40 points - Jackson (Champlin Park)
2 - 75 points - Benilde-St. Margaret
3 - 80 points - St. Louis Park
4 - 85 points - Anoka
5 - 96 points - Osseo
6 - 142 points - Northwest
The remaining teams did not have enough runners for a team score (need 5 finishers).
In the girls race there were a handful of 9th-12th graders, however they did not materially impact the team scores. Our girls were fantastic placing a strong 4th, just 4 points behind 3rd place Osseo. It was a strong field and our girls should be very proud of their race.
Congratulations to all runners! You've completed our first race of the season and grew stronger both physically and mentally.
We competed in the "C" race which was not exclusively middle school students. Mounds View won the boys team race, HOWEVER their team primarily consisted of 9th and 10th graders. After rescoring the meet without 9th-12th graders, the JACKSON BOYS WON with 40 points!
True middle school boys team results:
1 - 40 points - Jackson (Champlin Park)
2 - 75 points - Benilde-St. Margaret
3 - 80 points - St. Louis Park
4 - 85 points - Anoka
5 - 96 points - Osseo
6 - 142 points - Northwest
The remaining teams did not have enough runners for a team score (need 5 finishers).
In the girls race there were a handful of 9th-12th graders, however they did not materially impact the team scores. Our girls were fantastic placing a strong 4th, just 4 points behind 3rd place Osseo. It was a strong field and our girls should be very proud of their race.
Congratulations to all runners! You've completed our first race of the season and grew stronger both physically and mentally.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Saturday Morning Run At Ice Forum
The middle school runners and their parents are encouraged to run/walk this Saturday 9/13/2014 from the Ice Forum at 8:00 am. This is an invitation from the Champlin Park High School and Jackson Middle School Cross Country Coaching Staff. The mileage will vary from four to nine miles and take place in Elm Creek Park Reserve. Run/walking is acceptable for the four to five mileage group! Water will be place at the 2.5 mile mark and the 6 mile mark. Please join us (parents included) and boost your running experience. Mingle with the coaching staff!
When: Saturday, September 13th, 8 am.
Where: Champlin Ice Forum
Route: Out and back in Elm Creek Park Reserve
When: Saturday, September 13th, 8 am.
Where: Champlin Ice Forum
Route: Out and back in Elm Creek Park Reserve
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Rum River Invitational Live Results
Click HERE for live results for today's race. Jackson is Champlin Park in results.
5:00pm Boys Varsity 5K
5:30pm Middle School B/G (“C” Race) 3K (1.86 miles)
MS Ribbons to top 10
Awards will be handed out in the finish chute
Bus leaves Jackson
at 3:30pm. Return to Jackson between 6:30-6:45pm.
You can pick up your student after the race, but you MUST
check in with the coaches before leaving.
Race Schedule and
Awards:
3:30pm Girls
Junior Varsity 4K
4:00pm Boys
Junior Varsity 5K
4:30pm Girls Varsity 4K5:00pm Boys Varsity 5K
5:30pm Middle School B/G (“C” Race) 3K (1.86 miles)
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
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Jackson Cross Country Ice Bucket Challenge
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Week 2 Preview, September 8-13
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 3:15-5:00pm, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Wednesday we'll be issued uniforms...please don't miss this practice.
Thursday - Rum River Invitational (20140911)
Meet in room J151 by 3:20pm ready to go to the meet and run. Do not bring your instruments to the class room or to the meet...our bus will not stay at the meet. A different bus will return.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, extra dry t-shirt.
Bring a full water bottle and a healthy snack.
Bus leaves at 3:30pm sharp from the swimming pool parking lot.
Complete "meet details" for Rum River Invitational (20140911) are posted on the blog site.
No organized practice on Fridays at Jackson Middle School.
Possible optional practice Saturday morning at the Ice Forum with the CPHS Rebels...more details to come.
Wednesday we'll be issued uniforms...please don't miss this practice.
Thursday - Rum River Invitational (20140911)
Meet in room J151 by 3:20pm ready to go to the meet and run. Do not bring your instruments to the class room or to the meet...our bus will not stay at the meet. A different bus will return.
Bring clothing appropriate for the weather, running shoes, uniform and shorts, extra dry t-shirt.
Bring a full water bottle and a healthy snack.
Bus leaves at 3:30pm sharp from the swimming pool parking lot.
Complete "meet details" for Rum River Invitational (20140911) are posted on the blog site.
No organized practice on Fridays at Jackson Middle School.
Possible optional practice Saturday morning at the Ice Forum with the CPHS Rebels...more details to come.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Jackson Tent
How do you find Jackson Cross Country at meets? Look for the Jackson tent...the mark of our base camp.
This tent was generously donated by parents of a runner...THANK YOU!
Friday, September 5, 2014
Completed Week 1 - Review
We've completed Week 1 but it was short...only two days. Everyone responded well and are probably sore from the extra activity. The energy and enthusiasm of this group is awesome! The coaching staff can't keep up!
Reminders:
Many kids are not bringing water bottles to practice. Proper hydration is critical for safety and performance. Please make sure you are bringing a water bottle to practice and to meets.
The following administrative papers were handed out at the end of the first day of practice and must be returned completed before next Thursday, otherwise you can't race. Most of you have completed this process...thank you. Please ask a coach for the papers if you do not have them:
Blue - Jackson Middle School Athletic Rules
Green - Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Eligibility Information
Yellow - Heath Emergency Care Record
Finally, you must have a sports physical on file with Community Ed before you can race on Thursday, September 11th. Most of you have completed this process...thank you.
Extra Credit:
If you haven't already, please refer to the Training Guide and Mileage Log on the blog site to 1) record your mileage or activity, and 2) do some suggested training over the weekend. It's important to keep your body in motion when it is sore, but don't over do it. Finish your workout refreshed and always drink plenty of water. Keep in mind this guide was designed to peak on October 9th and for a beginner to an advanced middle school runner. Finally, never workout alone...run with a buddy and be safe.
Reminders:
Many kids are not bringing water bottles to practice. Proper hydration is critical for safety and performance. Please make sure you are bringing a water bottle to practice and to meets.
The following administrative papers were handed out at the end of the first day of practice and must be returned completed before next Thursday, otherwise you can't race. Most of you have completed this process...thank you. Please ask a coach for the papers if you do not have them:
Blue - Jackson Middle School Athletic Rules
Green - Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Eligibility Information
Yellow - Heath Emergency Care Record
Finally, you must have a sports physical on file with Community Ed before you can race on Thursday, September 11th. Most of you have completed this process...thank you.
Extra Credit:
If you haven't already, please refer to the Training Guide and Mileage Log on the blog site to 1) record your mileage or activity, and 2) do some suggested training over the weekend. It's important to keep your body in motion when it is sore, but don't over do it. Finish your workout refreshed and always drink plenty of water. Keep in mind this guide was designed to peak on October 9th and for a beginner to an advanced middle school runner. Finally, never workout alone...run with a buddy and be safe.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Week 1 Preview, September 3-4 (short week) FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE IS WEDNESDAY
Wednesday and Thursday, 3:15-5:00 PM, meet in room J151 ready to run.
Room J151 is located across the hall and to the left of the Community Education Office...just left of exit Door 2.
This classroom will be locked while we are running so you can securely leave your instruments, backpacks, etc. in the classroom.
Make sure you are signed up in Community Education and your sports physical is turned in.
Room J151 is located across the hall and to the left of the Community Education Office...just left of exit Door 2.
This classroom will be locked while we are running so you can securely leave your instruments, backpacks, etc. in the classroom.
Make sure you are signed up in Community Education and your sports physical is turned in.
Friday, August 29, 2014
2014 St. Olaf Showcase Results and Pictures
Results and pictures have been posted on the blog site for the St. Olaf Showcase (2014-08-29).
Four Jackson Middle School runners competed on the state cross country championship course in two high school races...at high school distances. They were FANTASTIC as they race in the big field of competitors on a hot and humid day.
In the girls 4000 meters there were 517 finishers:
Sydney Crandall placed 319 with a time of 21:03.8 (8:29 pace)
In the boys 5000 meters there where 674 finishers:
Mark Scheller placed 511 with a time of 23:29.2 (7:34 pace)
Griffin Sparke placed 605 with a time of 26:11.2 (8:26 pace)
Owen Eerdmans place 613 with a time of 26.29.2 (8:32 pace)
Nicely Done! This was the longest race of the season! Most of our remaining races are less than 3200 meters...YOU CAN DO IT!
Four Jackson Middle School runners competed on the state cross country championship course in two high school races...at high school distances. They were FANTASTIC as they race in the big field of competitors on a hot and humid day.
In the girls 4000 meters there were 517 finishers:
Sydney Crandall placed 319 with a time of 21:03.8 (8:29 pace)
In the boys 5000 meters there where 674 finishers:
Mark Scheller placed 511 with a time of 23:29.2 (7:34 pace)
Griffin Sparke placed 605 with a time of 26:11.2 (8:26 pace)
Owen Eerdmans place 613 with a time of 26.29.2 (8:32 pace)
Nicely Done! This was the longest race of the season! Most of our remaining races are less than 3200 meters...YOU CAN DO IT!
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Reminders for Thursday and Friday, August 28 & 29
Thursday
2:45 PM Practice at the CPHS Track.
5:30 PM5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Potluck with high school team and families in the CPHS cafeteria. Those middle school runners who trained this summer with the high school team are invited to attend (including their families), bring something to share if you'd like, but not necessary.
Friday - No practice due to the race at the St. Olaf Showcase.
If you want to race in the St. Olaf Showcase, please email Coach Crandall ASAP (contact information is on the blog site).
St. Olaf Showcase
Bus leaves CPHS at 8:00 AM
Boys' 5K at 10:00 AM
Girls' 4K at 11:00 AM
2:45 PM Practice at the CPHS Track.
5:30 PM
Friday - No practice due to the race at the St. Olaf Showcase.
If you want to race in the St. Olaf Showcase, please email Coach Crandall ASAP (contact information is on the blog site).
St. Olaf Showcase
Bus leaves CPHS at 8:00 AM
Boys' 5K at 10:00 AM
Girls' 4K at 11:00 AM
Sunday, August 24, 2014
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
To promote ALS awareness, Coach Moorhead continued the ALS
Ice Bucket Challenge to the Jackson Middle School Cross Country Coaching
Staff. To maximize the awareness, the
Jackson Coaches will perform the challenge the first official week of Jackson Cross
Country practice in September.
Champlin Park High School Head Cross Country Coach Kevin Moorhead, assisted by Team Captains Katherine Novak and Michael Volk, performing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after the Rebels boys and girls won the Northwoods Invitational on Friday, August 22, 2014.
Click HERE to see the photo series of Coach Moorhead's challenge.
Click HERE to donate to The ALS Association and inquire about an employer match.
Champlin Park High School Head Cross Country Coach Kevin Moorhead, assisted by Team Captains Katherine Novak and Michael Volk, performing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge after the Rebels boys and girls won the Northwoods Invitational on Friday, August 22, 2014.
Click HERE to see the photo series of Coach Moorhead's challenge.
Click HERE to donate to The ALS Association and inquire about an employer match.
Pre-Season Week 3, August 25 - 30
Practice Schedule:
Monday and Tuesday
2:45 PM at the CPHS Track.
Wednesday
2:45 PM at JRAC.
Thursday
2:45 PM at the CPHS Track.
5:30 PM5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Potluck with high school team and families in the CPHS cafeteria. Those middle school runners who trained this summer with the high school team are invited to attend (including their families), bring something to share if you'd like, but not necessary.
Friday - No practice due to the race at the St. Olaf Showcase.
If you want to race in the St. Olaf Showcase, please email Coach Crandall ASAP (contact information is on the blog site).
St. Olaf Showcase
Bus leaves CPHS at 8:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM at the Ice Forum by Life Time Fitness (this may change so please check the blog).
Monday and Tuesday
2:45 PM at the CPHS Track.
Wednesday
2:45 PM at JRAC.
Thursday
2:45 PM at the CPHS Track.
5:30 PM
Friday - No practice due to the race at the St. Olaf Showcase.
If you want to race in the St. Olaf Showcase, please email Coach Crandall ASAP (contact information is on the blog site).
St. Olaf Showcase
Bus leaves CPHS at 8:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM at the Ice Forum by Life Time Fitness (this may change so please check the blog).
Saturday, August 23, 2014
2014 Rebels Northwoods Invitational Results and Pictures
2014 Northwoods Invitational - Girls' Results
2014 Northwoods Invitational - Boys' Results
We had three Jackson Middle School participants racing as Rebels this past Friday and they were fabulous. The miles they have put in over the summer was obvious as they cruised over the two mile course with the high school kids...nice job.
Pictures from the race are linked to the right side of the blog site, however you need to view the web version to find the links.
The blog site has been recently updated with a new look and many links that contain important and useful information, however you need to view the web version to find the links.
2014 Northwoods Invitational - Boys' Results
We had three Jackson Middle School participants racing as Rebels this past Friday and they were fabulous. The miles they have put in over the summer was obvious as they cruised over the two mile course with the high school kids...nice job.
Pictures from the race are linked to the right side of the blog site, however you need to view the web version to find the links.
The blog site has been recently updated with a new look and many links that contain important and useful information, however you need to view the web version to find the links.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Important Update for Wednesday, August 20th
The Wednesday August 20th Run will be at JRAC, not CPHS.
Meet at 8:00 AM at JRAC
Reminder, our first race is this Friday at Northwood's Park. Meet at 7:45 AM
Girls' Two Mile Race (6th-12th grade) at 9:00 AM
Boys' Two Mile Race (6th-12th grade) at 9:30 AM
The automated email delivery system appears to not be working...not sure why. Hopefully the system engineers will fix it, so please continue to check the blog frequently.
Meet at 8:00 AM at JRAC
Reminder, our first race is this Friday at Northwood's Park. Meet at 7:45 AM
Girls' Two Mile Race (6th-12th grade) at 9:00 AM
Boys' Two Mile Race (6th-12th grade) at 9:30 AM
The automated email delivery system appears to not be working...not sure why. Hopefully the system engineers will fix it, so please continue to check the blog frequently.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Pre-Season Week 2, August 18-23
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE...PLEASE CHECK DAILY (may meet at JRAC once this
week)
Monday thru Thursday @ CPHS Track Stadium - 8AM
Friday, August 22nd, our FIRST RACE...Northwood's Invitational
Meet at Northwood's Park @ 7:45AM
Girls' Two Mile Race (6th-12th grade) @ 9:00AM
Boys' Two Mile Race (6th-12th grade) @ 9:30AM
Saturday @ The Forum - 8AM
Click HERE to register online for Jackson Cross Country
Coach Craig Crandall
crandallcraig@msn.com
Monday thru Thursday @ CPHS Track Stadium - 8AM
Friday, August 22nd, our FIRST RACE...Northwood's Invitational
Meet at Northwood's Park @ 7:45AM
Girls' Two Mile Race (6th-12th grade) @ 9:00AM
Boys' Two Mile Race (6th-12th grade) @ 9:30AM
Saturday @ The Forum - 8AM
Click HERE to register online for Jackson Cross Country
Coach Craig Crandall
crandallcraig@msn.com
Monday, August 11, 2014
Pre-Season Week 1, August 11-16
Weekly Training Runs: Monday - Saturday @ 8:00am, August 11 - 16th
Monday thru Friday @ CPHS Track Stadium --8AM
Saturday @ The Forum--8AM
Sorry for the late update. This blog will be updated sooner next time. Please continue to check this blog for updates, especially next week as the location will likely change...we need to run some hills and do speed work! Our pre-season schedule is usually the same as the Rebels Cross Country Team.
http://rebelscrosscountry.blogspot.com/
Coach Craig Crandall
crandallcraig@msn.com
Monday thru Friday @ CPHS Track Stadium --8AM
Saturday @ The Forum--8AM
Sorry for the late update. This blog will be updated sooner next time. Please continue to check this blog for updates, especially next week as the location will likely change...we need to run some hills and do speed work! Our pre-season schedule is usually the same as the Rebels Cross Country Team.
http://rebelscrosscountry.blogspot.com/
Coach Craig Crandall
crandallcraig@msn.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Important Update - Summer Run Location Change to CPHS Track Stadium
Weekly Summer Training Runs at Champlin Park High School Track Stadium
8 AM, August 4-9th (Monday-Saturday)
(we will not meet at the Ice Forum and JRAC during these dates)
Fall Captains Practice officially begins on Monday, August 4th!
Yes, it's still summer...but this time of the summer we will be changing our meeting location and time often, so please visit this blog for important updates. We've had a great summer of running, with an excellent turnout for our June and July training. For those or you who had conflicts but ran...please get me your mileage before August 11th.
Yes, it's still summer...but this time of the summer we will be changing our meeting location and time often, so please visit this blog for important updates. We've had a great summer of running, with an excellent turnout for our June and July training. For those or you who had conflicts but ran...please get me your mileage before August 11th.
Coach Crandall (crandallcraig@msn.com)
Monday, June 16, 2014
Awesome First Day of Summer Training
We had a great turnout for our first summer run on June 16, 2014!
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Weekly Monday through Friday Summer Training Runs
The Weekly Schedule for June 16th through August 1st:
8 AM - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the Champlin Ice Form by Life Time Fitness
The Ice Forum at Champlin is located at 12165 Ensign Avenue.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/12165+Ensign+Ave+N/@45.173912,-93.395625,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52b3392d551290eb:0xb9ab4a7e55461d6?hl=en
8 AM - Tuesday and Thursday at JRAC
Jerry Ruppelius Park is located at 10951 Elm Creek Parkway in Champlin.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/10951+Elm+Creek+Pkwy/@45.153247,-93.405075,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x52b338e04563ae83:0x5263aa28bb82f7a8?hl=en
Running shoes and a full water bottle is required.
Plan to run for 30 to 40 minutes at an easy does it pace...occasional walking is OK, but challenge yourself to run continuously as you build your run frequency, base mileage and start to feel stronger.
The Summer Training starts June 16th!
8 AM - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the Champlin Ice Form by Life Time Fitness
The Ice Forum at Champlin is located at 12165 Ensign Avenue.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/12165+Ensign+Ave+N/@45.173912,-93.395625,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x52b3392d551290eb:0xb9ab4a7e55461d6?hl=en
8 AM - Tuesday and Thursday at JRAC
Jerry Ruppelius Park is located at 10951 Elm Creek Parkway in Champlin.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/10951+Elm+Creek+Pkwy/@45.153247,-93.405075,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x52b338e04563ae83:0x5263aa28bb82f7a8?hl=en
Running shoes and a full water bottle is required.
Plan to run for 30 to 40 minutes at an easy does it pace...occasional walking is OK, but challenge yourself to run continuously as you build your run frequency, base mileage and start to feel stronger.
The Summer Training starts June 16th!
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