Thursday, September 11, 2014

Rum River Invitational Live Results

Click HERE for live results for today's race. Jackson is Champlin Park in results.

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                                 4K
5:00pm  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 15
MS        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

 
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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.

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.

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.

Labor Day Run

Labor Day practice is at 6:00 PM at the CPHS track with the high school team.