Monday, Aug 31 - TEAM PICTURE DAY (bring uniform without spikes, money, and form)...be dressed in uniform and ready to go by 3:30!
Practice at SJA (jogging to Impett and back).
Running workout - either 3 x 2400, 3 x 1800, or 3 x 1200
Late finish due to picture day...5:45 pick up at SJA
Tuesday, Sept 1 - mileage day from SJA - done by 5:15
Wednesday, Sept 2 - workout at mastick...travel to park together then do workout.
Done by 5:15
Thursday, Sept 3 - cross train day from SJA - done by 5:00
Friday, Sept 4 - pre-meet day from SJA. Team meeting, pre-meet run. Pasta dinner to be announced.
Saturday, Sept 5 - meet at Ashland High School. Bus leave 6:45 (sorry!!!). Full team competes in one race at 9:30!
Mapquest calls this a 62 mile drive at 69 minutes (slower on a bus for sure)
Sunday, Sept 6 - train on own...groups 1, 2, and 3 OFF. Group 4 - optional easy run. Group 5 - 60 minute run
Monday, Sept 7 - Labor Day - no school. Possible canoe run...to be determined Wed by the captains.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Weekend Wrap Up
At long last the cross country team got to taste some competition this weekend at the Berkshire Early Bird Invitational in Geauga County. This was SJA's first time to this meet, and the girls came away with a positive experience. All the runners competed in the same race, so there was no JV/open. Out of 17 teams, SJA finished 3rd.
The top 7 for the team were
Gab Kreuz - 15th - 21:25
Tay Whisler - 17th - 21:40
Jessica Sirchen - 23rd - 21:50
Maggie Harter - 38th - 22:27
Maggie Boyer - 47th - 22:41
Mel Ward - 48th - 22:42
Mary Kate Chambers - 49th - 22:45
Complete results for this meet can be found on www.baumspage.com..click here for the link...Early Bird Results
After the meet the team spent the night at Punderson State Park on a camping trip. All went well until the rains camp after breakfast Sunday morning. Regardless, the girls were resolute and did their best.
Pictures from this event can be found here
The top 7 for the team were
Gab Kreuz - 15th - 21:25
Tay Whisler - 17th - 21:40
Jessica Sirchen - 23rd - 21:50
Maggie Harter - 38th - 22:27
Maggie Boyer - 47th - 22:41
Mel Ward - 48th - 22:42
Mary Kate Chambers - 49th - 22:45
Complete results for this meet can be found on www.baumspage.com..click here for the link...Early Bird Results
After the meet the team spent the night at Punderson State Park on a camping trip. All went well until the rains camp after breakfast Sunday morning. Regardless, the girls were resolute and did their best.
Pictures from this event can be found here
Friday, August 28, 2009
Early Bird Itinerary
SJA @ Berkshire Early Bird Invitational
Saturday, August 29th
Kent State Geauga Branch
14111 Claridon Troy Rd
Burton, OH 44021
7:30 am – bus leaves SJA. It won’t wait – ask the older runners. It won’t.
8:30 am – arrive at Kent State Geauga Branch
Quickly take care of bathroom facility concerns.
Implements should be in spikes before getting of the bus.
Nobody exits the bus with flip-flops on…you must have your running shoes on and tied snuggly.
9:05 – Groups 4 and 5 begin warm-up (14 min)
9:09 – Groups 3 and 4 begin warm-up (10 min)
9:13 – Group 1 begin warm-up (6 min)
Captains continue full team warm-up routine
9:45 – spikes go on
9:50 – report to start line in proper uniform with spikes on – do 3 stride outs and team prayer
10:00 – Girls High School Race – all in one race!
11:00 – warm-down same as warm-up then stretch as a team
11:30 – eat the goodies brought by parents
12:00-12:15 – take the 15 minute ride to Punderson for team overnight
Directions to Kent State Geauga Campus
I-480 East to Rt 422 East…be careful to be in correct lane!
Rt 422 East to Rt 44 Exit
Turn left/North on Rt 44 (Ravenna Road)
Follow Rt 44 North for about 5-6 miles.
Turn Right/East on Rt 87 (Kinsman Road)
Follow Rt 87 for about 3 miles to the Burton Square.
Burton Square has a one direction flow. Go ¾ around the square then turn right/north on N. Cheshire St, which becomes Claridon-Troy Rd
Kent State Geauga Branch will be on the right just over a mile from the square and just beyond the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, August 29th
Kent State Geauga Branch
14111 Claridon Troy Rd
Burton, OH 44021
7:30 am – bus leaves SJA. It won’t wait – ask the older runners. It won’t.
8:30 am – arrive at Kent State Geauga Branch
Quickly take care of bathroom facility concerns.
Implements should be in spikes before getting of the bus.
Nobody exits the bus with flip-flops on…you must have your running shoes on and tied snuggly.
9:05 – Groups 4 and 5 begin warm-up (14 min)
9:09 – Groups 3 and 4 begin warm-up (10 min)
9:13 – Group 1 begin warm-up (6 min)
Captains continue full team warm-up routine
9:45 – spikes go on
9:50 – report to start line in proper uniform with spikes on – do 3 stride outs and team prayer
10:00 – Girls High School Race – all in one race!
11:00 – warm-down same as warm-up then stretch as a team
11:30 – eat the goodies brought by parents
12:00-12:15 – take the 15 minute ride to Punderson for team overnight
Directions to Kent State Geauga Campus
I-480 East to Rt 422 East…be careful to be in correct lane!
Rt 422 East to Rt 44 Exit
Turn left/North on Rt 44 (Ravenna Road)
Follow Rt 44 North for about 5-6 miles.
Turn Right/East on Rt 87 (Kinsman Road)
Follow Rt 87 for about 3 miles to the Burton Square.
Burton Square has a one direction flow. Go ¾ around the square then turn right/north on N. Cheshire St, which becomes Claridon-Troy Rd
Kent State Geauga Branch will be on the right just over a mile from the square and just beyond the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Rough Schedule for Saturday's meet
Below is the information directly from the meet management. It appears all of girls who are racing will be running at the same time! Wow!!!!! That will be at least 30 girls. We won't be racing the injured people (obviously) or the ones with fewer than 10 practices under their belt per OHSAA rules.
Bus will leave SJA at 7:30 am. Stuff for the camping trip should be either on the bus at this time, or brought with parents going out to the meet. We are NOT coming home then going back out again.
Woohoo - just 5 days!
2009 Berkshire Early Bird Invitational
Saturday, August 29th
Kent State University, Geauga campus
Welcome to the 17th Annual Berkshire Early Bird Invitational. Please share the following information with all high school and junior high coaches and athletes.
Meet Schedule: 8:30 AM Junior High Girls
9:15 AM Junior High Boys
10:00 AM High School Girls
11:00 AM High School Boys
Format: You will be permitted to run as many athletes as you want in each race. Only the top 7 runners from each team will displace in the scoring.
Awards: Team: High School Races – Top 3 teams in each race
Junior High Races – Top 2 team in each race
Individual: High School Races – 1-10 plaques, 11-40 medals Junior High Races – 1-5 plaques, 6-20 medals
Parking: All buses must park in the Geauga County Fairgrounds adjacent to the KSU campus. Please advise your fans that parking is limited at the KSU campus. When the lot fills up, parking is available at the fairgrounds adjacent to KSU. Please advise your fans to use caution in the parking lot after the meet has started.
Course: The high school course is a measured 5000 meters.
The junior high course is a measured 3200 meters.
The surface is mostly grass with dirt paths in the woods. Please caution your runners that the footing may be rough in some places. The terrain is flat to moderately rolling.
Restrooms: Port-A-Potties will be available. The KSU building will be available this year to use their facilities.
T-shirts: Short-sleeved t-shirts will be available for purchase. Please inform your runners.
Bus will leave SJA at 7:30 am. Stuff for the camping trip should be either on the bus at this time, or brought with parents going out to the meet. We are NOT coming home then going back out again.
Woohoo - just 5 days!
2009 Berkshire Early Bird Invitational
Saturday, August 29th
Kent State University, Geauga campus
Welcome to the 17th Annual Berkshire Early Bird Invitational. Please share the following information with all high school and junior high coaches and athletes.
Meet Schedule: 8:30 AM Junior High Girls
9:15 AM Junior High Boys
10:00 AM High School Girls
11:00 AM High School Boys
Format: You will be permitted to run as many athletes as you want in each race. Only the top 7 runners from each team will displace in the scoring.
Awards: Team: High School Races – Top 3 teams in each race
Junior High Races – Top 2 team in each race
Individual: High School Races – 1-10 plaques, 11-40 medals Junior High Races – 1-5 plaques, 6-20 medals
Parking: All buses must park in the Geauga County Fairgrounds adjacent to the KSU campus. Please advise your fans that parking is limited at the KSU campus. When the lot fills up, parking is available at the fairgrounds adjacent to KSU. Please advise your fans to use caution in the parking lot after the meet has started.
Course: The high school course is a measured 5000 meters.
The junior high course is a measured 3200 meters.
The surface is mostly grass with dirt paths in the woods. Please caution your runners that the footing may be rough in some places. The terrain is flat to moderately rolling.
Restrooms: Port-A-Potties will be available. The KSU building will be available this year to use their facilities.
T-shirts: Short-sleeved t-shirts will be available for purchase. Please inform your runners.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Week of Monday, August 24th
All parents - please send me an email so we can add your name to the list!
kieserbigcat@roadrunner.com
Monday, August 24th - practice at Mastick, team carpool from SJA to park ASAP after school. Don't forget your running clothes and shoes! Also, bring a lock for both your school locker and a locker room locker.
Parent pick up at South Mastick at 5:15
Tuesday, August 25th - practice at SJA after school. Easy mileage, lifting, and core. Parent pick up at 5:00
Wednesday, August 26th - practice at Memorial Field in Rocky River Reservation, team carpool from SJA ASAP after school. BRING SPIKES!!!! Big team workout - very important day!!! Parent pick up at 5:20
Thursday, August 27th - cross train day at SJA. Parent pick up at 5:00
Friday, August 28th - pre-meet day at SJA. Team meeting, extended pre-meet run, striders, abs. Parent pick up at 5:15. Pasta dinner location???
Saturday, August 29th - Berkshire Early Bird Invite at Kent State Geauga Branch. Team overnight to follow at Punderson State Park. More info to be posted later.
Bring uniform, spikes, etc...
Sunday, August 30th - team to be returned to SJA before 12:30pm
kieserbigcat@roadrunner.com
Monday, August 24th - practice at Mastick, team carpool from SJA to park ASAP after school. Don't forget your running clothes and shoes! Also, bring a lock for both your school locker and a locker room locker.
Parent pick up at South Mastick at 5:15
Tuesday, August 25th - practice at SJA after school. Easy mileage, lifting, and core. Parent pick up at 5:00
Wednesday, August 26th - practice at Memorial Field in Rocky River Reservation, team carpool from SJA ASAP after school. BRING SPIKES!!!! Big team workout - very important day!!! Parent pick up at 5:20
Thursday, August 27th - cross train day at SJA. Parent pick up at 5:00
Friday, August 28th - pre-meet day at SJA. Team meeting, extended pre-meet run, striders, abs. Parent pick up at 5:15. Pasta dinner location???
Saturday, August 29th - Berkshire Early Bird Invite at Kent State Geauga Branch. Team overnight to follow at Punderson State Park. More info to be posted later.
Bring uniform, spikes, etc...
Sunday, August 30th - team to be returned to SJA before 12:30pm
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thursday Meeting
Thursday, August 20th - practice from 3:30-5:15 at Mastick
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING at SJA 7:00 pm (about 1 hour long)
Team members are to come as well and get uniforms in room 331 with the captains.
Friday, August 21st - practice at Hinckley Park
BUS leaves SJA at 3:15 (this is a recent change). Return to SJA around 6:00pm
no scheduled practice Saturday or Sunday.
Group 5 runners should run 30 minutes one day and 45 minutes the other
Group 4 runners should run 45 minutes one day and MAY do a second run of 30min the other day if motivated and healthy
Group 3 runners should run 45 minutes one day and take the other off
Group 2 runners should run 40 minutes one day and take the other off
Group 1 runners should run 35 minutes one day and take the other off
Groups 1, 2, and 3 MAY go further than recommended if healthy and motivated.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING at SJA 7:00 pm (about 1 hour long)
Team members are to come as well and get uniforms in room 331 with the captains.
Friday, August 21st - practice at Hinckley Park
BUS leaves SJA at 3:15 (this is a recent change). Return to SJA around 6:00pm
no scheduled practice Saturday or Sunday.
Group 5 runners should run 30 minutes one day and 45 minutes the other
Group 4 runners should run 45 minutes one day and MAY do a second run of 30min the other day if motivated and healthy
Group 3 runners should run 45 minutes one day and take the other off
Group 2 runners should run 40 minutes one day and take the other off
Group 1 runners should run 35 minutes one day and take the other off
Groups 1, 2, and 3 MAY go further than recommended if healthy and motivated.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Week of Monday, Aug 17
Monday - SJA 3:00-5:00 - regular mileage day
Tuesday - Mastick - 3:30-5:30 - cut down run (same as 4 weeks ago)
Wednesday - SJA 3:00-5:00 - cross train day (will be Thursdays starting next week)
Thursday - Mastick 3:30-5:30 - regular mileage day. MANDATORY PARENT MEETING AT SJA THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 FOR ALL FALL SPORTS.
Friday - Hinckley Lake trail run - 3:45-5:30
Sat and Sunday - new runners take one day off and put in 40-50 miles the other day. 3rd and 4th year runners take one day very short (25 min) and get regular mileage (4-7 miles) the other.
*note - students not in school Friday, so we need to have travel organized this day. Ride sharing? Directions: south on I-71 to Rt 303 exit. Left/East on Rt 303 for 4-5 miles. Turn Right/South on Rt 606 (at bottom of huge hill) for about 2 miles. Pass Bellus Road and park at trail head on the left side of the road. There is a scenic and hilly trail from here that goes out 4.5 miles. This will be our long run/second workout for the week.
Tuesday - Mastick - 3:30-5:30 - cut down run (same as 4 weeks ago)
Wednesday - SJA 3:00-5:00 - cross train day (will be Thursdays starting next week)
Thursday - Mastick 3:30-5:30 - regular mileage day. MANDATORY PARENT MEETING AT SJA THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7:00 FOR ALL FALL SPORTS.
Friday - Hinckley Lake trail run - 3:45-5:30
Sat and Sunday - new runners take one day off and put in 40-50 miles the other day. 3rd and 4th year runners take one day very short (25 min) and get regular mileage (4-7 miles) the other.
*note - students not in school Friday, so we need to have travel organized this day. Ride sharing? Directions: south on I-71 to Rt 303 exit. Left/East on Rt 303 for 4-5 miles. Turn Right/South on Rt 606 (at bottom of huge hill) for about 2 miles. Pass Bellus Road and park at trail head on the left side of the road. There is a scenic and hilly trail from here that goes out 4.5 miles. This will be our long run/second workout for the week.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
some pics from Whiskey Island online
I put a few pictures from today's practice online...not everybody is on here, but I do have pics of all of you. Just takes too long to upload.
click here for whiskey island pics
click here for whiskey island pics
Monday, August 10, 2009
This week's workouts
Week of August 10th
Monday - first official practice (from a coach's point of view, attendance was embarrassing) - easy mileage, core #1
Tuesday - mastick 9:00-11:00am - mileage, speed dev., barefoot drills
Wednesday - SJA 9:00-11:00am - cross train day (core, core, hurdles, lift)
Thursday - special practice at Whiskey Island - 9:00-noon. Workout, then volleyball, eat, and beach
Friday - mastick 9:00-11:00am - long run, core #2 - EMA's due!!!!
Saturday and Sunday - run on own
runners in their 3rd or 4th year should have 6-7 runs per week (at least one day off every 2 weeks)
runners in their 2nd year BUT are under 23min should run 6 days a week
runners in their 2nd year BUT are over 23min should alternate running 5 days a week with 6 days a week
runners in their 1st year should typically run 5x a week with an occasional 6x week
Monday - first official practice (from a coach's point of view, attendance was embarrassing) - easy mileage, core #1
Tuesday - mastick 9:00-11:00am - mileage, speed dev., barefoot drills
Wednesday - SJA 9:00-11:00am - cross train day (core, core, hurdles, lift)
Thursday - special practice at Whiskey Island - 9:00-noon. Workout, then volleyball, eat, and beach
Friday - mastick 9:00-11:00am - long run, core #2 - EMA's due!!!!
Saturday and Sunday - run on own
runners in their 3rd or 4th year should have 6-7 runs per week (at least one day off every 2 weeks)
runners in their 2nd year BUT are under 23min should run 6 days a week
runners in their 2nd year BUT are over 23min should alternate running 5 days a week with 6 days a week
runners in their 1st year should typically run 5x a week with an occasional 6x week
Sunday, August 9, 2009
First Official Practice!
Monday is the first official practice. It is mandatory.
9:00-11:00am at SJA
You must have your physical up-to-date.
Lets have a great season!
9:00-11:00am at SJA
You must have your physical up-to-date.
Lets have a great season!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Picture Day, Monday August 31st
As of now, our picture day is scheduled for Monday, August 31st at 3:30 after golf and tennis.
We will have had a meet on the previous Saturday, so everyone should have their uniforms by then.
We will have had a meet on the previous Saturday, so everyone should have their uniforms by then.
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