Reminder

Just a few reminders. Firstly, today is the last day to buy breast cancer shirts; we have a very large team however numbers seem to be down. The link will close tonight at midnight, this is a fundraiser for our team and the breast cancer society and we'd appreciate your assistance. We as the Montclair High School Cross Country Team are encouraging all athletes to buy/sell at least TWO of our Long Sleeve T-shirts for $20 each.  We will wear them throughout the month of October and would like the entire team, family and friends to wear them for the Essex County Championship Meet at Brookdale Park on October 26th. 

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/mhs-cross-country-breast-cancer-awareness-t-shirt-fundraiser

Secondly, we will have our second invitational this weekend. Names of athletes competing and race times will be posted later this evening. As stated, if you are not at practice the day before a meet you will not be able to compete. This includes the invitational this weekend and if you are not at practice tomorrow you will not compete at Tuesday's meet.

Today's Meet

Montclair will not be attending today's meet, the weather looks to get worst as the day progresses so we as a staff have decided that it's in the athletes best interests. JV and Freshman athletes have the afternoon off and are advised to do the workout below. Get home, stay dry and make sure you get your school work done. 

Warm up: Jumping Jacks for 1 minute then hold a 1 minute plank. Rest for 30 seconds and repeat five times

2 mins rest

Workout: 1 min high knees, 1 min jumping jacks, 1 min squats, 1 min pushups, 1 min lunges, 1 min crunches, 1 min rest. Repeat 8 times

Abs: 25 bicycle crunches, 20 reverse crunches, 1 minute plank (30 sec elbows/30 sec hands). Rest and repeat 6 times.

Varsity athletes meet at woodman field immediately after school.

9/25

Please keep an eye on the blog, facebook and twitter through the day for updates in regards to any changes that might occur throughout the day. However, as of now the meet today is still on. The bus will be leaving from Midland ave at 2:45

Frosh/Mixed 2 mile: 4pm
Varsity Girls: 4:30 (MKA & Nutley)
Varsity Boys: 5:15 (Columbia & Millburn)

Anyone who is not running in the varsity races will run the two mile today.

9/22

Reminder; there is no practice today. All athletes have been giving their assigned workout. Make sure you complete and enjoy your weekend.

Race Schedule

We have our third meet at Branch Brook Park this afternoon. The bus will be leaving from Midland ave at 2:45pm please be there on time so we can pull of at 2:45. The freshman/mixed 2 mile will go off at 4pm Varsity boys (Newark Academy, West Orange & Verona) will race at 5:15 and Varsity girls (Verona & Millburn) will race at 5:30 followed by the JV 5k and 5:45. Also, just a reminder for parents we will be having our parent meeting/social tomorrow night from 7-9.

9/19

Tomorrow we will be meeting for practice at 9am. If you are observing the holiday you have an excused absence. Also, in regards to spike night we understand it is on the evening of Yom Kippur, it was the only night we could get that worked with their schedule. However, in no way will athletes be penalized if they cannot attend. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but discounts are available from fleet feet throughout the season due to our relationship with the store.

Update 9/18

There will be no practice today for the freshman and JV groups today. Take the time to rest and catch up on school. Varsity/lifting group will meet directly after school at woodman field. All groups will resume on Wednesday, 9am at woodman. Tomorrow night fleet feet will be hosting spike night for the cross country season from 5:30-8pm. It is a night where you can get trainers, spikes and training clothes (especially layers) for your athletes and receive 20% off.

 Also, Breast Cancer Awareness Month shirts are still on sale. We as the Montclair High School Cross Country Team are encouraging all athletes to buy/sell at least TWO of our Long Sleeve T-shirts for $20 each.  We will wear them throughout the month of October and would like the entire team, family and friends to wear them for the Essex County Championship Meet at Brookdale Park on October 26th. Orders are due by THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27. A percent of the monies raised will be donated to the Montclair High School Breast Cancer Awareness Club. To order please click on the link
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/mhs-cross-country-breast-cancer-awareness-t-shirt-fundraiser

Parent Social and Weekend Invitational.

The parent social has been postponed until next Friday (9/21); we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused but please update your RSVP. Also, the event list for this weekends invitational is located in the menu on the right under event list and titled Back to mountain invite. This shows the athletes competing and times each race goes off tomorrow. Tomorrow's bus will leave at 7:15 please be on time.

September 12

School will be closed again tomorrow. The meet will still be held at Branch Brook park and we will still leave from Midland at 2:45. We ask that everyone be at Midland Avenue by 2:35 the latest and make sure you wear layers, water, gatorade and snacks. The 2 mile will go off at 4pm, the varsity girls race will go off at 4:30pm, the varsity boys will run at 4:45 and the JV 5k will go off at 5:45.

School Closing and Practice Update

As stated in the email sent by Dr. Johnson the High School and the freshman building will be closed tomorrow; due to this change we will have practice in the morning. The group that lifted this morning will have weight room at 8:30 everyone else should be at Woodman by 9:50 and practice will begin at 10am. Also just a reminder we will be having a parent meet and greet on Friday evening beginning at 7pm at 27 Glenridge Parkway, Montclair, NJ.

Monday Workout

Please see below for today's workout;

Warm-up: Four sets of jumping Jacks for 1 minute then hold a 1 minute plank. Rest for 45 seconds 

Workout: 6 sets of 1 minute high knees, 1 min jumping jacks, 1 min squats, 1 min push ups, 1 min lunges, 1 min rest. 

ABS:  8 sets of 45 crunches, 1 minute plank (30 sec elbows/30 sec hands), 1 minute rest. 

When workout is completed take 3 minutes rest then do the youtube link below.

https://youtu.be/tn-XjGIwjso

Monday 9/10

Attention: Practice tomorrow has been cancelled due impending flooding and thunderstorms at Holmdel park. All varsity athletes are asked to report to woodman for weight room at 9am. There will be a home workout posted on the blog for everyone else to do.

Update 9/7

Just an update in regards to today. Anyone who is not competing does not have practice today; again the bus will be leaving from Midland Avenue at 2:45pm. Due to finding out so late in the day that yesterday's meet was postponed, we could only get one bus today, so we will try to make due. Our job is the safety of all athletes. With that being said, some people will not be able to go today; we have a few athletes who are away or unable to compete today, so we will have a some open spaces and try to make due.

There will be practice at 8:30am tomorrow morning at Woodman Field, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Also please see link on right hand side title XC Gear. Our team store is now open; the Booster Club sells our very own branded MHS Cross Country Gear (all proceeds go to the team).  Please click the link to purchase. As you will see we do have previous years stock available to purchase at discounted prices. 

First Meet

Today's meet has been moved to tomorrow; the bus will leave at 2:45. For today's workout please do the yoga link on the right hand side under the link for the schedule.

Due to the districts early closure and cancellation of after school activities we will not be competing at the meet this afternoon. We will be back at woodman field tomorrow after school for practice, locker rooms will be opened. We ask that you all don't take your time getting your things and coming down to woodman field. The locker rooms will be locked by 3pm so you must be changed and out so we can begin warming up by 3.

UPDATE

Good morning, the following was sent by the Board of Ed last night. I will follow up with our athletic director today and do an updated post before noon. More than likely this means we will be forfeiting today's meet but we ask that athletes please pack as if there is a meet today just in case;

Tomorrow, Sept. 6 is the first day back for students and while we eagerly welcome students, due to forecasts of excessive heat, the district is scheduling an abbreviated day (early dismissal). This decision is based on weather advisories and the concern for our students’ and staff members' health and safety.

Please see below for your school's early dismissal time. Additionally, all after-care programs, including the YMCA, are cancelled along with the cancellation of all after-school activities.  Please note the YMCA before-care is available at the regular time of 7:30 am in all elementary schools. Please stay safe and hydrated during this hot weather. 

Glenfield and Buzz Aldrin

12:40 P.M.

Montclair High

1:07 P.M.

Edgemont, Northeast and Renaissance

1:10 P.M.

Bradford, Charles H. Bullock and Watchung

1:40 P.M.

Developmental Learning Center

1:40 P.M.

Hillside and Nishuane

2:10 P.M

Thank you,

Montclair Public Schools

First Meet

The bus will be leaving at 2:45 from the midland avenue side of the main building tomorrow. The freshman(boys and girls) race will go off at 4pm, varsity boys race at 4:30, varsity girls at 5:15 and the mixed JV race goes off at 5:45pm. Athletes, remember you are not wearing your uniform to the meet; pack different warm up attire (t-shirt and pants) and please be changed before getting on the bus there is no where to change in the park. Also, please make sure you all eat breakfast, snack and hydrate throughout the day and also have snacks and water/gatorade for the meet as well.

Update

A new clearance list has been posted, if you are not cleared you are unable to practice. Parents, if you haven't received any email correspondence please email montclaircrosscountry@gmail.com your email address and the name/grade of your child so we can have you added.

Labor Day

Hello all, we hope you all enjoy your holiday weekend. Just a few items for the week ahead. Firstly, the schedule for the season has been posted; it is on the right hand side labeled 2018 schedule. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will be meeting at woodman field; 2pm on Tuesday and 2:45 on Wednesday. Thursday will be our first meet of the season however, if you haven't had 7 practices you will not compete and there will be practice on Friday after school. Also, there will be a meet and greet for the parents on September 14th. Keep an eye out for more details as the date approaches.