To honor the accomplishments of the cross country season and the winter track season to come, we will be having a Team Game Night on Friday, December 13, from 6-8:30 in the High School Atrium/Lunchroom.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Team Event
Monday, November 11, 2024
Winter Track Information
Just a reminder we will be having a parent meeting tomorrow at 7pm in the main building LGI. Athletes anyone looking for volunteer hours please see link below to help at the Montclair Doughnut run on 12/8, this is a great event held in our community and we do our best to give back when we can. Practice will resume tomorrow at woodman field after school, remember layers and water.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Group Championships
Athletes competing (and those interested in coming to support) the bus will leave from woodman at 9:30am. The temperature is projected to be in the 50's so wear and pack an appropriate amount of layers. The boys race goes off at 12p and the ladies race at 1pm. Parents; no parking will be allowed at Holmdel Park. Any cars that park in the neighborhoods around the park will be ticketed and possibly towed.
All spectator parking will be at Bell Works at 101 Crawford Rd, Holmdel. When entering Bell Works follow the NJSIAA Parking signs to the Gold Lot. The NJSIAA will be running shuttle buses from that lot to the park. There will be a $5 (cash only, no credit cards will be accepted) per person fee to ride the shuttle buses to the park and back to Bell Works. There will be a handicap bus available. Make sure to arrive well before the race you wish to see to allow for the shuttle bus run.
In addition - all apparel sales will be conducted by only Cash due to network issues at Holmdel Park.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Winter Sports Clearance Information
Closes- Monday, November 18th
- Click on the form called “Winter Sports Form 2024 - 2025”
- Please review the first 4 questions on the form
- Click on the link and review the document displayed
- After reading the document click on the “Selected” check box to the right of the question for the following forms.
- NJSIAA’s Steroid testing policy
- Sports - Related Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet
- Sudden Cardiac Death Pamphlet
- Opioid Video Sign Off Sheet
- Opioid Use and Misuse Educational Fact Sheet
- Review the NJSIAA Steroid testing Policy, and choose yes to consent to random testing
- Read the district’s Athletic Code of Conduct, and choose “YES” that you and your child will abide by its provisions
- Choose the sport your child wants to play from the dropdown menu
- Click the green box called “Update Answers”
- Click the Finalize check box
- Click OK when asked, “Are you sure you want to finalize this form?”
- Click Update Answers
- If you do not answer all the questions on the form, the form will not be accepted, and your child will not be signed up for the sport they wish to play
Testing Options | Registration Deadline (in Genesis) | ImPACT Signup Deadline (sign-up in email) | Test Link Sent by (link in email) | Testing Date |
Test Option #1 | 10/21/2024 | 10/27/2024 | 10/28/2024 | 10/29/2024 |
Test Option #2 | 11/10/2024 | 11/18/2024 | 11/19/2024 | 11/14/2024 |
Thursday, October 31, 2024
11/1
There will be no practice tomorrow; athletes should do the workout below and use the day to rest/recover. Athletes competing at sectionals, and those interested in coming to support, the bus will leave from Woodman at 10:30am on Saturday.
Varsity Boys will race at 12:30pm and the Varsity Girls will race at 1:30pm. The high will be 59 so make sure you wear and pack layers.
Also, for those of you interested in winter track; Monday after school (in the LGI) we will have a meeting to go over the season ahead and discuss preseason training.
Nov. 1 Home Workout
3 mile run
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Update
Tomorrow freshman and jv will have the day off; varsity will report to woodman after school for a brief session. On Thursday all levels will report to woodman after school for a brief training session and we will have a team shake out Friday at 11am any changes will be posted here.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
County Championship
Tomorrow all cross country athletes will be excused from school at 11:45am and should make their way to woodman field immediately as the bus will leave at 12:20pm. Everyone should wear their team warmups and if you didn't order any at least come in black sweat pants and a Montclair (or neutral colored top ie. blue, black or gray). This is the last meet for freshman and jv however, all levels will have a full week of practice next week.
Race Times:
Mixed Freshmen 2:15 PM
Girls Varsity Championship 2:50 PM
Boys Varsity Championship 3:25 PM
Girls Junior Varsity 3:55 PM
Boys Junior Varsity 4:30 PM
Cedar Grove Park, 199 Fairview Avenue, Cedar Grove
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Updates
Everyone will be reporting to practice tomorrow and we will begin at 2:30pm; athletes will be done by 4pm so please plan accordingly. Tomorrow we will go over Fridays races as well as the remainder of the season... see race times for Friday below.
Race Times:
Mixed Freshmen 2:15 PM
Girls Varsity Championship 2:50 PM
Boys Varsity Championship 3:25 PM
Girls Junior Varsity 3:55 PM
Boys Junior Varsity 4:30 PM
Race will be held at Cedar Grove Park, 199 Fairview Avenue, Cedar Grove.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
10/23 & Tips
Reminder; tomorrow freshman and JV will have the day off and should do the ACTIVE RECOVERY workout linked here; varsity and athletes spoken to at practice should report to woodman after school. Everyone will meet for practice on Thursday beginning at 2:30pm and we will go over items pertaining to the meet and the weeks ahead. As discussed in practice we will be given at health advice starting with our first post below.
Sleep Hygiene: A consistent bedtime routine can significantly improve your sleep quality and overall recovery. Here's a simple routine to consider:
1 Hour Before Bed:
- Turn Off Screens: Reduce blue light exposure by turning off electronics or wearing blue-light-blocking glasses.
- Dim the Lights: Create a calming atmosphere with dim lighting.
30 Minutes Before Bed:
- Relaxation Techniques: Try light stretching, yoga, or meditation to calm your mind and body.
- Warm Bath or Shower: This helps lower your body temperature, signaling it's time to sleep.
15 Minutes Before Bed:
- Read or Journal: Engage in a calming activity like reading a book or writing in a journal to help wind down.
- Sip Herbal Tea: Enjoy a cup of chamomile or lavender tea to
promote relaxation.
At Bedtime:
- Set a Consistent Time: Aim to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day to regulate your circadian rhythm.
This routine can help you transition smoothly from day to night, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Essex County Invite
Tomorrow the bus will leave from woodman at 7am. Athletes should come with water snacks and have layers on. Please no pajama pants and wear team gear purchased and/or sweats with school colors. Athletes see link below to watch a video of the course
CEDAR GROVE COURSE MAPReminder this meet will be at Cedar Grove Park; see race times below.
Order of Events:
9:00am Frosh Girls
9:20am Frosh Boys
9:40am Soph Girls
10:00am Soph Boys
10:20am Junior Girls
10:40am Junior Boys
11:00am Senior Girls
11:20am Senior Boys
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
10/16
Athletes will have the day off, use the time to catch up on school work, meet with teachers for extra help and most importantly, rest. Practice will resume on Thursday after school and our next meet will bet on Saturday at Cedar Grove park.
Monday, October 14, 2024
SEC Championship
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Reminders
Freshman and jv will have the day off on Friday October 11. However, everyone will have practice Saturday Morning; we will be going offsite and the bus will leave from woodman field at 7am. Those observing will have the weekend off and should complete the home workout on Sunday on their on.
Parents, on Sunday evening the booster club will be hosting a parent social. This is a chance for you to meet with other parents and is team fundraiser with a suggested donation of $20. If you are interested and plan to attend please rsvp directly to Mhstrackandxcboosterclub@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Reminder
There will be no practice on Wednesday October 9th. Athletes should use the time to catch up on school work and at some point after school do the yoga session below; practice will resume on Thursday.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Week of 10/7
This week we will practice Monday to Saturday however, Wednesday will be an at home active recovery day for athletes. We will have a workout posted here for them to complete on their own.
As we are getting closer to the championship portion of the season we have to stay focused.
The dopamine addiction is real... but it's guaranteed to give us nothing but regret in the long-term.
Less scroll time and more skill time.
Less "wish I was them" comparison and more "I'm working to get better" competition.
Invest in what matters instead of spending more time on your phone.
Friday, October 4, 2024
North Jersey Champs
Friday Workout
Circuit 1: Perform 5 reps of each movement with no rest between exercises. Complete six exercises to finish one round. Do 4 rounds total, with one minute rest between rounds.
1. Squat
2. Push up
3. Leg raises
4. Push up
5. Squat
6. Leg raises
Circuit 2: Perform each move for 60 seconds, resting 15 seconds between each one. Complete all five exercises to finish one round. Do 3 to 5 rounds total.
1. Squats
2. Crunches
3. Front plank
4. Side plank
Cool down: repeat warm up followed by stretching, hold each stretch for 30 seconds.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Reminders
Tomorrow everyone has the day off; do the ACTIVE RECOVERY workout linked and use the day to rest/recover. On Thursday we will be taking a bus offsite for practice and we will leave from Woodman at 8am, practice on Friday will also be at 8am. For those of you that will be away/celebrating the holiday there will be workouts posted here tomorrow evening. Also, see results from meet 3 linked below.
Monday, September 30, 2024
10/1
Frosh Boys | 9:00 AM |
Frosh Girls | 9:10 AM |
Varsity Boys | 9:20 AM |
Varsity Girls | 9:35 AM |
J.V. Boys | 9:50 AM |
J.V. Girls | 10:05 AM |
Friday, September 27, 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
REMINDERS
There will be no practice tomorrow (9/25) any athletes in need of treatment should report to woodman immediately after school to see the trainers as there is a soccer game at 4pm; if you need to change utilize the locker rooms in the weight room. Everyone else, use the day to rest/recover; practice will resume on Thursday after school.
Also, the team store will close tomorrow at midnight so get your gear ASAP. As stated we would like all athletes to at least purchase a top and bottom outer layer.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Week of 9/23
This week everyone will be off on Wednesday and there will be practice on Saturday morning. Just a reminder, the team store will close on Wednesday and we would like all athletes to at least get a top and bottom layer.
Parents, this week we will begin our team concession stand at the regular season meets. This helps us a number of opportunities to raise funds for the team. That being said please see link below to help out with donations or your time working; any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Updates
The team store will close on Wednesday September 25th, so get your orders in ASAP. Also, we are having offsite practice on Sunday; this will be a smaller group than last time and just the top varsity and JV athletes as we are going to one of the tougher courses in NJ and we have to run three miles before we get to the workout area. Athletes traveling Sunday will be informed at practice tomorrow, if they are not around there will be no penalization.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Team Store/ Results
Monday, September 16, 2024
9/17 Opening Day
Tomorrow we open up the with our first regular meet of the season; athletes competing will be excused at 2pm as the bus will be leaving from Midland ave at 2:20. Only athletes competing are excused, athletes not competing should compete the home workout below in preparation for practice on Wednesday. The Frosh/Novice race will go off at 3:45pm followed by the varsity races with times listed on the schedule. Athletes, don't forget your layers, water bottles and snacks but most importantly come ready to compete.
Parents our team store is open and will close on September 20th so that we can make sure everyone gets their items in a timely manner. We would like all athletes to have a top and bottom layer (of course you can always buy more and some for yourselves). Please see link below
Home Workout
Warm Up
• 10 Leg and Arm Swings
• 5 minute light jog in place or jumping jacks
Workout:
- 15 Push Ups
- 15 Squats
- 15 Leg raises
- 15 Lunges
- 15 Mountain Climbers
- 15 Supermans
- 15 Crunches
Rest 1 minute after each round. Repeat 3-5 times.
Friday, September 13, 2024
Update
The bus for Saturday's offsite practice will leave from Woodman at 7:30am. Parents (new and returners) please make sure you all have filled out the emergency contact form
Thursday, September 12, 2024
9/13
Junior/Senior athletes looking to opt out of PE must have forms in the track mailbox in main office before lunch tomorrow. Parents tomorrow practice will be short, freshman done by 4pm JV & Varsity by 5, so that athletes can rest and be ready to take the bus to offsite practice Saturday morning; the bus will leave from Woodman at 7am (athletes going Saturday will be informed at practice).
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Week of 9/9
Friday, September 6, 2024
Parent Meeting/Weekend Training
Reminder; the parent meeting will take place in the LGI at 9am Saturday morning.
Athletes, we are officially done with our second full week of training; keep working. See home workouts below for Saturday and Sunday. Do your best to get these done in preparation for week three as we are one week closer to our first meet. With the upcoming week there will be practice on Saturday 9/14, please plan accordingly.
Saturday
1) Core
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
September 5th
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Holiday Weekend
A big thank you to all the families, friends and community members that came out to support the team at our scrimmage. As a reminder, there will be no practice this weekend; we will resume practice on Tuesday. Please see updated practice times for next week below. Also below you will find workouts for athletes to complete on their own for Friday through Monday.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:30am-9am
Thursday (First day of school): 3pm-5pm
LABOR DAY WEEKEND WORKOUTS
Friday: Easy run
Varsity: 60 minute
JV: 40 minute
Freshman: 20 minute
Saturday:
1) Warm Up
2) Yoga
3) Core
4) Cool Down
Sunday: Everyone; 20 minute walk
Monday: Easy Run
Varsity: 10 mile run
JV: 6-8 mile run
Freshman: 4 mile run
Everyone: Yoga
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Scrimmage 8/29
As stated previously this is a meet to introduce athletes to competitive racing, New Balance will be on site with demo trainers/ XC spikes for athletes to test. Fleet Feet Montclair will also be available selling merchandise and our booster club will be available with Montclair gear for sale. Please see race times below.
5:30 Frosh/Novice Girls 1 mile
6:00 Frosh/Novice Boys 1 mile
6:30 Varsity Girls 2 miles
7:00 Varsity Boys 2 miles
*Note that start times may be adjusted based on entries
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
8/27
Friday, August 23, 2024
Weekend Workouts
We are officially one week into the season, big kudos to everyone who showed up this week; keep up the good work. With that being said there are somethings that need to be done this weekend, see home workouts below for Saturday and Sunday. Do your best to get these done in preparation for week two.
Saturday
1) Core
Friday, August 16, 2024
Practice Schedule
Monday August 19th will be our first official day; we will begin at 7:30am, this means athletes should be on the track ready to begin before this time. Parents, if you are dropping off/picking up your child utilize the circle DO NOT pull into the parking lot.
The most up to date roster has been posted, even if you aren't cleared you should still come to practice on Monday; we will let those athletes know why at practice on Monday and get them the information needed to be cleared. Athletes who aren't around during this time should look at summer workouts and do those on their on until they return. Upon return these athletes will be given a set amount of days to tryout.
Practice Schedule
8/19-8/28: Monday to Friday 7:30am-10am (weekends off)
On assigned day freshmen who have orientation will have workouts to do on their on; these will be posted on the blog.
8/29: Scrimmage 5:30pm at Woodman field.
8/30: OFF
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Updates
There will be no captains practice on Thursday August 8th; we will resume next Tuesday 8/13.
For those of you new to the blog, please see links to the right for the schedule, roster updates and team policy. As previously noted the first official day of practice is Monday August 19th; we will meet at Woodman field on the track with practice beginning at 7:30am. If your name is not on the roster send an email to runningmounties@gmail.com so we can let you know what needs to be done so you will be cleared by 8/19.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Genesis Registration
Parents please see the information below; most athletes aren't on the roster due to not being signed up in genesis. Please follow the steps below in order to sign up for Fall Sports.
Log onto your Parent Access account and go to the Forms Tab.
Click on the form called "Fall Sports Form 2024 - 2025"
Please review the first 4 questions on the form
Click on the link and review the document displayed
After reading the document click on the "Selected" check box to the right of the question for the following forms.
1. NJSIAA's Steroid testing policy
2. Sports - Related Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet
3. Sudden Cardiac Death Pamphlet
4. Opioid Video Sign Off Sheet
5. Opioid Use and Misuse Educational Fact Sheet
Review the NJSIAA Steroid testing Policy, and choose yes to consent to random testing Read the district's Athletic Code of Conduct, and choose "YES" that you and your child will abide by its provisions
Choose the sport your child wants to play from the dropdown menu
Click the green box called "Update Answers❞
Click the Finalize check box
Click OK when asked, "Are you sure you want to finalize this form?"
Click Update Answers