Day 1 Update

Athletes should arrive to woodman field between 3:05 and 3:10 tomorrow. To the right there is a tab labeled fall Covid questionnaire, athletes should fill this out before coming to practice tomorrow. All you have to do is write your name and the date, only check off boxes if you do have symptoms and if you have such symptoms do not come to practice. If you don't have a printer don't stress there will be forms on hand tomorrow, but you will get checked in faster if you are able to have this on hand upon arrival. 

Parents and athletes please also click and read the link to the right labeled training protocol, these items must be followed and if you so chose to stray you will be asked to leave the team without the proper chance to tryout. Families, we ask that you bookmark this page and check it daily; the majority of your questions and concerns are and will be answered here. If you know of other families who have children that will be trying out please see if they have this information as well. Team work doesn't just apply to practice and competition. Please utilize our facebook (Running Mounties), twitter (@runningmounties) and instagram (@running_mounties) as well.

Week 1 Practice

Monday September 14th will be the first day of practice at woodman field, athletes should arrive between 3:05 and 3:10 (no earlier as we are staggered with football). If you get there before 3:05 please wait on the grass in the circle or on essex avenue. We are still waiting on an updated roster, once provided this will be posted on the blog (athletes who are cleared). If you are planning on being a part of the team you must be at practice on Monday. 

Everyone must bring and wear a mask, if you don't you will not be allowed in the facility and therefore will miss a day of practice. Masks do not need to be worn during the workout, but once heart rate goes down and when standing around masks must be worn. If you do not feel well DO NOT come to practice. Only athletes who are cleared will be allowed to practice, no questions asked. As of now, athletes who turned in their paperwork within the past two weeks will not be cleared, we ask that you please be patient. Please keep an eye on the blog this weekend as we are still waiting on information from administration in regards to Monday.

Athletic Paperwork

If you still need to turn in your paperwork the athletic department will be collecting them tomorrow from 8am-12pm. Make sure you wear masks and social distance

Alumni Fundraiser

Families, a group of our alums have put together a run-a-thon to combat sexism and misogyny. As we are part of the Montclair High School running community we should do our part in helping. Please see their message below. Their google form will be posted under the information tab; any amount would be greatly appreciated.

"To state the obvious, sexism and misogyny is one of the largest problems facing modern American society. Montclair High School, even in the most progressive of communities, is not immune to this. As current students and recent alumni, we have seen both directly and indirectly how sexism and misogyny manifest itself against our classmates in our school through intimidation and peer pressure, dating violence, and even sexual harassment and assault. Therefore, we feel that we must demonstrate that this behavior is unacceptable in any community, especially in our progressive, accepting home of Montclair, and stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual harassment and violence. 

In effect, we, the members of the Montclair High School running community have decided to raise funds for the NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault and SAVE of Essex County by holding a run-a-thon the week of Monday, September 7th. Members of the community can participate by sponsoring one of our runners at a rate of your choice. By holding our run-a-thon, Miles for Survivors, we can stand up against an unfortunately significant culture of sexism at Montclair High School and stand up for our community's progressive values.

To donate, please visit the google form posted in the bio of our Instagram account (@milesforsurvivors) or posted on our Facebook (@milesforsurvivors). For more information about our run-a-thon and our designated charities, please email us at milesforsurvivors@gmail.com. 

We cannot remain complicit in accepting the culture of misogyny at Montclair High School and our greater community. We must actively work together to create a safe and inclusive environment for the women and girls of our community. Thank you!

- Miles For Survivors "

Updates/Workouts

Parents and athletes, please be advised that on Thursday, September 3rd the athletic department is not going to offer physicals. They are going to save this physical night for the middle of the school year since no teams were assigned to this date. That being said the next (and last) physical night will be Wednesday, September 2nd from 3:30pm - 7:30pm.  

Athletes, the workouts for the next two weeks has been posted. For those of you who attended summer training please follow these workouts, for those of you who did not but have been doing the workouts that were previously posted you can do these as well. Any athletes who did not attend summer training or do the other workouts posted please start with those. Official fall practice begins on 9/14 as we get closer to this date more information will be posted in regards to tryout format and other vital information in regards to the season. 

Please check this page daily

Week 2

 A few items for the week ahead; like last week we will be training on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Practice begins at 8:30 so athletes should arrive between 8:10 and 8:15 to get scanned in (not before as we cannot impede on boys soccer´s check in time). Athletes that attended last week please go to your designated spots on the field upon admittance, athletes who weren't able to attend last week please line up on the fence socially distanced from one another. As stated last week only athletes on the list and those who have spoken with Coach Washington are allowed no new Covid forms will be accepted. Those not attending, see workouts below

Upperclassmen

Monday: Easy 8 mile run

Tuesday: 2 mile warm up, dynamics and drills then 10 x hill runs, walk down rest. 2 mile cool down

Wednesday: crosstrain for 60 minutes (yoga/core, bike ride or swim)

Thursday: 2 mile warm up, dynamics and drills then Street sprints. Sprint the full length of your street from intersection to intersection. 2 sets of 6 reps 1 minute rest after each rep 4 minutes rest between sets. 2 mile cool down

Friday: easy 8 mile run 

Saturday: crosstrain for 60 minutes (yoga/core, bike ride or swim)

Sunday: Rest 

Freshman/New to XC

Monday: Run 5 minutes, walk 1 minute. Repeat 6 times.

Tuesday: 30 minute run (go for time not distance

Wednesday: Crosstrain for 40 minutes (yoga/core, bike ride or swim)

Thursday: Run 6 minutes, walk 1 minute. Repeat 6 times.

Friday: 30 minute run.

Saturday: Crosstrain for 40 minutes (yoga/core, bike ride or swim)

Sunday: Rest.

Physicals

Families, the athletic department is offering sports physicals at the Aubrey Lewis Sports Complex on Wednesday, August 26th, Thursday, August 27th, Wednesday, September 2nd, and Thursday, September 3rd from 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Please note this is ONLY for students that cannot get a physical from their primary care physician. Sports physicals are good for 365 days. Please bring with you this Health History Form filled out as well as the parent permission form. Also, it is mandatory you wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart from your peers. The health history form is linked to the right under Physicals.

Wednesday, August 26th
3:30pm - 5:30pm
(Football, Boys' Soccer, Gymnastics, Girls' Tennis)


5:30pm - 7:30pm
(Girls' Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Girls' Volleyball)


Thursday, August 27th
3:30pm - 5:30pm
(Crew, Boys' Basketball, Wrestling, Ice Hockey)


5:30pm - 7:30pm
(Girls' Basketball, Swimming, Bowling, Golf, Fencing)


Wednesday, September 2nd
3:30pm - 5:30pm
(Baseball, Boys' Lacrosse, Boys' Tennis, Softball)


5:30pm - 7:30pm
(Girls' Lacrosse, Boys' Volleyball, Track (Indoor/Outdoor)


Thursday, September 3rd
3:30pm - 5:30pm Any sport last name A - K
5:30pm - 7:30pm Any sport last name L - Z