Week Two

Here we go! Week two is when we start to get busy. Long runs, fartleks, intervals, oh my! It's gonna be awesome! Remember, we are not looking for perfection, we are looking for effort.

• TEAM WARM-UPS: We will be placing our order for team warm up shirts tomorrow (Monday). Since we race in our singlets, these long sleeve tech shirts will be perfect for laying before the start of our races. Please let me know the size you need (Adult S-M or Womens cut) by tomorrow morning. Prices are $17 and $21 (with last name on back)

• TEAM PICTURES: Will be on TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 during our normal practice time. Please wear your HC supplied maroon singlet you received at practice on Thursday and black shorts. You may layer a black short sleeve or tank underneath :)

• PAY TO PLAY ($55) and CODE OF CONDUCT: Due to the middle school office by Friday, August 31 

• Snack Box: If you would like to donate post-practice snacks for our team we would be grateful. Trail mixes, granola bars, dried fruit, fruit ropes, individual peanut butter cups/pretzel bag/ even chocolate milk!

• PRACTICE THIS WEEK: Monday- Thursday 3-4:30pm. Thank you for your prompt pick-up! 

• MEETS THIS WEEK: NONE

Week One

So excited for the start of school and cross country - it's going to be a fun season! Below are some quick updates before our first practice this week. The calendar link on this page is up-to-date with practice days and meet information (click on the event to see details). Looking forward to running with you on Tuesday!

• Team night update - although the team night was on Aug 14 (sorry for the miscommunication), Gazelle Sports will still offer a discount on regular priced running shoes and spikes. Just mention you are with Holland Christian. If you have questions about shoes, please let me know - I am happy to help.
• Practice this week is on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3-4:30. After school dismissal, please change into proper attire and running shoes. School bags, laptops, and other personal belongings should remain in the cubbies just outside of the locker room (not in the locker rooms or on the floor). After changing, we will meet just outside the back doors in the grass area at 3:05. 

• Starting next week, our regular practice schedule will be be Mon-Thurs from 3-4:30pm following the same routine as above. No running shoes = no running.

• Parent meeting will be on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 4:30. Please plan on attending or having a proxy collect the info for you.

• Remind App. This will be our primary form of communication while we are at meets. It is a simple way for me to send out groups notifications with arrival times or any delays we might encounter. It also gives you the ability to contact me back if needed. Follow the directions below:

1. Text the word "@mlambers" to the number 81010
2. You should receive a welcome text from Remind with a link to download the free app
3. Once you install the app, you can go through the setup process to create an account (please ensure you setup notifications via text, not just email)

Update

First Practice- Tuesday, August 22 from 3-4:30. Weekly practices will be M-TH from 3-4:30pm at HCMS.

Parent Meeting- after practice on Thursday, August 24 at 4:30pm. Please plan on attending as we will be sharing important info for the season.

Team Apparel- We are working on the details of our team uniform. Details will come home after the first week of practice.