What is this Cross Country Running?


Weak, wimpy, and those who are afraid to get some dirt in their shoes need not apply.

Expect to be scratched, muddied, bruised and to be out near the edge where life is in full color.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Leaving McDonalds

7:30 n we are back on the rd. See you all at RPMS in 45 min so 8:15pm.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Archer's house

Just a little help when driving down Giles rd toward the lake you turn left on Peterson even though it says N. LOLdr

Post season banquet

Wednesday, Oct. 17th in the RPMS Cafe at 2:50/3pm until 4:15pm

Parents are more than welcome to join us, it is a fun little ceremony with food, drink and awards.

Remember boys are bringing drinks and girls are bringing snacks.

That concludes our season! Thank you runners and parents it has been amazing:)

Holland Christian Inv.

Tuesday, Oct. 16th
850 Ottawa Ave. Holland, Mi

4:15 boys JV
4:40 girls JV
5:05 boys varsity
5:30 girls varsity

Top 30 runners will get medals and all other will receive ribbons!

The bus will leave RPMS at 2:40 and return 7:45/8pm.  We will stop for dinner at McDonalds 657 East 8th Street, (616) 392-7628 . Have kids bring $, snacks and water!

There is a chance or rain so bring dry clothes and remember runners will change out of uniforms after race so we can wash and collect them so please bring tank, shorts, warmup pants and jackets.

Fire up Rockets this is going to be a great race!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Leaving Grandville

Still guessing 6:30/45 due to busy traffic. They ran great, nice work Rockets!

Party at the Archer's

Change of plans...for more CC fun!
Monday, October 15 runners will not go to the state park but to Brandon Archer's for practice and team dinner. Dress warm as it will be outside and if weather is bad we will go to the park as usual. Please pick up runners at the usual time 4:44pm from the Archer's 1225 N. Peterson rd off of Giles rd.
Thank you runner families and the Archers for this fun opportunity!

Grandville AWAY

Today's meet is a big one held at Johnson Park in Grandville and as of last night both lanes on 96 are open:)

Johnson park 2600 Wilson Ave SW Walker‎ MI‎ 49534 United States
The boys will start at 4:15pm and the girls after 4:30/4:45.

Runners will be dismissed at 2:25 from class and we plan to be home by 6:45 or earlier, check blog for travel updates.

Let's go Rockets!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Home meet tomorrow!

The trees are cooperating perfectly to show off one of Muskegon's finest gems. The meet tomorrow is held on the trails at the Winter Sports Complex 462 N. Scenic Dr. The boys race will start at 4:15pm and the girls will start around 4:35pm. Please come and support the Rockets!

Thursday, September 27, 2012

This Weekend

Friday- 20min jog and stretch
Saturday- 20 min jog and stretch

Sunday's Pop Can Drive!!
Start collecting cans in your neighborhood at 3pm, make sure to wear RP CC shirt or uniform. Also inform people why we are fundraising, to continue to be bussed out to Muskegon State park for practice one a week.
We will meet at Meijer out in the parking lot, way out so we can find each other, and return cans at 4:30. If runners want to get together in groups that is fine. Kids can really collect cans at what ever time we just figured 3pm most people are home and it is not too early or too late. Also if runners cannot meet to return feel free to bring cans when runners are picked up from the State park on Monday and coaches will return them. Do not bring cans to school!
Thank You!!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Monday, September 24, 2012

West Ottawa Away and stuff...

Nice work today on getting our pictures done quickly so we could get to the park.
Thank you parents for all your help on Saturday without a bus!! We are so lucky to have such great parents! The hard work paid off because the boys took 7th place and the girls 3rd out of 15 teams, HOOT HOOT!
 A few things on this weeks agenda:

Wednesday Sept.26th West Ottawa AWAY
Boys run at 4pm and girls will follow 4:20/30pm
The bus will leave by 2:40 from RPMS and will return around 6:15pm to RPMS.
Harbor Light middle school
 1024 136th ave Holland, mi 49424

Sunday Sept. 30th Pop Can Drive Fundraiser
We plan to start collecting at 3pm and meet at Meijer to return cans between 4:30
and 5 or parents can bring the cans to the State Park on Monday when they pick up their runners from practice and we will return them. This hard work will allow us to continue to run out at the state park once a week. It is really a great experience and opportunity for our Rockets!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

About tomorrow

Great run yesterday at the park! Think about the race strategies we talked about and get in a little extra stretching.


We should be back tp RPMS around 6:15pm tomorrow. Please check the blog for travel updates, I will update the blog once the bus leaves so you do not have to wait around in the parking lot:)

Monday, September 17, 2012

Zeeland Wed.

Today we are at the park so don't forget to pick up you runner at 4:44pm!
Busy week so get ready to run kids.

Wednesday Zeeland away
boys run at 4pm and girls at or before 4:30pm bus provided to and from school but parents are allowed to take runners home just don't forget to sign them out.
Where
179 West Roosevelt Avenue Zeeland‎ MI‎ 49464 United Statesmap


Saturday Oakridge away
Boys run at 8:30am and girls 9:05am
Bus will leave RPMS at 7:20 am SHARP!!!
No bus home so please remember to find a ride
Where
275 South Wolf Lake Road map


Friday, September 14, 2012

No Practice Friday!

We will not have practice either on Friday. We will not practice on Fridays so we will see you all Monday out at the park. The bus was late this past week but we have been told 2:40pm so hurry and be ready just incase it is on time this week. Bring a towel and you need to be picked up at 4:44pm out there at the park.

Great running yesterday, it was a tough work out and you all did amazing! I was very impressed with the effort and determination that you all put forth! It is going to help you in your races and I am sure you will be surprised with you improvement throughout the season, Great Job!!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

IMPORTANT!!!

No meet Friday!!!

We were somehow miss informed and the Mona Shores Meet is no longer running. Sorry about the inconvenience however it will be nice due to having TWO meets next week. Zeeland on Wednesday  and Oakridge on Saturday. More info on those later.

This weekend 15-30 min run on both Saturday and Sunday, Friday is a rest.

I am turning in the optional T-shirt order Friday so make sure you have yours in.

Also if you owe me physicals, consent forms or $, I will officially start making your life harder on Monday:)

Great running this week! Keep up the good work, you kids are truly ANIMALS!!

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Need to return

Please remember runners you need to get the following completed and turned in:

  1. Athletic consent form
  2. Pay to play fee- $40, reduced $20 or free
  3. Physicals
Great meeting you all, can't wait for the season to begin...get ready to run:)

2012 Cross Country Handout

2012 Cross Country Handout

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

2013 season...ready to run?!?!

We will have an informative meeting Thursday Sept. 5th starting around 2:50pm  in the cafeteria. Our first practice will be Friday Sept. 6th so make sure your physical is completed!