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.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Back to RPMS at 6:30

Nice race today! Hopefully I get the times tonight, lots of PRs were reached!😄

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Picture Day TODAY!!! Also Meet tomorrow in Zeeland.

I have more picture forms but you need to have $, either way we will have group picture for the year book.


Zeeland Meet: 
Wednesday, Sept.24th at Creekside Middle School 
179 W. Roosevelt Ave. Zeeland, MI 49464

Boys race at 4pm and girls shortly after 4:20/30.

We should be back at RPMS around 6:30, check the blog for travel updates:)

Remember you need:
  • running shoes
  • uniform
  • water!!!! it is going to be warm!
  • snack

Friday, September 19, 2014

Oakridge Invatational

Saturday Sept. 20th

251 South Wolf Lake Rd 
MuskegonMI 49442


Boys need to arrive at Oakridge by 8am!!!!!!

Girls need to arrive at 8:15am!!!


Open race 8am
Boys Race at 8:30am
Girls Race 9am
High School Boys and Girls races will follow

What to do:

  • Green tarp near the fence is home:) 
  • Get race number (bracelet or number written on your hand)
  • Stay warm!
  • Warm up
  • Stretch
  • Good Luck and Run HARD!!!:)
FIRE UP ROCKETS!!!!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend off but be ready for something fun on Monday!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Home from Byron Center

Kind of a long drive but we had a great race. Many runners got their PR (personal record)!! Should be back at RPMS by 7pm.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Wednesday, Sept. 17th AWAY Meet @ Byron Center


Boys will run 1st at 4pm
Girls will run after boys race 4:20/30pm

Bus will bring runners to and from meet. We should be back to RPMS around 6:15/30pm. Check Blog for actual departure time, I will post when we leave and if there is any traffic problems. I hope this will aide in the amount of waiting time at RPMS. :)

Bring Tomorrow:
  • running shoes
  • uniform
  • water
  • snack
  • warm clothes

Byron Center West Middle School

8654 Homerich Avenue SW, Byron Center, MI, 49426

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Thursday Sept. 11th Mona Shores Invite

Runners need ride home from Mona Shores a bus takes runners from RPMS to Mona Shores MS. Pick up Runners and sign them out at Mona Shores by 5pm:) 

Boys run at 4:20pm
Girls will run 4:50PM, 20-30mins after boys start

It is a 2 mile trail run made of 2 loops.

Mona Shores Middle School
1121 Seminole Rd, Norton Shores, MI 49441map

Great practice today Rockets!!! 




Monday, September 8, 2014

We made it to the Winter Sports Complex

Pick up your runner 4:45pm, they will be tired, wet and sandy:)

Winter sports complex address: 462 N Scenic Dr

Optional T-shirt Order Form Due Friday!

T-Shirt Order Form

I will pass out this for today at the park, please return it ASAP!

DUE FRIDAY

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Sunday RUN day!

Run today!!!  Run 8min, jog 1min, run 8min, jog 1 min, run 8min, jog 8 and stretch.


Practice will be at the park tomorrow but a bus actually showing up is another story:) Please check the BLOG before picking up runners!

Pick up at 4:45pm at Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, 462 N Scenic Dr, Muskegon, MI, United Statesmap

Bring Tomorrow:

  • running shoes
  • running clothes
  • water
  • snack
  • pay to play $40
  • physical forms
  • towel

Nice 1st practice!! Excited to see some great running!

Thursday, September 4, 2014

UPDATED SCHEDULE!! Start of Season Handout and 1st practice tomorrow!


Cross Country 2014
Meets:
Thurs. 09/11 Mona Shores Middle 4:00PM (No Bus home)
Wed.  09/17 Byron Center 4:00PM
Sat.    09/20 Oakridge Invitational  8:30AM (No Bus)
Wed.  09/24 Zeeland 4:00PM
Tues.  09/30 HOME @ RPHS 4:00PM
Tues. 10/02 Northview HS Color Run Away 4pm
Wed.  10/08 Grandville 4pm
Mon. 10/13 Holland Christian Invitational 4:00PM (Will Stop for Dinner)
Wed. 10/15 End of the Season Banquet 3-4:15pm in the MS Cafe’
Practice:
  • Monday- Muskegon State Park Winter Sports Complex (462 Scenic Dr - between Fenner Rd. and Memorial Dr. across from campground) the bus will take runners from school at 2:40pm to the park and Parents MUST pick up their runner at the park at 4:45pm SHARP!
  • Tuesday & Wednesday- RPMS 2:50pm - 4:15pm
  • Thursday- RPHS 3-4:45pm Take usual bus to Intermediate Bld and walk to HS locker room to change.
Additional Info:
  • Need Sports Physical on file at RPMS.
  • Pay to Play: $40 due before 1st race ($20 for reduced and $0 if part of free lunch program)
  • Must keep good attendance and grades.
  • Need running shoes and complete uniform to compete, spikes not needed.
  • Need water and healthy snacks for meets, we do not stop for dinner.
  • PLEASE sign out student when leaving meet.
  • Must eat healthy, get good sleep, and take care of themselves…premium fuel = premium performance!
BLOG: http://rpmscc.blogspot.com/ This is the KEY to all CC info!!
TRY it, USE it, LOVE it!
Coaches:  Eric Grant egrant@pliantplastics.com (231) 855 4966

   Lindsay Keefe linz92@gmail.com (517) 214 0355

Informational Meeting in the RPMS Cafe TODAY!!

Interested in running Cross Country?

Check out what we are all about today after school in the Cafe 2:50-4pm