Intrasquad - The CORE Wins

Intrasquad is the beginning of the race season for cross country and if Saturday is any indication, 2019 should be a fun and productive season. The season is off to a great start with 55 guys working hard to become their best at running 5,000 meters. We have been putting in the miles, will continue to develop our speed, and work at getting stronger. If we take care of our bodies there are big things to be had by this team at both varsity and JV as we get to the end of October and championship season. Intrasquad is step one and today was a great leap forward. Our mantra is...Stay healthy and keep improving. Every runner, every run, every day!

In the team competition we learned the importance of every runner and every point counts. The 3 teams were separated by 6 points and in an Intrasquad first...we had a TIE for 1st Place. The CORE and Warhawks scored 354 points each...using the tiebreaker (college rules) The CORE pulled off the victory. The Thundercats were only 6 points back with 360. It was fun to see guys competing each step of way and next week we get to do it against someone from another team.

In the individual competition, Dylan led the way with the seventh fastest time run at Intrasquad with a 17:10. Our next pack included Brett N, Cole W, and AJ K running between 17:42 - 17:47. AJ ran the fastest time by a freshman at Intrasquad. Avery G rounded out the top 5 in 18:15. Our gap of 1 - 5 was at :55 today which is a good place to start the year and we will see if we can get it closer as the season goes on. Mick S and Henry B earned varsity spots in 6th and 7th. Sam S and Henry B battled to the finish for the last spot of varsity. Our varsity is currently made up of 2 seniors, 2 juniors, 2 sophomores, and 1 freshman...that is fun to see! A continued healthy competition for varsity is going to make our varsity and JV really strong this season. It was exciting to see 13 guys under 19:00 and everyone under 28:00. Jack G made it onto our top frosh list also with his 19:41 being the 7th best frosh on this course.

School begins this week...GET SOME SLEEP! Also, get off to a good start in the classroom so we can have a successful fall. Practices go to 3:45 - 6:15pm for the remainder of the season and we finally get to go compete against other school. We are excited about the season...take care of yourself. Sleep, hydrate, eat well, stretch, & Sleep.

RESULTS
2019 Results & Stats (use tabs)

NEWS & NOTES
Clothing Order - LAST CHANCE (closes Mon Sept 2)
Sept 2nd - Captain's Practice - UW-Arboretum (visitors center) 8am - 9:15am
Sept 3rd - School starts - practice 3:45 - 6:15pm

NEXT MEET
Saturday September 7th
Verona Invitational - Verona HS
NO BUS - Arrive 7:30am (remember to arrive early)
8:30 - Middle School Race
9:40 - Boys Varsity (2018 Results)
11:00 - Boys JV (2018 Results)
11:40 - Open Race (sign up at concessions)
12:40 - Awards - Varsity = 2 teams & 40 individuals, JV = 30 individuals
** Reminder NO BUS...but ALL athletes need to stay until after the final race and cool down are completed before they leave with parents (around 12:00)**

Week 2 - Time to Get Better

WEEK TWO - PRACTICE SCHEDULE

August 26th (Mon)               8:00am  JMM (optional)          4:00pm – 6:15pm JMM

August 27th (Tues)              8:00am  JMM (optional)                  4:00pm – 6:15pm JMM

August 28th (Wed)               8:00am  JMM (optional)                  4:00pm – 6:15pm JMM

August 29th (Thurs)             8:00am  JMM (optional)                  4:00pm – 6:15pm JMM

August 30th (Fri)                  8:00am  JMM (optional)                  4:00pm – 6:15pm JMM

August 31st (Sat)                 7:30am - Intrasquad (more info HERE) Athletes arrive at 6:30am

September 2nd (Mon)          No School - Captain’s Practice  8:00am - 9:15am – UW Arboretum (meet at visitors center)       

Spartan Cards
** ALL Spartan Cards & collected money should be turned in at practice on Monday 8/26...Athletes who sold 15 or more cards should attend the awards ceremony in the cafeteria Mon 8/26 @ 6:30pm

Good start to the season! It is important to remember we want to build off of each day of practice with consistency in our running. This occurs when we stay healthy and take care of our bodies. Make sure you are developing good habits in stretching, eating, fluid intake, and sleeping. The work we do over the next month will determine how successful the season will be for each individual. We look forward to our first 5k of the season on Saturday at Elver Park for our annual Intrasquad/Alumni 5k.

REMINDERS

- Bring a water bottle to practice to rehydrate after runs
- Bring a lock to put on a locker...then bring extra dry clothes to keep in locker
- Please arrive early/on time to practice so we can BEGIN at 4pm

- EVERYONE needs a watch!!!!!!

Order JMM Cross Country Clothing
(click on above link to order)

Orders must be submitted by Monday 9/2

Week 1 - Time to Go to Work

WEEK ONE - PRACTICE SCHEDULE

August 17th (Sat)                 6:00 am – 10:00am Mini-Marathon Volunteering

                                                       (Meet at Breese & Summit) - Hawaii/Beach Theme

August 18th (Sun)                5:00 pm – Team/Family Potluck – Walnut Grove (optional)

August 19th (Mon)                8:00 am – 10:30am JMM         6:00pm – Parent Meeting @ JMM (Wisconsin Neighborhood)

August 20th (Tues)               8:00 am – 10:15am JMM         4:00pm – 5:15pm Yoga

August 21st (Wed)                8:00 am – 10:15am JMM         4:00pm – 5:15pm Strength

August 22nd (Thurs)             8:00 am – 10:00am JMM         4:00pm – 7:30pm BLITZ #1

August 23rd (Fri)                   8:00 am – 10:00am JMM                 

+10:00am – Team Breakfast @ JMM 

August 24th (Sat)                 8:00am – 10:30am Elver Park

August 25th (Sun)                1:00pm – 4:00pm BLITZ #2 (if needed)

Monday August 19th @ 8:00am - 10:30am

1st Day of Practice - Lower Team Room

Must have all your paperwork completed and turned in to participate

We will run for 30+ minutes on 1st day of practice...have your running shoes and watch
Bring a lock to claim a locker for the season
REMINDER - Everyone will need a watch this season!!!! Any watch will do but here is coach's recommendation - Timex Ironman

*** We will practice everyday...no matter the weather!!!!

Elver practices meet at the large shelter in Elver Park next to the splash pad

Paperwork that Needs To Be Done 

1) Fill out Athlete Questionnaire (Click on link & Fill out)

2) Fill out Online Athletic Forms (Click on link ... Parent & athlete BOTH must complete)

- Log in with Infinite Campus log-in information

3) Complete Physical/Insurance Cards (green OR yellow card)

4) Turn in Team Rules

5) Turn in Athletic Fees ($115 check to JMM or Fee Waiver)

Sell your Spartan Cards
Details & Prizes
Did not get them or need more...stop in the athletic office (8am - 4pm)
Sell to your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, families co-workers...get creative & get out and SELL!!!!