Dear Runners and Parents,
Practice was tougher this last week due to the weather and getting re-acclimated to school. Athletes need to remember to eat healthy and drink lots of water. They also might need to eat more than usual with their higher volume of work with practice and school. Icing and rolling a couple days of week are great ways to stay healthy. I know there are days when kids need to leave a little early, but this can lead to injury if they are not cooling down and stretching properly.
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Under the Lights
It was great to see so many of our teammates racing! Thank you for bringing your student athletes to the late night race! It was lots of fun!
A Couple of things for race day to always bring.
Both jersey's (If you have two)
Solid blue shorts(Must be 100% navy)
Training shoes
Spikes
Long sleeve shirt to warm-up in
Pants to warm-up in
Water and snacks
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TEAM FEE
In lieu of having a Fundraiser where students are selling items or hitting up family we ask for a team fee of $50. Many of you added that to your spirit wear order. If you didn't order anything please send a check or cash for $50 to help support the team. Checks can be made out to Hartland Athletics.
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Schedule/Milford Invite
Thursday we are racing in the Milford Invite. I must have entries submitted by 7:00pm Tuesday night. We get charged extra for any unused BIBS. PLEASE fill out the Absence Form ASAP if you can't race. My goal is for everyone to race, but I know there are a couple injuries and other things that may prevent someone from racing. Everyone that can race will be able to. I just need to submit correct entries.
Please click the link for all schedule information, including bus times, race times, and directions. HARTLAND XC SEASON SCHEDULE
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Weekly Schedule
Monday August 26th = Practice 3:30pm-5:15pm West Lot, Athletes need to have water and a watch at every practice. LONG RUN
Tuesday August 27th = Practice 3:30pm-5:00pm West Lot, Athletes need to have water and a watch at every practice.
Wednesday August 28th = Practice 3:30pm-4:45pm West Lot, Athletes need to have water and a watch at every practice. Pasta Party Hosted by Zoe Howard and Brook Butcher(Flier Directions) 5-8pm
Freshman = Desserts
Sophomore = Fruits/Vegetable
Juniors = Drinks
Seniors = Breadsticks
Thursday September 29th = Milford Invitat @ Kensington MetroPark - Race = Possum Hollow, Parking = Maple Beach (Directions)
There is lots of construction so check GPS for the best route and time
Bus from the SIDE of the High School Bus Lot Tree 2:30, Bus will return after meet.
If riding with a parent please arrive at tent 1:15 minutes before race time and fill out the Absence Form
Must have a Metropark pass or $10 to enter Parking for the Event: The Kensington Metro Park Authorities have asked us to use Maple Beach (to the south of Possum Hollow) as the primary parking location. Teams will still be allowed “up the hill” but parking will be limited.1 hour before the first race, all traffic aside from Handicapped parking will be diverted from Possum Hollow.
Boys races = 4:30pm
Girls race = 5:15pm
Friday August 30th = No Practice: Shake out run of cross train.
Saturday August 31st = ON OWN = Run 3-7 miles with some pickups thrown in
Sunday September 1st = OFF
Monday September 2nd = ON OWN = Must run 60 minutes Sunday or Monday and Send me your total distance or upload to Strave. LONG RUN
Tuesday September 3rd = Practice 3:30pm-5:15pm West Lot, Athletes need to have water and a watch at every practice.
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Logging Mileage
All runners must fill out the mileage log during the season. A week is Sunday to Saturday. Add up all the miles you run in the week and enter that one number into the log.
Absences
Remember all Practices are now mandatory. If you CANNOT attend you must fill out the Absence Form
Matt Gutteridge
Hartland Boys and Girls Cross Country
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