Summer XC Update Week 6(2026)
- Matthew Gutteridge
- Jul 11
- 3 min read
Dear Runners and Parents,
Cross-country camp is about a month away, so we need to start to finalize who is going to camp. This allows us to order shirts and start planning. Please check the Season Checklist. It will show if you have filled out the camp survey. If there is a Camp Survey Link next to your name, PLEASE fill it out. I need everyone to fill it out so I know if you are a YES, NO, MAYBE, or not joining the team.
CROSS COUNTRY CAMP
Please check the SEASON CHECKLIST to see if you are registered. If you are not, please fill out the Cross Country Camp Survey
Where: YMCA Camp Nissokone 6836 F41, Oscoda Twp, MI 48750
When: August 9th-14th(The week before school, students will have to do picture retakes.)
Cost = $330(Bus included)Checks can be made to Hartland Athletics due August 6th(If you want to pay with a credit card, I can load it into Parent Portal, but there is a processing fee)
Agenda and Menu to come.
Practice Opportunities
Running
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with coaches = Epley 8 am
Tuesday, Thursday = Boys/Girls Captains practice: Epley 8 am
Tuesday, Thursday = Settlers Park 6 pm (All ages)
Weight Room
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday = 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
FINAL FORMS = This year, the athletic department is moving to FinalForms to replace Planeths. The original sign-up should take about 20min for parents and 5 for athletes. This will be faster for all following seasons. Please see the FinalForms Link or attached document for signing up. You can check my SEASON CHECKLIST to see if you are registered for Final Forms.
Physicals
Athletes will be required to have a physical dated after April 15th, 2026 to run this year. Please plan accordingly.
The school is offering physicals on Tuesday, July 28th, 2022 5:00p.m. – 7:30p.m.
Hartland High School, Main Gym, COST: $25.00
SUMMER RUNNING SCHEDULE = I have updated the paces for the Summer Running Schedule. It also has all of the workouts for the next couple of weeks. Remember, there is a second tab that has paces to help complete the workouts. It will be helpful if you attempt to complete these workouts and use the paces. I understand life is busy, but the more you do, the better prepared you will be for the season.
Logging miles can help you stay healthy and is an integral part of our program.
Join Strava, and I will log your miles! Make sure to sync your watch. Mileage is from Monday to Sunday each week.
GARMIN Watch Order
We hope that your summer is going well. We have an opportunity for anyone (athletes, parents, siblings, family members) to place an order for a Garmin watch at a significantly discounted price. Please see the Garmin Watch List for the styles and prices. You can also compare watches using Garmin's Website.
If you are interested in ordering a watch, please fill out the Hartland XC 2026 GARMIN Order Form. Please fill it out once for each watch you would like to order.
Coach Mike Hamlin is coordinating all the details, accepting payment, placing the order, and answering any questions you may have.
mchamlin82@gmail.com = 248-504-1699
The deadline to order will be next Thursday, July 16.
Communication
I will be sending emails most weeks, updating the mileage log, and sending text messages throughout the summer. Please make sure you are receiving both text messages and emails. Use the link below to sign up for emails and the info to sign-up for text messages. Please let me know if you would like to be removed from this distribution list.
Remind Text Message Sign-up
PARENTS
Send a text message to: 81010
Write your message:@hartlandxc
RUNNERS
Send a text message to: 81010
Write as your message: @hhsxc123
Runner Expectations at Summer XC Practice
We have many new runners as well as younger runners joining us this year. We are happy to have runners of all abilities, but please be aware that we do have expectations of the runners, and we expect them to be followed so that we can keep everyone safe as well as get the most out of the time we have. Please let me know if you have questions.
You are receiving this email because either you ran High School Cross Country last year, signed up to run this fall, or your child ran cross country in 8th grade at Ore Creek. Please let me know if you would like to be removed from these emails.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Matt Gutteridge
Hartland Boys and Girls Cross Country
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