Unfortunately I am not able to Coach Cross Country this year (2015) due to my Son's illness. I will still leave this page up for resources. If you have questions you can still ask me at school.
Middle School Cross Country.
What is it?
We run races against other Middle School teams. Most distances are 1.5 miles. The courses are all off road, through the woods, dunes, and rivers.
Who can run?
EVERYBODY. No one sits the bench. Everybody who is in 6-8th grade next year, especially if you are not doing another sport in the fall. Want to get in shape. Or have a lot of energy to spare.
What if you are out of shape?
No big deal I’ll give you info. on how to improve throughout the summer.
Hope to see you in the fall.
Run over the summer!
We have about a month before our first practice. Get out and do some jogging. Try to at least be walking/jogging/running a least 30min a day during the week. If you need do some walking and jogging mixed. Run 5min walk 2min. for 30 min. Then each week run for more time and walk for less. If you can mark off a mile and see if you can jog the whole mile. Don't worry if you can't run the whole 1.5 miles yet we will work on that. Just be active.
Here is a scheldule if you would like to start this summer.
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Week 1 15 mins off 15 mins off 15 mins 20 mins off
Week 2 15 mins off 15 mins off 15 mins 25 mins off
Week 3 20 mins off 20 mins off 20 mins 30 mins off
Week 4 20 mins off 20 mins off 20 mins 30 mins off
Week 5 25 mins off 20 mins off 25 mins 35 mins off
Week 6 25 mins off 30 mins off 25 mins 40 mins off
Week 7 30 mins off 25 mins off 30 mins 45 mins off
Week 8 30 mins off 30 mins off 30 mins 45 mins off
Here is a scheldule if you would like to start this summer.
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Week 1 15 mins off 15 mins off 15 mins 20 mins off
Week 2 15 mins off 15 mins off 15 mins 25 mins off
Week 3 20 mins off 20 mins off 20 mins 30 mins off
Week 4 20 mins off 20 mins off 20 mins 30 mins off
Week 5 25 mins off 20 mins off 25 mins 35 mins off
Week 6 25 mins off 30 mins off 25 mins 40 mins off
Week 7 30 mins off 25 mins off 30 mins 45 mins off
Week 8 30 mins off 30 mins off 30 mins 45 mins off
Looking for Shoes?
Gazelle sports in Holland usually has a student shoe sale day in August where they discount shoes. Striders in Grandville and Gazelle Sports in Holland will give us team discounts on shoes. Just let them know you are part of the Cross Country team.
If you are out buying shoes for the Cross Country season I recommend a good
traditional pair of running shoes for the season. Try to avoid the new
"Free run" or "Minimalist" or "Barefoot" running shoes for our season.
Cross Country spikes are not necessary but may be warn at meets.
If you are out buying shoes for the Cross Country season I recommend a good
traditional pair of running shoes for the season. Try to avoid the new
"Free run" or "Minimalist" or "Barefoot" running shoes for our season.
Cross Country spikes are not necessary but may be warn at meets.
Thanks Hopkins Runners and Parents I had a wonderful season working with all of you.
You did an outstanding job!
2014 Results
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r_-_results_-_2014_-_3_pinery_park.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2014_-_4_wayland_invite.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2014_-_5_northpointe_christian.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2014_-_6_portage.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2014_-_7_allegan_fairgrounds.doc | |
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Where do we run? Locations to the best of my knowledge.
Pinery Park --
Pinery Park2301 De Hoop Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
Wise Farm -- Hopkins on 15th street South of 128th.
North Pointe Christian Schools
3101 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Wayland Middle School
701 Wildcat Dr,
Wayland, MI 49348
Portage Invite/Portage West Middle School
7145 Moorsbridge Rd,
Portage, MI 49024
Delton Kellogg/Gilmore Car Museum
6865 Hickory Road
Hickory Corners, MI
Godfrey Lee --1824 Godfrey Ave, Wyoming, MI 49509
Pinery Park2301 De Hoop Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
Wise Farm -- Hopkins on 15th street South of 128th.
North Pointe Christian Schools
3101 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Wayland Middle School
701 Wildcat Dr,
Wayland, MI 49348
Portage Invite/Portage West Middle School
7145 Moorsbridge Rd,
Portage, MI 49024
Delton Kellogg/Gilmore Car Museum
6865 Hickory Road
Hickory Corners, MI
Godfrey Lee --1824 Godfrey Ave, Wyoming, MI 49509
Schedule
s_-_schedule_-_team_-_14_september_october.doc | |
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2013 Cross Country Season
r_-_results_-_2013_-_1_wise_farm.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2013_-_2_wayland.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2013_-_3_delton_kellogg.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2013_-_4_northpointe_christian.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2013_-_5_allendale.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2013_-_6_portage.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2013_-_7_kent_city.doc | |
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2013 HMS Records
a_hopkins_middle_school_2012_female_records.doc | |
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a_hopkins_middle_school_2012_male_records.doc | |
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Below is the 2013 XC Practice and meet schedule!
s_-_schedule_-_team_-_13_september_october.doc | |
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Fisrt Meet Notes
Things to bring.
Uniform
Shoes
Hair ties
Change of clothes for after race.
(warm clothes if cool day.)
Snack before meet
Water bottle.
Homework to work on during down time.
2:43 Change into uniform as soon as possible and meet on
bus behind high school.
When arrive at meet. As a team warm up jog, stretches,
Strides.
After meet.
Cool down, stretch. Change
if you need to. Watch other
races. Finish homework etc. Parents may sign you out and take you home.
Uniform
Shoes
Hair ties
Change of clothes for after race.
(warm clothes if cool day.)
Snack before meet
Water bottle.
Homework to work on during down time.
2:43 Change into uniform as soon as possible and meet on
bus behind high school.
When arrive at meet. As a team warm up jog, stretches,
Strides.
After meet.
Cool down, stretch. Change
if you need to. Watch other
races. Finish homework etc. Parents may sign you out and take you home.
2012 Season Results
r_-_results_-_2012_-_1_kent_city.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2012_-_2_fenn_valley.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2012_-_4_kellogsville.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2012_-_5_portage_invite.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2012_-_6_pinery_park.doc | |
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a_hopkins_middle_school_2012_female_records.doc | |
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a_hopkins_middle_school_2012_male_records.doc | |
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s_-_schedule_-_team_-_12_september_october.doc | |
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summer_newsletter.docx | |
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HMS 2011 Cross Country Records
a_hopkins_middle_school_2011_female_records.doc | |
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a_hopkins_middle_school_2011_male_records.doc | |
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2011 Season Results
r_-_results_-_2011_-_1_lee.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2011_-_2_dk.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2011_-_3_bangor.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2011_-_4_johnson_park.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2011_-_5_portage_invite.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2011_-_6_allendale.doc | |
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Hopkins Middle School Cross Country Schdule. Click on the link below.
s_-_schedule_-_team_-_11_september_october.doc | |
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2011
Middle School Cross Country Meet Locations
2011_middle_school_cross_country_meet_locations.docx | |
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2010 Great Season Hopkins Runners! Way to go!
r_-_results_-_2010_-_8_hopkins.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2010_-_7_portage.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2010_-_6_allendale.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2010_-_5_kville.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2010_-_4_bangor.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2010_-_3_dk.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2010_-_2_lee.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2010_-_1_allendale.doc | |
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s_-_schedule_-_team_-_10_september_october.doc | |
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2009 Season
r_hopkins_middle_school_female_records2009.doc | |
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hopkins_middle_school_male_records2009.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2009_-_1_johnson_park.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2009_-_2_delton_kelogg.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2009_-_3_bangor.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2009_-_4_brewer_park.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2009_-_5_allendale_ms_invite.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2009_-_6_portage_invite.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2009_-_7_kent_city.doc | |
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r_-_results_-_2009_-_8_lee_final_conference_meet.doc | |
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