Welcome to Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country's Homepage. Here is where we will be posting updated information for the upcoming season. Please use the links above to navigate the site. If you have Facebook, you can click on the icon to access our Girls Cross Country 2020 page where we will also have information posted and another place to share data and ask questions.
Thank you for taking the time to visit and learn more about our amazing student-athletes! Whether you are a team member, parent, grandparent, sister, brother, cousin, friend, or just a casual observer, we are happy to have you, and welcome you to browse around and learn more about JMM Girls Cross Country.
The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country coaching staff is committed to helping each athlete have a truly unique, positive experience through athletics. Our focus is team oriented through individual improvement. When one makes a greater individual commitment (MAGIC) truly amazing team and personal accomplishments can be achieved.
Our goal for our student-athletes is to graduate from our program with a positive sense of accomplishment and self-worth and believing that through discipline and hard work, success can follow at any endeavor they choose. We hope to give every athlete a better understanding of our sport and the means to continue a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime!
~ The Coaches
Thank you for taking the time to visit and learn more about our amazing student-athletes! Whether you are a team member, parent, grandparent, sister, brother, cousin, friend, or just a casual observer, we are happy to have you, and welcome you to browse around and learn more about JMM Girls Cross Country.
The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country coaching staff is committed to helping each athlete have a truly unique, positive experience through athletics. Our focus is team oriented through individual improvement. When one makes a greater individual commitment (MAGIC) truly amazing team and personal accomplishments can be achieved.
Our goal for our student-athletes is to graduate from our program with a positive sense of accomplishment and self-worth and believing that through discipline and hard work, success can follow at any endeavor they choose. We hope to give every athlete a better understanding of our sport and the means to continue a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime!
~ The Coaches
Here is an amazing opportunity to learn from the very best in the industry! UW Health Sports Medicine Sports Performance is offering a 10-session pre-season cross country clinic with Jenelle Deatherage (UW CC and Track and Field All-American - Professional Runner, and Board Certified Physical Therapist), and Shari Clark, Certified Athletic Trainer, who specializes in sports specific biomechanics and injury prevention for runners - especially for female student athletes. These two fantastic coaches will lead high school athletes through specific muscular strength, endurance, efficiency, and running economy movements, focusing on specific strength training, mechanics and form, drills, as well as power development.
Classes are offered at Research Park (621 Science Drive - near Garner Park)- Monday and Thursday 2:30-3:30 pm. for the weeks of July 5 - August 5. There are options to miss and make up sessions if you have conflicts along the way, to guarantee you get the ten sessions in.
Families, if you have not had the chance to work with Shari and Jenelle in the past, I can vouch that these two know more about human performance and runner specific movements than anyone I can think of. I have jumped on the opportunity and signed my daughter up for this class, because Jenelle and Shari are being so gracious with their time and I want my daughter to soak up every second with these two. I can guarantee your daughter will learn so much and come away a more aware and stronger athlete from your investment.
Please consider, you won't regret it!
Classes are offered at Research Park (621 Science Drive - near Garner Park)- Monday and Thursday 2:30-3:30 pm. for the weeks of July 5 - August 5. There are options to miss and make up sessions if you have conflicts along the way, to guarantee you get the ten sessions in.
Families, if you have not had the chance to work with Shari and Jenelle in the past, I can vouch that these two know more about human performance and runner specific movements than anyone I can think of. I have jumped on the opportunity and signed my daughter up for this class, because Jenelle and Shari are being so gracious with their time and I want my daughter to soak up every second with these two. I can guarantee your daughter will learn so much and come away a more aware and stronger athlete from your investment.
Please consider, you won't regret it!
JMM Mileage Club (Summer Running) Begins Monday, June 21st
JMM Mileage Club (summer running) will begin on Monday, June 21st at 8 a.m. Summer running will be offered Monday-Friday from 8-9 a.m. all summer long (weather dependent). Summer running is a great opportunity to begin (or continue) building your fitness, in a no pressure, all abilities and experiences welcoming environment. By showing up, you get your run completed to start your day while the weather is still cool outside. Additionally, attending summer running develops team chemistry, school spirit, and allows one to workout with past, current, and future teammates. Running in groups is more fun, safer, and allows you a chance to organize in smaller groups for the workout based on mileage goals for that day.
Captains will prepare at least two mileage options daily and will assure that all participants are safe and accounted for. These sessions are not mandatory, but are strongly encouraged. Running in the off season, and building your mileage base gradually over time increases your stamina and greatly reduces the likelihood of injuries. It also makes you stronger and a better athlete! Summer running is open to all - not just the cross country team, so call a friend and give it a try!
Captains will prepare at least two mileage options daily and will assure that all participants are safe and accounted for. These sessions are not mandatory, but are strongly encouraged. Running in the off season, and building your mileage base gradually over time increases your stamina and greatly reduces the likelihood of injuries. It also makes you stronger and a better athlete! Summer running is open to all - not just the cross country team, so call a friend and give it a try!
2021 JMM CC CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED
It is with great excitement that I announce the Fall 2021 Girls Cross Country captains. Seniors Annika Cutforth, Ruby Dykstra, and Kennedy Elmer will represent the team this year in this role. Each brings a unique skill set to the team and each have shown an amazing amount of leadership and dedication to our program these past three years.
These three will be responsible for organizing day to day summer running, captains clothing, and internal communication between team members. They will serve as an extension of the coaching staff and each has committed to continuing the team legacy and representing our program in the highest regards.
Please help me congratulate the new Captains!!!
These three will be responsible for organizing day to day summer running, captains clothing, and internal communication between team members. They will serve as an extension of the coaching staff and each has committed to continuing the team legacy and representing our program in the highest regards.
Please help me congratulate the new Captains!!!
Sign up for Summer Speed and Strength
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THE END OF THE SEASON BANQUET SCHEDULED FOR 5/27 HAS BEEN POSTPONED! WE WILL WORK AS SOON AS WE CAN TO SELECT ANOTHER DATE/TIME TO MEET IN PERSON AND RECOGNIZE OUR 2020-2021 TEAM!
UPDATE
Subject: JMM City JV Meet - 2021 Finale
Date: Originally - Monday, May 3, 2021 NOW Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Location: Lake Farm Park
Race: 5:45 pm
Arrival: 4:30 pm
* Race participants are expected to provide your own transportation to/from the race.
All - let's make this race one to remember. YOU ARE READY! Please keep an eye on the sky and the weather forecast on Monday, as it looks like there will be rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. The Athletic Director will make the final call before 2 pm, so check email, Facebook, or the website before you leave for Lake Farm Park.
Subject: JMM City JV Meet - 2021 Finale
Date: Originally - Monday, May 3, 2021 NOW Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Location: Lake Farm Park
Race: 5:45 pm
Arrival: 4:30 pm
* Race participants are expected to provide your own transportation to/from the race.
All - let's make this race one to remember. YOU ARE READY! Please keep an eye on the sky and the weather forecast on Monday, as it looks like there will be rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. The Athletic Director will make the final call before 2 pm, so check email, Facebook, or the website before you leave for Lake Farm Park.
Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country Finishes Third at WIAA SECTIONALS, - Annika Cutforth and Natalie Rhodes Advance to STATE!
The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country team finished third at the 15-team Middleton Sectional on Saturday. Each of the seven participants for JMM ran very well, all achieving season PR's. Annika Cutforth (5th - 19:36) and Natalie Rhodes (7th - 19:40), paced the Spartans. Great races were also turned in by Katrina Brunner - 20:58, Ava Badekas - 21:03, Ella Crowe - 21:30, Audrey Walz - 21:50, and Sakia Nishikawa - 21:55. Results can be found at: https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Results/Cross_Country/2020/middleton_individual_Girls1.pdf
Subject: WIAA Sectionals Meet Info - Saturday, May 1 - Glacier Creek Middle School
Location: Glacier Creek Middle School - 2800 Military Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528
JMM Athletes Competing: Varsity Top 7 - Katrina, Natalie, Sakia, Sammy (alternate), Annika, Ruby (alternate), Ella, Audrey, Ava
Schedule:
8:30 am - Arrive at Glacier Creek
9:00 am - Course opens
10:00 am - Girls Race #1 - Madison Country Day/Abundant Life Christian, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Madison West, Monona Grove, Sun Prairie, Verona
10:30 am - Girls Race #2 - Bangor, La Crosse Logan, La Crosse Central, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Heights/Barneveld
11:00 am - Boys Race #1
11:30 am - Boys Race #2 same schools as above
Format:
Two separate races, combined into one set of results. Once both races are completed, the top two teams and the top 5 individuals on non-qualifying teams will advance to WIAA State Championships next weekend at Blackhawk Golf Course in Janesville.
Course Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCHmxOtIxhY
Spectator Information/Parking for Families with Athletes:
Arrive early: Three options:
1) Blue spots on the attached map at Glacier Creek Middle School https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_oJafrGl0HiQeaQUtpgd_ebMx3T4CID-AxSyZAaceU/edit
2) St Francis https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AddfMZkLS7ikCSF4GGFcIohOI3c938EE/view
3) Park anywhere you can that is legal and just walk in.
For those that are just attending to support the team (non-family members of competing athletes other parking lots around the school may be open and they will charge $5 per car. Park where you can and just walk in.
Location: Glacier Creek Middle School - 2800 Military Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528
JMM Athletes Competing: Varsity Top 7 - Katrina, Natalie, Sakia, Sammy (alternate), Annika, Ruby (alternate), Ella, Audrey, Ava
Schedule:
8:30 am - Arrive at Glacier Creek
9:00 am - Course opens
10:00 am - Girls Race #1 - Madison Country Day/Abundant Life Christian, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Madison West, Monona Grove, Sun Prairie, Verona
10:30 am - Girls Race #2 - Bangor, La Crosse Logan, La Crosse Central, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Heights/Barneveld
11:00 am - Boys Race #1
11:30 am - Boys Race #2 same schools as above
Format:
Two separate races, combined into one set of results. Once both races are completed, the top two teams and the top 5 individuals on non-qualifying teams will advance to WIAA State Championships next weekend at Blackhawk Golf Course in Janesville.
Course Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCHmxOtIxhY
Spectator Information/Parking for Families with Athletes:
- Advance Ticket Sales Only – Due to COVID restrictions there will be no tickets sold at the event.
- Ticket Allowance – 4 tickets per athlete, Ticket Price: $6
- PARENTS OF COMPETING ATHLETES - Please complete the following google form to register your spectators to support your athletes. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6ISUM2pPFAXL_AacnncRqDVO9mnHswd_oaX8gVmu_4rWzQw/viewform?gxids=7628
Arrive early: Three options:
1) Blue spots on the attached map at Glacier Creek Middle School https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_oJafrGl0HiQeaQUtpgd_ebMx3T4CID-AxSyZAaceU/edit
2) St Francis https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AddfMZkLS7ikCSF4GGFcIohOI3c938EE/view
3) Park anywhere you can that is legal and just walk in.
For those that are just attending to support the team (non-family members of competing athletes other parking lots around the school may be open and they will charge $5 per car. Park where you can and just walk in.
Hi all -
Here are the details for the cross country meet on Saturday.
1) All JMM Student-Athletes competing will be responsible for getting their own rides (or arranging rides with other families). If you need help arranging, just ask. NO BUS.
2) The meet will be held, Saturday, April 17th at 1:15 pm at William G. Lunney Lake Farm Country Park - 4330 Libby Road, Madison WI. It is located 11.2 miles from JMM High School, and takes 18 minutes to drive there.
3) ATTIRE: Please arrive at the park with your race top/bottoms and training shoes on (preferably running shoes you are not going to race in). Over dress! The worst thing that can happen is you get cold/wet, and start shivering before the race. You can easily shed clothing if you are too warm. Oh, and don't forget your water bottle and pack a snack.
4) ARRIVAL: Student-athletes will arrive at Lake Farm County Park (Shelter #1) by 12 noon. Shelter #1 is the first driveway once you've entered the Park from Libby Road. If you go to the boat launch you've gone too far. Please arrive early, DON'T BE LATE but stay in your car and wait for a coach to signal you out. At 12 noon, our team will make our way towards the starting line for course preview and warmup.
5) COURSE PREVIEW AND WARMUP - We will leave the starting line at 12:15, walk/jog portions of the course and begin our warmup run at 12:30. You will have a chance to go back to your vehicles to pick up race attire, change clothes, change into spikes, etc.
6) THE RACE - At 1 PM, we want to be back on the starting line for dynamic warmup, strides team cheers, and final instructions. Race distance will be 5k (3.1 miles). RUN FAST - HURRY BACK.
7) COMPLETING THE RACE - We pride ourselves at JMM, by cheering on each and every finisher. When you finish, you will be tired. Do your best to cross the finish line (IN A MASK), and keep moving - circle back to cheer on ALL RACE FINISHERS.
8) COOLDOWN - Once all finishers complete the course, we will head immediately back to our cars at Shelter #1. We will put on warm and dry clothes, change out of race spikes and complete a team cooldown run.
9) DEPARTING LAKE FARM PARK - Once we complete our team cool down run, we will head back to JMM. If you are arranging for a pickup time, we should be back at shelter #1 at ~ 2:05 pm. We will aim to arrive back at JMM by 2:25 pm.
OTHER NOTES:
- Meet is against Madison East HS
- Spectators are not allowed
- Masks must be worn at ALL TIMES.
- Detailed Directions
Depart JMM - head south on S Gammon Road to Beltline - US 12/14 East
Follow US 12 E to South Towne Drive - Exit 264
Turn right on South Towne Drive
At traffic circle - continue straight - South Towne Drive changes name to Raywood Rd
Turn left onto Moorland Road - Moorland Road changes name to Lake Farm Road
Take left at Libby Road - follow for approximately 0.6 miles
Turn left into park - Shelter #1 is on first driveway in the park
William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park4330 Libby Rd, Madison, WI 53711
The team has been working extremely hard, and the coaches are so excited for our student-athletes to have this opportunity. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Coach Paul
Here are the details for the cross country meet on Saturday.
1) All JMM Student-Athletes competing will be responsible for getting their own rides (or arranging rides with other families). If you need help arranging, just ask. NO BUS.
2) The meet will be held, Saturday, April 17th at 1:15 pm at William G. Lunney Lake Farm Country Park - 4330 Libby Road, Madison WI. It is located 11.2 miles from JMM High School, and takes 18 minutes to drive there.
3) ATTIRE: Please arrive at the park with your race top/bottoms and training shoes on (preferably running shoes you are not going to race in). Over dress! The worst thing that can happen is you get cold/wet, and start shivering before the race. You can easily shed clothing if you are too warm. Oh, and don't forget your water bottle and pack a snack.
4) ARRIVAL: Student-athletes will arrive at Lake Farm County Park (Shelter #1) by 12 noon. Shelter #1 is the first driveway once you've entered the Park from Libby Road. If you go to the boat launch you've gone too far. Please arrive early, DON'T BE LATE but stay in your car and wait for a coach to signal you out. At 12 noon, our team will make our way towards the starting line for course preview and warmup.
5) COURSE PREVIEW AND WARMUP - We will leave the starting line at 12:15, walk/jog portions of the course and begin our warmup run at 12:30. You will have a chance to go back to your vehicles to pick up race attire, change clothes, change into spikes, etc.
6) THE RACE - At 1 PM, we want to be back on the starting line for dynamic warmup, strides team cheers, and final instructions. Race distance will be 5k (3.1 miles). RUN FAST - HURRY BACK.
7) COMPLETING THE RACE - We pride ourselves at JMM, by cheering on each and every finisher. When you finish, you will be tired. Do your best to cross the finish line (IN A MASK), and keep moving - circle back to cheer on ALL RACE FINISHERS.
8) COOLDOWN - Once all finishers complete the course, we will head immediately back to our cars at Shelter #1. We will put on warm and dry clothes, change out of race spikes and complete a team cooldown run.
9) DEPARTING LAKE FARM PARK - Once we complete our team cool down run, we will head back to JMM. If you are arranging for a pickup time, we should be back at shelter #1 at ~ 2:05 pm. We will aim to arrive back at JMM by 2:25 pm.
OTHER NOTES:
- Meet is against Madison East HS
- Spectators are not allowed
- Masks must be worn at ALL TIMES.
- Detailed Directions
Depart JMM - head south on S Gammon Road to Beltline - US 12/14 East
Follow US 12 E to South Towne Drive - Exit 264
Turn right on South Towne Drive
At traffic circle - continue straight - South Towne Drive changes name to Raywood Rd
Turn left onto Moorland Road - Moorland Road changes name to Lake Farm Road
Take left at Libby Road - follow for approximately 0.6 miles
Turn left into park - Shelter #1 is on first driveway in the park
William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park4330 Libby Rd, Madison, WI 53711
The team has been working extremely hard, and the coaches are so excited for our student-athletes to have this opportunity. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Coach Paul
2021 Mileage Log/Workout Tracker Link Below
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8-B8rfK_0EW2RiFalhRz-uGvLcEeb8mErpNjic9c_c/edit?usp=sharing
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WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAACK!
JMM GIRLS CC SEASON BEGINS MARCH 15th
Hello Spartan Cross Country Student Athletes and Families –
This is a VERY IMPORTANT email, so PLEASE READ in its entirety. By now, I hope you heard the exciting announcement that JMM CC is planning to return to in-person activity this spring! This year is unlike any other in our lifetime. Our sport will undoubtedly look a little (or in some cases, a lot) different, and we will have to be flexible as we work through various protocols and guidance from the CDC, Dane County Public Health, and MMSD.
I want to start out by saying, the information we (the coaches and the AD) are receiving is coming in fast and furious. There are things we have nailed down and things that we are still working out. In this email, I will attempt to cover what we know, and what we are still working on.
Communication:
Official communication from coaches will come from three sources - email, team website, and Facebook. Unofficially, I will ask team members to spread the news via text and other sources as applicable (Instagram etc.). Daily workouts for the upcoming calendar week will be posted on Sunday morning by 11 am at www.jmmgirlscc.weebly.com and on the JMM Girls Cross Country 2021 Facebook Group. Please visit and request to join if you'd like.
Safety Protocols/Practice Procedures and Participation:
In order to participate in-person, the following requirements must be met – (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• PARENT and STUDENT-ATHLETE must read, understand, and adhere to Guidance for Resuming Athletics
• PARENT must complete COVID-19 Daily Screener form EACH DAY the student-athlete wishes to attend an in-person activity. PARENTS - this form will be sent to you automatically each day via email from Coach Chellevold at 8 am. Form must be filled out EACH DAY between 8 am and 4 pm. *Please note - If a student-athlete does not have this form filled out prior to practice that day, the student-athlete will not be able to participate in team activities.
• PARENT and STUDENT ATHLETE must complete MMSD Athletics Permissions. Completing the permissions officially adds the student-athlete to roster. This is an essential step as coaches need to assign participants to smaller group “pods” for safe gathering, social distancing, and potential contact tracing. The “pod groups” are attached. IF YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR NAME ON THE LIST, YOU HAVE NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PERMISSIONS AND ARE CURRENTLY NOT ON THE ROSTER!! Rosters will be updated daily, as permissions are completed by parents and students. This begins on Tuesday, March 16th! Please only attend in-person events at your scheduled times.
• All STUDENT-ATHLETES need an Athletic Physical for in-person events beginning Monday, April 5th - WIAA Physical Card and Alternate Year Card and/or WIAA Physical Card Waiver. These links go into more detail. When completed, you can scan and send your completed physical cards to me, or hand them to me at practice.
Other In-person Requirements/Odds and Ends:
• Pods limited to 25 student-athletes at one location at one time; coaches will do our best to further split out groups within groups
• 6’ social distancing at ALL TIMES INCLUDING WORKOUTS – no side by side running
• Masks must be worn at ALL TIMES. Student-athletes are expected to bring their own masks, but we will have extras if needed. Find one that is comfortable.
• Only bring water bottle to practice. We have nowhere to store extra cell phones, car keys, backpacks etc., and leaving them unattended at practice is at your own risk. Assume we have no access to locker room or restrooms (this may change)
• Athletic trainer will have limited hours, but should be available from 4-5 pm if needed
Calendar:
The JMM Girls Cross Country season will begin on Monday, March 15th at 4 pm. Mondays will be virtual and Tuesday-Friday the first week will be in-person.
For three weeks, the team will be going through what is called “contact days.” These days allow coaches to interact and instruct student-athletes in-person, or virtually, before competitions can be considered. Normally, coaches would use these days in the summer, but think of it as some “extra” in-person pre-season training days before competitions are allowed. We will use these days as a mix of virtual and in-person activities, and we will have to be flexible as planned in-person activities may have to shift to virtual depending on the weather or other unforeseen events (such as a positive COVID case). Our first two weeks schedule will look like this:
Week 1:
• Monday, March 15th – 4 pm (VIRTUAL) – Team meeting to discuss practice protocols, assembling small group pods, assigning in-person practice times, daily warmup routine, communication etc. Plan for this meeting to last until 4:45 pm. You will then complete your short workout on your own and come back for the power/core workout on ZOOM from 5:30 – 6 pm, led by coach Katie.
• Tuesday, March 16th through Friday, March 19th – 4 pm or 4:20 pm (IN-PERSON) – You will be assigned one of two practice times. Meet coaches in the parking lot at JMM outside the Concession Stands of Mansfield Stadium during your designated time. Practice will be completed within one hour of your start time – and will consist of a review of protocols, light warmup, easy mileage days, quick cooldown. We will not linger around after practice.
• Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21 – On your own – check weekly schedule for assigned short run or recovery activity
Week 2:
• Monday, March 22nd – 4 pm (VIRTUAL), followed by on your own workout. Join us for the power core workout (ZOOM) from 5:30-6 pm led by coach Katie.
• Tuesday, March 23rd through Thursday, March 25th – 4 pm or 4:20 pm (IN-PERSON) – Meet your pod at same designated time as last week.
• Friday, March 26th and beyond - TBD
A typical practice day may look like this:
4 pm - Join Zoom Meeting - announcements, name game, team building exercise etc.
4 or 4:30 - 5:30 pm - Workout
5:30 - 6:00 pm - M, W, F - Power/Core Workout (separate Zoom, see below).
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Student-Athletes – on
• Monday, March 15th
• Monday March 22nd
please join practice at 4 PM each day through the following link.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://srfconsulting.zoom.us/j/96643599771?pwd=clRnSUZhaWExVEpZdkhtVHFkME9nQT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 966 4359 9771
Passcode: 755509
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Student-Athletes - on
• Monday, March 15th,
• Wednesday, March 17th
• Friday, March 19th
• Monday, March 22nd
• Wednesday, March 24th
please join us for the JMM CC Strength and Core Workout at 5:30 PM through the following link.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://srfconsulting.zoom.us/j/97445885042?pwd=MDVkMllrNXdBRVVlczllTXljd2x2UT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 974 4588 5042
Passcode: 185621
Details for subsequent weeks will be provided at a later time.
Possibility of In-Person Competitions
District CC coaches met last night to discuss potential for in-person competitions. Should we be afforded that opportunity, we will be most likely competing against MMSD schools only. We are currently in the process of trying to permit Lake Farm Park, for possible competitions and a lot of the details are still up in the air. The dates below are planned meet days to help you lay out a schedule.
• Saturday, April 17th
• Saturday, April 24th
• Tuesday, April 27th or Friday, April 30th
The WIAA tournament series (culminating events – varsity only) is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 1, and potentially Saturday, May 8th.
As with anything this year, we will need to be flexible and adjust on the fly. Please be patient and understanding of this. We strive to make this season the best possible experience for all! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me any time at [email protected] or 608-843-0711.
Coach Paul Chellevold
Coach Katie Kornaus
Coach Brian Genskow
This is a VERY IMPORTANT email, so PLEASE READ in its entirety. By now, I hope you heard the exciting announcement that JMM CC is planning to return to in-person activity this spring! This year is unlike any other in our lifetime. Our sport will undoubtedly look a little (or in some cases, a lot) different, and we will have to be flexible as we work through various protocols and guidance from the CDC, Dane County Public Health, and MMSD.
I want to start out by saying, the information we (the coaches and the AD) are receiving is coming in fast and furious. There are things we have nailed down and things that we are still working out. In this email, I will attempt to cover what we know, and what we are still working on.
Communication:
Official communication from coaches will come from three sources - email, team website, and Facebook. Unofficially, I will ask team members to spread the news via text and other sources as applicable (Instagram etc.). Daily workouts for the upcoming calendar week will be posted on Sunday morning by 11 am at www.jmmgirlscc.weebly.com and on the JMM Girls Cross Country 2021 Facebook Group. Please visit and request to join if you'd like.
Safety Protocols/Practice Procedures and Participation:
In order to participate in-person, the following requirements must be met – (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• PARENT and STUDENT-ATHLETE must read, understand, and adhere to Guidance for Resuming Athletics
• PARENT must complete COVID-19 Daily Screener form EACH DAY the student-athlete wishes to attend an in-person activity. PARENTS - this form will be sent to you automatically each day via email from Coach Chellevold at 8 am. Form must be filled out EACH DAY between 8 am and 4 pm. *Please note - If a student-athlete does not have this form filled out prior to practice that day, the student-athlete will not be able to participate in team activities.
• PARENT and STUDENT ATHLETE must complete MMSD Athletics Permissions. Completing the permissions officially adds the student-athlete to roster. This is an essential step as coaches need to assign participants to smaller group “pods” for safe gathering, social distancing, and potential contact tracing. The “pod groups” are attached. IF YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR NAME ON THE LIST, YOU HAVE NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PERMISSIONS AND ARE CURRENTLY NOT ON THE ROSTER!! Rosters will be updated daily, as permissions are completed by parents and students. This begins on Tuesday, March 16th! Please only attend in-person events at your scheduled times.
• All STUDENT-ATHLETES need an Athletic Physical for in-person events beginning Monday, April 5th - WIAA Physical Card and Alternate Year Card and/or WIAA Physical Card Waiver. These links go into more detail. When completed, you can scan and send your completed physical cards to me, or hand them to me at practice.
Other In-person Requirements/Odds and Ends:
• Pods limited to 25 student-athletes at one location at one time; coaches will do our best to further split out groups within groups
• 6’ social distancing at ALL TIMES INCLUDING WORKOUTS – no side by side running
• Masks must be worn at ALL TIMES. Student-athletes are expected to bring their own masks, but we will have extras if needed. Find one that is comfortable.
• Only bring water bottle to practice. We have nowhere to store extra cell phones, car keys, backpacks etc., and leaving them unattended at practice is at your own risk. Assume we have no access to locker room or restrooms (this may change)
• Athletic trainer will have limited hours, but should be available from 4-5 pm if needed
Calendar:
The JMM Girls Cross Country season will begin on Monday, March 15th at 4 pm. Mondays will be virtual and Tuesday-Friday the first week will be in-person.
For three weeks, the team will be going through what is called “contact days.” These days allow coaches to interact and instruct student-athletes in-person, or virtually, before competitions can be considered. Normally, coaches would use these days in the summer, but think of it as some “extra” in-person pre-season training days before competitions are allowed. We will use these days as a mix of virtual and in-person activities, and we will have to be flexible as planned in-person activities may have to shift to virtual depending on the weather or other unforeseen events (such as a positive COVID case). Our first two weeks schedule will look like this:
Week 1:
• Monday, March 15th – 4 pm (VIRTUAL) – Team meeting to discuss practice protocols, assembling small group pods, assigning in-person practice times, daily warmup routine, communication etc. Plan for this meeting to last until 4:45 pm. You will then complete your short workout on your own and come back for the power/core workout on ZOOM from 5:30 – 6 pm, led by coach Katie.
• Tuesday, March 16th through Friday, March 19th – 4 pm or 4:20 pm (IN-PERSON) – You will be assigned one of two practice times. Meet coaches in the parking lot at JMM outside the Concession Stands of Mansfield Stadium during your designated time. Practice will be completed within one hour of your start time – and will consist of a review of protocols, light warmup, easy mileage days, quick cooldown. We will not linger around after practice.
• Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21 – On your own – check weekly schedule for assigned short run or recovery activity
Week 2:
• Monday, March 22nd – 4 pm (VIRTUAL), followed by on your own workout. Join us for the power core workout (ZOOM) from 5:30-6 pm led by coach Katie.
• Tuesday, March 23rd through Thursday, March 25th – 4 pm or 4:20 pm (IN-PERSON) – Meet your pod at same designated time as last week.
• Friday, March 26th and beyond - TBD
A typical practice day may look like this:
4 pm - Join Zoom Meeting - announcements, name game, team building exercise etc.
4 or 4:30 - 5:30 pm - Workout
5:30 - 6:00 pm - M, W, F - Power/Core Workout (separate Zoom, see below).
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Student-Athletes – on
• Monday, March 15th
• Monday March 22nd
please join practice at 4 PM each day through the following link.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://srfconsulting.zoom.us/j/96643599771?pwd=clRnSUZhaWExVEpZdkhtVHFkME9nQT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 966 4359 9771
Passcode: 755509
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Student-Athletes - on
• Monday, March 15th,
• Wednesday, March 17th
• Friday, March 19th
• Monday, March 22nd
• Wednesday, March 24th
please join us for the JMM CC Strength and Core Workout at 5:30 PM through the following link.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://srfconsulting.zoom.us/j/97445885042?pwd=MDVkMllrNXdBRVVlczllTXljd2x2UT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 974 4588 5042
Passcode: 185621
Details for subsequent weeks will be provided at a later time.
Possibility of In-Person Competitions
District CC coaches met last night to discuss potential for in-person competitions. Should we be afforded that opportunity, we will be most likely competing against MMSD schools only. We are currently in the process of trying to permit Lake Farm Park, for possible competitions and a lot of the details are still up in the air. The dates below are planned meet days to help you lay out a schedule.
• Saturday, April 17th
• Saturday, April 24th
• Tuesday, April 27th or Friday, April 30th
The WIAA tournament series (culminating events – varsity only) is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 1, and potentially Saturday, May 8th.
As with anything this year, we will need to be flexible and adjust on the fly. Please be patient and understanding of this. We strive to make this season the best possible experience for all! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me any time at [email protected] or 608-843-0711.
Coach Paul Chellevold
Coach Katie Kornaus
Coach Brian Genskow
PLEASE READ: A message about the fall CC season at JMM as of 7/23.
MMSD will not be offering fall sport specific virtual coaching during traditional fall dates as we will look to provide opportunities in the spring in whatever means are available based on WIAA guidance for fall sports and reflective of our schooling model and public health guidance. General fitness, strength, mental health, academic, and social emotional connection supports will be offered by the athletic department throughout the year to all students.
What this means:
With the proposed model, there may be situations for winter sport athletes that may have to start later. Know that we are just hopeful to have anything, and we will work with any and all extenuating circumstances should we be in a position to have a spring season.
I understand there may be a lot of questions, send me an email by clicking the envelope at the top right corner of this page and I'll do my best to answer.
Coach Paul
MMSD will not be offering fall sport specific virtual coaching during traditional fall dates as we will look to provide opportunities in the spring in whatever means are available based on WIAA guidance for fall sports and reflective of our schooling model and public health guidance. General fitness, strength, mental health, academic, and social emotional connection supports will be offered by the athletic department throughout the year to all students.
What this means:
- fall CC is postponed, likely until February 2021
- student athletes and coaches will not report for cross country on August 17th
- hope is to have a "truncated" season, likely February-April 2021 if allowed by Dane County, MMSD, and if health situation improves
With the proposed model, there may be situations for winter sport athletes that may have to start later. Know that we are just hopeful to have anything, and we will work with any and all extenuating circumstances should we be in a position to have a spring season.
I understand there may be a lot of questions, send me an email by clicking the envelope at the top right corner of this page and I'll do my best to answer.
Coach Paul
Athletes - SUMMER TRAINING PLANS ARE READY - Visit the "About JMM CC" tab and click on "Summer Training" to get started!
June 1st - June 14th - Hello Spartan CC student-athletes. Training begins on Monday June 1st. The first week of June, you should be running 3-4 days this week, the lesser of either 30 minutes or 3 miles. Use this time to get back in the groove of running. If you need to, take short walk breaks, but limit your breaks to 30 seconds.
We have plenty of time to build fitness and this week will be HOT, so please, take care of yourself. Hydrate, eat well, and find a pattern that gets you 8 hours of sleep per night. Run early in the AM or later in the evening, especially if you are running on Tuesday as forecast temps are at 90 degrees mid-afternoon. While running is the number one thing you need to be doing this summary, you should also be engaging in many of the activities below. AND don't forget to log your miles. Simply Click 'Summer Running Log' find your name, and add your mileage accordingly! Have fun and hold each other accountable!
Week 1 Sample:
Monday, June 1: Speed and Strength 10:30-11:30 am; 3 mile run 3:45 - 4:30 pm, injury prevention 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, June 2: Speed and Strength 10:30 - 11:30 am (YOU WILL BE SORE!!! Show up anyway!); Yoga 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 3: 3 mile run at any time of day, yoga 4:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, June 4: Speed and Strength 10:30-11:30 am; yoga 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday, June 5: Speed and Strength 10:30-11:30 am; 3 mile run at 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 6: Bike ride, 3 mile run or active recovery
Sunday, June 7: DAY OFF. Active recovery/hike.
We have plenty of time to build fitness and this week will be HOT, so please, take care of yourself. Hydrate, eat well, and find a pattern that gets you 8 hours of sleep per night. Run early in the AM or later in the evening, especially if you are running on Tuesday as forecast temps are at 90 degrees mid-afternoon. While running is the number one thing you need to be doing this summary, you should also be engaging in many of the activities below. AND don't forget to log your miles. Simply Click 'Summer Running Log' find your name, and add your mileage accordingly! Have fun and hold each other accountable!
Week 1 Sample:
Monday, June 1: Speed and Strength 10:30-11:30 am; 3 mile run 3:45 - 4:30 pm, injury prevention 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, June 2: Speed and Strength 10:30 - 11:30 am (YOU WILL BE SORE!!! Show up anyway!); Yoga 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 3: 3 mile run at any time of day, yoga 4:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, June 4: Speed and Strength 10:30-11:30 am; yoga 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday, June 5: Speed and Strength 10:30-11:30 am; 3 mile run at 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 6: Bike ride, 3 mile run or active recovery
Sunday, June 7: DAY OFF. Active recovery/hike.
Hello Spartans! Summer is kicking off tomorrow and we have 20 hours a week of Speed, strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and being together ahead of us. Encourage each other and let's make the most of this experience and these resources.
GoogleClassroom intro and here is the Google Classroom code: bycchtv
Please join Google Classroom for all of your resources. For those of you participating in Zoom yoga classes or injury prevention the Zoom information is below as well. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions and thank you for staying together as One Team and One Spartan family.
We do have an online store open with apparel with that logo if you are looking to stay together while we are physically apart. Click on flyer to see items available for sale at this time. Items are available for sale from 6/1 - 6/12 & will be delivered directly to your home. Shop Now.
(Access code: MMUNITY)
Speed and Strength: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Http://zoom.us/j/91288502154
Monday Yoga: 7am
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97099928281?pwd=NlJWWVBjaXVFODhHemlMRE9sV3hXdz09 Meeting ID: 970 9992 8281 Password: 606457
Monday injury prevention 4:30pm:
Injury pre-hab and rehab with Bre Braun Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93384385910?pwd=RWU0L3hiZHY0NitSMzBlbVhzU1hrZz09 Meeting ID: 933 8438 5910 Password: 437511
Tuesday Yoga 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 978 7470 7081
Password: 572162
Wednesday Yoga 4pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98012737200?pwd=VnZVN1l1UnZNeGVlWVRNM3ZtNjdidz09 Meeting ID: 980 1273 7200 Password: 016913
Thursday Yoga 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 957 3100 4017
Password: 257899
GoogleClassroom intro and here is the Google Classroom code: bycchtv
Please join Google Classroom for all of your resources. For those of you participating in Zoom yoga classes or injury prevention the Zoom information is below as well. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions and thank you for staying together as One Team and One Spartan family.
We do have an online store open with apparel with that logo if you are looking to stay together while we are physically apart. Click on flyer to see items available for sale at this time. Items are available for sale from 6/1 - 6/12 & will be delivered directly to your home. Shop Now.
(Access code: MMUNITY)
Speed and Strength: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Http://zoom.us/j/91288502154
Monday Yoga: 7am
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97099928281?pwd=NlJWWVBjaXVFODhHemlMRE9sV3hXdz09 Meeting ID: 970 9992 8281 Password: 606457
Monday injury prevention 4:30pm:
Injury pre-hab and rehab with Bre Braun Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93384385910?pwd=RWU0L3hiZHY0NitSMzBlbVhzU1hrZz09 Meeting ID: 933 8438 5910 Password: 437511
Tuesday Yoga 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 978 7470 7081
Password: 572162
Wednesday Yoga 4pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98012737200?pwd=VnZVN1l1UnZNeGVlWVRNM3ZtNjdidz09 Meeting ID: 980 1273 7200 Password: 016913
Thursday Yoga 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 957 3100 4017
Password: 257899
All,
First off, this email is intended for all returning JMM Girls Cross Country participants and families as well as new prospect student-athletes and families.
For those that know me, hello again, and for those that don’t, my name is Paul Chellevold, and I am the Head Girls Cross Country Coach at JMM. You are receiving this email because you are a returning CC athlete or parent, have signed up for CC via JMM Athletics, or have been identified as a prospect from one of our current team members. Whatever the situation, I hope this email finds you in good health and enjoying the Memorial Day weekend.
I have some updates to share with you regarding the upcoming 2020 Cross Country season and athletics in general at Madison Memorial this summer/fall.
Our Plan:
What you need to do:
I cannot wait for the opportunity to see you all again in person, or for new athletes, to meet you and your family and welcome you to our team. Please know that I am available if you would like to chat or have any questions.
First off, this email is intended for all returning JMM Girls Cross Country participants and families as well as new prospect student-athletes and families.
For those that know me, hello again, and for those that don’t, my name is Paul Chellevold, and I am the Head Girls Cross Country Coach at JMM. You are receiving this email because you are a returning CC athlete or parent, have signed up for CC via JMM Athletics, or have been identified as a prospect from one of our current team members. Whatever the situation, I hope this email finds you in good health and enjoying the Memorial Day weekend.
I have some updates to share with you regarding the upcoming 2020 Cross Country season and athletics in general at Madison Memorial this summer/fall.
- All in person activities (includes organized summer running, CC coach led activities, or captains practices) are postponed until August 1st
- As of now, it looks like there WILL be a cross country season, although we are still working through the details of what that may look like. In order for the season to occur, we need to be on Phase 3 of the Badger Bounce Back Plan, which means organizing in groups up to 50 people. If we don’t reach this milestone, we will likely have a delay in the start of the season.
- There may be some changes including:
- Ability to travel outside of a “x” mile radius for meets
- Busing restrictions or some dependency on families needing to provide transportation to meets
- Distancing requirements at practice and how we assemble in groups (splitting up more)
- Reduced field sizes in races - Race schedules changing (i.e. Verona Invitational might be split into four races instead of two, or staggered start times, including waves of up to 50 runners at a time)
- We will be pausing all fundraising activities this year. That means NO SPARTAN CARDS!
- Sports physicals will be valid for three years. This means that anyone who has a physical on file since 4/1/18 will be good to go. That means, Juniors, will be good as long as this isn’t your first sport in HS. In most cases, all new athletes (frosh) will still need to get physicals, but most sophomores, juniors, and seniors will likely be good with just a yellow card.
Our Plan:
- You will be emailed a running plan for the summer. The plan will begin on June 1st. All athletes are expected to be training/running on their own. Expectations are to log onto www.jmmgirlscc.weebly.com and indicate that you completed your workout. More to come on this.
- All athletes (school-wide) are expected to sign up for Spartan Speed and Strength. The teams that are the most together are going to be the most successful. It is our hope as coaches that we come together, show unity across all of our sports and train together in a “Spartan Athletics” environment. This program will be FREE for all Spartan athletes and led by Corrine Franz, Danny Kramer, Mike Harris, and Joe Frontier among others. CC coaches will attend sessions throughout the month and participate in the workouts with you. The program will be held via ZOOM and begin on June 1st. Spartan Speed and Strength will be offered in four sessions (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) so you should be able to find a time that fits into your schedule. You will not need any special equipment to participate. The program will focus on pushing and pulling movements and then gear towards more specific cardiovascular muscular endurance.
- Zoom Yoga will be offered four days per week. Vinyasa yoga with Jodi Klagos will be offered Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7 PM and with Liz Schlitz on Monday mornings at 7 am and Wednesdays at 4 pm. These sessions come highly recommended by me, FREE of charge and open to everyone in your family to participate.
- Brea Braun (athletic trainer) will be hosting 45-minute lower body prehab/rehab sessions on Mondays. These sessions will focus on running form, overuse injury prevention, shin splints, tendinitis, plantar facia release, ACL/knee and hip strengthening exercises etc. A great resource that is also FREE of charge.
- Spartan Kickoff will be held on July 29th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. There will be a 20-30 minute presentation by Mr. Schlitz followed by breakout rooms for a virtual kickoff meeting specifically for Cross Country. The whole program will be finished in an hour.
What you need to do:
- IMPORTANT: We need to reach out to as many incoming freshman as possible and get them involved with cross country or another sport at Memorial. If you know of ANYONE who is interested in cross country, please let me know and I will add them to the list. This year, more so than ever, we need to stay united as a Spartan Family. The social component of our sport is so strong and being a part of a team may be the best thing this summer/fall, so think of anyone who may benefit from being a part of our CC program.
- Here is summer speed and strength information and sign up. DO IT NOW!
- By May 30th, I will send out suggested individual running plans for you to follow. You need to hold yourself accountable, be accountable to each other, and prepare for the upcoming season by running/cross training. I believe we will have more resources, programs, opportunities than any other school in the state this summer, but ultimately our success comes down to the preparation of all of our athletes.
- Goals – More than ever, holding yourself and your teammates accountable are the keys to success this fall. Setting a goal or goals keeps you focused on this path. Set a goal or goals. It can be one thing, or more, but write it down where you can see it. Answer the following by writing down:
- Who are you right now on the cross country team?
- Who do you want to be?
- How are you going to do it?
- What mindset is needed to achieve it? - THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE. Remember, your season will have ups and downs.
I cannot wait for the opportunity to see you all again in person, or for new athletes, to meet you and your family and welcome you to our team. Please know that I am available if you would like to chat or have any questions.
Thursday, October 24th - JV State Meet (Rotary Park) - Menomonee Falls
Schedule: 12:45 pm - DEPART JMM HS
2:20 pm - Arrive at Course
3:45 pm - Girls "FASTER" Race (Season best times < 24:00)
4:45 pm - Girls "FAST" Race (Season best times > 24:01)
7:15 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams (in order of Box Assignment): (22) Washington Country/DASH, Arrowhead, Sheboygan North, Slinger, Menomonee Falls, Hartford, West Bend West, Madison Memorial, Hamilton, Port Washington, Germantown, New Berlin West, Homestead, Fond du Lac, West Bend East, Watertown, Waunakee, Wauwatosa East, Cedarburg, Brookfield East, Shorewood, Brookfield Central
Schedule: 12:45 pm - DEPART JMM HS
2:20 pm - Arrive at Course
3:45 pm - Girls "FASTER" Race (Season best times < 24:00)
4:45 pm - Girls "FAST" Race (Season best times > 24:01)
7:15 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams (in order of Box Assignment): (22) Washington Country/DASH, Arrowhead, Sheboygan North, Slinger, Menomonee Falls, Hartford, West Bend West, Madison Memorial, Hamilton, Port Washington, Germantown, New Berlin West, Homestead, Fond du Lac, West Bend East, Watertown, Waunakee, Wauwatosa East, Cedarburg, Brookfield East, Shorewood, Brookfield Central
Spartans Battle Cold, Wet, and Windy Conditions to Finish 2nd at Madison City Championships
Mother nature provided a true test to the harriers and fans at Lake Farm Park on Friday, October 11th. Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country passed with flying colors, securing 17 lifetime and 7 season PRs in muddy and sloppy conditions en route to second place finishes in both the JV and Varsity competitions.
In the varsity race, Natalie Rhodes and Annika Cutforth led the way for the Spartans by finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Both Natalie and Annika ran controlled races behind a very talented Madison West trio, running to times of 20:05 and 20:14. Alice House was next for JMM finishing in 8th place with a time of 20:22. All three ladies were named to the "All-City" team. Sakia Nishikawa and Isabel Eigenberger ran to identical 20:47 times to finish 11th and 12th. Gabri Gaines was closely behind in 14th and Ruby Dykstra ran a nice season PR of 21:56 to finish in 24th. Team wise, Madison West placed first with 19 points, followed by JMM with 40. Lafollette had 90, Edgewood with 99, and Madison East rounded out the field with 132 points. We will need this group, especially our 3-7 to take more risk and mix it up with some of the top runners in the area if we are to achieve our goals over the next two weeks. Running with confidence, trusting in our training, and competing for what's on our jersey will be key to our success.
The JV team also put forth a great effort, as many ran great races. We were running a bit shorthanded at the front of the pack today, but there was plenty of incentive as there were five JV1 Conference spots to be awarded. Ella Crowe (22:26), Lily Rozeski (22:45), Anne Hofmeister (23:04), Amelie Hirscher (23:15), and Kate Gibbons (23:16) took those spots by finishing 13th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and 23rd overall. Leading the JV2 team was Kennedy Elmer (23:24), Lauren Grove (23:37), Mallorie Emmerich (23:24), Helen Briney (23:40), and Claudia Salgado (23:49).
Lifetime PRs from the race: Ashleen Kaur (8:00), Marly Reynolds (1:29), Leah Metzger (:54), Carynne Sullivan (: 51), Jade Sodemann (:32), Pamela Cruz-Jimenez (:29), Kate Gibbons (:24), Julia Tatooles (:22), Yunna Gopan (:20), Awa Phatty (:19), Kennedy Elmer (:19), Lydia Oakleaf (:17), Rebecca Bartig (:17), Claudia Salgado (:17), Mallorie Emmerich (:06), Helen Briney (:02), Preet Talwar (tie)
Season PRs from the race: Maddie Ballweg (:54), Sara Young (:44), Ainsley Reeves (:43), Libby Pleva (:10), Ruby Dykstra (:04), Sophie Jenkins (:04), Ellie Knoche (:01)
It was so fun to see the look of determination on the faces of so many and to see all the hugs and high fives at the finish line as teammates celebrated a great effort together. From Seniors accomplishing the best race of their careers to Ashleen cutting 8 MINUTES from her personal best, it was such a great meet.
You all are so tough. Every runner on this team can be even better. Start preparing now for the Janesville course. Remember, this running thing is "a state of mind". You are stronger now, you can run ANY COURSE, and we owe Rockport Park a butt whipping! This week, think, what can you do to make your race better? How can you help a teammate? Positive thoughts and let's get one more!
In the varsity race, Natalie Rhodes and Annika Cutforth led the way for the Spartans by finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Both Natalie and Annika ran controlled races behind a very talented Madison West trio, running to times of 20:05 and 20:14. Alice House was next for JMM finishing in 8th place with a time of 20:22. All three ladies were named to the "All-City" team. Sakia Nishikawa and Isabel Eigenberger ran to identical 20:47 times to finish 11th and 12th. Gabri Gaines was closely behind in 14th and Ruby Dykstra ran a nice season PR of 21:56 to finish in 24th. Team wise, Madison West placed first with 19 points, followed by JMM with 40. Lafollette had 90, Edgewood with 99, and Madison East rounded out the field with 132 points. We will need this group, especially our 3-7 to take more risk and mix it up with some of the top runners in the area if we are to achieve our goals over the next two weeks. Running with confidence, trusting in our training, and competing for what's on our jersey will be key to our success.
The JV team also put forth a great effort, as many ran great races. We were running a bit shorthanded at the front of the pack today, but there was plenty of incentive as there were five JV1 Conference spots to be awarded. Ella Crowe (22:26), Lily Rozeski (22:45), Anne Hofmeister (23:04), Amelie Hirscher (23:15), and Kate Gibbons (23:16) took those spots by finishing 13th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and 23rd overall. Leading the JV2 team was Kennedy Elmer (23:24), Lauren Grove (23:37), Mallorie Emmerich (23:24), Helen Briney (23:40), and Claudia Salgado (23:49).
Lifetime PRs from the race: Ashleen Kaur (8:00), Marly Reynolds (1:29), Leah Metzger (:54), Carynne Sullivan (: 51), Jade Sodemann (:32), Pamela Cruz-Jimenez (:29), Kate Gibbons (:24), Julia Tatooles (:22), Yunna Gopan (:20), Awa Phatty (:19), Kennedy Elmer (:19), Lydia Oakleaf (:17), Rebecca Bartig (:17), Claudia Salgado (:17), Mallorie Emmerich (:06), Helen Briney (:02), Preet Talwar (tie)
Season PRs from the race: Maddie Ballweg (:54), Sara Young (:44), Ainsley Reeves (:43), Libby Pleva (:10), Ruby Dykstra (:04), Sophie Jenkins (:04), Ellie Knoche (:01)
It was so fun to see the look of determination on the faces of so many and to see all the hugs and high fives at the finish line as teammates celebrated a great effort together. From Seniors accomplishing the best race of their careers to Ashleen cutting 8 MINUTES from her personal best, it was such a great meet.
You all are so tough. Every runner on this team can be even better. Start preparing now for the Janesville course. Remember, this running thing is "a state of mind". You are stronger now, you can run ANY COURSE, and we owe Rockport Park a butt whipping! This week, think, what can you do to make your race better? How can you help a teammate? Positive thoughts and let's get one more!
Saturday, October 19th - Big Eight Conference Championships (Rockport Park) - Janesville
Schedule: 6:30 am - DEPART JMM HS
7:30 am - Arrive at Course
9:30 am - Girls Varsity Race (Natalie, Annika, Alice, Sakia, Isabel, Gabri, Katrina)
10:35 am - Girls JV1 Race (Ruby, Lauren S, Ella, Lily, Anne, Amelie, Kate)
11:40 am - Girls JV 2 Race
1:00 pm - Awards Ceremony (awards to top 15 finishers in all races)
2:45 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams (in order of Box Assignment): (10) Beloit Memorial, Middleton, Janesville Parker, Madison East, Madison West, Janesville Craig, Verona, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Sun Prairie
* Spectators - Parking is very limited. To avoid frustration and longer parking times, please review the attached map. WIAA Policy - NO DOGS
Schedule: 6:30 am - DEPART JMM HS
7:30 am - Arrive at Course
9:30 am - Girls Varsity Race (Natalie, Annika, Alice, Sakia, Isabel, Gabri, Katrina)
10:35 am - Girls JV1 Race (Ruby, Lauren S, Ella, Lily, Anne, Amelie, Kate)
11:40 am - Girls JV 2 Race
1:00 pm - Awards Ceremony (awards to top 15 finishers in all races)
2:45 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams (in order of Box Assignment): (10) Beloit Memorial, Middleton, Janesville Parker, Madison East, Madison West, Janesville Craig, Verona, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Sun Prairie
* Spectators - Parking is very limited. To avoid frustration and longer parking times, please review the attached map. WIAA Policy - NO DOGS
Friday, October 11th - Madison City Championships (Lake Farm Park) - 4330 Libby Road (Madison)
Schedule: 1:00 pm - DEPART JMM HS
1:30 pm - Arrive at Lake Farm
3:30 pm - Girls Varsity Race
4:30 pm - Girls JV Race
5:45 pm - Awards Ceremony (awards to top 10 finishers on varsity and JV; top 8 recognized as "All City") 6:45 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams: (5) Madison Memorial, Madison West, Madison East, Madison Edgewood, Madison La Follette
Schedule: 1:00 pm - DEPART JMM HS
1:30 pm - Arrive at Lake Farm
3:30 pm - Girls Varsity Race
4:30 pm - Girls JV Race
5:45 pm - Awards Ceremony (awards to top 10 finishers on varsity and JV; top 8 recognized as "All City") 6:45 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams: (5) Madison Memorial, Madison West, Madison East, Madison Edgewood, Madison La Follette
Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country Wins Midwest Invitational White Race as 24 Achieve Life-Time Personal Bests
It was quite a day for the Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country team as 24 ladies set all-time personal bests, and another 17 set season best times at the 82nd Annual Midwest Invitational. The meet, which featured 45-teams from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Texas, is the oldest cross country invite in the country! High quality competition and a relatively flat, fast, three-looped course greeted the 1,150 runners Saturday morning. The competition featured six races and a Middle School Mile. As a coach, this is an extremely hectic day, but one of our favorites, as it gives our athletes an opportunity to run fast within an electric atmosphere and take home some hardware. The race lived up to expectations!
BLUE RACE RECAP
New this year, the "blue" race was for those racers who were not on their schools varsity team, but had achieved a 5k time this season under 24:59. Madison Memorial had eleven of the 242 entrants in the race including six freshmen and five juniors. Team wise, Madison Memorial finished in seventh place with 248 points.
JMM was led by the freshmen duo of Delaney Cox and Ella Crowe. Delaney and Ella worked together perfectly, executing a race plan to go out in the first mile conservatively and continue moving up throughout the race. Delaney managed to finish in 30th place to win a medal. Her time of 22:09 also ranks #17 on the all-time ninth grade list. Ella finished right behind Delaney in 32nd place. Ella's time of 22:11 ranks her #18 on the all-time list. Junior Lily Rozeski, ran a season PR of 22:25 to finish 42nd overall. Next was Amelie Hirscher who came in with a 22:54 to finish in 80th, followed by the freshmen foursome of Lauren Grove, 89th in 22:59, Annie Hofmeister 91st in 23:00. and Nitya Patil 141st in 23:36, and Mallorie Emmerich 155th in 23:46. Juniors Grace Heise 163rd, 23:52, Claudia Salgado 185th, 24:06, and Sammy Eckhardt 198th all had very solid races.
Lifetime PRs from the race: Ella (1:04), Mallorie (1:02), Delaney (:43), Lauren (:16), Nitya (:13) Annie (tied),
Season PRs from the race: Grace (:43), Claudia (:27) Lily (:24), Amelie (:17)
VARSITY
The varsity team placed 8th overall with 226 points, behind Hinsdale Central (IL), Homestead, Arrowhead, Sun Prairie, Janesville Craig, Kimberly, and Warren Township (IL). Annika Cutforth led the way for the Spartans with a 21st place showing in 19:50. Alice House ran a spectacular race and was right behind Annika in placing 29th in 20:02; setting a 7-second lifetime PR in the process. Her time ranks #5 for Seniors on the JMM all-time list. Two more Spartans set season best times as Sakia Nishikawa placed 54th in 20:33 (ninth Junior on all-time list), followed by Isabel Eigenberger in 59th at 20:38 (13th Senior of all-time list). Gabri Gaines rounded out the scoring for JMM by placing 71st in 20:52. Ruby Dykstra ran in her first career varsity meet and did a great job to complete the course 159th, in 22:10, while Lauren Schmitt followed closely in 165th, in 22:16.
Lifetime PRs from the race: Alice (:07)
Season PRs from the race: Isabel (:11), Sakia (:11), Lauren (:03)
This group has high expectations, and we are working through some injuries and illnesses at this time. We continue to be close to popping off that big performance, but haven't been able to collectively hit on all cylinders in the last few meets. Our team score was undoubtedly impacted by Natalie not competing today, but with missing team members come opportunity, and we are happy with how this group continues to work hard and take care of each other.
WHITE RACE
The "white" race was for athletes who had season personal bests over 25:00. This race is so fun, as it allows athletes who do not usually get a chance to be in the front pack of cross country races an opportunity to battle for 30 medals and a team trophy. We had several girls coming in who we thought could get up into that group and we were more than ready to seize that opportunity.
Madison Memorial simply dominated the competition bringing home the White Race Team Championship with 50 points, 84 points ahead second place Divine Savior. Kate Gibbons led the way for the Spartans taking home sixth place individually in a time of 23:40. Helen Briney was next in ninth in 23:42, followed by Kennedy Elmer, tenth in 23:43, Emily Finkelmeyer, 12th in 23:53, Ellie Knoche 18th in 24:06, Sylvia Greene 19th in 24:08. All six ladies were medalist. Maddie Emmerich ran the best race of her career to finish 32nd; just outside the medals, but among the top 7 Spartans scoring team. It was so fun to see this group move up through the race, believe that they should be near the front, and never settling for "just the top 30".
Lifetime PRs from the race: Maddie Emmerich (1:56), Julia Mockert (1:28), Preet Talwar (1:21), Julia Tatooles (1:19), Helen Briney (1:11), Yacelis Brube-Nicholson (1:07), Kate Gibbons (1:00), Emily Finkelmeyer (:43), Kennedy Elmer (:30), Pia Snellman (:26), Pamela Cruz-Jimenez (:24), Lydia Oakleaf (:11), Julia Olsen (:09), Zoe Byer-Wein (:08), Leah Metzger (tie)
Season PRs from the race: Sarah Nennig-Kniaz (3:02), Ally Ketarkus (1:56), Ainsley Reeves (1:34), Libby Pleva (1:12), Sylvia Greene (1:08), Gillian Cullen (:58), Ellie Knoche (:55) Rebecca Bartig (:36), Sophie Jenkins (:32), Sara Young (:16), Kaina Martines (:14)
There were a total of 419 finishers in the White Race.
Our next competition will be the Madison City Championships of Friday, October 11th. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the end of the season banquet at Black Hawk Church on Tuesday, October 29th.
BLUE RACE RECAP
New this year, the "blue" race was for those racers who were not on their schools varsity team, but had achieved a 5k time this season under 24:59. Madison Memorial had eleven of the 242 entrants in the race including six freshmen and five juniors. Team wise, Madison Memorial finished in seventh place with 248 points.
JMM was led by the freshmen duo of Delaney Cox and Ella Crowe. Delaney and Ella worked together perfectly, executing a race plan to go out in the first mile conservatively and continue moving up throughout the race. Delaney managed to finish in 30th place to win a medal. Her time of 22:09 also ranks #17 on the all-time ninth grade list. Ella finished right behind Delaney in 32nd place. Ella's time of 22:11 ranks her #18 on the all-time list. Junior Lily Rozeski, ran a season PR of 22:25 to finish 42nd overall. Next was Amelie Hirscher who came in with a 22:54 to finish in 80th, followed by the freshmen foursome of Lauren Grove, 89th in 22:59, Annie Hofmeister 91st in 23:00. and Nitya Patil 141st in 23:36, and Mallorie Emmerich 155th in 23:46. Juniors Grace Heise 163rd, 23:52, Claudia Salgado 185th, 24:06, and Sammy Eckhardt 198th all had very solid races.
Lifetime PRs from the race: Ella (1:04), Mallorie (1:02), Delaney (:43), Lauren (:16), Nitya (:13) Annie (tied),
Season PRs from the race: Grace (:43), Claudia (:27) Lily (:24), Amelie (:17)
VARSITY
The varsity team placed 8th overall with 226 points, behind Hinsdale Central (IL), Homestead, Arrowhead, Sun Prairie, Janesville Craig, Kimberly, and Warren Township (IL). Annika Cutforth led the way for the Spartans with a 21st place showing in 19:50. Alice House ran a spectacular race and was right behind Annika in placing 29th in 20:02; setting a 7-second lifetime PR in the process. Her time ranks #5 for Seniors on the JMM all-time list. Two more Spartans set season best times as Sakia Nishikawa placed 54th in 20:33 (ninth Junior on all-time list), followed by Isabel Eigenberger in 59th at 20:38 (13th Senior of all-time list). Gabri Gaines rounded out the scoring for JMM by placing 71st in 20:52. Ruby Dykstra ran in her first career varsity meet and did a great job to complete the course 159th, in 22:10, while Lauren Schmitt followed closely in 165th, in 22:16.
Lifetime PRs from the race: Alice (:07)
Season PRs from the race: Isabel (:11), Sakia (:11), Lauren (:03)
This group has high expectations, and we are working through some injuries and illnesses at this time. We continue to be close to popping off that big performance, but haven't been able to collectively hit on all cylinders in the last few meets. Our team score was undoubtedly impacted by Natalie not competing today, but with missing team members come opportunity, and we are happy with how this group continues to work hard and take care of each other.
WHITE RACE
The "white" race was for athletes who had season personal bests over 25:00. This race is so fun, as it allows athletes who do not usually get a chance to be in the front pack of cross country races an opportunity to battle for 30 medals and a team trophy. We had several girls coming in who we thought could get up into that group and we were more than ready to seize that opportunity.
Madison Memorial simply dominated the competition bringing home the White Race Team Championship with 50 points, 84 points ahead second place Divine Savior. Kate Gibbons led the way for the Spartans taking home sixth place individually in a time of 23:40. Helen Briney was next in ninth in 23:42, followed by Kennedy Elmer, tenth in 23:43, Emily Finkelmeyer, 12th in 23:53, Ellie Knoche 18th in 24:06, Sylvia Greene 19th in 24:08. All six ladies were medalist. Maddie Emmerich ran the best race of her career to finish 32nd; just outside the medals, but among the top 7 Spartans scoring team. It was so fun to see this group move up through the race, believe that they should be near the front, and never settling for "just the top 30".
Lifetime PRs from the race: Maddie Emmerich (1:56), Julia Mockert (1:28), Preet Talwar (1:21), Julia Tatooles (1:19), Helen Briney (1:11), Yacelis Brube-Nicholson (1:07), Kate Gibbons (1:00), Emily Finkelmeyer (:43), Kennedy Elmer (:30), Pia Snellman (:26), Pamela Cruz-Jimenez (:24), Lydia Oakleaf (:11), Julia Olsen (:09), Zoe Byer-Wein (:08), Leah Metzger (tie)
Season PRs from the race: Sarah Nennig-Kniaz (3:02), Ally Ketarkus (1:56), Ainsley Reeves (1:34), Libby Pleva (1:12), Sylvia Greene (1:08), Gillian Cullen (:58), Ellie Knoche (:55) Rebecca Bartig (:36), Sophie Jenkins (:32), Sara Young (:16), Kaina Martines (:14)
There were a total of 419 finishers in the White Race.
Our next competition will be the Madison City Championships of Friday, October 11th. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the end of the season banquet at Black Hawk Church on Tuesday, October 29th.
Saturday, September 28th - 82nd Annual Midwest Invitational (Blackhawk Golf Course) - 2100 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545
We WILL NOT stop for lunch so please plan accordingly!
Schedule: 6:30 am - DEPART JMM HS
7:30 am - Arrive at Course
8:20 am - Girls Blue Warmup
9:05 am - Girls Blue Race (Lily, Amelie, Samantha, Claudia, Ella, Lauren G, Mallorie, Delaney, Anne, Nitya) PR times this year < 24:59
9:30 am - Varsity Warmup
9:55 am - Girls Blue Race Awards at Finish Line
10:20 am - Varsity Race (Annika, Alice, Gabri, Sakia, Isabel, Ruby, Lauren S)
10:40 am - Girls White Warmup
11:10 am - Varsity Race Awards at Finish Line
11:30 am - Girls White Race (eveyone not listed above) PR times this year > 25:00
12:05 pm - JMM Girls Blue and Varsity athletes take Junior High on warmup run
12:20 pm - Girls White Race Awards at Finish Line
12:50 pm - Junior High Race (JMM may have as many as 25 athletes)
1:30 pm - Depart Janesville
2:30 pm - Return to JMM
* Awards Ceremony - medals for top 30 finishers in Blue and White races, and top 40 finishers in the varsity race
Participating teams by box number: (45) Madison West, Kenosha Bradford, Neenah, Dodgeville/Mineral Point, Belleville, Hinsdale Central (IL), Milton, Janesville Craig, Divine Savior, Whitnall, Waukesha South, Homestead, Sun Prairie, South Milwaukee, Elkhorn, Monona Grove, Arrowhead, La Crosse Logan, Warren Township (IL), Madison La Follette, Badger, Oregon, Platteville, East Troy, Kenosha Indian Trail, Whitewater, Mount Horeb, Darlington, Beloit Turner, Beaver Dam, Monroe, Stoughton, Franklin, Middleton, Wisconsin Dells, Kimberly, Beloit Memorial, Delevan, Rockford Guilford (IL), Janesville Parker, Oconomowoc, Ladue Horton Watkins (MO), Madison Memorial, Houston MacArthur (TX), Waunakee
We WILL NOT stop for lunch so please plan accordingly!
Schedule: 6:30 am - DEPART JMM HS
7:30 am - Arrive at Course
8:20 am - Girls Blue Warmup
9:05 am - Girls Blue Race (Lily, Amelie, Samantha, Claudia, Ella, Lauren G, Mallorie, Delaney, Anne, Nitya) PR times this year < 24:59
9:30 am - Varsity Warmup
9:55 am - Girls Blue Race Awards at Finish Line
10:20 am - Varsity Race (Annika, Alice, Gabri, Sakia, Isabel, Ruby, Lauren S)
10:40 am - Girls White Warmup
11:10 am - Varsity Race Awards at Finish Line
11:30 am - Girls White Race (eveyone not listed above) PR times this year > 25:00
12:05 pm - JMM Girls Blue and Varsity athletes take Junior High on warmup run
12:20 pm - Girls White Race Awards at Finish Line
12:50 pm - Junior High Race (JMM may have as many as 25 athletes)
1:30 pm - Depart Janesville
2:30 pm - Return to JMM
* Awards Ceremony - medals for top 30 finishers in Blue and White races, and top 40 finishers in the varsity race
Participating teams by box number: (45) Madison West, Kenosha Bradford, Neenah, Dodgeville/Mineral Point, Belleville, Hinsdale Central (IL), Milton, Janesville Craig, Divine Savior, Whitnall, Waukesha South, Homestead, Sun Prairie, South Milwaukee, Elkhorn, Monona Grove, Arrowhead, La Crosse Logan, Warren Township (IL), Madison La Follette, Badger, Oregon, Platteville, East Troy, Kenosha Indian Trail, Whitewater, Mount Horeb, Darlington, Beloit Turner, Beaver Dam, Monroe, Stoughton, Franklin, Middleton, Wisconsin Dells, Kimberly, Beloit Memorial, Delevan, Rockford Guilford (IL), Janesville Parker, Oconomowoc, Ladue Horton Watkins (MO), Madison Memorial, Houston MacArthur (TX), Waunakee
Saturday, September 21st - 63rd Annual Bill Smiley Invitational (Tribute Golf Course) - 1001 Golf Club Road, Wausau, WI 54403
We WILL stop for lunch ~ 1 PM, so please bring some money along!
Schedule: 5:30 am - DEPART JMM HS
10:00 am - Junior Varsity Race
10:35 am - Varsity Race
12:15 pm - Awards Ceremony (medals for top 20 finishers in large school division for varsity, all schools for junior varsity race) and top two team plaques
1:15 pm - lunch in Plover
4:15 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams: (63) Madison Memorial, Appleton East, DC Everest, Homestead, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Wausau West, Wisconsin Rapids, Antigo, DeForest, La Crosse Central, Lakeland, Merrill, Oregon, Pulaski, Rhinelander, Seymour, Shawano, Waukesha West, Wausau East, Adams Friendship, Amherst, Brillion, Colby/Abbotsford, Edgewood, Gale-Ettrick Trempealeau, Kiel, Little Chute, Medford, Mosinee, Nekoosa/Port Edwards, Northland Pines, Peshtigo, Shorewood, Stratford, Tomahawk, West Salem, Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Albany, Athens, Auburndale, Loyal, Boscobel, Butternut, Chequamegon, Edgar, Iola-Scandinavia, Laona/Wabeno, Marathon, Pacelli, Phillips, Prentice/Rib Lake, Regis, Rosholt, Sheboygan Lutheran, Spencer, Three Lakes
We WILL stop for lunch ~ 1 PM, so please bring some money along!
Schedule: 5:30 am - DEPART JMM HS
10:00 am - Junior Varsity Race
10:35 am - Varsity Race
12:15 pm - Awards Ceremony (medals for top 20 finishers in large school division for varsity, all schools for junior varsity race) and top two team plaques
1:15 pm - lunch in Plover
4:15 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams: (63) Madison Memorial, Appleton East, DC Everest, Homestead, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Wausau West, Wisconsin Rapids, Antigo, DeForest, La Crosse Central, Lakeland, Merrill, Oregon, Pulaski, Rhinelander, Seymour, Shawano, Waukesha West, Wausau East, Adams Friendship, Amherst, Brillion, Colby/Abbotsford, Edgewood, Gale-Ettrick Trempealeau, Kiel, Little Chute, Medford, Mosinee, Nekoosa/Port Edwards, Northland Pines, Peshtigo, Shorewood, Stratford, Tomahawk, West Salem, Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Albany, Athens, Auburndale, Loyal, Boscobel, Butternut, Chequamegon, Edgar, Iola-Scandinavia, Laona/Wabeno, Marathon, Pacelli, Phillips, Prentice/Rib Lake, Regis, Rosholt, Sheboygan Lutheran, Spencer, Three Lakes
Thursday, September 12, 2019 - Arrowhead Cross Country Invitational - Hartland Arrowhead HS, Hartland, WI
Schedule:
12:00 pm - Excused from class at lunch - Don't go to 5th hour.
1:00 pm - BUS LEAVES JMM
2:15 pm - Arrive at Arrowhead
3:40 pm - JV Warmup Run
4:25 pm - GIRLS JV RACE
4:50 pm - Varsity Warmup Run
5:40 pm - GIRLS VARSITY RACE
6:40 pm - Awards
8:15 pm - Return to JMM
* Bring snacks/meal as we will not stop for food on the way back. We have a coach bus for this meet with only 56 seats, so only those racing will be able to ride. If you are not able to race, stay in class.
Participating teams: (20) Arrowhead, Brookfield East, Catholic Memorial, DSHA, Franklin, Germantown, Hamilton, Homestead, Janesville Craig, Kenosha Indian Trails, Kettle Moraine, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Nicolet, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Shorewood, Waukesha South, West Bend West, Whitefish Bay
Schedule:
12:00 pm - Excused from class at lunch - Don't go to 5th hour.
1:00 pm - BUS LEAVES JMM
2:15 pm - Arrive at Arrowhead
3:40 pm - JV Warmup Run
4:25 pm - GIRLS JV RACE
4:50 pm - Varsity Warmup Run
5:40 pm - GIRLS VARSITY RACE
6:40 pm - Awards
8:15 pm - Return to JMM
* Bring snacks/meal as we will not stop for food on the way back. We have a coach bus for this meet with only 56 seats, so only those racing will be able to ride. If you are not able to race, stay in class.
Participating teams: (20) Arrowhead, Brookfield East, Catholic Memorial, DSHA, Franklin, Germantown, Hamilton, Homestead, Janesville Craig, Kenosha Indian Trails, Kettle Moraine, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Nicolet, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Shorewood, Waukesha South, West Bend West, Whitefish Bay
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - Big Eight Grade Level Challenge - Rockport Park, 2801 Rockport Road, Janesville, WI
Schedule:
12:00 pm - Excused from class at lunch - Don't go to 5th hour.
1:00 pm - BUS LEAVES JMM
2:40 pm - Frosh/Soph Warmup Run
3:30 pm - Frosh/Soph RACE
4:00 pm - Junior/Senior Warmup Run
4:50 pm - Junior/Senior RACE
6:00 pm - Depart for JMM
7:00 pm - Return to JMM
* Bring snacks/meal as we will not stop for food on the way back.
Participating teams: (10) Madison West, Middleton, Sun Prairie, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Janesville Parker, Janesville Craig, Verona, Beloit Memorial, Verona
Schedule:
12:00 pm - Excused from class at lunch - Don't go to 5th hour.
1:00 pm - BUS LEAVES JMM
2:40 pm - Frosh/Soph Warmup Run
3:30 pm - Frosh/Soph RACE
4:00 pm - Junior/Senior Warmup Run
4:50 pm - Junior/Senior RACE
6:00 pm - Depart for JMM
7:00 pm - Return to JMM
* Bring snacks/meal as we will not stop for food on the way back.
Participating teams: (10) Madison West, Middleton, Sun Prairie, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Janesville Parker, Janesville Craig, Verona, Beloit Memorial, Verona
Hoffmeister, Greene, Tatooles win Runner of the Week Honors at Smiley
Write up coming soon!
JMM Varsity Place Fourth at Arrowhead Invite; JV Finishes 6th
Cooler temperatures and a wet course greeted the runners at the Arrowhead Invitational on Thursday. The course, which traditionally runs fast was holding some water and mud, but overall ran faster than expected given the rainy days leading up to the race. For the first time all season, we gave the girls a little break in mileage as we prepared for the flatter course and tremendous competition we were about to face.
The Varsity Girls race featured seven of the top 20 ranked teams in the state, (#4 Middleton, #5 Madison Memorial, #6 Homestead, #11 Whitefish Bay, #14 Arrowhead, #18 Janesville Craig, and #20 Germantown. Madison Memorial finished fourth place with 149 points - behind surprise winner Whitefish Bay (66 pts) #4 Middleton (68 pts), and #6 Homestead (105 pts). Arrowhead was fourth (168), followed by Shorewood (194), Janesville Craig (202), Germantown (248), Oconomowoc (278) and Divine Savior (281). Other teams competing in the meet included: Hamilton, Pewaukee, Kettle Moraine, Brookfield East, Kenosha Indian Trail, Franklin, Catholic Memorial, Nicolet, Waukesha South, and West Bend West.
Annika Cutforth led the way for the Spartans finishing 5th place overall in 19:18. Her time is a PR and lowered her own Sophomore class record by two seconds. Natalie Rhodes also set a lifetime PR in 19:50 to finish 18th overall. Alice House ran a very gutty first 4k before fading a bit over the last 800 meters to finish in 34th with a time of 20:32. Alice executed the race plan to perfection, and will know doubt be able to hold her position in the upcoming weeks. Gabri Gaines finished 43rd, followed by Sakia Nishikawa 49th, and Isabel Eigenberger in 50th. Gabri, Sakia, and Isabel finished within six seconds of each other, but will need to improve on pack positioning in the upcoming weeks. Still, these ladies ran strong and competed well, putting themselves in position early to finish in a high place. Lauren Schmitt also competed on varsity for the first time this season and came away with a 45 second season PR (22:19).
Overall, the girls need to continue to get stronger and improve upon their mental toughness in the last mile of the race. Often times, the difference between a good day and an exceptional day isn't much. These ladies understand this and have all been to big meets and all have WIAA State Meet experience. They know where to be and how to get there but need to focus on and execute the details to take the next step as a team. This group is close to a breakout race and they will get even stronger over the upcoming weeks.
In the JV competition, Madison Memorial finished in sixth place with 152 points. Middleton (33), Whitefish Bay (62), Shorewood (101), Homestead (118), Arrowhead (127) placed in the top 5. There were 447 individual finishers in the JV race, and JMM was led by sophomore Ruby Dykstra who placed tenth overall with at time of 22:00. Junior Lily Rozeski placed 26th, and a trio of freshman, Delaney Cox (27th), Anne Hofmeister (44th), Lauren Grove (48th) ran great races to round out our scoring JV team. Juniors Amelie Hirscher and Sammy Eckhardt also had top seven team performances landing them on JV1 for this week. Nitya Patil, Grace Heise, Emily Finkelmeyer, Kate Gibbons, and Claudia Salgado were scorers for JV2. Nitya, Emily, and Kate also set season PRs in the process.
Anya Dasgupta led the contingent of Spartans who cut the most time this week. Anya dropped her PR from 34:29 to 30:21. Sara Young, Grace Heise, Sophie Jenkins, and Zoe Moore PR'd by over three minutes. In total, 46 of the 55 athletes who competed PR'd for the season, and 22 hit lifetime marks.
The Varsity Girls race featured seven of the top 20 ranked teams in the state, (#4 Middleton, #5 Madison Memorial, #6 Homestead, #11 Whitefish Bay, #14 Arrowhead, #18 Janesville Craig, and #20 Germantown. Madison Memorial finished fourth place with 149 points - behind surprise winner Whitefish Bay (66 pts) #4 Middleton (68 pts), and #6 Homestead (105 pts). Arrowhead was fourth (168), followed by Shorewood (194), Janesville Craig (202), Germantown (248), Oconomowoc (278) and Divine Savior (281). Other teams competing in the meet included: Hamilton, Pewaukee, Kettle Moraine, Brookfield East, Kenosha Indian Trail, Franklin, Catholic Memorial, Nicolet, Waukesha South, and West Bend West.
Annika Cutforth led the way for the Spartans finishing 5th place overall in 19:18. Her time is a PR and lowered her own Sophomore class record by two seconds. Natalie Rhodes also set a lifetime PR in 19:50 to finish 18th overall. Alice House ran a very gutty first 4k before fading a bit over the last 800 meters to finish in 34th with a time of 20:32. Alice executed the race plan to perfection, and will know doubt be able to hold her position in the upcoming weeks. Gabri Gaines finished 43rd, followed by Sakia Nishikawa 49th, and Isabel Eigenberger in 50th. Gabri, Sakia, and Isabel finished within six seconds of each other, but will need to improve on pack positioning in the upcoming weeks. Still, these ladies ran strong and competed well, putting themselves in position early to finish in a high place. Lauren Schmitt also competed on varsity for the first time this season and came away with a 45 second season PR (22:19).
Overall, the girls need to continue to get stronger and improve upon their mental toughness in the last mile of the race. Often times, the difference between a good day and an exceptional day isn't much. These ladies understand this and have all been to big meets and all have WIAA State Meet experience. They know where to be and how to get there but need to focus on and execute the details to take the next step as a team. This group is close to a breakout race and they will get even stronger over the upcoming weeks.
In the JV competition, Madison Memorial finished in sixth place with 152 points. Middleton (33), Whitefish Bay (62), Shorewood (101), Homestead (118), Arrowhead (127) placed in the top 5. There were 447 individual finishers in the JV race, and JMM was led by sophomore Ruby Dykstra who placed tenth overall with at time of 22:00. Junior Lily Rozeski placed 26th, and a trio of freshman, Delaney Cox (27th), Anne Hofmeister (44th), Lauren Grove (48th) ran great races to round out our scoring JV team. Juniors Amelie Hirscher and Sammy Eckhardt also had top seven team performances landing them on JV1 for this week. Nitya Patil, Grace Heise, Emily Finkelmeyer, Kate Gibbons, and Claudia Salgado were scorers for JV2. Nitya, Emily, and Kate also set season PRs in the process.
Anya Dasgupta led the contingent of Spartans who cut the most time this week. Anya dropped her PR from 34:29 to 30:21. Sara Young, Grace Heise, Sophie Jenkins, and Zoe Moore PR'd by over three minutes. In total, 46 of the 55 athletes who competed PR'd for the season, and 22 hit lifetime marks.
Byer-Wein, Emmerich, Talwar Earn Arrowhead Runner of the Week Accolades
Write up coming soon.
Olsen, Emmerich, Grove, Sullivan Awarded Week 2 Runner of the Week Honors
Seniors Julia Olsen, and Carynne Sullivan, and freshman Mallorie Emmerich and Lauren Grove were awarded Runner of the Week for their performances at the Verona Invitational. All four ladies set season PR's despite a difficult course.
Julia attacked the race from the start and it was obvious she was feeling pretty good as she could be seen smiling through the majority of the course. She cut an amazing 29 seconds from her time from Appleton. Carynne also managed a PR. Carynne is such a positive person to be around and always is working on improving herself as a runner. Although, new to the sport, Carynne is a leader and role model for our younger Spartans.
Mallorie dropped 1:30 from her time at Appleton and is really starting to gain confidence over the 5k distance. She ran a very steady race, moving up throughout the race and always locating the next teammate to run with. This racing style will serve her well as we progress through the season. Lauren PR'd by 13 seconds. Lauren is already moving into contention for a JV 1 spot. She is not intimidated by the 5k or any older competition, and always gives her best effort in everything she does. Congrats ladies!
Julia attacked the race from the start and it was obvious she was feeling pretty good as she could be seen smiling through the majority of the course. She cut an amazing 29 seconds from her time from Appleton. Carynne also managed a PR. Carynne is such a positive person to be around and always is working on improving herself as a runner. Although, new to the sport, Carynne is a leader and role model for our younger Spartans.
Mallorie dropped 1:30 from her time at Appleton and is really starting to gain confidence over the 5k distance. She ran a very steady race, moving up throughout the race and always locating the next teammate to run with. This racing style will serve her well as we progress through the season. Lauren PR'd by 13 seconds. Lauren is already moving into contention for a JV 1 spot. She is not intimidated by the 5k or any older competition, and always gives her best effort in everything she does. Congrats ladies!
Varsity and JV Place 5th at Ultra-Competitive Verona Invitational
Warmer than average temperatures and a tough course were in store for the Verona Invitational of September 7th. The caliber of competition increased exponentially and we knew this race was going to be a dog fight. Onalaska, the state's number one team, would be challenged by the best schools in Dane County, including Madison West, Middleton, Sun Prairie, and the Spartans. In total, there were 24 schools battling for bragging rights.
The varsity race had a WIAA State Tournament feel as perhaps as many as ten potential state individual podium contenders took out the race hard. Our strategy was to start out a bit more conservative and try to move up during the race. As a team, we did not get into position as well as we would have liked in the first mile and that cost us. We were caught chasing the field a little more than we would have liked to and got stuck in that groove the rest of the race. Overall, it wasn't a horrible day, we were just a little off, and finished 5th in the team competition. Madison West, finished first, edging out Onalaska by one-point for the team title. Middleton was third, followed by Lincoln-Way Central (Illinois), Madison Memorial. Number four-ranked Sun Prairie finished sixth.
Natalie Rhodes led the way for the Spartans in 17th place, followed closely by Annika Cutforth 19th. Gabri Gaines (27th), Sakia Nishikawa (37th), and Alice House (44th), rounded out the scoring for Memorial. Isabel Eigenberger (52nd), also competed on varsity for JMM.
On JV, 350 individuals competed in the race. Memorial was led by Senior Lauren Schmitt who placed 26th overall earning herself a medal for her efforts. Ruby Dykstra (31st), Ella Crowe (34th), Lauren Grove (49th), Amelie Hirscher (50th), Anne Hofmeister (63rd), and Nitya Patil (78th) were on the JV1 team that placed 5th overall with 167 points. Sun Prairie, Middleton, Madison West, and Onalaska rounded out the top four spots.
JV2 was led by Lily Rozeski, followed closely by Mallorie Emmerich, and Claudia Salgado who secured top 100 finishes. Samantha Eckhardt, Liz Shampo, Helen Briney, and Ellie Knoche rounded out the JV2 scoring team.
The varsity race had a WIAA State Tournament feel as perhaps as many as ten potential state individual podium contenders took out the race hard. Our strategy was to start out a bit more conservative and try to move up during the race. As a team, we did not get into position as well as we would have liked in the first mile and that cost us. We were caught chasing the field a little more than we would have liked to and got stuck in that groove the rest of the race. Overall, it wasn't a horrible day, we were just a little off, and finished 5th in the team competition. Madison West, finished first, edging out Onalaska by one-point for the team title. Middleton was third, followed by Lincoln-Way Central (Illinois), Madison Memorial. Number four-ranked Sun Prairie finished sixth.
Natalie Rhodes led the way for the Spartans in 17th place, followed closely by Annika Cutforth 19th. Gabri Gaines (27th), Sakia Nishikawa (37th), and Alice House (44th), rounded out the scoring for Memorial. Isabel Eigenberger (52nd), also competed on varsity for JMM.
On JV, 350 individuals competed in the race. Memorial was led by Senior Lauren Schmitt who placed 26th overall earning herself a medal for her efforts. Ruby Dykstra (31st), Ella Crowe (34th), Lauren Grove (49th), Amelie Hirscher (50th), Anne Hofmeister (63rd), and Nitya Patil (78th) were on the JV1 team that placed 5th overall with 167 points. Sun Prairie, Middleton, Madison West, and Onalaska rounded out the top four spots.
JV2 was led by Lily Rozeski, followed closely by Mallorie Emmerich, and Claudia Salgado who secured top 100 finishes. Samantha Eckhardt, Liz Shampo, Helen Briney, and Ellie Knoche rounded out the JV2 scoring team.
Cullen, Finkelmeyer, Ruplinger Awarded Week 1 Runner of the Week Honors
Sophomores Gillian Cullen, Emily Finkelmeyer, and Emily Ruplinger were awarded Runner of the Week honors for their performances as the Appleton West Terror Invite.
Gillian opened up her season with a 5k time of 29:24, which was over 4 minutes better than her opener a year ago (33:25). Gillian always works hard at practice to improve and knows what she needs to do to prepare for a race. The coaches are truly impressed with her growth as an athlete and we are expecting big drops in time from her as the season progresses.
Emily F opened her 2019 campaign with a seven-second lifetime PR of 25:16, placing her 21st on the team. On the first day of practice, the coaches noticed Emily's determination and focus and it was obvious she had put in the work over the summer. Emily always does things the right way and sets a positive example for her teammates.
Emily R also started her season with a bang, picking up where she left off last season. Emily dropped a 28:31 which was a lifetime personal best by 1:05! Emily always puts in the longer mileage options at practice and she has taken the next step with her fitness and attitude. She is also one of the individuals that we as coaches can count on to lead a group and make sure things are getting done correctly.
Congratulations to the Week 1 Runners of the Week! Great job, and we look forward to even better performances from you three as the season progresses!
Gillian opened up her season with a 5k time of 29:24, which was over 4 minutes better than her opener a year ago (33:25). Gillian always works hard at practice to improve and knows what she needs to do to prepare for a race. The coaches are truly impressed with her growth as an athlete and we are expecting big drops in time from her as the season progresses.
Emily F opened her 2019 campaign with a seven-second lifetime PR of 25:16, placing her 21st on the team. On the first day of practice, the coaches noticed Emily's determination and focus and it was obvious she had put in the work over the summer. Emily always does things the right way and sets a positive example for her teammates.
Emily R also started her season with a bang, picking up where she left off last season. Emily dropped a 28:31 which was a lifetime personal best by 1:05! Emily always puts in the longer mileage options at practice and she has taken the next step with her fitness and attitude. She is also one of the individuals that we as coaches can count on to lead a group and make sure things are getting done correctly.
Congratulations to the Week 1 Runners of the Week! Great job, and we look forward to even better performances from you three as the season progresses!
Spartans Varsity Begins 2019 Season with Appleton West Terror Invite Championship
The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country varsity team opened the season with an impressive win at the 18-team Appleton West Terror Invitational. JMM scored a team low 39 points to outdistance Kaukauna (86), and Kimberly (90), for the team title. Annika Cutforth began the season with a sensational performance covering the 5,000 meter course in 19:20 to place second overall. Annika, in the process, set a lifetime PR by 34 seconds, showing that she is among the elite runners in the state. What's even better for Annika, is that she executed her race plan set forth by the coaches to be very conservative through the first mile, showing her ceiling is even higher. Impressive races were also turned in by Natalie Rhodes (sixth - 20:02), and Alice House (eighth - 20:14). Natalie established a strong top ten position early and only ran stronger as the race went on. Alice, who was about 20th place at the mile, really moved well in the last two miles, continually passing racers and securing a podium finish. Closely behind Alice, were Gabri Gaines (11th - 20:29), and Katrina Brunner (12th - 20:31). Katrina's confidence is high after latching on with the pack early, and using her strength in the second loop to finish just outside the podium. Gabri battled well when the going got tough despite missing some five weeks of training over the summer. Gabri always has a lethal kick which will serve her well as she gets even stronger and gets more training under her belt.
Sakia Nishikawa (19th, 20:44), and Isabel Eigenberger (30th, 21:07), also had great opening races for the Spartans. Sakia and Isabel have made a decision and a commitment to stick with the top 5 varsity group in practice, and their hard work is paying off as each looked very good in the race. The coaches were quite impressed with the varsity group. This group brings a ton of experience, as all seven have run at the WIAA State Championships in their career. The girls made the race on Friday look easy despite running against some really good competition! The sky is the limit for this group! |
Junior Varsity Harriers Place 2nd at Appleton West Invitational
Writeup coming soon!
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 43rd Annual Verona Invitational - Verona High School, Verona, WI
THERE WILL BE NO BUS TO/FROM MEET! All athletes are expected to arrange rides to/from the meet and be on time!
Schedule:
7:20 am - Varsity arrives at course (top 7 times from Appleton West Invite)
8:15 am - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
8:45 am - JV arrives at course
9:00 am - Varsity GIRLS Race (Annika, Natalie, Alice, Gabri, Katrina, Sakia, Isabel)
9:30 am - JV GIRLS Warmup
9:40 am - Varsity Boys Race
10:20 am - JV GIRLS Race
11:00 am - JV Boys Race
11:45 am - Open 5k for anyone
12:40 pm - Awards Presentation (Top 40 medals on varsity, Top 30 medals on JV)
* Invite t-shirts available for $15.00 and there will be a food and beverage concession stand available.
Participating teams: (24) Madison West, Middleton, Sun Prairie, Onalaska, Lincoln Way Central (Illinois), Verona, Baraboo, Oregon, Monona Grove, Monroe, Stoughton, Beaver Dam, McFarland, Fort Atkinson, Watertown Luther Prep, Whitewater, Wisconsin Heights, Mauston, Wisconsin Dells, New Glarus Monticello, Aquinas, Platteville
THERE WILL BE NO BUS TO/FROM MEET! All athletes are expected to arrange rides to/from the meet and be on time!
Schedule:
7:20 am - Varsity arrives at course (top 7 times from Appleton West Invite)
8:15 am - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
8:45 am - JV arrives at course
9:00 am - Varsity GIRLS Race (Annika, Natalie, Alice, Gabri, Katrina, Sakia, Isabel)
9:30 am - JV GIRLS Warmup
9:40 am - Varsity Boys Race
10:20 am - JV GIRLS Race
11:00 am - JV Boys Race
11:45 am - Open 5k for anyone
12:40 pm - Awards Presentation (Top 40 medals on varsity, Top 30 medals on JV)
* Invite t-shirts available for $15.00 and there will be a food and beverage concession stand available.
Participating teams: (24) Madison West, Middleton, Sun Prairie, Onalaska, Lincoln Way Central (Illinois), Verona, Baraboo, Oregon, Monona Grove, Monroe, Stoughton, Beaver Dam, McFarland, Fort Atkinson, Watertown Luther Prep, Whitewater, Wisconsin Heights, Mauston, Wisconsin Dells, New Glarus Monticello, Aquinas, Platteville
Below, please find the tentative 2019 Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country schedule. Summer running begins at 8 AM outside of Andringa Field house on Monday, June 17th. Student athletes are encouraged to get in their daily workout (Monday - Friday) together during this time. There will be various workouts - depending on experience and current fitness level. All abilities welcomed. Summer running is crucial, not only to realize fitness gains, but also to gradually build mileage, and reduce the likelihood for injuries.
Also some other notes regarding the schedule. The Spartan All-Sports Kickoff on Thursday, August 1st from 6:30 - 8 PM is mandatory. All student-athletes and one parent needs to attend. New this year, the Madison Mini Marathon volunteer activity will be BEFORE THE SEASON this year.
A printable schedule is available under the 2019 Schedule Tab.
Also some other notes regarding the schedule. The Spartan All-Sports Kickoff on Thursday, August 1st from 6:30 - 8 PM is mandatory. All student-athletes and one parent needs to attend. New this year, the Madison Mini Marathon volunteer activity will be BEFORE THE SEASON this year.
A printable schedule is available under the 2019 Schedule Tab.
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The 2000-2018 runner archive file has been updated. During these 19 seasons, 648 student-athletes have come through our JMM Girls CC program. From 2000-2013, the race distance was 4 kilometers, and from 2014-2018, the race distance was 5 kilometers. Enjoy!
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2019 JMM CC SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
As of today, May 10th, 2019, we are officially 100 days until the first day of the 2019 JMM CC season! What are you doing to make your 2019 the best season possible? Running isn't easy, and there are many things you should be doing to prepare your body for the season. In addition to proper nutrition, hydration, and rest, your season results will depend largely on your summer preparation. Coaches recommend increasing strength, stamina, and flexibility in order to become the best version of YOU! How can you accomplish these? Simple.
1) Beginning Monday, June 17th - regularly attend JMM Mileage Club. The club meets Monday-Friday from 8:00 - 9:15 am outside Andringa Field house. Led by captains, JMM Mileage Club will be where you can meet between 20-40 of your teammates to get in your daily run to increase your fitness and stamina. Not only will these runs put you in better physical shape, completing the workout will also lessen your chance of injury by slowing and gradually building up running duration and intensity over the summer months. Also, there will be daily team building exercises to get to know your teammates and grow team chemistry. Runners of all abilities are welcomed and the club is opened to 7th - 12th graders who are preparing for cross country, or any other sport.
2) JMM will once again offer a 7-week YOGA and MINDFULNESS program this summer. Led by former Memorial student-athlete Jodi Klagos, the program will be focused on "moving meditation". The benefits of yoga are increased flexibility, balance, agility, endurance, and core strength. Jodi also leads mindfulness exercises that increase focus, positive thinking, and overall body awareness which are crucial for student athletes to cope with pre-race nervousness and stress. I attended this 7-week session last summer, and can say that I looked forward to each class and thoroughly enjoyed reaping the benefits of Jodi's classes!
Classes being on Monday, June 11th and will be offered on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. The program will conclude on Thursday, August 15th. Student athletes can either sign up for the 7 session Monday OR Thursday classes for only $35; or 14 session Mondays and Thursdays classes for $50. TRUST ME - THIS CLASS WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER CC RUNNER....well worth the monetary investment. Contact coach Chellevold if scholarship/fee waiver is requested for this activity. We will make it happen.
3) JMM 2019 Summer Speed and Strength will be offered from Monday, June 17th - Thursday, August 1st. The program meets daily Monday-Thursday. The program will be run and supervised by JMM staff. Proper weight training technique and safety will be taught, along with instruction and drills to improve strength, speed and agility. Girls are encouraged to sign up for Session 2, which meets from 10:15-11:45 am. Cost for the entire session is $80, and scholarships are available.
More information is attached below!
1) Beginning Monday, June 17th - regularly attend JMM Mileage Club. The club meets Monday-Friday from 8:00 - 9:15 am outside Andringa Field house. Led by captains, JMM Mileage Club will be where you can meet between 20-40 of your teammates to get in your daily run to increase your fitness and stamina. Not only will these runs put you in better physical shape, completing the workout will also lessen your chance of injury by slowing and gradually building up running duration and intensity over the summer months. Also, there will be daily team building exercises to get to know your teammates and grow team chemistry. Runners of all abilities are welcomed and the club is opened to 7th - 12th graders who are preparing for cross country, or any other sport.
2) JMM will once again offer a 7-week YOGA and MINDFULNESS program this summer. Led by former Memorial student-athlete Jodi Klagos, the program will be focused on "moving meditation". The benefits of yoga are increased flexibility, balance, agility, endurance, and core strength. Jodi also leads mindfulness exercises that increase focus, positive thinking, and overall body awareness which are crucial for student athletes to cope with pre-race nervousness and stress. I attended this 7-week session last summer, and can say that I looked forward to each class and thoroughly enjoyed reaping the benefits of Jodi's classes!
Classes being on Monday, June 11th and will be offered on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. The program will conclude on Thursday, August 15th. Student athletes can either sign up for the 7 session Monday OR Thursday classes for only $35; or 14 session Mondays and Thursdays classes for $50. TRUST ME - THIS CLASS WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER CC RUNNER....well worth the monetary investment. Contact coach Chellevold if scholarship/fee waiver is requested for this activity. We will make it happen.
3) JMM 2019 Summer Speed and Strength will be offered from Monday, June 17th - Thursday, August 1st. The program meets daily Monday-Thursday. The program will be run and supervised by JMM staff. Proper weight training technique and safety will be taught, along with instruction and drills to improve strength, speed and agility. Girls are encouraged to sign up for Session 2, which meets from 10:15-11:45 am. Cost for the entire session is $80, and scholarships are available.
More information is attached below!
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Madison Memorial finishes 10th at WIAA State Cross Country Championships
The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country team ran to a 10th place finish at the WIAA State Championships on October 27, 2018. The girls once again ran as one unit, in fact, setting the all-time state record for closest 1-7 runner gap (only 22.8 seconds), placing all runners between 20:18-20:41 on an extremely difficult course that measured 85 meters long! The girls all placed between 52nd and 78th place in the 190 runner field. This marks the fourth team appearance in the last five years at the WIAA State Meet for the Spartans!
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Spartan Girls Run Best Race of the Year to Qualify for State
Can’t be more proud of the Madison Memorial Girls CC Team. Exciting day as the girls raced their hearts out in absolutely miserable conditions, and qualified for the WIAA State Championships next weekend in Wisconsin Rapids. This marks the fourth state meet appearance since 2014 for the Spartans!
Natalie Rhodes led the team finishing in 9th place (19:52), followed closely by Annika Cutforth 11th, (19:54), Gabri Gaines 12th, (20:06), Katrina Brunner 14th, (20:08), Alice House 15th, (20:09), Claire Reid 18th, (20:17), and Sakia Nishikawa 21st, (20:21). Congratulations to all Spartan CC athletes! This year, you have redefined what the word TEAM, means. Each runner from 1-78 on our team played a part in the success of our program! Thanks to Katie Kornaus, and Brian Genskow for being the best coaches, to our captains and Seniors, and all of those who braved the sleet/ice/snow/wind to be a part of this special day! |
JV2 Wins Big Eight Conference Championship, Varsity and JV finish 4th
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - JV State Invite - Rotary Park - Menomonee Falls
Schedule:
12:45 pm - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
3:45 pm - GIRLS FASTER RACE (Seed times less than 25:00)
4:45 pm - GIRLS FAST RACE (Seed times over 25:00)
6:45 pm - Arrive back at JMM
* THE COURSE IS FAST!! Very flat and fast - expect to PR! Dress warm clothes, hats, gloves etc.
Participating teams: (25+) Arrowhead, Sheboygan North, Slinger, Menomonee Falls, Hartford, Washington Country, West Bend West, West Bend East, Madison Memorial, Hamilton, Port Washington, Germantown, New Berlin West, Homestead, Fond du Lac, Watertown, Wauwatosa East, Wauwatosa West, Cedarburg, Brookfield East, Shorewood to name a few!
Schedule:
12:45 pm - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
3:45 pm - GIRLS FASTER RACE (Seed times less than 25:00)
4:45 pm - GIRLS FAST RACE (Seed times over 25:00)
6:45 pm - Arrive back at JMM
* THE COURSE IS FAST!! Very flat and fast - expect to PR! Dress warm clothes, hats, gloves etc.
Participating teams: (25+) Arrowhead, Sheboygan North, Slinger, Menomonee Falls, Hartford, Washington Country, West Bend West, West Bend East, Madison Memorial, Hamilton, Port Washington, Germantown, New Berlin West, Homestead, Fond du Lac, Watertown, Wauwatosa East, Wauwatosa West, Cedarburg, Brookfield East, Shorewood to name a few!
Saturday, October 13, 2018 - Big Eight Conference Championships- Lake Farm County Park - 4330 Libby Road, Madison
Schedule:
8:00 am - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
8:30 am - Coaches Meeting
9:10 am - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
10:00 am - Varsity GIRLS RACE (Gabri, Claire, Annika, Natalie, Sakia, Alice, Katrina)
10:15 am - JV1 GIRLS Warmup
11:05 am - JV1 GIRLS Race (Lily, Kari, Sylvia, Alyana, Ruby, Isabel, Kayla)
11:30 am - JV2 GIRLS Warmup
12:20 pm - JV2 GIRLS Race
1:05 pm - Awards Presentation (All-Conference recognition for top 15 finishers in each race, Trophy for the Varsity Team Champion)
2:05 pm - Arrive back to JMM parking lot
* Please plan to bring rain gear, extra changes of warm clothes, hats, gloves etc. If you get cold/wet before you race, that will not help your performance! The course will likely be wet and muddy in places!
Participating teams: (10) Middleton, Sun Prairie, Beloit Memorial, Verona, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Madison Memorial, Madison East, Madison La Follette, Madison West
Schedule:
8:00 am - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
8:30 am - Coaches Meeting
9:10 am - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
10:00 am - Varsity GIRLS RACE (Gabri, Claire, Annika, Natalie, Sakia, Alice, Katrina)
10:15 am - JV1 GIRLS Warmup
11:05 am - JV1 GIRLS Race (Lily, Kari, Sylvia, Alyana, Ruby, Isabel, Kayla)
11:30 am - JV2 GIRLS Warmup
12:20 pm - JV2 GIRLS Race
1:05 pm - Awards Presentation (All-Conference recognition for top 15 finishers in each race, Trophy for the Varsity Team Champion)
2:05 pm - Arrive back to JMM parking lot
* Please plan to bring rain gear, extra changes of warm clothes, hats, gloves etc. If you get cold/wet before you race, that will not help your performance! The course will likely be wet and muddy in places!
Participating teams: (10) Middleton, Sun Prairie, Beloit Memorial, Verona, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Madison Memorial, Madison East, Madison La Follette, Madison West
Varsity 2nd; Junior Varsity Champions and Perfect Score at Madison City Championships
10/5/18 - The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country team competed in the Madison City Championships on Friday, at Lake Farm County Park. Course conditions were less than ideal with many segments of the course covered in mud and standing water, but our girls competed with fire, passion, and executed pack running to perfection.
In the varsity competition, Madison West, (ranked third in the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association rankings) dominated the competition by taking the first four places in the race and finishing with 22 points. Madison Memorial placed second with 40 points, and only 23 seconds separated our top 5 runners. Gabri Gaines led JMM with a fifth place finish, followed by Claire Reid (7th), Natalie Rhodes (8th), Annika Cutforth (9th), and Alice House (11th). Sakia Nishikawa (13th), and Katrina Brunner (who had a lifetime PR finished 15th). These ladies showed a determination and a team togetherness that really impressed the coaches and will serve us well moving into Conference and Sectionals. All girls did their part to lead the pack, talking to each other through tough segments, and showed a will not too fall off the pack during hard segments of the race. To put it simply, we looked like a team that cares about each other and understands the power of TEAM.
In the JV competition, 197 runners competed in the race and we were AWESOME, placing 1-6 individually. Our perfect score of 15 points, outpaced Madison West 45, Lafollette 90, East, 123, and Edgewood 136. Lily Rozeski ran a very patient first 4k and closed hard to win the individual City Championship in 21:12. Kari Larsen (2nd) achieved a lifetime PR of 21:17, Sylvia Greene (3rd) 21:19, Alyana Enemuoh (4th) 21:26, achieved season best times. Freshman Ruby Dykstra (5th) ran an all time PR in 21:28, and Isabel Eigenberger (6th) also had a season best performance. Kayla Ruplinger (13th) rounded out our JV1 team with a solid 21:59. A huge shoutout goes out to Alyana for leading the group physically and vocally for much of the race. Her leadership and experience kept our pack together and it was so awesome to see six girls running stride for stride at the front for a majority of the race. Alyana twisted her ankle in the last 500 meters, but still pushed as hard as she could to get to the finish line in fourth overall.
In the JV 2 competition Memorial was victorious. Memorial placed (1,3,4,7,10) for 25 points to squeak by West which placed (2,5,6,8,9) and accumulated 30 points. Amelie Hirscher placed first overall in a lifetime PR of 22:01 to win by 18 seconds. Ann Kerr (3rd) 22:21, Lauren Schmitt (4th) 22:22, Nora Erlandson (7th) 22:23, and Grace Heise (10th) in a season PR of 22:39 led the way for the Spartans. Addy Kielley, (13th), and Campbell Dunn (14th) also raced well to round out the scoring JV2 squad. Lifetime PRs were achieved by: Anna Vander Meer (23:03), Cille Jespersen (25:02), Emily Finkelmeyer (25:25), Kennedy Elmer (25:54), Maddie Emmerich (26:55), Pearl Nemecek (27:02), Ashmin Singh (27:07), Zoe Byer-Wein (27:26), Pia Snellman (27:54), Gillian Cullen (28:51), Sophie Jenkins (29:11), Kaleb Olsen (29:39), and Ashleen Kaur (36:41).
All in all, I thought our team did an excellent job this week preparing mentally and physically for this race. Now the taper begins and with all the hard work you've put in up to this point, I cannot wait to see what's next for this team. Remember, believe in every run, every runner, every day! Stick together Spartans!
In the varsity competition, Madison West, (ranked third in the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association rankings) dominated the competition by taking the first four places in the race and finishing with 22 points. Madison Memorial placed second with 40 points, and only 23 seconds separated our top 5 runners. Gabri Gaines led JMM with a fifth place finish, followed by Claire Reid (7th), Natalie Rhodes (8th), Annika Cutforth (9th), and Alice House (11th). Sakia Nishikawa (13th), and Katrina Brunner (who had a lifetime PR finished 15th). These ladies showed a determination and a team togetherness that really impressed the coaches and will serve us well moving into Conference and Sectionals. All girls did their part to lead the pack, talking to each other through tough segments, and showed a will not too fall off the pack during hard segments of the race. To put it simply, we looked like a team that cares about each other and understands the power of TEAM.
In the JV competition, 197 runners competed in the race and we were AWESOME, placing 1-6 individually. Our perfect score of 15 points, outpaced Madison West 45, Lafollette 90, East, 123, and Edgewood 136. Lily Rozeski ran a very patient first 4k and closed hard to win the individual City Championship in 21:12. Kari Larsen (2nd) achieved a lifetime PR of 21:17, Sylvia Greene (3rd) 21:19, Alyana Enemuoh (4th) 21:26, achieved season best times. Freshman Ruby Dykstra (5th) ran an all time PR in 21:28, and Isabel Eigenberger (6th) also had a season best performance. Kayla Ruplinger (13th) rounded out our JV1 team with a solid 21:59. A huge shoutout goes out to Alyana for leading the group physically and vocally for much of the race. Her leadership and experience kept our pack together and it was so awesome to see six girls running stride for stride at the front for a majority of the race. Alyana twisted her ankle in the last 500 meters, but still pushed as hard as she could to get to the finish line in fourth overall.
In the JV 2 competition Memorial was victorious. Memorial placed (1,3,4,7,10) for 25 points to squeak by West which placed (2,5,6,8,9) and accumulated 30 points. Amelie Hirscher placed first overall in a lifetime PR of 22:01 to win by 18 seconds. Ann Kerr (3rd) 22:21, Lauren Schmitt (4th) 22:22, Nora Erlandson (7th) 22:23, and Grace Heise (10th) in a season PR of 22:39 led the way for the Spartans. Addy Kielley, (13th), and Campbell Dunn (14th) also raced well to round out the scoring JV2 squad. Lifetime PRs were achieved by: Anna Vander Meer (23:03), Cille Jespersen (25:02), Emily Finkelmeyer (25:25), Kennedy Elmer (25:54), Maddie Emmerich (26:55), Pearl Nemecek (27:02), Ashmin Singh (27:07), Zoe Byer-Wein (27:26), Pia Snellman (27:54), Gillian Cullen (28:51), Sophie Jenkins (29:11), Kaleb Olsen (29:39), and Ashleen Kaur (36:41).
All in all, I thought our team did an excellent job this week preparing mentally and physically for this race. Now the taper begins and with all the hard work you've put in up to this point, I cannot wait to see what's next for this team. Remember, believe in every run, every runner, every day! Stick together Spartans!
Friday, October 5, 2018 - Madison City Championships- Lake Farm County Park - 3113 Libby Road, Madison
Schedule:
1:40 pm - Excused from Class
1:55 pm - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
3:40 pm - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
4:30 pm - Varsity GIRLS RACE
4:40 pm - JV GIRLS Warmup
5:30 pm - JV GIRLS Race
6:10 pm - Awards Presentation (All-City recognition for top 8 finishers in the varsity race, medals to top 10, and All-City JV recognition for top 8 finishers in the JV race, ribbons to top 10. Trophy for the Varsity Team Champion
7:00 pm - Arrive back to JMM parking lot
* Please note due to the bus driver shortage, our bus needs to leave the meet to do their scheduled route. In the event of rain (which is likely), we will only have our tent and the shelter. Please plan to bring rain gear, extra changes of warm clothes, hats, gloves etc. If you get cold/wet before you race, that will not help your performance!
Participating teams: (5) Madison Memorial, Madison East, Madison Edgewood, Madison La Follette, Madison West
Schedule:
1:40 pm - Excused from Class
1:55 pm - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
3:40 pm - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
4:30 pm - Varsity GIRLS RACE
4:40 pm - JV GIRLS Warmup
5:30 pm - JV GIRLS Race
6:10 pm - Awards Presentation (All-City recognition for top 8 finishers in the varsity race, medals to top 10, and All-City JV recognition for top 8 finishers in the JV race, ribbons to top 10. Trophy for the Varsity Team Champion
7:00 pm - Arrive back to JMM parking lot
* Please note due to the bus driver shortage, our bus needs to leave the meet to do their scheduled route. In the event of rain (which is likely), we will only have our tent and the shelter. Please plan to bring rain gear, extra changes of warm clothes, hats, gloves etc. If you get cold/wet before you race, that will not help your performance!
Participating teams: (5) Madison Memorial, Madison East, Madison Edgewood, Madison La Follette, Madison West
Juniors/Seniors Victorious at 45-team Midwest Invitational
Write up coming soon!
JV Captures 2nd Place at Wausau Smiley Invitational, Varsity 7th in 61-team Invite
Write up coming soon!
JV Claims Team Championship at Arrowhead; Varsity 5th
9/6/18 - The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country JV team brought home their second invitational win of the year at the Arrowhead Invitational on Thursday. With six runners placing in the top 15 overall, JMM snuck out a three point victory over Arrowhead (50-53) in the 20 team invitational. Homestead (117), Janesville Craig (118), Nicolet (134), and Middleton (187) rounded out the top 6.
Sophomore Sakia Nishikawa, running in her first race of the season led JMM with a fifth place individual finish in 21:27. Close behind was Katrina Brunner in seventh (21:38), Alyanna Enemuoh 11th (21:53), Isabel Eigenberger 13th (21:58), Lily Rozeski 14th (22:03), and Sylvia Greene 15th (22:05). Amelie Hirscher 28th (22:30) rounded out the JV1 team.
JV2 was awesome as well led by senior captain Ann Kerr 37th (22:42). Ruby Dykstra 48th (22:55), Grace Heise (23:26), Campbell Dun (23:30), Nora Erlandson 84th (23:40). Scoring JV2 ran as a separate race, JMM won the team title with 21 points, followed by Middleton (52), and Arrowhead (60). Ann was the champion of the race, Ruby 2nd, Grace 4th, Campbell 5th, Nora 9th, and Anna Williams 15th. There were a total of 443 girls in the JV race. Madison Memorial had 59 finishers, with 22 achieving lifetime PRs, and 34 reaching seasons best performances. Elizabeth Pleva (2:52), Kristen Wendtland (2:55), Neha Kulkarni (3:49), and Clio Winnowski (4:35) had the largest time drops. Great job to all that participated.
The varsity race was next and this promised to be our biggest test of the season as several state ranked teams in the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association rankings were in attendance at Arrowhead. Joining #18 Madison Memorial, was #7 Divine Savior Holy Angels, #13 Homestead, #14 Janesville Craig, #15 Pewaukee, #17 Middleton, and #20 Oconomowoc, along with Division 2 #6 Shorewood. Madison Memorial finished in fifth place with 171 points, behind, Pewaukee (153), Homestead (147), DSHA (142), and Middleton (78). We knew going in that the difference between finishing first and tenth wasn't going to be much, and it was a little bit of a disappointment to finish in fifth. The girls put themselves in position through two miles, but just didn't finish the job as we easily dropped 30 points in the last mile.
That said, we did celebrate some fast races as Gabri Gaines finished seventh overall with a PR of 19:33. Alice House was again our #2 finishing in 29th place with a 20:22. Senior Claire Reid ran a tough race finishing in 41st place (20:44), followed closely by Annika Cutforth (42nd) in 20:45. Natalie Rhodes, completed our team score by finishing 52n in 21:03. Natalie struggled over the last mile, but put herself in a position to succeed early, which is what we need to be doing if we will accomplish our goals at the end of the season. Seniors Kari Larsen (21:36), and Kayla Ruplinger (21:39) ran great races with 59 second, and 43 second lifetime PRs.
Sophomore Sakia Nishikawa, running in her first race of the season led JMM with a fifth place individual finish in 21:27. Close behind was Katrina Brunner in seventh (21:38), Alyanna Enemuoh 11th (21:53), Isabel Eigenberger 13th (21:58), Lily Rozeski 14th (22:03), and Sylvia Greene 15th (22:05). Amelie Hirscher 28th (22:30) rounded out the JV1 team.
JV2 was awesome as well led by senior captain Ann Kerr 37th (22:42). Ruby Dykstra 48th (22:55), Grace Heise (23:26), Campbell Dun (23:30), Nora Erlandson 84th (23:40). Scoring JV2 ran as a separate race, JMM won the team title with 21 points, followed by Middleton (52), and Arrowhead (60). Ann was the champion of the race, Ruby 2nd, Grace 4th, Campbell 5th, Nora 9th, and Anna Williams 15th. There were a total of 443 girls in the JV race. Madison Memorial had 59 finishers, with 22 achieving lifetime PRs, and 34 reaching seasons best performances. Elizabeth Pleva (2:52), Kristen Wendtland (2:55), Neha Kulkarni (3:49), and Clio Winnowski (4:35) had the largest time drops. Great job to all that participated.
The varsity race was next and this promised to be our biggest test of the season as several state ranked teams in the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association rankings were in attendance at Arrowhead. Joining #18 Madison Memorial, was #7 Divine Savior Holy Angels, #13 Homestead, #14 Janesville Craig, #15 Pewaukee, #17 Middleton, and #20 Oconomowoc, along with Division 2 #6 Shorewood. Madison Memorial finished in fifth place with 171 points, behind, Pewaukee (153), Homestead (147), DSHA (142), and Middleton (78). We knew going in that the difference between finishing first and tenth wasn't going to be much, and it was a little bit of a disappointment to finish in fifth. The girls put themselves in position through two miles, but just didn't finish the job as we easily dropped 30 points in the last mile.
That said, we did celebrate some fast races as Gabri Gaines finished seventh overall with a PR of 19:33. Alice House was again our #2 finishing in 29th place with a 20:22. Senior Claire Reid ran a tough race finishing in 41st place (20:44), followed closely by Annika Cutforth (42nd) in 20:45. Natalie Rhodes, completed our team score by finishing 52n in 21:03. Natalie struggled over the last mile, but put herself in a position to succeed early, which is what we need to be doing if we will accomplish our goals at the end of the season. Seniors Kari Larsen (21:36), and Kayla Ruplinger (21:39) ran great races with 59 second, and 43 second lifetime PRs.
Saturday, September 15, 2018 - 62nd Annual Bill Smiley Invitational - Tribute Golf Course, Wausau, WI
Schedule:
5:30 am - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
8:00 am - Arrive at Tribute Golf Course
9:10 am - JV GIRLS Warmup
9:45 am - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
10:00 am - JV GIRLS Race (All three Divisions in one race)
10:35 am - Varsity GIRLS Race (Division 1 race only)
11:10 am - BOYS Varsity Race
11:35 am - BOYS JV Race
12:10 pm - Awards Presentation (Top 20 medals on varsity and JV, team plaques for the Team Champion and runner-up on Varsity and Team Champion on JV)
1:30 pm - Stop for lunch in Plover
4:30 pm - Arrive back to JMM parking lot
* Please note that we WILL STOP FOR FOOD on the way home, so bring money. T-shirts will be sold at the meet $10 for short-sleeve, $15 for long-sleeve
Participating teams: (61) Division 1 - Appleton East, DC Everest, Homestead, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North, Madison Memorial, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Waukesha West, Wausau West, WI Rapids Lincoln, Antigo, De Forest, La Crosse Central, Lakeland, Marshfield, Merrill, Oregon, Pulaski, Rhinelander, River Falls, Seymour, Shawano, Wausau East
Division 2 - Adams/Friendship, Amherst, Colby/Abbotsford, Edgewood, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, Kiel, Little Chute, Medford, Mosinee, Nekoosa/Port Edwards, Northland Pines, Peshtigo, Shorewood, Stratford, Tomahawk, West Salem, Wittenberg-Birnamwood,
Division 3 - Albany, Athens, Auburndale, Boscobel, Butternut, Chequamegon, Edgar, Iola-Scandinavia, Ladysmith, Laona/Wabeno, Loyal, Marathon, Neillsville, Pacelli, Phillips, Prentice/Rib Lake, Rosholt, Spencer, Three Lakes
Schedule:
5:30 am - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
8:00 am - Arrive at Tribute Golf Course
9:10 am - JV GIRLS Warmup
9:45 am - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
10:00 am - JV GIRLS Race (All three Divisions in one race)
10:35 am - Varsity GIRLS Race (Division 1 race only)
11:10 am - BOYS Varsity Race
11:35 am - BOYS JV Race
12:10 pm - Awards Presentation (Top 20 medals on varsity and JV, team plaques for the Team Champion and runner-up on Varsity and Team Champion on JV)
1:30 pm - Stop for lunch in Plover
4:30 pm - Arrive back to JMM parking lot
* Please note that we WILL STOP FOR FOOD on the way home, so bring money. T-shirts will be sold at the meet $10 for short-sleeve, $15 for long-sleeve
Participating teams: (61) Division 1 - Appleton East, DC Everest, Homestead, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North, Madison Memorial, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Waukesha West, Wausau West, WI Rapids Lincoln, Antigo, De Forest, La Crosse Central, Lakeland, Marshfield, Merrill, Oregon, Pulaski, Rhinelander, River Falls, Seymour, Shawano, Wausau East
Division 2 - Adams/Friendship, Amherst, Colby/Abbotsford, Edgewood, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, Kiel, Little Chute, Medford, Mosinee, Nekoosa/Port Edwards, Northland Pines, Peshtigo, Shorewood, Stratford, Tomahawk, West Salem, Wittenberg-Birnamwood,
Division 3 - Albany, Athens, Auburndale, Boscobel, Butternut, Chequamegon, Edgar, Iola-Scandinavia, Ladysmith, Laona/Wabeno, Loyal, Marathon, Neillsville, Pacelli, Phillips, Prentice/Rib Lake, Rosholt, Spencer, Three Lakes
Rain, Mud, and Fantastic Competition Greet Athletes at Verona Invitational
9/1/18 - Over 1,150 student-athletes toed the line in some very challenging conditions Saturday morning at the 42nd Annual Verona Invitational. Heavy rains overnight and rainy conditions as teams arrived promised slippery and muddy conditions on one of the already toughest courses we run.
Heading into the race, we knew the competition was going to be high, as we would see Sun Prairie, Madison West, Middleton, Verona from our conference, along with two other great teams in Stoughton and Monona Grove. Our goal heading in to the race was to take advantage of the downhills and moving up during the race. We had no idea regarding what other teams had so we emphasized controlling what we can control.
Overall, the coaches were pleased with the performance of varsity. Our team finished in third place with 141 points, behind runner-up Madison West (94), and champion Sun Prairie (34). We had Gabri, Alice, Annika, who had never run this course before, and Kayla, Kari, and Annika who have never participated in a varsity race before.
Gabri once again led the way for us running to a sixth place finish overall in a PR of 20:11. Gabri, once again executed her race plan to perfection, as she moved up late in the race and unleashed a massive finishing kick to catch three great runners. Gabri has established herself as one of the elite runners in the area. Alice was next in 21st place. Alice raced her heart out and was completely spent after the race. She moved up well throughout the first loop from the mid 40's to as high as 15th. The last 400 meters for Alice were tough, but she competed all the way through the finish line and secured her second consecutive finish on the medal stand. Joining Gabri and Alice in the medals were Natalie Rhodes (27th), and Claire Reid (37th). Both of these ladies have been very consistent for us, but have even more left to give our team. These two have continually challenged themselves in practice by taking on higher mileage options, and this will pay off for them later in the season. Freshman, Annika Cutforth rounded out our top 5 with a 50th place finish and a one-second PR of 22:12. Seniors Kari Larsen (65th), and Kayla Ruplinger (74th) competed well in their first varsity competition and held their varsity positions. There were 143 total runners in the race.
In the Junior Varsity competition, the conditions were downright treacherous. Corners were complete mud, and the course was running very slow. There were 379 finishers. JV 1 included Katrina Brunner (11th), Alyana Enemuoh (16th), Isabel Eigenberger (17th), Sylvia Greene (27th), Amelie Hirscher (35th) Ann Kerr (42nd), and Anna Williams (44th). This team placed 4th out of 16 complete teams with a team score of 99 points, one point behind Middleton (98), Madison West (63), and Sun Prairie (23). JV2 also finished in 4th place, led by Addy Kielley (48th), and Grace Heise (57th). Out of this group, Katrina and Amelie stood out, as both ran great races and moved up well during the race.
Many of the girls on JV1 have varsity experience, and if you ask them, I bet you would hear that they weren't thrilled with their race. We are working on COMPETING, not just running a race, mental focus, and breaking down the race into manageable pieces, and once this group can piece this together, we expect big things. It is always frustrating getting the team scores and realizing that if just one runner gets one more athlete, we finish ahead of a conference rival in the team scores. This also illustrates our season in a nut-shell about sticking through the process and staying the course. Several of the girls in this group have had three incredible weeks of training and they were tired going into this race. Just having a little bit of a back down week will help their performances moving forward.
We need to focus on COMPETING and helping each other out on the course. As you see a teammate, help them out, encourage them to stay with you. If you are getting passed, latch on to the group making a pass for 30 seconds. If you are the one doing the passing, keep going, and get one more. Racing is not comfortable and we need to do a better job in practice actually running through the discomfort so we can be ready on race day. We do this through positive attitude, taking on ONE MORE interval, or going ONE MORE MILE on our long run days. Whatever you think your ceiling is, reach even higher, because your body and mind are capable of even more!
The coaches are impressed with the attitudes and practices. In order to reach our goals in October! We need all athletes to dedicate themselves even more, take care of injuries so you can help your team. We raced without six of our top 19 at Appleton, and missing a meet impacts our team more than you think as everyone needs to slide up a position to cover a hole in the lineup, which hurts our team scores, and medals won.
Heading into the race, we knew the competition was going to be high, as we would see Sun Prairie, Madison West, Middleton, Verona from our conference, along with two other great teams in Stoughton and Monona Grove. Our goal heading in to the race was to take advantage of the downhills and moving up during the race. We had no idea regarding what other teams had so we emphasized controlling what we can control.
Overall, the coaches were pleased with the performance of varsity. Our team finished in third place with 141 points, behind runner-up Madison West (94), and champion Sun Prairie (34). We had Gabri, Alice, Annika, who had never run this course before, and Kayla, Kari, and Annika who have never participated in a varsity race before.
Gabri once again led the way for us running to a sixth place finish overall in a PR of 20:11. Gabri, once again executed her race plan to perfection, as she moved up late in the race and unleashed a massive finishing kick to catch three great runners. Gabri has established herself as one of the elite runners in the area. Alice was next in 21st place. Alice raced her heart out and was completely spent after the race. She moved up well throughout the first loop from the mid 40's to as high as 15th. The last 400 meters for Alice were tough, but she competed all the way through the finish line and secured her second consecutive finish on the medal stand. Joining Gabri and Alice in the medals were Natalie Rhodes (27th), and Claire Reid (37th). Both of these ladies have been very consistent for us, but have even more left to give our team. These two have continually challenged themselves in practice by taking on higher mileage options, and this will pay off for them later in the season. Freshman, Annika Cutforth rounded out our top 5 with a 50th place finish and a one-second PR of 22:12. Seniors Kari Larsen (65th), and Kayla Ruplinger (74th) competed well in their first varsity competition and held their varsity positions. There were 143 total runners in the race.
In the Junior Varsity competition, the conditions were downright treacherous. Corners were complete mud, and the course was running very slow. There were 379 finishers. JV 1 included Katrina Brunner (11th), Alyana Enemuoh (16th), Isabel Eigenberger (17th), Sylvia Greene (27th), Amelie Hirscher (35th) Ann Kerr (42nd), and Anna Williams (44th). This team placed 4th out of 16 complete teams with a team score of 99 points, one point behind Middleton (98), Madison West (63), and Sun Prairie (23). JV2 also finished in 4th place, led by Addy Kielley (48th), and Grace Heise (57th). Out of this group, Katrina and Amelie stood out, as both ran great races and moved up well during the race.
Many of the girls on JV1 have varsity experience, and if you ask them, I bet you would hear that they weren't thrilled with their race. We are working on COMPETING, not just running a race, mental focus, and breaking down the race into manageable pieces, and once this group can piece this together, we expect big things. It is always frustrating getting the team scores and realizing that if just one runner gets one more athlete, we finish ahead of a conference rival in the team scores. This also illustrates our season in a nut-shell about sticking through the process and staying the course. Several of the girls in this group have had three incredible weeks of training and they were tired going into this race. Just having a little bit of a back down week will help their performances moving forward.
We need to focus on COMPETING and helping each other out on the course. As you see a teammate, help them out, encourage them to stay with you. If you are getting passed, latch on to the group making a pass for 30 seconds. If you are the one doing the passing, keep going, and get one more. Racing is not comfortable and we need to do a better job in practice actually running through the discomfort so we can be ready on race day. We do this through positive attitude, taking on ONE MORE interval, or going ONE MORE MILE on our long run days. Whatever you think your ceiling is, reach even higher, because your body and mind are capable of even more!
The coaches are impressed with the attitudes and practices. In order to reach our goals in October! We need all athletes to dedicate themselves even more, take care of injuries so you can help your team. We raced without six of our top 19 at Appleton, and missing a meet impacts our team more than you think as everyone needs to slide up a position to cover a hole in the lineup, which hurts our team scores, and medals won.
Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 33rd Annual Arrowhead Cross Country Invitational - Arrowhead High School, Hartland, WI
Schedule:
12:45 pm - Dismissed from class
12:55 pm - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
3:35 pm - JV GIRLS Warmup
4:25 pm - JV GIRLS Race
4:50 pm - Varsity Girls Warmup
5:40 pm - Varsity Girls Race
6:45 pm - Awards Presentation (Top 25 medals on varsity, Top 10 medals on JV, Team plaques for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams on varsity, and 1st and 2nd JV)
8:20 pm - Arrive back to JMM parking lot
* Please note that we WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD on the way home, so plan to bring a snack/meal with you.
Participating teams: (20) Arrowhead, Brookfield East, Catholic Memorial, Cedarburg, DSHA, Fort Atkinson, Germantown, Homestead, Janesville Craig, Kenosha Indian Trails, Kettle Moraine, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Nicolet, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Shorewood, Waukesha South, West Bend West, Whitefish Bay
Schedule:
12:45 pm - Dismissed from class
12:55 pm - Bus leaves JMM parking lot
3:35 pm - JV GIRLS Warmup
4:25 pm - JV GIRLS Race
4:50 pm - Varsity Girls Warmup
5:40 pm - Varsity Girls Race
6:45 pm - Awards Presentation (Top 25 medals on varsity, Top 10 medals on JV, Team plaques for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams on varsity, and 1st and 2nd JV)
8:20 pm - Arrive back to JMM parking lot
* Please note that we WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD on the way home, so plan to bring a snack/meal with you.
Participating teams: (20) Arrowhead, Brookfield East, Catholic Memorial, Cedarburg, DSHA, Fort Atkinson, Germantown, Homestead, Janesville Craig, Kenosha Indian Trails, Kettle Moraine, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Nicolet, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Shorewood, Waukesha South, West Bend West, Whitefish Bay
Madison Memorial Sweeps Titles at Appleton West Invitational
8/24/18 - The first meet of the 2018 JMM Girls Cross Country Season was a success as the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams scored impressive victories in the first meet of the season. We made a change this year, dropping the Watertown Invitational for the Appleton West Terror Invite, held at Winagamie Golf Course in Neenah, WI. The meet allowed our girls a chance to race against teams located in the Fox Valley area and get away from Big Eight Conference competition which we will see plenty of over the next several weeks.
Perfect conditions greeted the runners as temperatures were in the upper 60's with intermittent drizzle and light winds. The course was not easy with many turns and smaller hills, but did have great footing. Our goal in this meet was to work the second half of the race, and our team executed the plan to perfection. In the JV race, it was a thing of beauty. JMM had a pack of five runners in the top 15 running together and slowly picked off runners in the second loop. Our team was clearly behind Kimberly at the two mile mark, but our girls really dug deep in the last 1800 meters to pull out a convincing team win with a score of 27 points. Kimberly finished second with 40 points, and Appleton North was a distant third place with 111 points.
The JV team was led by freshman Annika Cutforth in second place overall with a time of 22:13. Annika ran like a seasoned veteran, working her way up from about 20th place early in the race all the way up to the lead. An Appleton North runner passed Annika in the final 200 meters, but she ran a phenomenal race. It is not easy when a coach walks up to a runner who has never run a 5k CC race before and says "Annika, I think you can win this...be confident, and good luck!" The coaches are extremely impressed with Annika's toughness, open-mindedness, ability to execute a race plan, and being very coachable. Equally impressive was sophomore Lily Rozeski who finished in third place overall with a time of 22:23. Lily spent most of last season injured, but she has come back focused and ready to contribute at the varsity level this season. Right behind Lily was Senior Kari Larsen. Kari ran to a fifth place finish in 22:35. This time marks a 28-second lifetime PR! What is most impressive about Kari is her will to succeed. She has been battling painful tendonitis in her ankles, and has not been able to run much over the last several weeks. However, Kari hits the bikes harder than anyone, oftentimes biking morning and afternoons - and her hard work in the gym is clearly paying dividends as her fitness is better than ever. Next was captain and Senior Kayla Ruplinger, who finished eighth place overall in a time of 22:45. Our team success in this race has much to do with Kayla. She is such a smart racer, and us coaches told runners to key off Kayla, let her do all the thinking and she will put you in a position to be successful in the second loop. She executed the race plan perfectly, and raced great! Sophomore Katrina Brunner ran her first ever CC meet and finished ninth overall with a time of 22:50. Katrina too, was very strong throughout and ran a gutty race. Anna Williams (18th), freshman Ruby Dykstra (24th), and Amelie Hirscher (25th), rounded out our top 25 performers. Also, a shout out goes to Ainsley Reeves who recorded a 15 second lifetime PR! A total of 240 runners finished the JV race.
Varsity write-up coming soon!
Perfect conditions greeted the runners as temperatures were in the upper 60's with intermittent drizzle and light winds. The course was not easy with many turns and smaller hills, but did have great footing. Our goal in this meet was to work the second half of the race, and our team executed the plan to perfection. In the JV race, it was a thing of beauty. JMM had a pack of five runners in the top 15 running together and slowly picked off runners in the second loop. Our team was clearly behind Kimberly at the two mile mark, but our girls really dug deep in the last 1800 meters to pull out a convincing team win with a score of 27 points. Kimberly finished second with 40 points, and Appleton North was a distant third place with 111 points.
The JV team was led by freshman Annika Cutforth in second place overall with a time of 22:13. Annika ran like a seasoned veteran, working her way up from about 20th place early in the race all the way up to the lead. An Appleton North runner passed Annika in the final 200 meters, but she ran a phenomenal race. It is not easy when a coach walks up to a runner who has never run a 5k CC race before and says "Annika, I think you can win this...be confident, and good luck!" The coaches are extremely impressed with Annika's toughness, open-mindedness, ability to execute a race plan, and being very coachable. Equally impressive was sophomore Lily Rozeski who finished in third place overall with a time of 22:23. Lily spent most of last season injured, but she has come back focused and ready to contribute at the varsity level this season. Right behind Lily was Senior Kari Larsen. Kari ran to a fifth place finish in 22:35. This time marks a 28-second lifetime PR! What is most impressive about Kari is her will to succeed. She has been battling painful tendonitis in her ankles, and has not been able to run much over the last several weeks. However, Kari hits the bikes harder than anyone, oftentimes biking morning and afternoons - and her hard work in the gym is clearly paying dividends as her fitness is better than ever. Next was captain and Senior Kayla Ruplinger, who finished eighth place overall in a time of 22:45. Our team success in this race has much to do with Kayla. She is such a smart racer, and us coaches told runners to key off Kayla, let her do all the thinking and she will put you in a position to be successful in the second loop. She executed the race plan perfectly, and raced great! Sophomore Katrina Brunner ran her first ever CC meet and finished ninth overall with a time of 22:50. Katrina too, was very strong throughout and ran a gutty race. Anna Williams (18th), freshman Ruby Dykstra (24th), and Amelie Hirscher (25th), rounded out our top 25 performers. Also, a shout out goes to Ainsley Reeves who recorded a 15 second lifetime PR! A total of 240 runners finished the JV race.
Varsity write-up coming soon!
Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 42nd Annual Verona Invitational - Verona High School, Verona, WI
THERE WILL BE NO BUS TO/FROM MEET! All athletes are expected to arrange rides to/from the meet and be on time!
Schedule:
8:00 am - Varsity arrives at course
8:30 am - JV arrives at course
8:40 am - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
9:00 am - Varsity BOYS Race
9:40 am - Varsity GIRLS Race - (Gabri, Alice, Natalie, Claire, Annika, Kari, Kayla)
10:10 am - JV GIRLS Warmup
10:20 am - JV BOYS Race
11:00 am - JV GIRLS Race
11:45 am - Open 5k for anyone
12:40 pm - Awards Presentation (Top 40 medals on varsity, Top 30 medals on JV)
* Invite t-shirts available for $15.00 and there will be a food and beverage concession stand available.
Participating teams: (23) Aquinas, Baraboo, Beaver Dam, Edgewood, Fort Atkinson, Kenosha Indian Trails, Madison West, Mauston, McFarland, Middleton, Monona Grove, Monroe, New Glarus, Oregon, Platteville, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Watertown Luther Prep, Westfield, Whitewater, Wisconsin Dells, Madison Memorial
THERE WILL BE NO BUS TO/FROM MEET! All athletes are expected to arrange rides to/from the meet and be on time!
Schedule:
8:00 am - Varsity arrives at course
8:30 am - JV arrives at course
8:40 am - Varsity GIRLS Warmup
9:00 am - Varsity BOYS Race
9:40 am - Varsity GIRLS Race - (Gabri, Alice, Natalie, Claire, Annika, Kari, Kayla)
10:10 am - JV GIRLS Warmup
10:20 am - JV BOYS Race
11:00 am - JV GIRLS Race
11:45 am - Open 5k for anyone
12:40 pm - Awards Presentation (Top 40 medals on varsity, Top 30 medals on JV)
* Invite t-shirts available for $15.00 and there will be a food and beverage concession stand available.
Participating teams: (23) Aquinas, Baraboo, Beaver Dam, Edgewood, Fort Atkinson, Kenosha Indian Trails, Madison West, Mauston, McFarland, Middleton, Monona Grove, Monroe, New Glarus, Oregon, Platteville, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Watertown Luther Prep, Westfield, Whitewater, Wisconsin Dells, Madison Memorial
Friday, August 24, 2018 - Appleton West Terror Invitational - Winagamie Golf Course, Neenah, WI
Schedule:
5:00 am - Depart JMM - 1 coach bus - 53 seats (top 50 from time trial)
8:30 am - Junior Varsity Girls Race -
10:00 am - Varsity Race -
11:00 am - Awards Presentation
11:45 am - Lunch (Oshkosh)
2:15 pm - Arrive back to JMM
* Please note that we WILL STOP FOR FOOD so plan accordingly and bring a few bucks with you! Terror Invite t-shirts available for $15.00 and there will be a food and beverage concession stand available.
Participating teams: (18) Appleton North, Ashwaubenon, Green Bay West, Hortonville, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, Madison Memorial, Manitowoc Lincoln, Menasha, New London, Omro, Oregon, Oshkosh West, Shawano, Sheboygan North, Xavier, Appleton East
Schedule:
5:00 am - Depart JMM - 1 coach bus - 53 seats (top 50 from time trial)
8:30 am - Junior Varsity Girls Race -
10:00 am - Varsity Race -
11:00 am - Awards Presentation
11:45 am - Lunch (Oshkosh)
2:15 pm - Arrive back to JMM
* Please note that we WILL STOP FOR FOOD so plan accordingly and bring a few bucks with you! Terror Invite t-shirts available for $15.00 and there will be a food and beverage concession stand available.
Participating teams: (18) Appleton North, Ashwaubenon, Green Bay West, Hortonville, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, Madison Memorial, Manitowoc Lincoln, Menasha, New London, Omro, Oregon, Oshkosh West, Shawano, Sheboygan North, Xavier, Appleton East
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8/17/18 - JMM Girls CC Time Trial
Pouring rain and puddles galore greeted the 65 girls who participated in Friday's time trial. The time trial serves several purposes. First, it allows our first HARD effort of the year, which allows the coaches an opportunity to evaluate each runner's fitness and assign training groups. Secondly, the time trial serves as chance for our team to practice our pre-race routines, including getting up in the morning, eating breakfast, course preview, and our warm-up routine. Finally, the time trial allows a fair way for coaches to determine varsity and junior varsity athletes for our first competition, which believe it or not, is only one week away!
Our team approached the time trial with great attitudes. This first week, the coaches have been impressed with our work ethic. It is clear that this 2018 team is motivated by missing out on the opportunity to run at the WIAA State Championships last season, and our top group wants to get back! We have eight girls on this year's roster who have Sectional Cross Country meet experience, and with some newcomers, we do have what it takes! It is also clear down the line that there has been commitment over the summer to log miles and improve our fitness. We talk everyday about how its okay to make mistakes, but we need to learn from each experience, putting together all of the pieces in October.
On to the time-trial itself. Newcomer - Junior, Gabri Gaines led the group in 9:57., followed by Natalie Rhodes, Claire Reid, newcomer-junior Alice House, Isabel Eigenberger, Alyana Enemuoh, and Lauren Schmitt rounded out the top 7. These girls will run varsity for us next week. Annika Cutforth (10:54) was the top freshman, and placed eighth overall. Kayla Ruplinger, Lily Rozeski, Sylvia Greene, Amelie Hirscher, Anna Williams, and Ann Kerr rounded out our JV1 (top 14).
For full results, click on the PDF above.
In order to be successful, we must continue to do the little things correctly. Eating, sleeping, hydrating, icing, stretching, injury prehab/rehab and getting just one more run or extra spin session per week will help us accomplish our goals in late fall! Trust the process, buy-in to the program, believe in your training, teammates, and coaches, and take care of each other!
2018 Girls CC TEAM APPAREL
Below is the link to our team apparel for this year. The deadline to order apparel is Sunday, August 19th at 11:59pm!
http://www.simplyswimming.net/jmmcc
When checking out, please make sure you enter both your billing and shipping address even though we are not shipping anything directly to you. The system requires both to process your order. Your apparel will be picked up and distributed by the captains. After checkout you should receive an e-mail confirming your purchase (it may end up in your junk e-mail). If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation please contact simply swimming to make sure your order processed, as if your credit card declines or your billing address doesn’t match correctly the order will not process and you may not receive an error message via the website.
If you have any questions or problems with the website, please contact simply swimming either by e-mail ([email protected] ) or phone (608-836-6649).
We are happy to help however we can. Thank you!
We are not planning on doing a second order of clothes this year, so please try to get your orders in as soon as possible. Let me know if anyone has any questions.
P.S. the green jacket and winter hat are the same as last year so if you already have either you are ahead of the game!
simplyswimming.net
Team - JMM CC - Simply Swimming
Below is the link to our team apparel for this year. The deadline to order apparel is Sunday, August 19th at 11:59pm!
http://www.simplyswimming.net/jmmcc
When checking out, please make sure you enter both your billing and shipping address even though we are not shipping anything directly to you. The system requires both to process your order. Your apparel will be picked up and distributed by the captains. After checkout you should receive an e-mail confirming your purchase (it may end up in your junk e-mail). If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation please contact simply swimming to make sure your order processed, as if your credit card declines or your billing address doesn’t match correctly the order will not process and you may not receive an error message via the website.
If you have any questions or problems with the website, please contact simply swimming either by e-mail ([email protected] ) or phone (608-836-6649).
We are happy to help however we can. Thank you!
We are not planning on doing a second order of clothes this year, so please try to get your orders in as soon as possible. Let me know if anyone has any questions.
P.S. the green jacket and winter hat are the same as last year so if you already have either you are ahead of the game!
simplyswimming.net
Team - JMM CC - Simply Swimming
Madison Memorial Mileage Club will begin Monday, June 11th. The club will meet each day (Monday-Friday) in the summer from 8-9 a.m. It is open to all JMM students. Each morning at mileage club, runners will break off into several groups to log their daily miles and get in their workouts for the day. More details on suggested running distances, cross training options, will be coming out in mid-May.
Also, on Monday, June 11th, the 2018 Summer Yoga and Mindfulness Program and Summer Speed and Strength Program will begin.
Athletes are encouraged to participate in Session 2 (10:15-11:45 am) of Speed and Strength with Coach Drew Slempkes. The group meets Monday-Thursdays from June 11th - July 26th and the cost is $80. See below for a handout and more information.
The 2018 Summer Yoga class is a new 7-week program. Yoga meets Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 PM. Athletes can sign up for one day (Mondays or Thursdays) for $30, or do both days (Mondays and Thursdays) for $50. See below for a handout and more information.
Also, on Monday, June 11th, the 2018 Summer Yoga and Mindfulness Program and Summer Speed and Strength Program will begin.
Athletes are encouraged to participate in Session 2 (10:15-11:45 am) of Speed and Strength with Coach Drew Slempkes. The group meets Monday-Thursdays from June 11th - July 26th and the cost is $80. See below for a handout and more information.
The 2018 Summer Yoga class is a new 7-week program. Yoga meets Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 PM. Athletes can sign up for one day (Mondays or Thursdays) for $30, or do both days (Mondays and Thursdays) for $50. See below for a handout and more information.
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The JMM CC Athlete Archive has been updated. The archive contains a compiled list of athlete participation (sorted by first name alphabetically), and best times per year from 2000-2017. Amazingly, 625 unique student athletes have gone through our program during this period. Years 2000-2013 contain times for the 4k distance. In 2014, the WIAA changed the girls distance to 5k, and the times for 2014-2017 are for the 5k distance. ENJOY!
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Madison Memorial Mileage Club begins on Monday, June 11, 2018 - Please join us from 8 AM to 9:15 AM Monday-Fridays all summer long. At Mileage Club, all are welcomed, and we will focus on logging our daily runs, bike/swim workouts,strength circuits, and many team-building activities. CC you there!
JMM Girls CC finishes 14th at WIAA State Championships
The best of the best in the state of Wisconsin competed at the State Championship at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. A total of twenty teams competed in the Division 1 competition. Our team goal was to place in the top ten, and we fell short of our goal. A very tough course (toughest we run) greeted our seven competitors, and our lack of experience on the course (having only Izzy, Sydney, and Maya competing there before) showed.
That being said, it wasn't a lack of effort that put us in this position. Our girls understood what it would require to be a top ten team in a meet like this, but we were just a bit flat, and with the competition all so close in ability, the difference between being second place and seventeenth place wasn't much. We lost a few of the sprints at the end of the race, but our girls truly learned that getting one more is so important as we actually tied for 13th, but lost on a sixth runner tie breaker.
Izzy Owca led the way for us in 45th place (19:39) capping off an impressive senior season. This was Izzy's third year competing in cross country for JMM, and her third state meet appearance!
Maya Casanova was second for the team in 97th place in a lifetime PR of 20:15! Maya raced awesome, and continually moved up throughout the race trying to pull our pack along. Maya battled through a very rough patch in mid-to-late September getting sick for an entire week and suffering through a very painful plantar fasciitis. She worked her way back from JV to our seventh runner at Sectionals, to our second runner at the State Meet!
Isabel Eigenberger finished third for the team in 107th place (20:27). Isabel ran a solid race in her first appearance as a freshman. This experience will no doubt make her tougher in the future.
Lauren Schmitt was fourth for the Spartans in 126th place (20:41). Lauren moved from JV at conference to our sixth runner at Sectionals, and finished in the #4 spot for us when it mattered most. She displayed tremendous toughness and completed a very successful freshman campaign.
Mary Kate Anderson battled through some lower leg pains late in the season and still finished in the #5 spot for the Spartans in 137th place (20:49). The many practices Mary Kate had to spend on the bike no doubt cost her a few spots at this meet, but she gave it everything she had. A first year cross country senior, to say MK had an outstanding season would be an understatement.
Nora Erlandson finished sixth on the team and 153rd overall (21:09). Nora was a bit off today, but she was a key contributor for us this season. Her mind was ready but her body just couldn't respond, but we look for Nora to bounce back in a big way, and this experience as a freshman will be invaluable.
Sydney Peterson ran a gutty race and completed the course in 180th place (22:09). This was Sydney's third year qualifying for the state cross country meet. Sydney battled through severe lower leg pain (EDITOR's NOTE - LATER FOUND TO BE A GRADE 3 TIBIA STRESS FRACTURE). For her to walk, yet alone jog, yet alone run, yet alone race, yet alone finish ahead of 9 runners at the state meet is incredible. Obviously, we as coaches did not know the severity of the injury, and there was no way Sydney was going to let any medical personnel tell her she wasn't going to compete in Sectionals and State! Simply put, just the guttiest effort I've seen, and she wanted to do this so badly for the TEAM!
We enjoyed our time together at the meet and appreciated all of the texts, email, and calls of support. Thank you to those on the fan bus for cheering us on and spending your day with us!
As a team, we always cherish opportunities to compete on the highest stage and look forward to the opportunity to make in four straight next fall!
MEMORIAL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY QUALIFY FOR WIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!
For the third consecutive year, the Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country team will participate in the WIAA State Cross Country Championships on October 29th at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Memorial qualified for the meet by finishing second in the DeForest Sectional in a very tight team race. Waunakee won the meet scoring 57 points, while Memorial finished with 60, three ahead of third place Stoughton.
JMM placed all seven runners in the top 20. Izzy Owca led the way in third place, followed by Nora Erlandson in 12th, Sydney Peterson in 13th, and Isabel Eigenberger in 14th. Closely behind were Mary Kate Anderson in 18th, Lauren Schmitt in 19th, and Maya Casanova in 20th. Five of the seven runners competing ran lifetime PR's!
Madison Memorial is now one of only nine teams in WIAA Division 1 to have qualified in all three state championships since the move to the 5,000 meter distance in 2014.
Saturday, October 15th - Big Eight Conference Championships - Verona High School
THERE WILL BE NO BUS TO THIS MEET!!! Athletes are expected to provide your own transportation to and from meet.
* FOR THIS RACE - ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE AWARDS CEREMONY * (Please support one another)
Race Schedule:
8:20 am - Girls Varsity athletes arrive to VHS
9:30 am - Girls JV athletes arrive to VHS
10:05 am - Girls Varsity Race (top 7)
11:10 am - Girls JV1 Race (Madison Memorial 8-14 runners)
12:20 pm - Girls JV2 Race (everyone outside of top 14)
1:00 pm - Awards Ceremony (All Conference Recognition to top 15 in each race)
Participating teams: (10) Madison Memorial, Sun Prairie, Madison West, Middleton, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Beloit Memorial, Verona, Madison Lafollette, Madison East
THERE WILL BE NO BUS TO THIS MEET!!! Athletes are expected to provide your own transportation to and from meet.
* FOR THIS RACE - ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE AWARDS CEREMONY * (Please support one another)
Race Schedule:
8:20 am - Girls Varsity athletes arrive to VHS
9:30 am - Girls JV athletes arrive to VHS
10:05 am - Girls Varsity Race (top 7)
11:10 am - Girls JV1 Race (Madison Memorial 8-14 runners)
12:20 pm - Girls JV2 Race (everyone outside of top 14)
1:00 pm - Awards Ceremony (All Conference Recognition to top 15 in each race)
Participating teams: (10) Madison Memorial, Sun Prairie, Madison West, Middleton, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Beloit Memorial, Verona, Madison Lafollette, Madison East
Madison Memorial Girls Sweep Varsity and JV City Titles
Madison Memorial Girls Varsity placed six runners in the top nine overall to claim the Madison City Championship. Leading the way for the Spartans were five All-City team members (pictured r to l). Izzy Owca (second), Sydney Peterson (third), Nora Erlandson (fifth), Isabel Eigenberger (sixth), and Caroline Bergman (eighth). Mary Kate Anderson (ninth), and Lauren Schmitt (12th), also competed on the winning varsity team.
Friday, October 7th - Madison City Championships - Lake Farm Park
Schedule:
2:30 pm - Depart JMM - 2 buses
4:30 pm - Varsity Girls Race (Izzy, Sydney, Mary Kate, Caroline, Isabel, Nora, Lauren) - All City Awards to Top 8 finishers
5:40 pm - Girls Junior Varsity Race - (All City Awards to Top 10 finishers)
6:20 pm - Awards Presentation and Recognition of All-City team and McClimon Award winners
7:10 pm - Arrive back to JMM
* Please note that we WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD so plan accordingly
Participating teams: (5) Madison Memorial, Madison West, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Madison Edgewood
Schedule:
2:30 pm - Depart JMM - 2 buses
4:30 pm - Varsity Girls Race (Izzy, Sydney, Mary Kate, Caroline, Isabel, Nora, Lauren) - All City Awards to Top 8 finishers
5:40 pm - Girls Junior Varsity Race - (All City Awards to Top 10 finishers)
6:20 pm - Awards Presentation and Recognition of All-City team and McClimon Award winners
7:10 pm - Arrive back to JMM
* Please note that we WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD so plan accordingly
Participating teams: (5) Madison Memorial, Madison West, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Madison Edgewood
Saturday, October 1st - Stoughton Invitational - Stoughton HS
Schedule:
7:15 am - Depart JMM - 2 buses
9:30 am - Varsity Girls Race (Izzy, Sydney, Mary Kate, Caroline, Isabel, Nora, Lauren)
10:40 am - Girls Junior Varsity Race - (Medals Top 20)
12:00 pm - Awards Presentation
1:00 pm - Arrive back to JMM
* Please note that we WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD so plan accordingly
Participating teams: (16) Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Stoughton, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Baraboo, Middleton, Monona Grove, Milton, Mount Horeb, Oregon, Appleton North, Janesville Parker, Verona
Schedule:
7:15 am - Depart JMM - 2 buses
9:30 am - Varsity Girls Race (Izzy, Sydney, Mary Kate, Caroline, Isabel, Nora, Lauren)
10:40 am - Girls Junior Varsity Race - (Medals Top 20)
12:00 pm - Awards Presentation
1:00 pm - Arrive back to JMM
* Please note that we WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD so plan accordingly
Participating teams: (16) Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Stoughton, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Baraboo, Middleton, Monona Grove, Milton, Mount Horeb, Oregon, Appleton North, Janesville Parker, Verona
Saturday, September 24th - 79th Annual Midwest Invitational - Blackhawk Golf Course, Janesville, WI
Schedule:
7:30 am - Depart JMM - 2 buses
10:20 am - Varsity Girls Race (Izzy, Sydney, Mary Kate, Caroline, Isabel, Nora, Lauren)
11:10 am - Varsity Girls Awards - (Top 30 individuals and Top 3 teams)
11:30 am - Girls Junior Varsity Race - (Medals Top 20)
12:20 pm - Girls Junior Varsity Awards
12:45 pm - Middle School Race**
1:00 pm - Load bus to come back to JMM
2:00 pm - Arrive back to JMM
* Please note that we WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD so plan accordingly
** JMM will have middle school racers - and our athletes will assist in getting them ready to run
Participating teams: (42) Houston MacArthur (TX), Rockford Guilford (IL), Warren Township (IL), Arrowhead, Delevan-Darien, Milton, Whitewater, Lake Geneva Badger, DeForest, Burlington, Janesville Craig, Belleville, Kenosha Bradford, Wisconsin Dells, Westby, Platteville, Janesville Parker, Monona Grove, Dodgeville-Mineral Point, Kimberly, Waunakee, Madison Memorial, Oconomowoc, Neenah, Beloit Memorial, South Milwaukee, Boscobel, Mount Horeb, Middleton, Darlington, La Crosse Logan, Whitnall, Wisconsin Lutheran, Beaver Dam, Sun Prairie, Stoughton, Madison Lafollette, Elkhorn, Oregon, Madison West, Beloit Turner, Monroe
Schedule:
7:30 am - Depart JMM - 2 buses
10:20 am - Varsity Girls Race (Izzy, Sydney, Mary Kate, Caroline, Isabel, Nora, Lauren)
11:10 am - Varsity Girls Awards - (Top 30 individuals and Top 3 teams)
11:30 am - Girls Junior Varsity Race - (Medals Top 20)
12:20 pm - Girls Junior Varsity Awards
12:45 pm - Middle School Race**
1:00 pm - Load bus to come back to JMM
2:00 pm - Arrive back to JMM
* Please note that we WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD so plan accordingly
** JMM will have middle school racers - and our athletes will assist in getting them ready to run
Participating teams: (42) Houston MacArthur (TX), Rockford Guilford (IL), Warren Township (IL), Arrowhead, Delevan-Darien, Milton, Whitewater, Lake Geneva Badger, DeForest, Burlington, Janesville Craig, Belleville, Kenosha Bradford, Wisconsin Dells, Westby, Platteville, Janesville Parker, Monona Grove, Dodgeville-Mineral Point, Kimberly, Waunakee, Madison Memorial, Oconomowoc, Neenah, Beloit Memorial, South Milwaukee, Boscobel, Mount Horeb, Middleton, Darlington, La Crosse Logan, Whitnall, Wisconsin Lutheran, Beaver Dam, Sun Prairie, Stoughton, Madison Lafollette, Elkhorn, Oregon, Madison West, Beloit Turner, Monroe
Saturday, September 17th - 2016 Smiley Invitational - Tribute Golf Course, Wausau, WI
COACH BUSES WILL BE USED TO TRANSPORT OUR ATHLETES - STRICT MINIMUM 5k TIME OF < 33:00 to Participate in meet.
Schedule:
5:30 am - Bus departs JMM
10:00 am - Girls JV Race
10:35 am - Girls Varsity Race
11:10 am - Boys Varsity
11:35 am - Boys Junior Varsity Race
12:10 pm - Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 2 teams and medals to top 20 in varsity and JV races)
1:30-2:30 pm - Lunch in Stevens Point
4:15 pm - Arrive back to JMM
Participating teams: (57) Appleton East, DC Everest, Homestead, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North, Madison Memorial, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie Wausau West, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln, Antigo, DeForest, La Crosse Central, Lakeland, Medford, Merrill, Oregon, Pulaski, Rhinelander, River Falls, Seymour, Shawano, Waunakee, Wausau East, Adams Friendship, Amherst, Colby/Abbotsford, Edgewood, Gale-Etterick-Trempealeau, Kiel, Little Chute, Mosinee, Nekoosa/Port Edwards, Northland Pines, Peshtigo, Shorewood, Stratford, Tomahawk, West Salem, Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Albany, Athens, Loyal, Boscobel, Chequamegon, Edgar, Iola-Scandinavia, Laona/Wabeno, Marathon, Neillsville, Pacelli, Phillips, Prentice/Rib Lake, Rosholt, Spencer, Three Lakes
COACH BUSES WILL BE USED TO TRANSPORT OUR ATHLETES - STRICT MINIMUM 5k TIME OF < 33:00 to Participate in meet.
Schedule:
5:30 am - Bus departs JMM
10:00 am - Girls JV Race
10:35 am - Girls Varsity Race
11:10 am - Boys Varsity
11:35 am - Boys Junior Varsity Race
12:10 pm - Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 2 teams and medals to top 20 in varsity and JV races)
1:30-2:30 pm - Lunch in Stevens Point
4:15 pm - Arrive back to JMM
Participating teams: (57) Appleton East, DC Everest, Homestead, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North, Madison Memorial, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie Wausau West, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln, Antigo, DeForest, La Crosse Central, Lakeland, Medford, Merrill, Oregon, Pulaski, Rhinelander, River Falls, Seymour, Shawano, Waunakee, Wausau East, Adams Friendship, Amherst, Colby/Abbotsford, Edgewood, Gale-Etterick-Trempealeau, Kiel, Little Chute, Mosinee, Nekoosa/Port Edwards, Northland Pines, Peshtigo, Shorewood, Stratford, Tomahawk, West Salem, Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Albany, Athens, Loyal, Boscobel, Chequamegon, Edgar, Iola-Scandinavia, Laona/Wabeno, Marathon, Neillsville, Pacelli, Phillips, Prentice/Rib Lake, Rosholt, Spencer, Three Lakes
Tuesday, September 13th - Big Eight Grade Level Challenge - Lake Farm Park
We will be taking two buses to the meet and will only have one return bus.
ATHLETES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RIDE HOME WITH PARENTS!
Race Schedule:
2:15 pm - Excused from class
4:40 pm - Girls Frosh/Soph Race
6:00 pm - Girls Jr/Sr Race
7:30 pm - Arrive back to JMM
Awards Ceremony (medals to the top 5 in each grade, scoring based on the top 7 team finishers from any grade....e.g the best possible team score is 10 points - winning all grades, and finishing second in three grades 1,1,1,1,2,2,2)
Participating teams: (10) Beloit Memorial, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison West, Middleton Sun Prairie, Verona
We will be taking two buses to the meet and will only have one return bus.
ATHLETES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RIDE HOME WITH PARENTS!
Race Schedule:
2:15 pm - Excused from class
4:40 pm - Girls Frosh/Soph Race
6:00 pm - Girls Jr/Sr Race
7:30 pm - Arrive back to JMM
Awards Ceremony (medals to the top 5 in each grade, scoring based on the top 7 team finishers from any grade....e.g the best possible team score is 10 points - winning all grades, and finishing second in three grades 1,1,1,1,2,2,2)
Participating teams: (10) Beloit Memorial, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison West, Middleton Sun Prairie, Verona
Thursday, September 8th - 31st Annual Arrowhead CC Invitational - Arrowhead High School
All athletes to participate, we will be taking two buses in each direction.
Race Schedule:
1:15 pm - Excused from class
4:20 pm - Girls JV Race
5:35 pm - Girls Varsity Race (top 8 finishers from Verona Invite) - Izzy, Sydney, Mary Kate, Maya, Caroline, Isabel, Allison, Lauren
8:15 pm - Arrive back to JMM
Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 3 teams and top 2 JV teams - medals to top 25 on varsity and top 10 in JV race)
Participating teams: (17) Arrowhead, Cedarburg, Franklin, Fort Atkinson, Germantown, Homestead, Janesville Craig, Kettle Moraine, Middleton, Madison Memorial, Mukwonago, Nicolet, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Shorewood, Waukesha South, West Bend West, Whitefish Bay
All athletes to participate, we will be taking two buses in each direction.
Race Schedule:
1:15 pm - Excused from class
4:20 pm - Girls JV Race
5:35 pm - Girls Varsity Race (top 8 finishers from Verona Invite) - Izzy, Sydney, Mary Kate, Maya, Caroline, Isabel, Allison, Lauren
8:15 pm - Arrive back to JMM
Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 3 teams and top 2 JV teams - medals to top 25 on varsity and top 10 in JV race)
Participating teams: (17) Arrowhead, Cedarburg, Franklin, Fort Atkinson, Germantown, Homestead, Janesville Craig, Kettle Moraine, Middleton, Madison Memorial, Mukwonago, Nicolet, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Shorewood, Waukesha South, West Bend West, Whitefish Bay
Saturday, September 3rd - 40th Annual Verona CC Invitational - Verona High School
THERE WILL BE NO BUS TO THIS MEET!!! Athletes are expected to provide your own transportation to and from meet.
Race Schedule:
7:45 am - Girls Varsity athletes arrive to VHS
9:00 am - Girls JV athletes arrive to VHS
9:40 am - Girls Varsity Race (top 7 finishers from Watertown Invite)
10:10 am - Girls JV warmup run begins
11:00 am - Girls Junior Varsity Race (everyone outside of top 7)
12:30 pm - Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 2 teams and medals to top 40 on varsity and 30 in JV races)
Participating teams: (26) Kenosha Indian Trail, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Madison West, Madison Memorial, Janesville Craig, Verona, Oregon, Stoughton, Wauwatosa West, Baraboo, Monona Grove, Fort Atkinson, La Crosse Logan, McFarland, Monroe, Whitewater, Madison Edgewood, Mauston, Platteville, River Valley, Wisconsin Dells, Westfield, Westby, New Glarus Monticello, La Crosse Aquinas
THERE WILL BE NO BUS TO THIS MEET!!! Athletes are expected to provide your own transportation to and from meet.
Race Schedule:
7:45 am - Girls Varsity athletes arrive to VHS
9:00 am - Girls JV athletes arrive to VHS
9:40 am - Girls Varsity Race (top 7 finishers from Watertown Invite)
10:10 am - Girls JV warmup run begins
11:00 am - Girls Junior Varsity Race (everyone outside of top 7)
12:30 pm - Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 2 teams and medals to top 40 on varsity and 30 in JV races)
Participating teams: (26) Kenosha Indian Trail, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Madison West, Madison Memorial, Janesville Craig, Verona, Oregon, Stoughton, Wauwatosa West, Baraboo, Monona Grove, Fort Atkinson, La Crosse Logan, McFarland, Monroe, Whitewater, Madison Edgewood, Mauston, Platteville, River Valley, Wisconsin Dells, Westfield, Westby, New Glarus Monticello, La Crosse Aquinas
Saturday, August 27th - 20th Annual Glenn Herold Invitational - Watertown High School
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 7:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet.
**similar to the last two years, we will NOT stop for lunch, so plan accordingly!
Race Schedule: 9:30 am - Boys Race (all boys in one race)
10:20 am - Girls Race (all girls in one race)
11:30 am - Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 2 teams and medals to top 30 finishers in each race)
1:30 pm - Return to JMM
https://sites.google.com/a/mywusd.org/crosscountry/home/2016-season/glenn-herold-invitational
Participating teams: (14) Catholic Memorial, Madison Memorial, Baraboo, Beloit Turner, Fort Atkinson, Hartford Union, Johnson Creek, Lakeland, Luther Prep, Sussex Hamilton, Verona, Waterloo, Watertown, Wauwatosa East
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 7:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet.
**similar to the last two years, we will NOT stop for lunch, so plan accordingly!
Race Schedule: 9:30 am - Boys Race (all boys in one race)
10:20 am - Girls Race (all girls in one race)
11:30 am - Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 2 teams and medals to top 30 finishers in each race)
1:30 pm - Return to JMM
https://sites.google.com/a/mywusd.org/crosscountry/home/2016-season/glenn-herold-invitational
Participating teams: (14) Catholic Memorial, Madison Memorial, Baraboo, Beloit Turner, Fort Atkinson, Hartford Union, Johnson Creek, Lakeland, Luther Prep, Sussex Hamilton, Verona, Waterloo, Watertown, Wauwatosa East
GET READY FOR THE 2016 CROSS COUNTRY SEASON!!!
In order to participate in cross country the following must occur by Aug 15...
1) ATTEND Mandatory Parent and Athlete All-Sports Spartan Kickoff on July 28th from 5:30-7:30 PM.
2) Fill out online athletic forms https://webapp1.madison.k12.wi.us/webapp1/athletic_forms/ Parent and Athlete!
3) Get a Physical and fill out Green card or Complete alternate year Physical Card (Yellow):
4) Pay activity fee (check payable to Madison Memorial HS) for $115)
There are PLENTY of Summer Training options available. Please visit www.jmmtrackandfield.com to get more information on camps, clinics, open races etc.
Opportunities include:
Madison Memorial Speed and Strength (MWR June 15th -July 30th)
Badger Jets Summer Program (MW June 6th - July 7th)
Wisconsin Track Club Summer Track Series (June 16th, 23rd, 30th and July 14th)
Also, another great opportunity is held every Monday and Wednesday from June 13th - August 15th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at the US Health Sports Performance Training Center. See PDF below for details and information on how to sign up.
Opportunities include:
Madison Memorial Speed and Strength (MWR June 15th -July 30th)
Badger Jets Summer Program (MW June 6th - July 7th)
Wisconsin Track Club Summer Track Series (June 16th, 23rd, 30th and July 14th)
Also, another great opportunity is held every Monday and Wednesday from June 13th - August 15th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at the US Health Sports Performance Training Center. See PDF below for details and information on how to sign up.
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Congratulations to the state qualifying Madison Memorial Girls 3200 Meter Relay Team! Pictured here from left to right: Ellen Meurling, Sydney Peterson, Coach Katie Kornaus, Caroline Bergman, and Carly Huggins. The girls ran a school record time of 9:36.24 to finish 3rd in the Sectional and break the old mark of 9:36.73 set back in 2004.
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MADISON MEMORIAL GIRLS QUALIFY FOR STATE!!!!!!
The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country team qualified for the WIAA State Championships to be held on Halloween! JMM placed five runners in the top 17 (6th, 7th, 12th, 16th, and 17th) overall to place second 58 points. Madison West earned the other automatic team berth (39 points). The JMM Boys CC team also qualified for the State Meet, which marks the first time since 1985 where both the girls and boys teams will be running in the same state meet!
THANK YOU to all the parents, families, runners, alumni, teachers, administrators, community members and more who cheered on the JMM teams at Ripp Park....it was an AMAZING show of support for the teams and helped both the boys & girls teams on a difficult course with dreary weather. I hope we can have just as many fans or more who make it to the Ridges in Wisconsin Rapids to cheer on these runners who represent our whole program.
The Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country team qualified for the WIAA State Championships to be held on Halloween! JMM placed five runners in the top 17 (6th, 7th, 12th, 16th, and 17th) overall to place second 58 points. Madison West earned the other automatic team berth (39 points). The JMM Boys CC team also qualified for the State Meet, which marks the first time since 1985 where both the girls and boys teams will be running in the same state meet!
THANK YOU to all the parents, families, runners, alumni, teachers, administrators, community members and more who cheered on the JMM teams at Ripp Park....it was an AMAZING show of support for the teams and helped both the boys & girls teams on a difficult course with dreary weather. I hope we can have just as many fans or more who make it to the Ridges in Wisconsin Rapids to cheer on these runners who represent our whole program.
Friday, October 9th - Madison City Championships (Lake Farm County Park)
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 2:00 PM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet. If you are going home with a parent, you must fill out the Travel Release Form located at the ribbon on the top of page. I encourage everyone to ride the bus home with the team to celebrate your accomplishments and a great race!
2:00 PM - Depart for Lake Farm County Park
4:00 PM - Girls Varsity Race- (Carly, Delaney, Ellen, Izzy, Lilly, Sydney, Rhianna)
5:00 PM - Girls JV Race
6:30 PM - Bus Departs Lake Farm
7:15 PM - All City Awards Banquet - Dahmen's Pizza (6654 Mineral Point Road) - Mandatory Attendance by Varsity, all are encouraged and welcomed to attend. $8.00 per family member includes all you can eat pizza, breadsticks, salad, and beverage.
The top 10 finishers in each race will be awarded ribbons in the chute at the end of the race. The top 8 finishers in the varsity race will be named to the Madison All-City Team and plaques will be presented to these finishers. Also, the Dan McClimon award will be presented for scholarship and service, and one representative from each of the five schools will win this prestigious award.
Participating teams: (5) Madison Memorial, Madison Lafollette, Madison East, Madison West, Madison Edgewood
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 2:00 PM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet. If you are going home with a parent, you must fill out the Travel Release Form located at the ribbon on the top of page. I encourage everyone to ride the bus home with the team to celebrate your accomplishments and a great race!
2:00 PM - Depart for Lake Farm County Park
4:00 PM - Girls Varsity Race- (Carly, Delaney, Ellen, Izzy, Lilly, Sydney, Rhianna)
5:00 PM - Girls JV Race
6:30 PM - Bus Departs Lake Farm
7:15 PM - All City Awards Banquet - Dahmen's Pizza (6654 Mineral Point Road) - Mandatory Attendance by Varsity, all are encouraged and welcomed to attend. $8.00 per family member includes all you can eat pizza, breadsticks, salad, and beverage.
The top 10 finishers in each race will be awarded ribbons in the chute at the end of the race. The top 8 finishers in the varsity race will be named to the Madison All-City Team and plaques will be presented to these finishers. Also, the Dan McClimon award will be presented for scholarship and service, and one representative from each of the five schools will win this prestigious award.
Participating teams: (5) Madison Memorial, Madison Lafollette, Madison East, Madison West, Madison Edgewood
Saturday, September 26th - Midwest Invitational (Blackhawk Golf Course, Janesville)
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 6:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet. If you are going home with a parent, you must fill out the Travel Release Form located at the ribbon on the top of page.
WE WILL stop for lunch at Culver's, so plan accordingly and bring $ along for after the race!
6:30 AM - Depart for Blackhawk Golf Course
9:00 AM - Girls Frosh / Soph Race - (Sydney, Maya, Sierra, Rhianna, Natalie, Maddie P, Ann K)
10:15 AM - Girls Varsity Race - (Carly, Kyra, Ellen, Izzy, Lilly, Allison, Caroline)
11:30 AM - JV Race - (Everyone else not listed above)
12:45 PM - Middle School Race - Annika Cutforth, Becca Cutforth, Natalie Duffy Rhodes, Josephine Feldhausen, Bella Frechette, Bailey Gengenbach, Ally Jasenski, Destiny Keesy, Cece Ohnstad, Eva Peterson
3:00 PM - Arrive back to JMM
Participating teams: (40) Madison Memorial, DeForest, Madison Lafollette, Stoughton, Janesville Craig, Arrowhead, La Crosse Logan, Waunakee, Wisconsin Lutheran, Sun Prairie, Whitewater, Albany, Madison West, Middleton, Kimberly, Milton, Lake Geneva Badger, Houston MacArthur (TX), Mount Horeb, Janesville Parker, Oregon, Elkhorn, Beloit Memorial, Dodgeville/Mineral Point, Delevan-Darien, Oconomowoc, Madison Edgewood, South Milwaukee, Boscobel, Whitnall, Darlington, Racine Case, Neenah, Platteville, Monroe, Rockford Guilford (IL), Burlington, Westby, Beaver Dam
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 6:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet. If you are going home with a parent, you must fill out the Travel Release Form located at the ribbon on the top of page.
WE WILL stop for lunch at Culver's, so plan accordingly and bring $ along for after the race!
6:30 AM - Depart for Blackhawk Golf Course
9:00 AM - Girls Frosh / Soph Race - (Sydney, Maya, Sierra, Rhianna, Natalie, Maddie P, Ann K)
10:15 AM - Girls Varsity Race - (Carly, Kyra, Ellen, Izzy, Lilly, Allison, Caroline)
11:30 AM - JV Race - (Everyone else not listed above)
12:45 PM - Middle School Race - Annika Cutforth, Becca Cutforth, Natalie Duffy Rhodes, Josephine Feldhausen, Bella Frechette, Bailey Gengenbach, Ally Jasenski, Destiny Keesy, Cece Ohnstad, Eva Peterson
3:00 PM - Arrive back to JMM
Participating teams: (40) Madison Memorial, DeForest, Madison Lafollette, Stoughton, Janesville Craig, Arrowhead, La Crosse Logan, Waunakee, Wisconsin Lutheran, Sun Prairie, Whitewater, Albany, Madison West, Middleton, Kimberly, Milton, Lake Geneva Badger, Houston MacArthur (TX), Mount Horeb, Janesville Parker, Oregon, Elkhorn, Beloit Memorial, Dodgeville/Mineral Point, Delevan-Darien, Oconomowoc, Madison Edgewood, South Milwaukee, Boscobel, Whitnall, Darlington, Racine Case, Neenah, Platteville, Monroe, Rockford Guilford (IL), Burlington, Westby, Beaver Dam
Thursday, September 10th - Arrowhead Invitational
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 1:15 PM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet.
WE WILL NOT stop for dinner, so plan accordingly and bring food along for after the race!
12:50 PM - Dismissed from class/school -
4:20 PM - Girls JV Race
5:25 PM - Girls Varsity Race
6:30 PM - Awards
8:00 PM - Arrive back to JMM
Participating teams: (18) Madison Memorial, Arrowhead, Cedarburg, DSHA, Franklin, Fort Atkinson, Germantown, Homestead, Janesville Craig, Kettle Moraine, Mukwonago, Nicolet, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Shorewood, Waukesha South, West Bend West, Whitefish Bay
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 1:15 PM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet.
WE WILL NOT stop for dinner, so plan accordingly and bring food along for after the race!
12:50 PM - Dismissed from class/school -
4:20 PM - Girls JV Race
5:25 PM - Girls Varsity Race
6:30 PM - Awards
8:00 PM - Arrive back to JMM
Participating teams: (18) Madison Memorial, Arrowhead, Cedarburg, DSHA, Franklin, Fort Atkinson, Germantown, Homestead, Janesville Craig, Kettle Moraine, Mukwonago, Nicolet, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Shorewood, Waukesha South, West Bend West, Whitefish Bay
LABOR DAY PRACTICE - ELVER PARK - 6:30-7:30 PM
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Verona Invitational - Girls Varsity 3rd, JV 4th at 26-team Invite
75 girls toed the line and braved the hot conditions for the second race of the season. The girls varsity race was first, and the conditions were downright brutal with scorching sun, temps in upper 70's and insanely high humidity. Despite the conditions, the girls were aggressive and raced with the lead pack. Izzy Owca (6th) ran an awesome race in 20:15, only 18 seconds from her all time PR. Carly Huggins battled to a 12th place finish. She faded a bit on the second loop in the hot conditions, but once again proved that she isn't backing down from any challenge and this mentality will take her to great places in future races. Sydney Peterson continued to show improvement and growing confidence by moving up to grab a spot on the medal stand in 27th. Rhianna Prine, finished right behind Sydney in 28th. Rhianna was in the top 10 on the first loop, and the heat and fast early pace got to her a little bit; still a solid race. Allison Blanchard completed the team score for JMM by running to a 49th place finish. Lilly Snellman was right behind, holding her varsity spot in the sixth position for the team (58th overall).
The JV girls were next. Ellen Meurling, a foreign exchange student from Stockholm, Sweden led the Spartans charge in her first race of the season. Ellen finished 22nd overall. Also joining Ellen on the medal stand were: Maya Casanova (24th), Natalie Denlinger-Drumm (27th), and Kyra Hirata (30th). Eliciane Vallon completed the team scoring for the JV with a 35th place finish. Freshmen Addy Kielley (36th), and Ann Kerr (41st) were the 6th and 7th finishers respectively, and round out our JV1 team for this week.
51 of the 75 girls cut time from their first race at Watertown! This proves that our training is working and now we just have to continue to 'bring it' everyday at practice and we will continue this trend.
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75 girls toed the line and braved the hot conditions for the second race of the season. The girls varsity race was first, and the conditions were downright brutal with scorching sun, temps in upper 70's and insanely high humidity. Despite the conditions, the girls were aggressive and raced with the lead pack. Izzy Owca (6th) ran an awesome race in 20:15, only 18 seconds from her all time PR. Carly Huggins battled to a 12th place finish. She faded a bit on the second loop in the hot conditions, but once again proved that she isn't backing down from any challenge and this mentality will take her to great places in future races. Sydney Peterson continued to show improvement and growing confidence by moving up to grab a spot on the medal stand in 27th. Rhianna Prine, finished right behind Sydney in 28th. Rhianna was in the top 10 on the first loop, and the heat and fast early pace got to her a little bit; still a solid race. Allison Blanchard completed the team score for JMM by running to a 49th place finish. Lilly Snellman was right behind, holding her varsity spot in the sixth position for the team (58th overall).
The JV girls were next. Ellen Meurling, a foreign exchange student from Stockholm, Sweden led the Spartans charge in her first race of the season. Ellen finished 22nd overall. Also joining Ellen on the medal stand were: Maya Casanova (24th), Natalie Denlinger-Drumm (27th), and Kyra Hirata (30th). Eliciane Vallon completed the team scoring for the JV with a 35th place finish. Freshmen Addy Kielley (36th), and Ann Kerr (41st) were the 6th and 7th finishers respectively, and round out our JV1 team for this week.
51 of the 75 girls cut time from their first race at Watertown! This proves that our training is working and now we just have to continue to 'bring it' everyday at practice and we will continue this trend.
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Nice preview in the Wisconsin State Journal today.
http://host.madison.com/wsj/high-school/east-troy/prep-girls-cross-country-outlook/article_a6e66df5-e87b-56a6-b490-fcdb83120f0d.html
Also, a nice article about Sun Prairie's team.
http://host.madison.com/wsj/high-school/sun-prairie/prep-girls-cross-country-strong-returning-cast-bolsters-sun-prairie/article_7021b5b9-285d-58bd-bf76-567ac87469f5.html
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http://host.madison.com/wsj/high-school/east-troy/prep-girls-cross-country-outlook/article_a6e66df5-e87b-56a6-b490-fcdb83120f0d.html
Also, a nice article about Sun Prairie's team.
http://host.madison.com/wsj/high-school/sun-prairie/prep-girls-cross-country-strong-returning-cast-bolsters-sun-prairie/article_7021b5b9-285d-58bd-bf76-567ac87469f5.html
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Saturday, September 5th - Verona Invitational
NO BUS!!! All athletes are expected to work out arrangements for their own transportation to and from the meet. Transportation Consent Forms are not required!
7:15 AM - Girls Varsity Arrive (No Bus): Delaney, Carly, Izzy, Rhianna, Sydney, Allison, Caroline - alternate Lilly
8:30 AM - Girls JV Arrive (No Bus)
9:00 AM - Girls Varsity Race
10:20 AM - Girls JV Race
12:30 PM - Awards
Participating teams: (26) Madison Memorial, La Crosse Aquinas, Baraboo, Boscobel, East Troy, Fort Atkinson, Janesville Craig, Kenosha Indian Trails, La Crosse Logan, Madison Edgewood, Madison West, Mauston, Middleton, Milton, Monona Grove, New Glarus Monticello, Oregon, Platteville, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Wauwatosa West, Westby, Westfield, Whitewater, Wisconsin Dells
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NO BUS!!! All athletes are expected to work out arrangements for their own transportation to and from the meet. Transportation Consent Forms are not required!
7:15 AM - Girls Varsity Arrive (No Bus): Delaney, Carly, Izzy, Rhianna, Sydney, Allison, Caroline - alternate Lilly
8:30 AM - Girls JV Arrive (No Bus)
9:00 AM - Girls Varsity Race
10:20 AM - Girls JV Race
12:30 PM - Awards
Participating teams: (26) Madison Memorial, La Crosse Aquinas, Baraboo, Boscobel, East Troy, Fort Atkinson, Janesville Craig, Kenosha Indian Trails, La Crosse Logan, Madison Edgewood, Madison West, Mauston, Middleton, Milton, Monona Grove, New Glarus Monticello, Oregon, Platteville, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Wauwatosa West, Westby, Westfield, Whitewater, Wisconsin Dells
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Saturday, August 29th - Watertown Invitational
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 6:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet.
**similar to last year, we will NOT stop for lunch, so plan accordingly!
Race Schedule: 9:30 am - Girls Race (all girls in one race)
10:15 am - Boys Race (all boys in one race)
11:30 am - Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 2 teams and medals to top 30 finishers in each race)
1:15 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams: (14) Madison Memorial, Baraboo, Beloit Turner, Fort Atkinson, Hartford Union, Johnson Creek, Kettle Moraine, Lakeland, Luther Prep, Sussex Hamilton, Verona, Waterloo, Watertown, Wauwatosa East
http://web.watertown.k12.wi.us/Athletics/crosscountry/Herold/index.php
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Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance) at 6:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet.
**similar to last year, we will NOT stop for lunch, so plan accordingly!
Race Schedule: 9:30 am - Girls Race (all girls in one race)
10:15 am - Boys Race (all boys in one race)
11:30 am - Awards Ceremony (trophies for top 2 teams and medals to top 30 finishers in each race)
1:15 pm - Return to JMM
Participating teams: (14) Madison Memorial, Baraboo, Beloit Turner, Fort Atkinson, Hartford Union, Johnson Creek, Kettle Moraine, Lakeland, Luther Prep, Sussex Hamilton, Verona, Waterloo, Watertown, Wauwatosa East
http://web.watertown.k12.wi.us/Athletics/crosscountry/Herold/index.php
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The 2015 season is underway! Woohoo! The girls have looked great these past two practices. We are getting accustomed to the daily grind of the season, but aren't forgetting to have fun in the process. A few things are coming up in the next few days.
Wednesday and Thursday are normal practices (mileage runs). Also, at the beginning of practice on Thursday, I will collect any money from Spartan Cards that you would like to turn in (keep your cards until Monday).
Friday is the 2,500 meter time trial. This time trial is a hard effort that helps our team prepare for our first meet by allowing us to go through our entire pre-race routine and the results of the race help to place runners into their proper training groups moving forward. The time trial is run in your regular running shoes (no spikes).
Saturday morning from 6:45 - 10:00, girls cross country is running an aid station (handing out water and Gatorade to athletes competing in the Madison Mini Marathon) at the corner of Mineral Point Road and Allen Street (one block east of Madison West HS). Participation in this event is mandatory and this counts as a practice! For the most part, athletes participate for the whole time, but arrangements can be made if you need to leave early/arrive later. More info to come tomorrow at practice about what to wear, what our theme is etc.
Sunday is an off day!
JUST A REMINDER THAT IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED YOUR ONLINE ATHLETIC FORMS, YOU NEED TO HAVE BOTH STUDENT AND PARENT FILL THESE OUT! https://webapp1.madison.k12.wi.us/webapp1/athletic_forms/
ALSO, YOU NEED TO HAVE PHYSICAL FORMS (GREEN OR YELLOW CARD) AND FEE $115 PAYABLE TO JMM HIGH SCHOOL TURNED IN TOMORROW IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN OFF-SITE PRACTICES.
Wednesday and Thursday are normal practices (mileage runs). Also, at the beginning of practice on Thursday, I will collect any money from Spartan Cards that you would like to turn in (keep your cards until Monday).
Friday is the 2,500 meter time trial. This time trial is a hard effort that helps our team prepare for our first meet by allowing us to go through our entire pre-race routine and the results of the race help to place runners into their proper training groups moving forward. The time trial is run in your regular running shoes (no spikes).
Saturday morning from 6:45 - 10:00, girls cross country is running an aid station (handing out water and Gatorade to athletes competing in the Madison Mini Marathon) at the corner of Mineral Point Road and Allen Street (one block east of Madison West HS). Participation in this event is mandatory and this counts as a practice! For the most part, athletes participate for the whole time, but arrangements can be made if you need to leave early/arrive later. More info to come tomorrow at practice about what to wear, what our theme is etc.
Sunday is an off day!
JUST A REMINDER THAT IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED YOUR ONLINE ATHLETIC FORMS, YOU NEED TO HAVE BOTH STUDENT AND PARENT FILL THESE OUT! https://webapp1.madison.k12.wi.us/webapp1/athletic_forms/
ALSO, YOU NEED TO HAVE PHYSICAL FORMS (GREEN OR YELLOW CARD) AND FEE $115 PAYABLE TO JMM HIGH SCHOOL TURNED IN TOMORROW IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN OFF-SITE PRACTICES.
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RANKED #4 in the STATE!
The Madison Memorial Varsity Girls Cross Country team ranked #4 in the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association Final Rankings. Rankings are compiled based on the votes of participating head coaches representing all geographic regions of the state. http://www.wisconsinrunner.com/wccca/rankings2014-7.htm STATE BOUND!!!!! - JMM Girls Cross Country finishes 2nd in Ultra Competitive DeForest Sectional.
Sun Prairie won the meet with 57 points, JMM finished a close second with 60, followed by Middleton with 61. This was the first time JMM advanced a team to state since 2003! Delaney Eigenberger won the Sectional Championship by 25-seconds. Siena Casanova ran to a fourth place finish, followed by freshman Sydney Peterson (10th), Izzy Owca (22nd), and freshman Natalie Donkle (23rd). Congratulations girls! host.madison.com/sports/high-school/cross-country\wiaa-cross-country-Delaney-eigenberger-lifts-Madison-memorial-girls-into/article_e2867eb5-2317-5398-824b-cecd7552c7e7.html |
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MADISON MEMORIAL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY -- CITY CHAMPIONS!!
An amazing day for our athletes as 49 of 67 participants score lifetime PR's. Delaney Eigenberger (18:26), Siena Casanova (18:43), and Sydney Peterson (19:20), led the effort finishing 2nd, 3rd, and 8th place overall in the race to earn All-City Honors. This city championship ends and amazing nine consecutive titles held by Madison West.
Friday, October 10th - Madison City Championships Lake Farm Park - (3113 Libby Road, Madison)
Dismissal from class at 2:10 PM, leave JMM at 2:30 PM.
Race Schedule: 4:30 pm - Girls JV Race - 5K
5:40 pm - Varsity Race - 5K - (Siena, Delaney, Carly, Izzy, Lilly, Natalie, Sydney)
6:30 pm - Awards Ceremony (team plaques for team champions and medals to top 5 finishers in each grade level)
Participating teams: (5) Madison West, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison East, Madison Edgewood - Lake Farm Park - Madison, WI
Directions: Take the Beltline Highway East from JMM. Continue east on the beltline, until exit 264 onto South Towne Dr. Turn right onto South Towne Dr. continue straight onto Raywood Rd. Turn left onto Moorland Rd continue onto Lake Farm Rd. Then turn left onto Libby Rd. Lake Farm County Park is on the left side of the road. Parking is limited and can occur in the lot or on the road. The start and finish are to the left of the park road in Lake Farm Park.
***The top 7 individual finishers in the varsity race will be recognized as the All-City Team and receive plaques at the banquet at Dahman's Pizza - immediately following the race. The bus will return from Lake Farm Park to the High School, then we will go straight to Dahman's for food and awards. The Girls All - City banquet is open to all cross country team members and parents of (East, Edgewood, Memorial, Lafollette, and West). Dahman's Pizza Place - 6654 Mineral Point Road. $8.00 per person.
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Dismissal from class at 2:10 PM, leave JMM at 2:30 PM.
Race Schedule: 4:30 pm - Girls JV Race - 5K
5:40 pm - Varsity Race - 5K - (Siena, Delaney, Carly, Izzy, Lilly, Natalie, Sydney)
6:30 pm - Awards Ceremony (team plaques for team champions and medals to top 5 finishers in each grade level)
Participating teams: (5) Madison West, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison East, Madison Edgewood - Lake Farm Park - Madison, WI
Directions: Take the Beltline Highway East from JMM. Continue east on the beltline, until exit 264 onto South Towne Dr. Turn right onto South Towne Dr. continue straight onto Raywood Rd. Turn left onto Moorland Rd continue onto Lake Farm Rd. Then turn left onto Libby Rd. Lake Farm County Park is on the left side of the road. Parking is limited and can occur in the lot or on the road. The start and finish are to the left of the park road in Lake Farm Park.
***The top 7 individual finishers in the varsity race will be recognized as the All-City Team and receive plaques at the banquet at Dahman's Pizza - immediately following the race. The bus will return from Lake Farm Park to the High School, then we will go straight to Dahman's for food and awards. The Girls All - City banquet is open to all cross country team members and parents of (East, Edgewood, Memorial, Lafollette, and West). Dahman's Pizza Place - 6654 Mineral Point Road. $8.00 per person.
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Saturday, October 4th - Stoughton Invitational (Stoughton High School - 600 Lincoln Avenue – Stoughton, WI 53589
Directions: Take the Beltline East from JMM. Continue east on the beltline to US Hwy 14 towards Oregon, exit right onto Hwy 14 East. Stay on Hwy 14 until Hwy 138. Turn Left onto Hwy 138 towards Stoughton. Turn Rt staying on Hwy 138 and Hwy 51 at Stoughton. Turn Left onto Hamilton St. Turn Left onto Lincoln Ave. The High School is located at 600 Lincoln Ave. Park along the street or in lot near school main entrance. Start line is between the softball and baseball diamonds.
Time Schedule:
7:20 am - Bus Departs for Stoughton
9:00 am Boys JV 5K
9:35 am Girls JV 5K
10:10 am Boys Varsity 5K
10:45 am Girls Varsity 5K (Maya, Allison, Alexis, Kyra, Caroline, Priya, Marlowe)
11:20 am Open 5K (any coaches, parents, alumni, spectators are invited to run)
12:00 pm Awards (at finish or high school Fieldhouse depending on weather)
1:00 pm - Arrive back at JMM
Awards:
Varsity Medals: 1st - 25th place
1st& 2nd place team plaque
JV Medals: 1st-15th
Plaque: 1st place team
Teams for 2014:
Baraboo, Janesville Parker, Madison East, La Follette, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Milton, Monona Grove, Mt. Horeb, Oregon, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, Stoughton, Verona, Waunakee
Directions: Take the Beltline East from JMM. Continue east on the beltline to US Hwy 14 towards Oregon, exit right onto Hwy 14 East. Stay on Hwy 14 until Hwy 138. Turn Left onto Hwy 138 towards Stoughton. Turn Rt staying on Hwy 138 and Hwy 51 at Stoughton. Turn Left onto Hamilton St. Turn Left onto Lincoln Ave. The High School is located at 600 Lincoln Ave. Park along the street or in lot near school main entrance. Start line is between the softball and baseball diamonds.
Time Schedule:
7:20 am - Bus Departs for Stoughton
9:00 am Boys JV 5K
9:35 am Girls JV 5K
10:10 am Boys Varsity 5K
10:45 am Girls Varsity 5K (Maya, Allison, Alexis, Kyra, Caroline, Priya, Marlowe)
11:20 am Open 5K (any coaches, parents, alumni, spectators are invited to run)
12:00 pm Awards (at finish or high school Fieldhouse depending on weather)
1:00 pm - Arrive back at JMM
Awards:
Varsity Medals: 1st - 25th place
1st& 2nd place team plaque
JV Medals: 1st-15th
Plaque: 1st place team
Teams for 2014:
Baraboo, Janesville Parker, Madison East, La Follette, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Milton, Monona Grove, Mt. Horeb, Oregon, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, Stoughton, Verona, Waunakee
Tuesday, September 30th - Big Eight Split Meet (Blackhawk Golf Course - Janesville)
Schedule: 3:00 pm - Excused from class
3:20 pm - Depart for Janesville
5:30 pm - Girls Race
7:30 pm - Return to JMM
*****PLEASE NOTE - WE WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD****
####THIS RACE IS FOR THOSE ON THE JMM TEAM THAT DID NOT RUN AT ARROWHEAD ON SEPTEMBER 11th####
Participating teams: (5) Beloit Memorial, Janesville Craig, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Sun Prairie
Directions: Take the Beltline Hwy East from JMM. Continue East until the Interstate 90 exit. Take I-90 towards Janesville. Stay on I-90 until you exit onto Racine St. Continue on Racine St. until the first stoplight (Palmer Drive) Take a left on Palmer Drive. This is Blackhawk Golf Course, some parking at the golf course, may need to park across street and walk over to golf course.
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Schedule: 3:00 pm - Excused from class
3:20 pm - Depart for Janesville
5:30 pm - Girls Race
7:30 pm - Return to JMM
*****PLEASE NOTE - WE WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD****
####THIS RACE IS FOR THOSE ON THE JMM TEAM THAT DID NOT RUN AT ARROWHEAD ON SEPTEMBER 11th####
Participating teams: (5) Beloit Memorial, Janesville Craig, Madison Memorial, Middleton, Sun Prairie
Directions: Take the Beltline Hwy East from JMM. Continue East until the Interstate 90 exit. Take I-90 towards Janesville. Stay on I-90 until you exit onto Racine St. Continue on Racine St. until the first stoplight (Palmer Drive) Take a left on Palmer Drive. This is Blackhawk Golf Course, some parking at the golf course, may need to park across street and walk over to golf course.
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Saturday, September 27th - Midwest Invitational www.criagxc.com
Schedule: 6:40 am - Depart JMM
9:00 am - Frosh / Soph Race (Sydney, Natalie, Maya, Caroline B, Allison Bl, Izzy, Lilly)
10:15 am - Varsity Girls (Siena, Delaney, Carly, Julia, Kyra)
11:30 am - JV Girls
12:45 pm - Middle School Race
2:15 pm - Return to JMM
*****PLEASE NOTE - WE WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD SO WE CAN GET OUR GIRLS BACK TO PREPARE FOR THE HOMECOMING DANCE*****
Participating teams: (40) Albany, Beaver Dam, Beloit Memorial, Burlington, Darlington, Delavan-Darien, Dodgeville-Mineral Point, Dubuque Senior (IA), Elkhorn, Fond du Lac, Hartland Arrowhead, Houston MacArthur (TX), Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Kimberly, La Crosse Logan, Madison Edgewood, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison West, Middleton, Milton, Monroe, Mount Horeb, Mukwonago, Neenah, Oconomowoc, Oregon, Platteville, Racine Case, Rockford Guilford (IL), South Milwaukee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Westby, Whitewater, Whitnall, Wisconsin Lutheran
Directions: Take the Beltline Hwy East from JMM. Continue East until the Interstate 90 exit. Take I-90 towards Janesville. Stay on I-90 until you exit onto Racine St. Continue on Racine St. until the first stoplight (Palmer Drive) Take a left on Palmer Drive. This is Blackhawk Golf Course, some parking at the golf course, may need to park across street and walk over to golf course.
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Schedule: 6:40 am - Depart JMM
9:00 am - Frosh / Soph Race (Sydney, Natalie, Maya, Caroline B, Allison Bl, Izzy, Lilly)
10:15 am - Varsity Girls (Siena, Delaney, Carly, Julia, Kyra)
11:30 am - JV Girls
12:45 pm - Middle School Race
2:15 pm - Return to JMM
*****PLEASE NOTE - WE WILL NOT STOP FOR FOOD SO WE CAN GET OUR GIRLS BACK TO PREPARE FOR THE HOMECOMING DANCE*****
Participating teams: (40) Albany, Beaver Dam, Beloit Memorial, Burlington, Darlington, Delavan-Darien, Dodgeville-Mineral Point, Dubuque Senior (IA), Elkhorn, Fond du Lac, Hartland Arrowhead, Houston MacArthur (TX), Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Kimberly, La Crosse Logan, Madison Edgewood, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison West, Middleton, Milton, Monroe, Mount Horeb, Mukwonago, Neenah, Oconomowoc, Oregon, Platteville, Racine Case, Rockford Guilford (IL), South Milwaukee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Westby, Whitewater, Whitnall, Wisconsin Lutheran
Directions: Take the Beltline Hwy East from JMM. Continue East until the Interstate 90 exit. Take I-90 towards Janesville. Stay on I-90 until you exit onto Racine St. Continue on Racine St. until the first stoplight (Palmer Drive) Take a left on Palmer Drive. This is Blackhawk Golf Course, some parking at the golf course, may need to park across street and walk over to golf course.
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Tuesday, September 16th - Grade Level Challenge Lake Farm Park ( 3113 Libby Road, Madison )
Dismissal from class at 2:10 PM, leave JMM at 2:30 PM.
Race Schedule: 4:30 pm - Frosh / Soph Race - 5K
5:40 pm - Junior / Senior Race - 5K
6:30 pm - Awards Ceremony (team plaques for team champions and medals to top 5 finishers in each grade level)
Participating teams: (10) Madison West, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison East, Middleton, Janesville Parker, Janesville Craig, Verona, Sun Prairie, Beloit Memorial - Lake Farm Park - Madison, WI
Directions: Take the Beltline Highway East from JMM. Continue east on the beltline, until exit 264 onto South Towne Dr. Turn right onto South Towne Dr. continue straight onto Raywood Rd. Turn left onto Moorland Rd continue onto Lake Farm Rd. Then turn left onto Libby Rd. Lake Farm County Park is on the left side of the road. Parking is limited and can occur in the lot or on the road. The start and finish are to the left of the park road in Lake Farm Park.
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Dismissal from class at 2:10 PM, leave JMM at 2:30 PM.
Race Schedule: 4:30 pm - Frosh / Soph Race - 5K
5:40 pm - Junior / Senior Race - 5K
6:30 pm - Awards Ceremony (team plaques for team champions and medals to top 5 finishers in each grade level)
Participating teams: (10) Madison West, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison East, Middleton, Janesville Parker, Janesville Craig, Verona, Sun Prairie, Beloit Memorial - Lake Farm Park - Madison, WI
Directions: Take the Beltline Highway East from JMM. Continue east on the beltline, until exit 264 onto South Towne Dr. Turn right onto South Towne Dr. continue straight onto Raywood Rd. Turn left onto Moorland Rd continue onto Lake Farm Rd. Then turn left onto Libby Rd. Lake Farm County Park is on the left side of the road. Parking is limited and can occur in the lot or on the road. The start and finish are to the left of the park road in Lake Farm Park.
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Saturday, September 6th - Verona Invitational
There will be NO BUS and athletes are expected to provide their own transportation to/from the meet. Transportation consent forms are NOT REQUIRED
Varsity arrives at 8:00 am
JV arrives at 9:00 am
Race Schedule: 9:40 am - Girls Varsity (Top 7) - 5K
11:00 am - Girls JV (everyone else) - 4K
11:40 am - Open 5k (free for parents, kids, coaches) FREE!!!
12:30 pm - Awards Ceremony (plaques for top 2 teams and medals to top 30 finishers in each race)
Participating teams: (25) Madison West, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison Edgewood, Middleton, Kenosha Indian Trails, Janesville Craig, Verona, Lake Geneva Badger, La Crosse Logan, Oregon, Stoughton, East Troy, Baraboo, Milton, Waterford, Fort Atkinson, Monona Grove, Wisconsin Dells, Mauston, Platteville, New Glarus Monticello, Westfield, Aquinas, Fennimore
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There will be NO BUS and athletes are expected to provide their own transportation to/from the meet. Transportation consent forms are NOT REQUIRED
Varsity arrives at 8:00 am
JV arrives at 9:00 am
Race Schedule: 9:40 am - Girls Varsity (Top 7) - 5K
11:00 am - Girls JV (everyone else) - 4K
11:40 am - Open 5k (free for parents, kids, coaches) FREE!!!
12:30 pm - Awards Ceremony (plaques for top 2 teams and medals to top 30 finishers in each race)
Participating teams: (25) Madison West, Madison Lafollette, Madison Memorial, Madison Edgewood, Middleton, Kenosha Indian Trails, Janesville Craig, Verona, Lake Geneva Badger, La Crosse Logan, Oregon, Stoughton, East Troy, Baraboo, Milton, Waterford, Fort Atkinson, Monona Grove, Wisconsin Dells, Mauston, Platteville, New Glarus Monticello, Westfield, Aquinas, Fennimore
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Saturday, August 30 - Watertown Glenn Herold Invitational (Watertown High School)
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance at 7:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet. If you are not planning on riding the bus back to JMM, you must fill out a travel release form (form on this website... click 'more' ribbon at the top of this page then 'travel release form' print out and hand in to coach Paul before/at the meet.
Meet info: Meet will be held at Watertown High School. NO PETS PLEASE! Every athlete will participate in the Girls Race and there will be no designation for varsity and JV. Invitational T-shirts will be available for purchase ($12.00 ). PLEASE NOTE: We will NOT BE STOPPING FOR LUNCH, so come with food!
Race schedule: 10:15 am - Girls Race (4,000 meters)
11:00 am - Open Race (Parents, Coaches, Siblings)
11:30 am - Awards Ceremony (medals to the top 25 finishers) - Landsverk Stadium
1:00 pm - Bus arrives back at Memorial HS
Participating teams: (14) Madison Memorial, Watertown, Wauwatosa East, Fort Atkinson, Johnson Creek, Verona, Sussex Hamilton, Lakeland, Waterloo, Kettle Moraine, Hartford Union, Beloit Turner, Baraboo, Luther Prep
Meet website: http://web.watertown.k12.wi.us/Athletics/crosscountry/Herold/index.php
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Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance at 7:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet. If you are not planning on riding the bus back to JMM, you must fill out a travel release form (form on this website... click 'more' ribbon at the top of this page then 'travel release form' print out and hand in to coach Paul before/at the meet.
Meet info: Meet will be held at Watertown High School. NO PETS PLEASE! Every athlete will participate in the Girls Race and there will be no designation for varsity and JV. Invitational T-shirts will be available for purchase ($12.00 ). PLEASE NOTE: We will NOT BE STOPPING FOR LUNCH, so come with food!
Race schedule: 10:15 am - Girls Race (4,000 meters)
11:00 am - Open Race (Parents, Coaches, Siblings)
11:30 am - Awards Ceremony (medals to the top 25 finishers) - Landsverk Stadium
1:00 pm - Bus arrives back at Memorial HS
Participating teams: (14) Madison Memorial, Watertown, Wauwatosa East, Fort Atkinson, Johnson Creek, Verona, Sussex Hamilton, Lakeland, Waterloo, Kettle Moraine, Hartford Union, Beloit Turner, Baraboo, Luther Prep
Meet website: http://web.watertown.k12.wi.us/Athletics/crosscountry/Herold/index.php
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Hello everyone!
Well, believe it or not, we are one week away from the start of the 2014 JMM Girls Cross Country season! I am very excited to meet the new team and get down to work, preparing for our first competition.
I wanted to send out one last reminder and checklist to help us both make the transition to the season easier.
1) Captain's Practices - These start TOMORROW - AUGUST 11th - 8:30 - 10:00 AM (meet at the Tennis Courts behind the high school) and meet everyday (M-F) this week. Captain's Practices are the most highly attended events of the off-season. As many as 50-60 girls, do an easier run, but most importantly, do some pre-season team building exercises and games. It is a great opportunity to put some names with the faces, have fun, and get in a workout without any coaches! This is for athletes only, and all participants in girls cross country are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend.
2) Mini Marathon Volunteers - On Saturday August 16th, JMM Girls Cross Country sponsors an aid station at the Madison Mini-Marathon. Our aid station is near Madison West High School. We set up the station, fill cups, hand out water and Gatorade, and cheer for the thousands of athletes running a 1/2 marathon. We need a minimum of thirty volunteers to make our station a success and anyone who is interested is encouraged to come. Volunteer time slots are from 6:30 - 10:00 AM. You DO NOT have to work the entire time! For volunteering, each athlete will receive a race t-shirt. I will also sign for any volunteer time you work if you are keeping track. It is a super easy and fun event, and the 1/2 marathon runners are counting on you to be loud and give them their hydration!
3) The Spartan Kickoff make up session will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 10 AM. All athletes (and at least one parent) that did not participate in the July 30th meetings, need to attend.
4) Please take a moment to update your contact emails. Are you getting this email at the correct email address? Do you have others that you would like me to add? Delete? Change?
5) Spartan Cards - Thank you all for a great start to this essential fundraiser. Each athlete was assigned 15 cards this year. Athletic director Schlitz is holding athletes accountable for selling a minimum number of 5 cards sold per athlete! Our team goal is 1,000 cards sold to avoid additional selling time of 4-7 PM on August 20th! Our team has ~ 100 athletes which averages approximately 10 cards per athlete to hit our goal. We absolutely cannot afford to have athletes that don't sell any cards! Zeros and ones kill us! Try a little, and we will be fine! We have one athlete that has already sold 50 cards and several that are on their second set of 15! We are a team, and DO NOT LET YOUR TEAMMATES DOWN by not contributing to the team total! All Spartan Cards and money will be collected on Wednesday, August 20th at the 8 AM practice. I have attached the prize structure for those that sell at least 15 cards!
6) Forms - All green and orange OR yellow forms need to be turned in to coach Paul at the first practice. In addition, each athlete needs to pay the JMM Athletic fee (check for $115 payable to JMM) on the first day of practice. Each athlete also needs to sign the attendance policy (attached).
7) Practices begin on Monday, August 18th. The first week, we practice Monday - Saturday from 8-10:15 AM. After that, all practices are at 4 PM. I have attached a season schedule too!
That's it! Again, the coaching staff is looking forward to the upcoming season!
Coach Chellevold
(608) 843-0711
[email protected]
Well, believe it or not, we are one week away from the start of the 2014 JMM Girls Cross Country season! I am very excited to meet the new team and get down to work, preparing for our first competition.
I wanted to send out one last reminder and checklist to help us both make the transition to the season easier.
1) Captain's Practices - These start TOMORROW - AUGUST 11th - 8:30 - 10:00 AM (meet at the Tennis Courts behind the high school) and meet everyday (M-F) this week. Captain's Practices are the most highly attended events of the off-season. As many as 50-60 girls, do an easier run, but most importantly, do some pre-season team building exercises and games. It is a great opportunity to put some names with the faces, have fun, and get in a workout without any coaches! This is for athletes only, and all participants in girls cross country are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend.
2) Mini Marathon Volunteers - On Saturday August 16th, JMM Girls Cross Country sponsors an aid station at the Madison Mini-Marathon. Our aid station is near Madison West High School. We set up the station, fill cups, hand out water and Gatorade, and cheer for the thousands of athletes running a 1/2 marathon. We need a minimum of thirty volunteers to make our station a success and anyone who is interested is encouraged to come. Volunteer time slots are from 6:30 - 10:00 AM. You DO NOT have to work the entire time! For volunteering, each athlete will receive a race t-shirt. I will also sign for any volunteer time you work if you are keeping track. It is a super easy and fun event, and the 1/2 marathon runners are counting on you to be loud and give them their hydration!
3) The Spartan Kickoff make up session will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 10 AM. All athletes (and at least one parent) that did not participate in the July 30th meetings, need to attend.
4) Please take a moment to update your contact emails. Are you getting this email at the correct email address? Do you have others that you would like me to add? Delete? Change?
5) Spartan Cards - Thank you all for a great start to this essential fundraiser. Each athlete was assigned 15 cards this year. Athletic director Schlitz is holding athletes accountable for selling a minimum number of 5 cards sold per athlete! Our team goal is 1,000 cards sold to avoid additional selling time of 4-7 PM on August 20th! Our team has ~ 100 athletes which averages approximately 10 cards per athlete to hit our goal. We absolutely cannot afford to have athletes that don't sell any cards! Zeros and ones kill us! Try a little, and we will be fine! We have one athlete that has already sold 50 cards and several that are on their second set of 15! We are a team, and DO NOT LET YOUR TEAMMATES DOWN by not contributing to the team total! All Spartan Cards and money will be collected on Wednesday, August 20th at the 8 AM practice. I have attached the prize structure for those that sell at least 15 cards!
6) Forms - All green and orange OR yellow forms need to be turned in to coach Paul at the first practice. In addition, each athlete needs to pay the JMM Athletic fee (check for $115 payable to JMM) on the first day of practice. Each athlete also needs to sign the attendance policy (attached).
7) Practices begin on Monday, August 18th. The first week, we practice Monday - Saturday from 8-10:15 AM. After that, all practices are at 4 PM. I have attached a season schedule too!
That's it! Again, the coaching staff is looking forward to the upcoming season!
Coach Chellevold
(608) 843-0711
[email protected]
Spartan Card Prizes
1) Sell 15 cards - win 2 FREE cards and a raffle ticket + prize from money bag --- top prize is $100
2) Sell 25 cards - wing JMM Under Armour Jacket plus 10 Raffle Tickets + 2 Free Cards and pull from money bag -- top prize is $100
3) Each card sold over 25 wins an additional raffle ticket
4) Everyone whos sells 35 cards wins a $50 bonus!!!
5) First person to sell 50 cards wins a $100 bonus!!!
6) Top Salesperson per school wins $1.00 bonus for each card sold!!!!
1) Sell 15 cards - win 2 FREE cards and a raffle ticket + prize from money bag --- top prize is $100
2) Sell 25 cards - wing JMM Under Armour Jacket plus 10 Raffle Tickets + 2 Free Cards and pull from money bag -- top prize is $100
3) Each card sold over 25 wins an additional raffle ticket
4) Everyone whos sells 35 cards wins a $50 bonus!!!
5) First person to sell 50 cards wins a $100 bonus!!!
6) Top Salesperson per school wins $1.00 bonus for each card sold!!!!
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MADISON CAPITOL MILE - JULY 27th
Attached is the registration form for the 2014 Capitol Mile. http://www.witrackclub.org/CapitolMile.html
The race is Sunday, July 27 at the state capitol building in downtown Madison. This is the one event in the summer that we need your help. The school with the highest participation wins $500! This money is needed and counted on to afford us the luxury to travel in coach buses to Wausau for the Smiley meet.
All you need to do is register for one of the races below, show up, and run ONE MILE! Remember to fill in the school name with "Madison Memorial"
Registration begins at 2 PM - sign up for one race.
3:15 PM Female Fast race (if you plan to finish under 6:15)
3:45 PM Girls Youth Race (everyone 18 years and under)
Parents, brothers/sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and neighbors are all welcomed. Only those 13-18 years old count for the school participation award.
Cost is only $14 and includes a t-shirt!
Please consider signing up for this great event, and I will see you there on July 27th!
Attached is the registration form for the 2014 Capitol Mile. http://www.witrackclub.org/CapitolMile.html
The race is Sunday, July 27 at the state capitol building in downtown Madison. This is the one event in the summer that we need your help. The school with the highest participation wins $500! This money is needed and counted on to afford us the luxury to travel in coach buses to Wausau for the Smiley meet.
All you need to do is register for one of the races below, show up, and run ONE MILE! Remember to fill in the school name with "Madison Memorial"
Registration begins at 2 PM - sign up for one race.
3:15 PM Female Fast race (if you plan to finish under 6:15)
3:45 PM Girls Youth Race (everyone 18 years and under)
Parents, brothers/sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and neighbors are all welcomed. Only those 13-18 years old count for the school participation award.
Cost is only $14 and includes a t-shirt!
Please consider signing up for this great event, and I will see you there on July 27th!
July 3rd - 2:54 PM - The summer running tonight at the Military Ridge Trail is CANCELLED! We will resume as scheduled, next week, July 10th! Happy Independence Day everyone!!
Check this out! A great article about multi-sport athletes, body composition and runners. I especially agree with the 'Skinny is Out' concept and love the line about "having a good relationship with food" : http://www.runnersworld.com/high-school-racing/why-are-these-teens-so-fast?page=single
A few years ago, I spoke at a Running Camp and gave a presentation 'Race Tactics and Strategies'. This presentation included tips and recommendations for racing the 5K distance. It was geared towards male athletes, but the concepts still apply. Please take a few minutes and read through the slides below. You may discover something that can help you avoid injury, or race to a personal best. - Coach Paul
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Thursday, June 19th - Mileage Club is ON TODAY! A little rain can't slow us down! Also, don't forget, there is another run tonight at Military Ridge State Trail in Verona at 6 PM! See directions below!
Wednesday, June 18th - Mileage Club is cancelled today due to the weather! Find time today to get your run in! Text someone else on our team and take them with you! Our competition will find a way to get in their running today...will you? Mileage Club would have taken you on options of 4-5 miles today.
June 17th - 20 girls at Summer Running this morning! Let's shoot for 30 tomorrow! Gammon Road North out and back run to Tiedeman's Pond. (4 mile option) and one loop around the lake on the trails (five mile option)!
June 16th - 28 girls at Summer Running this morning! Please come if you can! It is going to be a hot one this week. Get your run in early! See you at 8:30 AM tomorrow!
Thank you for visiting the Madison Memorial Girls Cross Country website, your home for any information you need for CC this season!
JMM Summer Mileage Club begins tomorrow, June 16th at 8:30 AM (Jefferson Middle School Parking Lot). At the completion of each run this summer, log on to the site and click on the 'Mileage - Summer 2014' ribbon at the top of this page, find your name, and log your mileage. (If you run 5 miles, simply write 5 in the box. If you didn't run, but did another activity, please list that as well... i.e. swim, bike, lift, hike.
JMM Summer Mileage Club begins tomorrow, June 16th at 8:30 AM (Jefferson Middle School Parking Lot). At the completion of each run this summer, log on to the site and click on the 'Mileage - Summer 2014' ribbon at the top of this page, find your name, and log your mileage. (If you run 5 miles, simply write 5 in the box. If you didn't run, but did another activity, please list that as well... i.e. swim, bike, lift, hike.
Thursday Long Runs - 6 PM
Military Ridge State Trail (Meet at Hometown Junction Park)A great free session on Monday July 21st and July 28th from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Research Park Clinic, 621 Science Drive, Madison WI. Learn stress management techniques, visualization, and mentally rehearsing your best performance. This FREE Clinic will help you manage the anxiety associated with taking a test in the classroom to toeing the line at a cross country race. See the flyer below for more details!
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The Online Summer Mileage Log is updated on our website. Directions are below:
Steps to enter your summer mileage/activity on the website:
1) Go to www.jmmgirlscc.weebly.com
2) Click on ‘Mileage Summer 2014’...
3) Click ‘Sign In’
4) Sign in: jmmgirlscc
5) Password: memorialxc
6) Find your name
7) Click on the date to update
8) Fill in mileage or activity ( example: 4, bike, -, lift, 5, swim, 0) This would indicate to me that you ran 9 miles on two runs, and also biked and swam one day this week. The other days you didn’t run, but lifted one time.
9) When you are finished updating….don’t forget to sign out!
10) PLEASE ONLY UPDATE YOUR OWN COLUMN! BE RESPECTFUL AND ACCURATE!
If you don’t know how far you ran, go online and check. Mapmyrun.com
Feel free to be as accurate as your distance shows. Instead of 3 miles, you can enter 3.27 miles if this is measured out and verified online!
Mileage begins accumulating on June 16th. HAVE FUN!
Steps to enter your summer mileage/activity on the website:
1) Go to www.jmmgirlscc.weebly.com
2) Click on ‘Mileage Summer 2014’...
3) Click ‘Sign In’
4) Sign in: jmmgirlscc
5) Password: memorialxc
6) Find your name
7) Click on the date to update
8) Fill in mileage or activity ( example: 4, bike, -, lift, 5, swim, 0) This would indicate to me that you ran 9 miles on two runs, and also biked and swam one day this week. The other days you didn’t run, but lifted one time.
9) When you are finished updating….don’t forget to sign out!
10) PLEASE ONLY UPDATE YOUR OWN COLUMN! BE RESPECTFUL AND ACCURATE!
If you don’t know how far you ran, go online and check. Mapmyrun.com
Feel free to be as accurate as your distance shows. Instead of 3 miles, you can enter 3.27 miles if this is measured out and verified online!
Mileage begins accumulating on June 16th. HAVE FUN!
There will be a cross country informational meeting on Monday, June 2nd at 3:45 PM in the Wisconsin Neighborhood.
MIAC Friday Feature: Macalester's Greene 'logs' hours of training
By Megan Gaard, MIAC
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- While many student-athletes use running as a method of cross training, Macalester cross country runner Gretchen Greene has chosen an unconventional approach: log rolling. Commonly found in the summer months at Lumberjack Shows and various State Fairs, log rolling attracts a variety of athletes with a dedication to training.
"I started log rolling in the summer when I was 9," said Greene. "I liked it so I signed up for classes on Lake Wingra in Madison, Wis.”
Greene has always been interested in sports that require stamina, as she was a cross country and soccer athlete in high school. "Log rolling helps you stay in good shape and improves your endurance," she said. With a sister on the Macalester women's soccer Team that finished second in the MIAC this season, athleticism runs in her family.
Although the log rolling community is passionate about their sport, many people outside of this society are unfamiliar with how it works. The objective of log rolling is for the opponent to fall off of the log 3 out of 5 times. Greene explains that there are two approaches to log rolling. One approach is for a competitor to control the spinning/speed of the log. Conversely, the competitor can also, “ride it out,” a technique in which the competitor stays on top of the log, reacting to how their opponent controls it. Greene typically does the latter.
"Unlike other sports, there is no ideal or perfect body type for log rolling,” said Greene’s log rolling coach Shana Martin. “The only commonality between log rolling world champions is their dedication to training."
According to Greene, to become a successful log roller, it takes a lot of practice to initially stand on the log by yourself. Once you can stand alone capably, then you practice against someone else to see who can stay on the log longer. When you get good enough to stay on for as long as you want, you can practice on smaller logs that spin faster.
Not only is Greene passionate about log rolling, but she is currently the competitor to beat. Last summer, she won the Lumberjack World Championship and stands as the current World Champion of log rolling. Greene outlasted 21 female competitors in the Pro Division including Martin, her coach and former world champion, whom Greene defeated in the finals.
"Gretchen has always been a dedicated athlete in many disciplines, with endurance being her strength," said Martin. "In 2013, her training, talent and confidence peaked to create a champion."
When asked how it was to compete against her own student, Martin responded humbly, "It was one of the most amazing moments of my life. Of course it hurts to lose,” said Martin. “But to see somebody who is such a hard worker, so humble and deserving be the one to take the title was a moment I will never forget."
Greene has spent the past few summers sharing her knowledge and skills with the next generation of log rollers through the YMCA programs and plans to spread her passion for this unique sport to her collegiate community as well.
"I would like to start a log rolling club here at Macalester," said Greene. "It could take place in the campus pool."
As a first-year student-athlete on Macalester women's cross country team, Greene found the Scots had a similar outlook to training. "I like the attitude on our team,” said Greene. “We all enjoy running and it’s fun to be competitive. We became close as a team this year."
Macalester Women’s Head Cross Country Coach Betsy Emerson believes log rolling has clearly enhanced Greene’s overall strength, coordination, focus and confidence, which benefits her cross country training.
Gretchen Greene (left) has become a log
rolling world champion.
(Photo courtesy of Gretchen Greene) “Gretchen is hard working and intentional in her approach to her distance training and all the work we do to develop strength in our practice sessions,” said Emerson. “She is tough and determined and this is obvious when you watch her compete in running and log rolling."
A mid-season stress fracture took Greene out of cross country competition early, but she hopes to return to running again, this time as a member of track and field team in the spring.
As is commonly found in Division III, Greene is not only dedicated to her athletic training, but she also works hard in the classroom.
“Gretchen is very focused on her academic endeavors and she also embraces the opportunity to be a part of a varsity running program,” said Emerson. “She strikes a wonderful balance between her course work and her running and everything else she is involved in.”
As the lakes freeze over this winter, Greene will have to find other methods of cross training. Whatever that may be, she will approach her training with the same dedication, determination and humility that helped her roll to a world championship.
"Anybody you ask will agree that Gretchen has the kindest heart of anybody out on the log rolling dock,” said Martin.
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- While many student-athletes use running as a method of cross training, Macalester cross country runner Gretchen Greene has chosen an unconventional approach: log rolling. Commonly found in the summer months at Lumberjack Shows and various State Fairs, log rolling attracts a variety of athletes with a dedication to training.
"I started log rolling in the summer when I was 9," said Greene. "I liked it so I signed up for classes on Lake Wingra in Madison, Wis.”
Greene has always been interested in sports that require stamina, as she was a cross country and soccer athlete in high school. "Log rolling helps you stay in good shape and improves your endurance," she said. With a sister on the Macalester women's soccer Team that finished second in the MIAC this season, athleticism runs in her family.
Although the log rolling community is passionate about their sport, many people outside of this society are unfamiliar with how it works. The objective of log rolling is for the opponent to fall off of the log 3 out of 5 times. Greene explains that there are two approaches to log rolling. One approach is for a competitor to control the spinning/speed of the log. Conversely, the competitor can also, “ride it out,” a technique in which the competitor stays on top of the log, reacting to how their opponent controls it. Greene typically does the latter.
"Unlike other sports, there is no ideal or perfect body type for log rolling,” said Greene’s log rolling coach Shana Martin. “The only commonality between log rolling world champions is their dedication to training."
According to Greene, to become a successful log roller, it takes a lot of practice to initially stand on the log by yourself. Once you can stand alone capably, then you practice against someone else to see who can stay on the log longer. When you get good enough to stay on for as long as you want, you can practice on smaller logs that spin faster.
Not only is Greene passionate about log rolling, but she is currently the competitor to beat. Last summer, she won the Lumberjack World Championship and stands as the current World Champion of log rolling. Greene outlasted 21 female competitors in the Pro Division including Martin, her coach and former world champion, whom Greene defeated in the finals.
"Gretchen has always been a dedicated athlete in many disciplines, with endurance being her strength," said Martin. "In 2013, her training, talent and confidence peaked to create a champion."
When asked how it was to compete against her own student, Martin responded humbly, "It was one of the most amazing moments of my life. Of course it hurts to lose,” said Martin. “But to see somebody who is such a hard worker, so humble and deserving be the one to take the title was a moment I will never forget."
Greene has spent the past few summers sharing her knowledge and skills with the next generation of log rollers through the YMCA programs and plans to spread her passion for this unique sport to her collegiate community as well.
"I would like to start a log rolling club here at Macalester," said Greene. "It could take place in the campus pool."
As a first-year student-athlete on Macalester women's cross country team, Greene found the Scots had a similar outlook to training. "I like the attitude on our team,” said Greene. “We all enjoy running and it’s fun to be competitive. We became close as a team this year."
Macalester Women’s Head Cross Country Coach Betsy Emerson believes log rolling has clearly enhanced Greene’s overall strength, coordination, focus and confidence, which benefits her cross country training.
Gretchen Greene (left) has become a log
rolling world champion.
(Photo courtesy of Gretchen Greene) “Gretchen is hard working and intentional in her approach to her distance training and all the work we do to develop strength in our practice sessions,” said Emerson. “She is tough and determined and this is obvious when you watch her compete in running and log rolling."
A mid-season stress fracture took Greene out of cross country competition early, but she hopes to return to running again, this time as a member of track and field team in the spring.
As is commonly found in Division III, Greene is not only dedicated to her athletic training, but she also works hard in the classroom.
“Gretchen is very focused on her academic endeavors and she also embraces the opportunity to be a part of a varsity running program,” said Emerson. “She strikes a wonderful balance between her course work and her running and everything else she is involved in.”
As the lakes freeze over this winter, Greene will have to find other methods of cross training. Whatever that may be, she will approach her training with the same dedication, determination and humility that helped her roll to a world championship.
"Anybody you ask will agree that Gretchen has the kindest heart of anybody out on the log rolling dock,” said Martin.
WIAA girls cross country: Threat of lawsuit prompts WIAA to push for longer girls race
May 8, 2014 - Prompted by a strong nudge from the federal Office of Civil Rights, the WIAA expects to have Wisconsin girls cross country athletes run just a little bit further starting this fall.
In a letter sent to member schools on Thursday, WIAA executive director Dave Anderson said he has “asked the Board of Control to approve a change of the girls cross country distance from 4,000 to 5,000 meters, effective fall 2014.”
The Board of Control is expected to vote on the unusually fast-tracked rule change at its May 16 meeting.
“It was inevitable that this was going to happen,” said Matt Polzin, coach of the Deerfield/Cambridge co-operative program and president of the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association. “The way it has gone about, though? That has left a few of us cross country coaches angry today.”
WIAA boys cross country races already are 5,000 meters. Girls have run 4,000 meters (0.62 miles shorter than the boys) in most regular-season and all WIAA events since 1993; prior to that, the girls ran 3,200 meters.
“When we switched from 3,200 to 4,000, there were a lot of people thinking ‘this is the end’” for small-school programs who had trouble getting enough athletes to come out for and stick with the sport, longtime McFarland coach Bruce Fischer said. “There was a lot of doomsday talk. But the sport has grown.”
Wisconsin is one of only eight states that still require girls cross country athletes to run a shorter distance than boys.
Typically, a major rule change must follow a circuitous path through the WIAA leadership — from coaches’ associations to area meetings to the Board of Control and, finally, to the annual meeting of WIAA members.
WIAA assistant director Marcy Thurwachter, in charge of administering cross country, said there is a reason the rule-change system is set up with several steps.
“With each group (coaches, athletic directors and administrators) having its own view of issues, it’s important so that no matter what the decision is, that it’s been looked at from all of those different angles,” she said.
“Certainly, we would have liked to see our committee structure be able to act on this the same way, working through the different levels.”
But this change — which has been discussed and debated for more than a decade — has suddenly been moved to the express lane because of the imminent threat of legal action for Title IX gender discrimination.
On April 7, Anderson received a letter from the Office of Civil Rights, informing him that the OCR had received complaints of gender discrimination from multiple Wisconsin high schools and found sufficient evidence to open an investigation.
According to Anderson’s letter: “The WIAA has been in discussions with both our own legal counsel and OCR attorneys. WIAA counsel has advised that this is a complaint in which the WIAA is not likely to prevail. The OCR has advised that increasing the girls competition to 5,000 meters would resolve this complaint.”According to a complaint received by the OCR from “multiple high schools” in Wisconsin:
“For years now there has been a plea by various groups to correct this injustice. But each year, including this one, the measure has been tabled and will not come up for discussion for at least three years. …
“The (WIAA) … has been very apprehensive to change the distance as a ‘strong’ few dictate the majority. … These ladies feel that they are being discriminated against because they are not as fast as their male teammates and are therefore a ‘weaker’ sex.”
Polzin refutes the accuracy of the comments in the complaint. He said a 2013 poll of state schools sponsoring cross country came back against changing the length of the girls race, 50.93 percent to 49.07 percent. That compared to a 56.4-to-43.6 percent vote in favor of the change on a similar poll of members taken in 2010.Polzin also said the decision to table the discussion was overwhelmingly passed by those in attendance at the state coaches’ clinic in January 2014. “The feeling was that there was fatigue on the issue. We just keep fighting about it and arguing the same points,” Polzin said.
In his letter to schools, Anderson mentioned that the WIAA’s Medical Advisory Committee “sees no medical reason to oppose 5K for girls, and would support the increase in distance from 4K to 5K.”Coaches have been allowed to set longer distances for regular-season meets, typically invitationals. But a check of the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association’s website, which has a list of invitationals, shows that only 10 of the 294 events listed include a 5,000-meter girls race.
One of the concerns — that increasing the race length would negatively impact participation numbers — was refuted in Nebraska last fall, the first year that state increased its race length to 5,000 meters.
“Some Division 3 (small-school) coaches are afraid it might kill their programs,” Polzin said. “They are worried their numbers will drop because it will be harder to recruit girls to run a longer distance.”
However, an email from Nebraska School Activities Association assistant director Jon Dolliver to Thurwachter reported that Nebraska’s girls participation numbers went up from 2,080 participants in 2012 to 2,197 last fall.Polzin is a proponent of the girls 5,000-meter distance, but he’s not a proponent of court intervention to bring about the change.
“I like the end result; I don’t like the precedent it sets,” he said. “If you go through the chain of command and the results don’t come out your way, is this the way to do that?”
“My suspicion is there are a couple of coaches who are adamant about it.”
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May 8, 2014 - Prompted by a strong nudge from the federal Office of Civil Rights, the WIAA expects to have Wisconsin girls cross country athletes run just a little bit further starting this fall.
In a letter sent to member schools on Thursday, WIAA executive director Dave Anderson said he has “asked the Board of Control to approve a change of the girls cross country distance from 4,000 to 5,000 meters, effective fall 2014.”
The Board of Control is expected to vote on the unusually fast-tracked rule change at its May 16 meeting.
“It was inevitable that this was going to happen,” said Matt Polzin, coach of the Deerfield/Cambridge co-operative program and president of the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association. “The way it has gone about, though? That has left a few of us cross country coaches angry today.”
WIAA boys cross country races already are 5,000 meters. Girls have run 4,000 meters (0.62 miles shorter than the boys) in most regular-season and all WIAA events since 1993; prior to that, the girls ran 3,200 meters.
“When we switched from 3,200 to 4,000, there were a lot of people thinking ‘this is the end’” for small-school programs who had trouble getting enough athletes to come out for and stick with the sport, longtime McFarland coach Bruce Fischer said. “There was a lot of doomsday talk. But the sport has grown.”
Wisconsin is one of only eight states that still require girls cross country athletes to run a shorter distance than boys.
Typically, a major rule change must follow a circuitous path through the WIAA leadership — from coaches’ associations to area meetings to the Board of Control and, finally, to the annual meeting of WIAA members.
WIAA assistant director Marcy Thurwachter, in charge of administering cross country, said there is a reason the rule-change system is set up with several steps.
“With each group (coaches, athletic directors and administrators) having its own view of issues, it’s important so that no matter what the decision is, that it’s been looked at from all of those different angles,” she said.
“Certainly, we would have liked to see our committee structure be able to act on this the same way, working through the different levels.”
But this change — which has been discussed and debated for more than a decade — has suddenly been moved to the express lane because of the imminent threat of legal action for Title IX gender discrimination.
On April 7, Anderson received a letter from the Office of Civil Rights, informing him that the OCR had received complaints of gender discrimination from multiple Wisconsin high schools and found sufficient evidence to open an investigation.
According to Anderson’s letter: “The WIAA has been in discussions with both our own legal counsel and OCR attorneys. WIAA counsel has advised that this is a complaint in which the WIAA is not likely to prevail. The OCR has advised that increasing the girls competition to 5,000 meters would resolve this complaint.”According to a complaint received by the OCR from “multiple high schools” in Wisconsin:
“For years now there has been a plea by various groups to correct this injustice. But each year, including this one, the measure has been tabled and will not come up for discussion for at least three years. …
“The (WIAA) … has been very apprehensive to change the distance as a ‘strong’ few dictate the majority. … These ladies feel that they are being discriminated against because they are not as fast as their male teammates and are therefore a ‘weaker’ sex.”
Polzin refutes the accuracy of the comments in the complaint. He said a 2013 poll of state schools sponsoring cross country came back against changing the length of the girls race, 50.93 percent to 49.07 percent. That compared to a 56.4-to-43.6 percent vote in favor of the change on a similar poll of members taken in 2010.Polzin also said the decision to table the discussion was overwhelmingly passed by those in attendance at the state coaches’ clinic in January 2014. “The feeling was that there was fatigue on the issue. We just keep fighting about it and arguing the same points,” Polzin said.
In his letter to schools, Anderson mentioned that the WIAA’s Medical Advisory Committee “sees no medical reason to oppose 5K for girls, and would support the increase in distance from 4K to 5K.”Coaches have been allowed to set longer distances for regular-season meets, typically invitationals. But a check of the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association’s website, which has a list of invitationals, shows that only 10 of the 294 events listed include a 5,000-meter girls race.
One of the concerns — that increasing the race length would negatively impact participation numbers — was refuted in Nebraska last fall, the first year that state increased its race length to 5,000 meters.
“Some Division 3 (small-school) coaches are afraid it might kill their programs,” Polzin said. “They are worried their numbers will drop because it will be harder to recruit girls to run a longer distance.”
However, an email from Nebraska School Activities Association assistant director Jon Dolliver to Thurwachter reported that Nebraska’s girls participation numbers went up from 2,080 participants in 2012 to 2,197 last fall.Polzin is a proponent of the girls 5,000-meter distance, but he’s not a proponent of court intervention to bring about the change.
“I like the end result; I don’t like the precedent it sets,” he said. “If you go through the chain of command and the results don’t come out your way, is this the way to do that?”
“My suspicion is there are a couple of coaches who are adamant about it.”
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GROOSE INDUCTED TO WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH HALL OF FAME
May 4 - There have been dozens of All-Americans in the history of UW-Oshkosh men’s track & field. Matt Groose collected 10 All-America awards – the most of any Titan.
Groose accumulated 12 WIAC titles and five national crowns from 2000-03. He dominated the conference’s 800-meter run, winning outdoor championships in 2000, 2002 and 2003, and indoor titles during 2002 and 2003.
At the 2002 NCAA Division III Indoor Championship, Groose was named the Outstanding Track Athlete after winning the 800-meter run and helping the Titans place second in the distance medley relay. His 800-meter time of 1:49.73 is still the meet record.
Groose repeated as champion in the 800 and led UW-Oshkosh to a distance medley relay triumph in 2003. The Titans finished second at the indoor national meet in both 2001 and 2003. Groose’s indoor accolades concluded with All-America performances in the 1,500-meter run during 2001 and the distance medley relay in 2000.
Outdoors, Groose won back-to-back national titles in the 800 during 2001 and 2002. He tallied All-America results by placing second in the 800 during 2003 and eighth in the 1,500 during 2000. The Titans finished third in the team standings in 2003.
Groose was a four-time WIAC champion in the 1,500-meter run, prevailing twice indoors (2001, 2003) and outdoors (2001-02). He then ran a leg on the victorious distance medley relay squads in 2000, 2002 and 2003. UW-Oshkosh won the WIAC indoor title in 2001.
In the school record book, Groose owns the top time in six events. He holds indoor records at 600, 800 and 1,000 meters, along with the mile run. Groose’s outdoor records include the 800-meter run and the mile.
Groose also contributed to the Titans’ national cross country title in 2002. UW-Oshkosh won the WIAC crown during both 2002 and 2003. A fifth-place finish at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional and a sixth-place showing at the WIAC Championship highlighted Groose’s 2003 season.
Following his collegiate career, Groose ran at four USA Track Championships from 2005-07. He finished fifth in the 800-meter run at the 2007 indoor event. In 2005, Groose clocked a personal-best time of 4:00 in the mile. He also completed the Ironman Wisconsin triathlon in 2011.
During 2012, Groose was named to the WIAC All-Centennial Men’s Track & Field Team.
Groose currently lives in Fitchburg and works as a customer advocate for Subzero-Wolf. Matt is an assistant girls cross country coach at Madison Memorial High School. He and his wife, Molly, are expecting their first child this summer.
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May 4 - There have been dozens of All-Americans in the history of UW-Oshkosh men’s track & field. Matt Groose collected 10 All-America awards – the most of any Titan.
Groose accumulated 12 WIAC titles and five national crowns from 2000-03. He dominated the conference’s 800-meter run, winning outdoor championships in 2000, 2002 and 2003, and indoor titles during 2002 and 2003.
At the 2002 NCAA Division III Indoor Championship, Groose was named the Outstanding Track Athlete after winning the 800-meter run and helping the Titans place second in the distance medley relay. His 800-meter time of 1:49.73 is still the meet record.
Groose repeated as champion in the 800 and led UW-Oshkosh to a distance medley relay triumph in 2003. The Titans finished second at the indoor national meet in both 2001 and 2003. Groose’s indoor accolades concluded with All-America performances in the 1,500-meter run during 2001 and the distance medley relay in 2000.
Outdoors, Groose won back-to-back national titles in the 800 during 2001 and 2002. He tallied All-America results by placing second in the 800 during 2003 and eighth in the 1,500 during 2000. The Titans finished third in the team standings in 2003.
Groose was a four-time WIAC champion in the 1,500-meter run, prevailing twice indoors (2001, 2003) and outdoors (2001-02). He then ran a leg on the victorious distance medley relay squads in 2000, 2002 and 2003. UW-Oshkosh won the WIAC indoor title in 2001.
In the school record book, Groose owns the top time in six events. He holds indoor records at 600, 800 and 1,000 meters, along with the mile run. Groose’s outdoor records include the 800-meter run and the mile.
Groose also contributed to the Titans’ national cross country title in 2002. UW-Oshkosh won the WIAC crown during both 2002 and 2003. A fifth-place finish at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional and a sixth-place showing at the WIAC Championship highlighted Groose’s 2003 season.
Following his collegiate career, Groose ran at four USA Track Championships from 2005-07. He finished fifth in the 800-meter run at the 2007 indoor event. In 2005, Groose clocked a personal-best time of 4:00 in the mile. He also completed the Ironman Wisconsin triathlon in 2011.
During 2012, Groose was named to the WIAC All-Centennial Men’s Track & Field Team.
Groose currently lives in Fitchburg and works as a customer advocate for Subzero-Wolf. Matt is an assistant girls cross country coach at Madison Memorial High School. He and his wife, Molly, are expecting their first child this summer.
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An amazing job in the classroom this fall by our CC athletes. This blows my mind: We had 23 - perfect 4.0's this semester and a mind boggling 21 student-athletes have CUMULATIVE 4.0 GPAs!
Shout out of perfection to -
Freshmen: Deborah Blank, Ally Chubaty, Vivian Polkinghorn, Anna Prestine, Danielle Slawny, Lilly Snellman and Erin Webb
Sophomores: Kata Hahn, Naomi Makesa, Rachel Ransom, Aikum Talwar, Allie Trask
Juniors: Maya Arora, Siena Casanova, Eva Cornwell, Kara Mortensen, Anastasia Sleder, Megan Walsh, and Caila Webber
Seniors: Katie Alley, Allison Holmes, Kelsey Kircher, Florence LaBreche
This semester our team GPA was 3.51!!!! I am beyond proud of your accomplishments in the classroom!
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Shout out of perfection to -
Freshmen: Deborah Blank, Ally Chubaty, Vivian Polkinghorn, Anna Prestine, Danielle Slawny, Lilly Snellman and Erin Webb
Sophomores: Kata Hahn, Naomi Makesa, Rachel Ransom, Aikum Talwar, Allie Trask
Juniors: Maya Arora, Siena Casanova, Eva Cornwell, Kara Mortensen, Anastasia Sleder, Megan Walsh, and Caila Webber
Seniors: Katie Alley, Allison Holmes, Kelsey Kircher, Florence LaBreche
This semester our team GPA was 3.51!!!! I am beyond proud of your accomplishments in the classroom!
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Thank you all for a wonderful season! Check out our results under the 'Past Results' tab. A great way to finish the season as our JV1 and JV2 teams finished 2nd in the Big Eight Conference! Varsity, behind three-All Conference Performers finished 4th.
Parents and all of those who helped at the City Championships -
THANK YOU so much for your assistance in hosting the City CC Championships. Madison Memorial pulled off a great event at a new venue because of the hard work and volunteering that you provided. Your athletes and us coaches really appreciate you taking the time from your busy schedules to help make sure this event was a success. If you have any comments or concerns you would like to share or be aware of, please e-mail me ([email protected]). Again...BIG THANKS...for all your help at the meet and here's to finishing the season on a positive note.
Coach Paul
THANK YOU so much for your assistance in hosting the City CC Championships. Madison Memorial pulled off a great event at a new venue because of the hard work and volunteering that you provided. Your athletes and us coaches really appreciate you taking the time from your busy schedules to help make sure this event was a success. If you have any comments or concerns you would like to share or be aware of, please e-mail me ([email protected]). Again...BIG THANKS...for all your help at the meet and here's to finishing the season on a positive note.
Coach Paul
The Madison City Cross Country Championships will be held at Elver Park on Friday, October 11th. There will be five teams competing: Madison Memorial (host), Madison West, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, and Madison Edgewood
THERE WILL BE NO BUS!! Athletes are expected to carpool and arrange rides over to Elver Park.
Schedule as follows:
Excused from class: 2:00 p.m.
Carpools depart JMM: 2:15 p.m.
Varsity Race: 4:00 p.m. (Meghan, Siena, Allie, Delaney, Amelia, Lily S., Carly)
JV Race: 5:00 p.m.
Awards: 6:15 p.m. (Recognize top 8 finishers in each race)
*All-City Banquet (Casual) 7:00 p.m. (Present All-City and Dan McClimon Award for Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
All-City banquet will be held at Dahman's Pizza. Everyone welcome ($7 all you can eat buffet) Since we host, attendance is STRONGLY encouraged. Also, for those that are interested in volunteering at the meet selling concessions/t-shirts, or working the finish line area, please report to your area of interest immediately following the Girls JV race. The boy's team parents are covering until then!
See Course Map below:
GO SPARTANS!
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THERE WILL BE NO BUS!! Athletes are expected to carpool and arrange rides over to Elver Park.
Schedule as follows:
Excused from class: 2:00 p.m.
Carpools depart JMM: 2:15 p.m.
Varsity Race: 4:00 p.m. (Meghan, Siena, Allie, Delaney, Amelia, Lily S., Carly)
JV Race: 5:00 p.m.
Awards: 6:15 p.m. (Recognize top 8 finishers in each race)
*All-City Banquet (Casual) 7:00 p.m. (Present All-City and Dan McClimon Award for Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
All-City banquet will be held at Dahman's Pizza. Everyone welcome ($7 all you can eat buffet) Since we host, attendance is STRONGLY encouraged. Also, for those that are interested in volunteering at the meet selling concessions/t-shirts, or working the finish line area, please report to your area of interest immediately following the Girls JV race. The boy's team parents are covering until then!
See Course Map below:
GO SPARTANS!
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As part of the Midwest Invitational at Blackhawk Golf Course in Janesville, on Saturday, September 28th -Madison Memorial Cross Country wishes to be represented by middle-school runners (4th - 8th grade boys and girls) who will eventually feed into JMM high school
The middle school race is a 1-mile race on grass and boys and girls all run at once 12:40 p.m.
If you know anyone (brothers, sisters, neighbors, cousins, etc.) who wishes to participate, please respond to Coach Paul at [email protected] or respond to this post via Facebook.
Information needed: Name, and grade in school. That's it!
Best of all....THE RACE IS FREE.
I need to enter all athletes through JMM, and our strict deadline is Thursday by 10 am.
More info at:
http://www.craigxc.com/midwest-invitational-time-schedule.html
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The middle school race is a 1-mile race on grass and boys and girls all run at once 12:40 p.m.
If you know anyone (brothers, sisters, neighbors, cousins, etc.) who wishes to participate, please respond to Coach Paul at [email protected] or respond to this post via Facebook.
Information needed: Name, and grade in school. That's it!
Best of all....THE RACE IS FREE.
I need to enter all athletes through JMM, and our strict deadline is Thursday by 10 am.
More info at:
http://www.craigxc.com/midwest-invitational-time-schedule.html
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Saturday, September 21- Wausau Smiley Invitational (American Legion Golf Course)
Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance at 5:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the
meet. If you are not planning on riding the bus back to JMM, you must fill out a travel release form (form on this website... click
'more' ribbon at the top of this page then 'travel release form' print out and hand in to coach Paul before/at the meet.
Meet info: 26 teams
Race schedule: 9:55 am - Girls JV race (Everyone else not listed below and have broken 25 minutes for 4k race this season.)
10:25 am - Girls Varsity Race (Meghan, Siena, ALlie T, Lilly S, Delaney E, Allison B, Katy S. (Alt: Emma Cate-McCarthy)
12:30 pm - Stop for lunch in Stevens Point
4:00 pm - Bus arrives back at Memorial HS
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Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance at 5:30 AM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the
meet. If you are not planning on riding the bus back to JMM, you must fill out a travel release form (form on this website... click
'more' ribbon at the top of this page then 'travel release form' print out and hand in to coach Paul before/at the meet.
Meet info: 26 teams
Race schedule: 9:55 am - Girls JV race (Everyone else not listed below and have broken 25 minutes for 4k race this season.)
10:25 am - Girls Varsity Race (Meghan, Siena, ALlie T, Lilly S, Delaney E, Allison B, Katy S. (Alt: Emma Cate-McCarthy)
12:30 pm - Stop for lunch in Stevens Point
4:00 pm - Bus arrives back at Memorial HS
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Tuesday, September 17- Big Eight Grade Level Challenge (Yahara Running Course)
Excused from class at 2:25 PM - Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance at 2:45 PM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet. If you are not planning on riding the bus back to JMM, you must fill out a travel release form (form on this website... click 'more' ribbon at the top of this page then 'travel release form' print out and hand in to coach Paul before/at the meet.
Meet info: Meet will be scored by the top 7 finishers from each school. (Lowest possible score would be: 10 points - 1,1,1,1,2,2,2....first place freshman, first place sophomore, first place junior, first place senior, and three second place finishes)
Race schedule: 4:30 pm - Girls Freshman/Sophomore race
5:50 pm - Girls Junior/Senior race
7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony (medals to the top 5 finishers in each grade level)
8:00 pm - Bus arrives back at Memorial HS
Participating teams: (10) Madison Memorial, Madison West, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Janesville Parker, Janesville Craig, Verona, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Beloit Memorial
Excused from class at 2:25 PM - Bus will leave Madison Memorial (Fieldhouse entrance at 2:45 PM. All athletes who are running are required to ride the bus to the meet. If you are not planning on riding the bus back to JMM, you must fill out a travel release form (form on this website... click 'more' ribbon at the top of this page then 'travel release form' print out and hand in to coach Paul before/at the meet.
Meet info: Meet will be scored by the top 7 finishers from each school. (Lowest possible score would be: 10 points - 1,1,1,1,2,2,2....first place freshman, first place sophomore, first place junior, first place senior, and three second place finishes)
Race schedule: 4:30 pm - Girls Freshman/Sophomore race
5:50 pm - Girls Junior/Senior race
7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony (medals to the top 5 finishers in each grade level)
8:00 pm - Bus arrives back at Memorial HS
Participating teams: (10) Madison Memorial, Madison West, Madison East, Madison Lafollette, Janesville Parker, Janesville Craig, Verona, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Beloit Memorial
Practice today at 6:30 pm at the arboretum. Tomorrow,Tuesday, September 3rd is picture day. Please bring your race singlet and race shorts. If you haven't yet received your race jersey yet, please get down to the CC office as quickly as possible after school tomorrow to get one. Regular practice after the picture, so bring other running clothes to change into. Jerseys and race shorts are not to be worn for regular practice.
Click on the files below for practice information - Week 2 (August 26-September 2). The second PDF has information regarding the Labor Day practice at the Arboretum at 6:30 PM.
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THURSDAY, August 22nd - YES, WE STILL HAVE PRACTICE IF IT IS RAINING AND/OR THUNDERSTORMS!!! SEE YOU AT 8!
Athletes and families...thank you all so much for your support and dedication to JMM Athletics and the fundraiser! It was a truly memorable night as our Girls CC team raised $15,000 for JMM and reached our team goal of 710 cards and ALL TIME RECORD of $14,200.
This team continues to impress me more every day. The first three days of practice were awesome! I'm proud of each and every one of you, and I can't wait to see what the upcoming days bring!
Coach Paul
This team continues to impress me more every day. The first three days of practice were awesome! I'm proud of each and every one of you, and I can't wait to see what the upcoming days bring!
Coach Paul
Wednesday, August 21st is the Blitz. Please bring your money and unsold Spartan Cards to practice at 8 AM. I will collect the money and tally the totals. If we reach 710 cards sold as a team, we do not have to Blitz. You have until 3:45 PM on Wednesday to sell cards and reach the 710! If we do not sell 710 cards as a team, the WHOLE TEAM needs to sell from 4 - 7 PM. Show up at the main gym wearing something Memorial related! ~ Coach Paul
CROSS COUNTRY IS HERE! PRACTICE BEGINS MONDAY AT 8 AM - MEET BEHIND THE SCHOOL NEAR THE TRAINING ROOM!!
Practice Schedule:
Week 1:
Monday, August 19th - 8:00 - 10:15 am
Tuesday, August 20th - 8:00 - 10:15 am
Wednesday, August 21st - 8:00 - 10:15 am, and 4:00 - 7:00 PM (Blitz Fundraiser - every athlete must attend)
Thursday, August 22nd - 8:00 - 10:15 am
Friday, August 23rd - 8:00 - 10:15 am
Saturday, August 24th - 8:00 - 9:45 am (Hill Farm Swim Club - 2 N. Eau Claire Ave) - run from 8:00 - 8:45, then open swim w/ boys team!
Sunday, August 25th - Day off!
Week 2:
Monday, August 26th - 4:00 - 7:00 PM (Pope Farms Park - Picnic and Team Potluck with the boys CC team!) - Bring dish to pass.
Tuesday, August 27th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 28th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Sleep over at Emily Hubbard's - 3709 Country Grove Drive)
Thursday, August 29th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday, August 30th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 31st - Watertown Invite - bus leaves at 6:30 am, race at 9:30 am, awards at 11:30 am, return to JMM at 2:15 pm. Bring $ to stop and eat at Culvers.
* Please email Coach Paul at [email protected] if you have a conflict with ANY of these above practice times.
Week 1:
Monday, August 19th - 8:00 - 10:15 am
Tuesday, August 20th - 8:00 - 10:15 am
Wednesday, August 21st - 8:00 - 10:15 am, and 4:00 - 7:00 PM (Blitz Fundraiser - every athlete must attend)
Thursday, August 22nd - 8:00 - 10:15 am
Friday, August 23rd - 8:00 - 10:15 am
Saturday, August 24th - 8:00 - 9:45 am (Hill Farm Swim Club - 2 N. Eau Claire Ave) - run from 8:00 - 8:45, then open swim w/ boys team!
Sunday, August 25th - Day off!
Week 2:
Monday, August 26th - 4:00 - 7:00 PM (Pope Farms Park - Picnic and Team Potluck with the boys CC team!) - Bring dish to pass.
Tuesday, August 27th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 28th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Sleep over at Emily Hubbard's - 3709 Country Grove Drive)
Thursday, August 29th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday, August 30th - 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 31st - Watertown Invite - bus leaves at 6:30 am, race at 9:30 am, awards at 11:30 am, return to JMM at 2:15 pm. Bring $ to stop and eat at Culvers.
* Please email Coach Paul at [email protected] if you have a conflict with ANY of these above practice times.
Captains Practice....last week before the season starts... Monday - Friday at 8 AM! Look at the group from Friday enjoying their Jamba Juice downtown! JOIN US!!
JMM Girls Cross Country team wins $500 Capitol Mile Participation Award!!!
A team record 33 girls particiapted in the event. Great job by all!
A team record 33 girls particiapted in the event. Great job by all!
Former JMM Cross Country captain/athlete and '13 graduate Gretchen Greene wins 2013 Log Rolling World Championship!!
Another epic women's bucking match for the World Log Rolling Championships title! Defending world champion, Shana Martin, put on a heroic effort after falling behind two falls to her student, Gretchen Greene (93). She nearly pulled off the win while pulling Gretchen like crazy on her back step. It was a wonder that the eighteen-year old was able to hang on with the physical forces exerted by the veteran roller. But hang on she did, winning her first world title in the top Elite division... the first time a teenager has captured the title since 1992. Hats off to both of these amazing rollers.
SUPER PROUD OF YOU GRETCHEN!
Another epic women's bucking match for the World Log Rolling Championships title! Defending world champion, Shana Martin, put on a heroic effort after falling behind two falls to her student, Gretchen Greene (93). She nearly pulled off the win while pulling Gretchen like crazy on her back step. It was a wonder that the eighteen-year old was able to hang on with the physical forces exerted by the veteran roller. But hang on she did, winning her first world title in the top Elite division... the first time a teenager has captured the title since 1992. Hats off to both of these amazing rollers.
SUPER PROUD OF YOU GRETCHEN!