Hi Everyone!
What a great race on Saturday! I was really bummed to have had to miss that, but wow! What a performance!! 24 Personal Records (PR’s) and 23 Season Records (SR’s). Apparently some cooler temperatures and… I dunno… light… makes a huge difference. Congratulations everyone!
Regrettably I’ll be on a work trip this week through Saturday so I’m going to have to miss Ottawa Hills as well. Ya’ll are in great hands with Coach Kelly, however! If anyone needs to get a hold of her, her number is 616-334-1696
Schedule
| Monday | Talk Time | 400’s/200’s |
| Tuesday | Weights | Aerobic | Strides | Prehab |
| Wednesday | The Michigan |
| Thursday | Race Prep |
| Friday | Race – Ottawa Hills Invite @ Riverside Park |
| Saturday | Long Run I’ll still be out of town in the morning, so you can either meet at the park or run on your own B Group: 75 mins, C Group: 65 mins, D Group: 55 mins, E Group: off/recovery |
Race Day – Ottawa Hills @ Riverside Park
Ottawa Hills is a descent sized invitational. Riverside Park is a fairly flat out & back type course. Historically we have seen some fast times here depending on the weather.
This race is split into Varsity and JV with top 10 athletes competing in Varsity and the boys racing first. You can check out the team roster to know who you’re cheering for! Here’s who will be competing on the Varsity Squads
| Boys | Girls |
|---|---|
| Graeson Decker | Marie Gates |
| Alex Ten Haken | Sierra Grooters |
| Caleb DenHartigh | Sadie Schout |
| Grady Bremer | Maddie Bruxvoort |
| Ethan Miller | Carly Bruxvoort |
| Ben Brower | Riley DenHartigh |
| Caden Leatherman | Maya VanSolkema |
| Ben Muckey | Noelle Wielhouwer |
| Jacob Kuipers | Katelynn Boyd |
| Evan Miedema | Lauryn Byker |
| Date: | 9/13/2024 – Friday |
| Location: | Riverside Park Directions Parking map Couse map |
| Admission | Free |
| Times: | Varsity Boys (10 Runners): 5:00 PM Varsity Girls (10 Runners): 5:30 PM JV Boys: 6:00 PM JV Girls: 6:45 PM Awards at the conclusion of the final race |
Awards:
Trophies to top 2 teams in each division
Medals to top 25 in each race
Gallant Award
The Gallant Award originated from a topic we used in devotions previously from the cartoons featured in Highlights magazine called ‘Goofus and Gallant’. Goofus is the jerk that always does the wrong thing, and Gallant is the bright and shining example of the right thing.
The Gallant award is given by their teammates. Each week the previous week’s recipient along with advice from our Captains will choose who they feel is the bright shining example of the right thing to do.
Jacob Kuipers
Jacob was chosen last week for the same reason he was voted to be captain. He comes to practice, and he goes to work all without complaining. We can all aspire to have Kuip’s work ethic! Great job Kuips!
Alaina Gruppen
Alaina Gruppen is a fierce competitor, but she does it with a smile. No matter how difficult the workout, or uncomfortable the weather, Alaina always comes with a positive attitude and a competitive spirit; traits that we should all resemble. Keep it up Alaina!
