1/31

Tomorrow we will have study hall in the library from 2:45-3:45pm followed by practice. Please plan accordingly and do not forget layers. 

1/30

Tomorrow the ocean breeze group will leave from Midland ave at 1:20pm. Everyone else will meet at woodman after the second midterm 

1/29

Freshman, JV and varsity distance and sprints will meet at woodman field at 1:20 with practice beginning at 1:40pm. Throwers will meet at woodman at 3:30pm; everyone needs to bring/wear proper layers as we will be outside.

Essex County Championship

The list and order of events for tomorrow has been posted; athletes should report to Woodman field at 6:50am. Come prepared with layers, food/snacks, water and if need be money for concession stand; most importantly come ready to compete.

Home Workout

 See below for today's home workout.

WARMUP:  

3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side

• Jumping Jack

• Around the world (fwd/bwd)

• Hip to hamstring stretch 

• Thoracic rotation

• Good Morning

• Squat

 

MAIN STRENGTH: 

4 rounds x 10 reps per exercise, 60 seconds rest between rounds

• Goblet Squat

• Alternating Reverse Lunge (10 per side, 20 reps total)

• Good Mornings

 

FINISHER:

3 rounds x 30 seconds per exercise, no rest between rounds

• Hip Bridge

• Push-Up

• Run in place (work on knee lift and snapping under hips like the mat runs) 

Cooldown: Click link for yoga session

1/26

Varsity sprints and distance will report to woodman after the second midterm period ends, throwers will report to the annex at 3:30pm and freshman/ JV will have the day off. 

Tomorrow there will be a home workout posted here for athletes to complete; as well as the list for Essex County Championship on Sunday. Use the time off wisely and good luck on midterms.

Midterms

During midterms practice will start at 3pm, utilize the time wisely and go for extra help if it is needed. Tomorrow the Ocean Breeze group will leave from Midland avenue at 1:20pm; else should be on the second floor of the main building by 2:50pm the latest so that we can begin warming up promptly at 3pm.

1/24

Today we will have a mandatory study hall after school in the library. 

Parents and guardians please see message below from the booster club. If you did not receive this email make sure you fill out the emergency contact Google form linked to the right so you can receive communications and so that we have your information as well just in case something were to happen while your child is with us.

Hello All,
Please join us for a casual get-together where adults can enjoy a break from the week’s demands, kick-off the weekend, and perhaps shed some winter blues.

For: Parents of XC/Track and Field Teams
When: Friday, January 26th
Time: 5-8pm (but arrive when you can)
Where: 116 Summit Ave 07043
RSVP: dibblempsd@gmail.com

1/22

Everyone will meet on the second floor of the main building for practice today

Parents please see message below from our booster club. If you didn't receive this please make sure you fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right. If you did receive this and didn't fill out this years form please do so as well as this is something that needs to be done every year.

Hello All,
Please join us for a casual get-together where adults can enjoy a break from the week’s demands, kick-off the weekend, and perhaps shed some winter blues.

For: Parents of XC/Track and Field Teams
When: Friday, January 26th
Time: 5-8pm (but arrive when you can)
Where: 116 Summit Ave 07043
RSVP: dibblempsd@gmail.com

Drinks and Light Bites will be served.

Essex County Relays

The list of athletes competing tomorrow and order of events has been posted (see menu to the right). Athletes should report to woodman at 6:50am tomorrow morning. If there are any changes to the meet due to weather they will be posted here and on the IG.

For those of you who didn't see the previous blog post see todays home workout below. Use the day wisely and come prepared to compete tomorrow. 

WARMUP:  

3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side

• Jumping Jack

• Around the world (fwd/bwd)

• Hip to hamstring stretch 

• Thoracic rotation

• Good Morning

• Squat

 

ACTIVE RECOVERY

Workout

See below for workout. Meet information will be up later today

WARMUP:  

3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side

• Jumping Jack

• Around the world (fwd/bwd)

• Hip to hamstring stretch 

• Thoracic rotation

• Good Morning

• Squat

 

ACTIVE RECOVERY

Jan. 19

All Montclair Public Schools and Offices are closed Friday, January 19, due to the impending snowstorm predicted to be heaviest between 12 and 5 PM which would be during dismissal periods; that being said there will be no practice. There will be a virtual workout posted as well as the list and information for Saturdays meet.

Jan. 18

Today freshman, JV and throwers will meet on the second floor of the main building. The ocean breeze group is excused from the last period of the day and will leave from Midland ave at 1:45pm.

Parents please see message below from our booster club. If you didn't receive this please make sure you fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right. If you did receive this and didn't fill out this years form please do so as well as this is something that needs to be done every year.

Hello All,
Please join us for a casual get-together where adults can enjoy a break from the week’s demands, kick-off the weekend, and perhaps shed some winter blues.

For: Parents of XC/Track and Field Teams
When: Friday, January 26th
Time: 5-8pm (but arrive when you can)
Where: 116 Summit Ave 07043
RSVP: dibblempsd@gmail.com

Drinks and Light Bites will be served.

Home Workout

Athletes not competing today see link below for home workout. Throwers will meet at woodman at 3:30pm

Varsity Distance: Easy 3 mile run (be cautious of black ice), followed by link below

Varsity Sprinters: See Teambuildr app

 WORKOUT

Frosh/Novice Meet

Athletes competing tomorrow will be excused from the last period of the day as the bus will be leaving from Midland avenue at 2:30pm; use the time before to change and pack. For athletes not competing a home workout will be posted here tomorrow. Throwers will report to woodman field at 3:30pm

Snow Day Workout/Frosh Novice Meet

The list for Wednesday's meet has been posted. Athletes will compete in their mountie black t-shirts and black shorts. Remember to have layers, bring water, snacks and money for concession stand. Athletes not competing will have a workout posted here on Wednesday.

The snow day workout for everyone is posted below, make sure to get this done.

WARMUP:  

3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side

• Jumping Jack

• Around the world (fwd/bwd)

• Hip to hamstring stretch 

• Thoracic rotation

• Good Morning

• Squat

 

MAIN STRENGTH: 

4 rounds x 10 reps per exercise, 60 seconds rest between rounds

• Goblet Squat

• Alternating Reverse Lunge (10 per side, 20 reps total)

• Good Mornings

 

FINISHER:

3 rounds x 30 seconds per exercise, no rest between rounds

• Hip Bridge

• Push-Up

• Run in place (work on knee lift and snapping under hips like the mat runs) 

Cooldown: Click link for yoga session

Snow Day

Due to school being closed tomorrow there will be no practice. Use the day off to catch up on rest and homework. Information about Wednesdays meet and home workout will be posted here tomorrow. 

Stanner Games

The event list and time schedule for tomorrow's meet has been posted, athletes look at the list and screen shot the order of events so you have it on hand for tomorrow. Also, make sure you look at what heat and flight you are in for your events as you will also need to know this. All athletes will need to be at Woodman field at 6:45am, make sure you all pack water, snacks and money to get food from the concession stand as we will be there until 4pm. Everyone should wear their black team shirt as their bottom layer, sweat pants should be grey, dark blue or black. Most importantly be on time and come ready to compete.

Practice Monday will be in the morning, keep an eye here for time.

January 10th

Everyone will meet at woodman after school. Parents and athletes make sure you have filled out the emergency contact form (new and returners). As expressed this is something that needs to be done every season.

January 9th

Due to the abbreviated day and all after school activities being cancelled there will be no practice tomorrow; that being said there will be no study hall on Wednesday. Athletes should see links below for home workout and cool down. Each link will take you 20 minutes for a total of 40 minutes; much shorter than practice time so get this done before settling in and doing home work. Practice will resume Wednesday after school.

BODYWEIGHT CIRCUIT

COOLDOWN

Week of 1/8

Tomorrow everyone will meet on the second floor of the main building after school. This will be a regular week of practice however, all groups and levels will be off on Friday. 

There will be practice Saturday morning; athletes competing on Sunday 1/14 will be informed on Sunday. if you aren't around this weekend due to school being closed on Monday we need to be informed before Wednesday.

1/7

For today once things settle from shoveling and snow clean up; do the active recovery yoga session below. Practice plans for this week will be posted this evening.

ACTIVE RECOVERY

1/5

Today freshman, JV and throwers will meet on the 2nd floor of the main building.

Varsity sprints and distance will meet at woodman.