As stated in previous posts the banquet has been moved to June 24th. Please see link and RSVP by June 14th.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Team Gear/ XC
Monday, June 2, 2025
BANQUET INFO.
The date of the banquet has been changed to 6/24 and it will begin at 6:30pm; more information will be posted in the upcoming days. If anyone is available to help with set up (from 3pm to 5:30pm) please send an email to danim3@yahoo.com
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
5/21
Friday, May 16, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
STATE SECTIONALS
The list for sectionals is up with the order of events. Only the athletes competing tomorrow will be excused from 7th period and the locker rooms will be opened at 1pm so if you need to see teachers, get food/snacks from the store or go to the first part of 7th to get information from that class you have ample time.
Due to the early dismissal seniors doing CIP should go to the LGI during lunch to turn in paperwork to Mrs. Alsina, if you chose not to go then you will need to do this on Monday.
Athletes not competing will be off until Monday and next week will be the last week of practice for freshman and JV. Also, underclassmen athletes please remember to bring your money for the senior gifts next week.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
5/15
Tomorrow everyone will meet at woodman for practice after school. Underclassmen (9-11th grade) remember to bring you $10 for your contribution to senior gifts.
Also, the list for sectionals has been posted however it is subject to change.
Athletes and parents on June 17th at 7pm we will host our end of year team banquet. Keep an eye for further details.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025
5/12
Tomorrow athletes competing in the throws and girls triple jump for County's will be excused 7th and 8th period; the bus will leave from woodman at 2pm.
Everyone else will report to woodman after school for practice.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
UPDATES
Due to the impending weather we were informed that the meet may be moved to Monday and we should know by noon tomorrow the latest. If this happens we will get the message out here and on other socials.
The frosh/soph championship on Saturday will be held at Newark Schools Stadium and the start time has been changed to 10am. The bus will leave from woodman at 8am on Saturday
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Meet Info.
The list for Essex County Championship and the Frosh/Soph Championship have been posted. Athletes competing at County's look at order of events so you know what days you will be competing. On both days you will be excused from the last two periods of the day and the bus will leave from woodman at 2pm.
Athletes competing tomorrow and Friday, make sure you pack extra layers and rain gear as there is weather predicted.
Athletes competing on Saturday should do the home workout below tomorrow (Thursday) and will be off on Friday; the bus will leave from woodman at 7am on Saturday morning. Athletes not competing Saturday can come to the meet and earn community service hours.
Home Workout; do 2 sets of the circuit below. Take 2 minutes between sets after you've completed 2 sets get a good stretch, holding each stretch for 1 minute or 2 sets of 30 seconds.
20 Mountain Climbers
20 Jumping Jacks
10 Push-Ups
20 Jumping Jacks
30sec Plank
20 Jumping Jacks
20 Crunches
20 Jumping Jacks
20 Squats
20 Jumping Jacks
20 Lunges
20 Jumping Jacks
20 Leg raises
20 Jumping Jacks
30sec Plank
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Monday, May 5, 2025
5/6
Freshman and JV will have the day off; varsity distance, sprints, throws and jumps will meet at woodman after school.
Reminder, this week we will have meets Thursday through Saturday. Any updates or changes will be posted here.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
SEC CHAMPIONSHIP
The order of events and list of athletes competing tomorrow has been posted. Like Tuesday, athletes competing will be excused from the last two periods of the day (9 & 6). We would like everyone at woodman dressed and ready to go by 1:50pm; make sure you all wear team gear and dark grey, black or blue sweats.
Athletes not competing should do the workout below. We have also extended the team store close date to Sunday at midnight so get your orders in asap (see link below)
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
• Bodyweight 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)
Monday, April 28, 2025
Essex County Relays
The list for tomorrows meet has been posted; athletes competing will be excused from 6th and 7th period and the bus will leave from woodman at 1:50pm.
Athletes not competing tomorrow should do the home workout below in preparation for the meet on Wednesday. If you weren't at practice today you will not be competing on Wednesday.
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
• Bodyweight 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)
Also, the team store is open and will close at midnight on Wednesday, so get your orders in ASAP.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Important Info.
TEAM STORE
Close Date
5/4/2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Parent Meeting/ Opt Out
PARENT MEETING
The parent meeting will be tonight at 7pm in the LGI (located in the main building). We will discuss the remainder of the season and address any questions/concerns there might be.
PE OPT OUT
If you plan on opting out of gym your form must be completely filled out and turned into Coach Washington by Thursday after practice. If your form is not completely filled out or filled out in pencil it will be thrown away and you will have gym for the remainder of the year.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
UPDATES
As stated in prior posts there will be no practice tomorrow however, we will also be giving athletes the weekend off as well. (see home workouts below).
Previously there was a meet scheduled for Monday but this has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts with the host school. That being said our next meet will be Saturday April 26th at Millburn HS.
WORKOUTS
FRIDAY
• Strength Training: Complete the following 7 exercises:
• No weight: complete 3 sets x 12 reps
• With weight: complete 3 sets x 6 reps
1) Squats
2) Split squats
3) Alternating lunges
4) Single leg RDL’s
5) Lunges
6) Push-ups: 3x12
*if you don’t know how to do any of the above exercises look up how to do them online/YouTube* Hill Repeats:
SATURDAY
• Find a hill & sprint up it 6x: sprint at 95% effort
• Walk down the hill after each sprint & rest 3 min before repeating
• Jumps: standing long jump 20 reps
From a standing position, 2 feet together, jump out as far as you can go & land on 2 feet
SUNDAY
Distance: Easy 4 mile run (do yoga link below after)
Sprints & Throws: YOGA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
WO Meet
Athletes competing tomorrow should report to woodman by 1:50pm; remember to wear & pack layers as the high for tomorrow is lower than the last two days and the temperature will drop as the meet progresses. Make sure you all also pack extra water and snacks.
If you haven't been at practice this and weren't told you would be competing look at the spring break workouts post and do Wednesdays workout on your own. Practice will resume on Thursday at 9:30am.
Parents, there will be a parent meeting on April 23rd at 7pm in the main building LGI. Also, make sure you all fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Spring Break Workouts
Athletes who are missing practice during spring break please see workouts below. For those of you who are only missing certain days do the workout for that specified day on your own. Athletes in Montclair, practice will begin at 9:30am tomorrow.
EVERYDAY:
• Always do regular warm-up (6min jog followed by dynamics and drills) and always cooldown after the workout.
• If you are on a resort or at a hotel then the workouts below can be done on a treadmill. For hill sprints put the incline on 6% and for regular runs put the incline at 1%.
MONDAY
Hill Repeats:
• Find a hill 75 - 150 meters long & sprint up it 6x: sprint at 95% effort
• Walk down the hill after each sprint & rest 3 min before repeating
TUESDAY
• Strength Training: Complete the following 7 exercises:
• No weight: complete 3 sets x 12 reps
• With weight: complete 3 sets x 6 reps
1) Squats
2) Split squats
3) Alternating lunges
4) Single leg RDL’s
5) Lunges
6) Push-ups: 3x12
*if you don’t know how to do any of the above exercises look up how to do them online/YouTube*
WEDNESDAY
30 Second Sprint Intervals:
• Sprint at a 90% effort for 30 seconds straight
• Rest for 1 min
• Repeat 5x = total of six 30 second sprints
• Skips for height: 2 sets x 10 reps each leg
THURSDAY
• Strength Training: Complete the following 6 exercises:
• No weight: complete 3 sets x 12 reps
• With weight: complete 3 sets x 6 reps
1) Squats
2) Split squats
3) Alternating lunges
4) Single leg RDL’s
5) Lunges
6) Push-ups: 3x12
*if you don’t know how to do any of the above exercises look up how to do them online/YouTube*
FRIDAY
Hill Repeats:
• Find a hill & sprint up it 6x: sprint at 95% effort
• Walk down the hill after each sprint & rest 3 min before repeating
• Jumps: standing long jump 20 reps
From a standing position, 2 feet together, jump out as far as you can go & land on 2 feet
SATURDAY
• Strength Training: Complete the following 7 exercises:
• No weight: complete 3 sets x 12 reps
• With weight: complete 3 sets x 6 reps
1) Squats
2) Split squats
3) Alternating lunges
4) Single leg RDL’s
5) Lunges
6) Push-ups: 3x12
*if you don’t know how to do any of the above exercises look up how to do them online/YouTube*
Friday, April 11, 2025
Spring Break
Freshman and JV should do the workouts below for today and tomorrow.
Varsity will meet at woodman today after school.
REMINDER: Athletes who accumulate three unexcused absences will be asked to leave the team. That being said, anyone going away for spring break must send an email by 8pm today stating the dates you will be gone.
If you are in Montclair next week you are expected to be at practice the dates and time below. For those of you away, there will be workouts posted here for next week.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30am, Woodman
Wednesday: 2pm bus to West Orange HS for the Frosh/Novice Meet
Friday: Everyone off
Saturday: Varsity practice 9:30am @ Woodman Field
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Updates
Tomorrow we will have our last home meet; for this meet varsity athletes will be competing with a mix of JV. Like last week athletes will find out what events they will be competing in at the team meeting beforehand.
Everyone is expected to be at the meet, those not running will work the meet. If you weren't at practice today you will not be competing but, like everyone else you are expected to be present working the meet.
Due to construction at the site and events being cancelled we will not be attending Saturday's meet. We will follow the schedule below for the remainder of the week.
Wednesday: MEET (everyone present)
Thursday: All levels & events practice @ Woodman after school
Friday: Varsity practice @ Woodman Field after school
Saturday: Varsity practice 9:30am @ Woodman Field
REMINDER: Athletes who accumulate three unexcused absences will be asked to leave the team. That being said, anyone going away for spring break must send an email by 4/11 stating the dates you will be gone. If you are in Montclair next week you are expected to be at practice the dates and time below.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30am, Woodman
Wednesday: 2pm bus to West Orange HS for the Frosh/Novice Meet
Friday: Everyone off
Saturday: Varsity practice 9:30am @ Woodman Field
Friday, April 4, 2025
April 5
The parent meeting has been postponed; we will have one in the near future for now we ask that all parents fill out the emergency contact form linked to the right.
There will be practice tomorrow at 10am; all athletes should be at woodman by 9:50am the latest. Athletes who have informed the staff they aren't available should do the workout below. Everyone else is expected to be at practice and make sure you all wear layers and bring rain gear.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 3rd
WARMUP:
3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side
• Fire Hydrant
• Hip to hamstring stretch
• Thoracic rotation
• Good Morning
• Squat
WORKOUT
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
4/2 Meet
Tomorrow will be our first home meet of the season; order of events are listed below. Everyone is to report to Woodman immediately after school and be on the track by 3:05pm.
All athletes competing have been informed and will be told exact event they will be competing in after the pre-meet team meeting. Athletes not competing will help work the meet and will be given an assignment after the warmup; hosting a meet is a team effort and we all must do our part.
Unlike the meet last week this meet will be hand timed so athletes should make sure they get their times/distances after their event.
Parents, if you plan on attending the meet seating is located on the visitor bleachers as the home side is under construction. No spectators are allowed on the infield; please respect this rule now and throughout the season.
4pm Start
1st call at 3:50pm
400m I.H.
100m
1600m
400m
100H
800m
200m
3200m
4x400
Field Events
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Sunday, March 30, 2025
3/31 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
• Bodyweight 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)
Saturday, March 29, 2025
3/29
SATURDAY: 20min walk and followed by the items below
MAIN STRENGTH:
4 rounds x 10 reps per exercise, 60 seconds rest between rounds
• Thoracic Rotation (10 each side)
• Alternating Reverse Lunge (10 each side)
• Good Morning
FINISHER:
Couch Stretch 3x30s
Prayer Stretch 3x30s
T-Spine Rotation 3x10ea.
Leg Lowering 3x10ea.
Brettzel 3x30s
Table Stretch 3x10
90/90 Hip Opener 3x10ea.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
West Orange Frosh/Novice Meet
The order of events and list of athletes competing has been posted; everyone will be competing in black team shirts and black shorts. Everyone should come to woodman immediately after school as we are trying to leave by 3pm the latest. The high for tomorrow will be 51 degrees and the temperature will drop as the meet progresses; that being said everyone (athletes competing and those training) needs to come with adequate layers.
Make sure you all pack snacks and extra water. Parents, the meet begins at 4pm and will have a rolling schedule (meaning there is no set time for each event; once one is done the next will begin). All addresses for meet sites are on the last page of the schedule. We expect all athletes to stay for the entirety of the meet however, if an athlete needs to leave early due to prior obligations we will need a note signed by parent/guardian stating why and a coach must see the athlete leave with their parent.
Friday, March 21, 2025
WEEKEND WORKOUTS
SATURDAY
WARMUP:
3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side
• Jumping Jacks
• Fire Hydrants
• Alternating Lunges
MAIN STRENGTH: (use weights you have)
4 rounds x 10 reps per exercise, 60 seconds rest between rounds
• Thoracic Roatation (10 each side)
• Alternating Reverse Lunge (10 each side)
• Good Morning
FINISHER:
Couch Stretch 3x30s
Prayer Stretch 3x30s
T-Spine Rotation 3x10ea.
Leg Lowering 3x10ea.
Brettzel 3x30s
Table Stretch 3x10
90/90 Hip Opener 3x10ea.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
3/19
REMINDER: There is no practice today, athletes should use the time to see trainers, catch up on school work and (most importantly) rest. Practice will resume tomorrow after school at woodman. For those of you who are not cleared make sure you've turned in everything that is needed ASAP.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Weekend Workouts
Athletes, see workouts below for each day of the weekend; make sure you all get this done in preparation for the week of training ahead.
Distance: Easy 40-60min run
Sprinters: Easy 20-30min jog
Throwers: Easy 10-15min jog
After run everyone should do mobility session below (utilize links if you don't know the exercise)
Couch Stretch 3x30s
Prayer Stretch 3x30s
T-Spine Rotation 3x10ea.
Leg Lowering 3x10ea.
Brettzel 3x30s
Table Stretch 3x10
90/90 Hip Opener 3x10ea.
SATURDAY
WARMUP:
3 rounds x 30 seconds each. For left and right exercises do 30 seconds each side
• Jumping Jacks
• Fire Hydrants
• Alternating Lunges
MAIN STRENGTH: (use weights you have)
4 rounds x 10 reps per exercise, 60 seconds rest between rounds
• Thoracic Roatation (10 each side)
• Alternating Reverse Lunge (10 each side)
• Squats
• Good Morning
FINISHER:
3 rounds x 30 seconds per exercise, no rest between rounds
• Hip Bridge
• Push-Up
• Lateral Hip Opener
SUNDAY: YOGA
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Remainder of Week
Monday, March 10, 2025
First Week
Reminder; today began the first week of tryouts. Athletes who weren't cleared were informed today what needed to be done in order to receive said clearance.
If it was a health history form and you didn't pick one up today, see the link in the drop down menu to the right under important information.
If it was registration in Genesis, have your parents do this ASAP and you will also need to turn in a health history form.
If it's a physical or impact test make sure the items above are all completed. For impact testing reach out to mchemidlin@mpsdnj.us set up and appointment. If its a physical once your doctors appointment is complete get the document in ASAP.
Parents for those of you seeing a lack of academic eligibility in Genesis don't stress; all athletes grades are fine. This notice is there until the athletic department runs an eligibility check on athletes who make the roster after the first week of practice. So for now, everyone is good.
Everyone that was not cleared today needs to get this done immediately as no clearances will be accepted after Friday.
Friday, March 7, 2025
Spring Track
Today's spring track meeting has been moved to Monday at Woodman Field. Monday is also the first official day of practice/tryouts; that being said everyone needs to come prepared to train. A roster with athletes cleared will be posted this weekend; if your name is not on the roster make sure you email runningmounties@gmail.com to find out why and get items in on Monday.
Necessary Items:
1) Quality running sneakers (go to fleet feet if needed)
2) Layers: Sweat pants and shirt, long sleeve t-shirt t-shirt and shorts
3) Water bottle
4) Inhaler or any medication needed during exercise
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Remainder of Season
As expressed earlier, today was the last day of practice for freshman and JV, there will be a end of season meeting on Monday and a spring track meeting on Friday. Both will take place after school on these days and more details will be posted here tomorrow.
Tomorrow only throwers will meet for practice after school at woodman and everyone else will be off. There will be practice on Saturday for MOC qualifiers and those waiting the eastern states acceptances.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
SEC Championships
Athletes competing tomorrow will be excused from class at 1pm and the bus will leave from Midland at 1:45pm. There will be work done on a town water main tomorrow so make sure you bring extra water to school to stay hydrated; pack snacks for the meet and most importantly come ready to compete.
Varsity athletes will be wearing blue jerseys and novice will wear black. Make sure all warmups are appropriate and team colors; if not you will be sent back to class.
Everyone not competing will have the day off and return to practice (all groups/levels) on Thursday after school.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
GROUP IV CHAMPIONSHIP
Athletes competing tomorrow should be at woodman by 6:30am. Parents looking to attend the meet should use the link below to purchase tickets beforehand.
On Monday all groups and levels should report to Woodman after school for practice.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Remainder of the week
Thursday: Group A & B should do the virtual workout on their own.
Nike App
Friday: All groups and levels off
Saturday: Varsity will meet at woodman 9am
Sunday: Bus to groups will leave from Woodman at 6:45am
Monday: All groups and levels will meet at woodman after school.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
1/17 Home Workout
See Nike App workouts for today below; on Tuesday the Ocean breeze group will leave from Midland at 2:45 and group B will meet on the second floor after school.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Sectionals
The list for State Sectionals has been posted; athletes competing, the bus will leave from Woodman at 11:30am on Sunday. Please be on time, wear team gear and don't forget to pack food/snacks.
There will be no organized practice tomorrow or Monday. Everyone should do the Nike App workouts below tomorrow and on Monday there will be a home workout for everyone to do on their own.
Anyone competing that needs treatment/ want to have a pre-meet session Coach Washington will be at woodman at 10:30am tomorrow.
Parents interested in attending on Sunday see link below to purchase tickets
NIKE APP
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Remainder of the week
Thursday: OB Group will leave from Midland ave at 2:45pm. Throwers and group B will meet on the 2nd floor of the main building after school
Friday: Group A will meet on the second floor of the main building after school; varsity will meet at woodman.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Updates
Tomorrow freshman and JV will have the day off; varsity and throwers will meet at woodman for practice after school. If school is closed due to the weather a at home workout will be posted here for athletes to complete on their own.
This weekend we will have our state sectional championship will take place Sunday afternoon. The state is monitoring the weather and if the meet is moved we will post here. The earliest we would know this information would be Friday afternoon, so please keep an eye on the blog.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Sunday Workouts
See below for Nike training all workouts for today. Tomorrow varsity, throwers and group A will meet on the second floor after school for practice.
1) Feel-Good Flow
2) 5-Min Yoga: Lower Body Favorites
3) 10-Min Yoga: Posture Primer
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Essex County Championships
Updates
Parents and athletes see below for the remainder of this weeks practice schedule. Also, the list for Essex county relays has been posted.
2/4: Everyone will meet at woodman after school
2/5: County Relays; athletes competing will leave from Midland ave at 1:45pm
2/6: Group B will meet on the second floor of the main building; varsity at woodman
7pm Main Building Auditorium; athlete/parent info. session w/ Division 1 Strength coach
2/7: Home Nike App workout for everyone
2/8: Varsity practice at woodman 10am
Monday, February 3, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Saturday 2/1
Reminder there is no practice today, everyone should do the home workouts on the Nike app below.
1) Simple Morning Energy Flow
2) Opening Time
3) Quick Core Crush
4) Fresh on the circuit
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Friday
Everyone should go to the pep rally. In regard to practice freshman and JV should do the circuit below and varsity will report to woodman at 3pm; throwers at 3:30pm. Everyone will have a nike app workout for saturday and all groups/levels will have practice at woodman on Monday.
Circuit 1: Perform 5 reps of each movement with no rest between exercises. Complete six exercises to finish one round. Do 4 rounds total, with one minute rest between rounds.
1. Squat
2. Push up
3. Leg raises
4. Push up
5. Squat
6. Leg raises
Circuit 2: Perform each move for 60 seconds, resting 15 seconds between each one. Complete all five exercises to finish one round. Do 3 to 5 rounds total.
1. Squats
2. Crunches
3. Front plank
4. Side plank