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Week 7: It's Wingfoot Week!!
Hello JRCXC Nation! It was a great weekend this past Saturday at Warpath. As expected, Personal Records (PRs) fell by the wayside...33 to be exact! New runners are rounding into form as they grasp the concepts of cross country and embrace Doing Hard Things! A flatter course and cooler temperatures certainly helped, but when PRs fall by 30, 60, 90 seconds, that's more because of excellent efforts than any conditions. Special congrats to two 6th graders who entered the JRCX
Derek Distin
Sep 144 min read
Warpath Review - Week 6
We came in to Boling Park for the second time this season with a goal of a top 3 finish on both sides, and we left having accomplished our goal. The rain softened up our course slightly, but had the effect of finally giving us some cooler temperatures to race in. Over 230 girls lined up for the first of two middle school races, to be followed by 345 boys, making for some very crowded and highly competitive races to round out the 2026 edition of Fleet Feet's Warpath Invitati
Derek Distin
Sep 133 min read
Week 6 Preview: on the Warpath
Hello Jr Cougar Nation! This week we return to Bolling Park in Canton for the 32nd Annual Fleet Feet Warpath Invitational. Quick reminder to all parents. If you know the W's already, please feel free to skip below this section to the preview (GREEN HIGHLIGHT) ---- We will run for the second time this year at Bolling Park, where we started the season with the Summer Elite mileage runners several weeks ago. A favorite for JRCXC, this course is flat, usually fast (weather per
Derek Distin
Sep 104 min read
Week 5: AT&T Starrs Mill Preview
Hello Jr Cougar Nation! Quick reminder to all parents. If you've read the W's already, please feel free to skip below this section to the preview (GREEN HIGHLIGHT) ---- This week we travel to Fayetteville for the AT&T Starr's Mill meet. Another first time meet for JRCXC, we'll be on a brand new course for our runners. Here's what you need to know, all the W's: Who: all runners are invited. Where: ONE Church campus. (2130 Redwine Rd., Fayetteville, GA 30215) When: Saturday
Derek Distin
Sep 34 min read
Week 4: All In!
Good afternoon Jr Cougar Nation, and welcome to the "All In" start of the season for every runner on our team. We've completed the "pre-season" or "summer runners" portion of the fall. From this point until the end of September, every meet is open to every runner. If you are receiving this email, your runner is invited to participate in every one of our following meets. Last Friday night our summer runners raced in Jasper for the Pickens Preview meet. You can read the full
Derek Distin
Aug 242 min read
Week 1
Hello Junior Cougar Nation! Coach Cross and I and the rest of the JRCXC family are excited to kick off the fall season on Monday. As a reminder for returning families, and a note to new families, here are things you need to know heading into this week. Practice is immediately after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays (although this Thursday - 8/6- is special) until 5:30. Runners need to come to school with their running attire for the afternoon, and change immediately a
Derek Distin
Aug 12 min read
JRCXC: Fall Season is almost here
Hello Junior Cougar Nation! Fall season is just over a week away. If you still need to register your runner, you still have time at the summer discounted price. After August 3, the registration fee will increase to $375 to account for rush orders on kits, t-shirts, and late entry fees. You can register here: https://forms.gle/YvN2dAv8sgtrwnnTA We look forward to seeing you next Thursday at TRMS Schedule Verification Day (aka Sneak Peek). Please look for us in the cafeteri
Derek Distin
Jul 252 min read
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