Sunday, November 25, 2012

Run This Town.......


I love to Run Downtown Holland, and I have been looking 

for something to do running wise during the winter. :) 

This is what I found. Cant Wait to Give this a try and see 

how it goes. 


This is Free and open to anyone who wants 

to get a good RUN in.  


Holland Weekly Run-Gazelle Sports, Tuesdays 5:45



Gazelle Sports Urban Herd

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving

I want to wish Everyone a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. 

AND Challenge You to get outside and go for run....... The weather is super nice this week so we should all take advantage of it. 


                                                     





Friday, November 16, 2012

12.12.12

                                   
RUN HAPPY 


12.12.12. 12K Run

T-shirt pick up at 3:45 pm
Run at 4:15 pm – Louis Padnos Train Station

This is a casual fun run to celebrate the once in a lifetime 12.12.12.

The runners will run 2 loops around Windmill Island and Window on the
Waterfront – 12 Kilometers. http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/153899671/
Feel free to run a shorter distance. Please park in the lot east of Pizza Hut or in the
city parking structure west of Freedom Village and walk down to the train station.

T-shirt order is due in the mail by December 1, 2012 to assure a t-shirt.

--------------------------------------------______ _________ _________ ___________
____________ ___________

Name:------------------------------________________________________
Phone:_________________

Email: _______________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

T-shirt Size: Small ____ Medium ____ Large ____ XL ____ XXL ____

Donation Only: _____ 0r Run & T-shirt : $12.00

Mail form and check to: WO Running Org. c/o 1982 Wendy Way, Holland, MI 49424

Waiver: (must be signed by entrant, parent or guardian): I know that running is a potentially hazardous
activity and I should not enter this event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I realize the
course is on public open roads and presents potential dangers to me and I assume all risks associated with
participating in this event. I realize I may encounter extreme temperatures and will dress appropriately for
the weather. The roads are open to motor vehicle traffic that has the right of way. In consideration of
accepting my donation, I for myself, my executors, administrators, assignees and anyone entitled to act on
my behalf, waive and release the organizers, volunteers and all other sponsors from all claims of liabilities,
actions, demands or damages of any kind arising out of my training or participation in this run.

Print Name: _______________________ Signature: _________________________

Date:______

(parent or guardian if under 18)

Print Parent / Guardian Name: __________________________________________



Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Jingle Bell.....


                                                             


Jingle Bell 2 Mile Run 
Funds to benefit the West Ottawa Bredeweg Scholarship 
This is a fun 2 mile run (2 loop course) to get your family in the Holiday spirit.

WHEN 
Saturday, December 15 
Start Time: 9:00 AM 
WHERE:  
 Holland Town Center 
(In front of Planet Fitness) 
12330 James Street 
Holland, MI 49424 

Parking Available in the North or East lots at Holland Town Center. 
Registration & t-shirt pick up Friday, Dec. 14 5:00 – 6:30 PM/Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:45/8:45 AM at Planet 
Fitness. 
Early Registration Information: T-shirts guaranteed to the first 200 runners who register by December 7. 
Mail Registration forms to: WO Running Org, 3152 Summer Grove Way, Zeeland, MI 49464 
Make checks payable to: West Ottawa Running Organization









Name: __________________________  Phone: _______________ 
Address: ______________________City:_________State:___ Zip:_______ 
E-mail: _________________________________ 
T-shirt Size:   Small __   Medium __   Large __    X-Large __ 
Donation Only: ____   or  Run & T-shirt $15.00: _____ 
Waiver: (must be signed by entrant, parent or guardian): I know that running is a potentially hazardous 
activity and I should not enter this event unless I am medically able and properly trained.  I realize the 
course is on public open roads and presents potential dangers to me and I assume all risks associated with 
participating in this event. I realize I may encounter extreme temperatures and will dress appropriately for 
the weather.  The roads are open to motor vehicle traffic that has the right of way.  In consideration of 
accepting my donation, I for myself, my executors, administrators, assignees and anyone entitled to act on 
my behalf, waive and release the organizers, volunteers and all other sponsors from all claims of liabilities, 
actions, demands or damages of any kind arising out of my training or participation in this run. 
Print Name: _______________________  Signature: ___________________________Date:____ 
(parent or guardian if  under 18) 
Print Parent / Guardian Name: __________________________________________


Monday, November 12, 2012

Invite to all Parents and Students :)


This is a workout Group that I participate in, Called FIT BY NATURE :) 

Join us for "The Outdoor Experience your mind, body and soul will LOVE!  Once again we have such passion for being outside, being together and being in the best physical condition possible, we are continuing into the winter with our walking and running groups.   ONE CHANGE is that we will all go at the same time....6:15 - 7:00pm.   Here is the schedule:   Please shoot me a quick email if you are planning on attending for sure....you can also drop in on any of the sessions for $8.  I already have Sherry, Lisa, Tracy, Melissa and Renee for sure....let me know who else, and if I forgot you and you already told me...sorry, please just tell me again!!
Clean crisp air is good for the body!!
Warmly,
Heather

Winter Session – November 12 – December 17  (6 weeks/$30)(Walk-ins $8)
Class time is from 6:15 – 7:00pm….Runners and Walkers Welcome!
Nov. 12 – Dunton Park – Howard Ave, Holland
Nov. 19 – Winstrom Park – 160th and Ottawa Beach Rd.
Nov. 26 – Holland Municipal Stadium – (16th St. and Fairview)
Dec. 3 – Zeeland Athletic Fields – (Baseball Fields off 96th St.)
Dec. 10 – Prospect Park – 22nd and Columbia Ave., Holland
Dec. 17 – Pigeon Creek – Stanton St., West Olive

--
Heather S. Winia ----- GROOVE Method Master Trainer and Holistic Health Counselor 


Turkey Trot and Waddle with MaryLynn


Before you gather around the table for your Thanksgiving feast, come out for a Thanksgiving Day morning adventure, including stairs, beach, and dunes. This is not a 5k, or 10k or competitive run or race. It is just an opportunity for like-minded, fun-loving adventurous people to enjoy a morning together exploring our beautiful area, and did I mention getting some exercise! How much you get will be determined on how much you want to eat! Laketown stairs…..? Optional! Our goal is to summit the Laketown Sand bowl! Kid friendly, dog friendly, bring gramma and grampa too!
All this fun for free!

The details:
We will gather at 8:00am for an 8:15am start together, walk or jog, trot or waddle. An out and back course so you can really go your own pace. Total distance, maybe 3 1/2 miles. Opportunity for the compulsive to do stairs and dune climb more than once! Also, did I mention the Disneyland type swing ride off the top of the Dune?
RSVP Howard and Marylynn hoboweb@hughes.net
616-335-6837. We live next door to Laketown Beach
6630 Halcyon Hills Drive, Holland

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Cross Country Camp 2013 8/14

What a great evening at the Awards Family Potluck!  A huge THANK YOU to the team and especially the outstanding class of seniors.  Your impact and positive influence on others will perpetuate the HCXC tradition. Coach D

Friday, November 9, 2012

Good Season

It was a great 2012 XC Season, and the Family Potluck did not disappoint there was laughter and smiles and even a few tears. Looking Forward to Next season, in the process of off season planning so keep your ears open for things to come. :) 

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Pot Luck- Friday

Don't forget 
Friday November 9 @ 6:00 pm
XC Potluck at School 

Monday, November 5, 2012

NightLife Run

Night life Run
Join us for these special edition Urban Herd runs! Enjoy glow sticks, blinkie lights and other giveaways. You could also win a black diamond headlamp! The runs are free, so light up the night with us on...

November 7, 6 pm - Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo
November 12, 6:30 pm - Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids
November 13, 6:30 pm - Gazelle Sports Holland

Turkey Trot


“Get a  jump on working off calories so on Thanksgiving you can have seconds at dinner and more than one piece of pie!  PLUS you will be helping Kids' Food Basket move forward with it's mission of attacking childhood hunger!
GVSU-Running Club
Turkey Trot 5K race, Saturday
November 17, 2012 at 10am.
Take a 3.1 mile run through Grand Valley's campus (a flat course for those who don't like hills) all while raising funds for KFB! Please visit here to register .”  (http://www.kidsfoodbasket.org/).

Let me know if you want to run and we can maybe set up a Car Pool :) Just post a Comment to this post. 

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Frostbite 300



F R O S T B I T E
300 MILE Running CLUB
The club starts 11/4/12 and will end the first day of track practice.  (March 2013)

The idea behind the 300 mile running club is to encourage runners to keep running over the cold winter days in preparation for track season. 
Use the buddy system and run as a group as often as possible.  Also lift and cross train.

Please log your miles on the google calendar and a parent should be able to verify the miles.

At the end of the winter and 300 miles later you will be one of the elite few to earn a “Frostbite” 
300 Mile Club T-shirt.

Coaches (Verkaik / DeKruyter)

State Meet

Congratulations to our two State Runners 
Hannah VanRees and Jessica Mulder both qualified last weekend at regional's for the state meet at the Michigan International Speedway. It was awesome to be there as they both ran their last High School meet and set PR's all in one day. Hannah VanRees came through the finish relaxed and running strong she placed 79th with a time of 19:45, Jessica Mulder came through the finish with a great kick in those last 400 meters she was passing people left and right, she was 102nd with a time of 19:56. 






Saturday, October 27, 2012

Regional's at Portgage

It was a GREAT day for running :) The First Race of the day was at 12:45. The Boys Varsity Went out Strong and was looking for some more PR's in Today's Race (more to Come once i get the Times

The Second Race of the day was the Girls Varsity Race. The Girls were going to run for places today either we had to come in 3rd or put 4 girls in the top 20 to make it to state and it was a close race. We did not qualify as a team for state but Congratulations to Hannah VanRees and Jessie Mulder who both Finished in to top 15 and qualified for State as individual runners. 





Friday, October 26, 2012

Costume Run

Pictures Pretty Much Tell It all !!!!







Regional at Portage 10/27/2012

Regionals at Portage
WhenSaturday, Oct 27, 2012
Where7145 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024 (map)
Description10:00am Leave HC 12:45pm Varsity Boys 1:20pm Varsity Girls 3:15pm Open Race (JV) Return ?

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Thanks Giving Boxes

In order to emphasize the value of community service, Please don't forget to sign up to donate something to the Thanks Giving Boxes and Bring it in to Hannah Johnson. :) 

Don't Forget About the 
THANKS GIVING BOXES!!!!!!!

Monday Practice 10/22/2012

We are going to start practice at 3:00 this coming Monday. 
Meet at the Train Station in Holland there is a big parking lot right next the Long John Silver 
We are going to go for a 4 mile easy run and explore some new scenery 
Hope to see Many of you there :) 

Spring Lake Meet

Rain, Rain go away come again another day .........

This past week has been very rainy and we were really hoping that the rain would hold off until both of our races were in but..... We got a little wet out there today. 

The Boys race started at 10:00 and we were lucky to get a few rays of sunshine as they started the race. Their goal today was to go our hard and fast, the teams that were were running against today were all fast teams and today was on opportunity for them to just give it all they got and go for it. 

A 10:30 start for the Girls race and at this point it was pretty rainy and cold but they did awesome they battled the rain and still finished strong today. 









Thursday, October 18, 2012

Going to Spring Lake?


If you are planning on Running at Spring Lake Please Plan to Attend a short Practice on Friday 2 Miles and some strides. :) 

When
Saturday, Oct 20, 2012
Where16140 148th Ave Spring Lake MI (map)
Description8:00am Leave HC 10:00am All Boys 10:30am All Girls 1:15pm Return to HC (we will stop for food in Grand Haven)

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

HC- All Conference

Today the girls were excited, nervous,  and anxious. Going into this All Conference meet the Girls team was 6-0. They were going to have to take on the BC girls and run a very good race today. The BC girls went out hard and fast, and the HC girls worked really hard to get back those valuable spots, through out the race they we were able to break up their pack and get out in from of them. The Girls went undefeated Today. CONGRATUTIONS Girls All Conference Champs.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Wednesday at Helder Park

This Coming Wednesday is a big day for the Girls Cross Country Team. At this All Conference meet they will be running for the Conference Title. Right now they are 6-0. Come Show your Support for them as they run for the WIN and an undefeated season. :) 

4:15 Boys Varsity 
4:45 Girls Varsity 
5:15 JV All 

Have a Great Day !!!!!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Conference Course at Helder park


Johnson Park Vs Byron Center

I am so excited to write this post. CONGRATULATIONS to the Holland Christian Girls Cross Country Team. All of you have continued to work hard the season, and we have seen improvements every race. You are working together as a team, encouraging each other, and pushing each to become better runners. 

We went into yesterdays race knowing that they girls were going to need to work hard in the race against Byron Center. Going in to the Race Byron Center was 5-0 and Holland Christian was 5-0, we knew that it might be a close race with both teams being so evenly matched. The Holland Christian Girls went into the race with each runner knowing where they needed to be or who they needed to stick with for our team to leave with the win. Hannah V. Was able to stick with BC's 1st and 2nd Runners most of the race and in the end she was able to come in between them taking the second spot, she was Closely Followed by Jessie and Marie, Kate and Alyssa who take places 4,5,6 & 7 which pushed BC back even further, next Veronica and Tori each took on one if the BC's girls in a race to the finish and...........................................
Holland Christian beat Byron Center to win 24 to 32. It was a great race!!!!!. We are looking forward to the All Conference meet next week at Helder park, where the Girls Team could win or tie for the conference title.







Sunday, October 7, 2012

Portage Invite-A Great Day for Running

The weather was nice and cool for Running. Everyone on the Team was excited and nervous they all had goals that they wanted to achieve at Portage, and today was the day for them to go for it. The course is pretty even with some nice down hills that they can open up on and pick up some speed.

The first race of the day for us was the Men's Varsity. The Race started fast and the Holland Christian boys went out strong, all coming in well under Varsity Time of 19:30. It was GREAT to see how excited they all were to meet or surpass the goals that they had. They were all smiles as they walked back to the tent after their race.


5,000 Meters Division 2 Varsity   
123Nathan Vance17:40.4HOCH12
140Luke Peterson17:54.0HOCH10
147Nathan Mulder17:57.4HOCH10
161Michael Sikorski18:03.4HOCH12
214Ryan VanAppledorn18:50.3HOCH9
222Nick Beezhold18:57.1HOCH12
225Nolan Vanderzwaag18:59.1HOCH10

Next it was the Women's Varsity's Turn. We were super excited to see what would happen in this race after we had seen what happened in the Men's Race. Just as we thought the Women's race started out fast  and that first mile just flew by. With so many runners going out at the same time it is hard to not get caught up in all of the excitement and go out flying. We are very proud of of how they all Ran.


5,000 Meters Division 2 Varsity x  
42Hannah VanRees19:48.8HOCH12
81Jessica Mulder20:32.5HOCH12
85Maria Kuiper20:37.6HOCH10
101Kate Lubben20:55.7HOCH12
151Heidi Scheur21:55.5HOCH12
162Sara Helder22:09.8HOCH12
177Anna Michmerhuizen22:33.7HOCH12

The third race of the day was the Men's Reserve(or JV). They went out fast and strong, and many of them set PR's taking more then a minute off there best times of the season so far. The Men's JV race was cold and wet, as it decided to rain just as they were getting started, but they all worked hard and finished strong. 

5,000 Meters JV D2 x  
81Austin O'Malley19:04.7HOCH12
83Jordan Meyer19:05.3HOCH12
96James Westenbroek19:14.3HOCH12
112Nick Greydanus19:21.4HOCH11
119Grant DenBesten19:27.3HOCH12
177Sam Meinema20:13.8HOCH11
179Henry Feikema20:18.1HOCH9
180Jake Jackson20:18.3HOCH11
182Schylar Grenz20:18.6HOCH11
185Jason Walters20:19.8HOCH11
194Jacob Bol20:27.6HOCH9
204Aidan Edmunds20:36.0HOCH10
253Taylor Boeve21:28.9HOCH12
258Sam Eppel21:34.5HOCH9
262Elijah Lemkuil21:37.9HOCH11
270Garrett Huizenga21:41.1HOCH9
305Will Kauffman22:56.6HOCH12
313Eric Rietveld23:16.0HOCH12
320Jonah Jackson23:51.5HOCH9
329David Datema25:30.6HOCH10

The final race of the day was the Women's Reserve (JV) We are so exited for them, because many of them crushed there best times of the season so far, and really found out what they can really do. The Top 50 in all of the race's received medals and in this race we had 3 that made it into the top 50. 


5,000 Meters JV D2 x  
13Veronica Vance21:06.7HOCH9
23Alyssa Boeve21:19.4HOCH9
35Tori Lenters21:35.5HOCH9
123Megan Leuschner23:23.6HOCH12
125Elizabeth VanderLugt23:27.4HOCH9
140Carly Sommavilla23:47.7HOCH11
152Vania Macias23:56.8HOCH10
171Margaret VanWylen24:19.2HOCH9
176Madeline VanRees24:25.2HOCH10
177Anna Vandouwolde24:25.6HOCH9
226Quinn Bouwkamp25:57.8HOCH9
232Maddy Kuipers26:07.4HOCH10
235Karis Pikaart26:14.3HOCH11
266Heather Greydanaus27:28.4HOCH11

CONGRATS to all the RUNNERS!!!!! You are all finding out what it feels like to push your self further and finding out that you are Strong and Fast. Discovering that the Lord has BLESSED you all with the Amazing gift of being able to run and face challenges.  


Looking forward we have one more Conference Meet Vs. Byron Center at Johnson Park, We are going to have to give it all we've got at this meet. It will be a challenge. We also can look forward to the Spring Lake Invite another FLAT and FAST Course were we expect to see some great times, PR's broken and goals achieved. 


Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.