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posted Jan 17, 2012 6:25 AM by Allen Etheridge
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updated Jan 17, 2012 7:11 AM
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This year our camp will look quite different, as we won't stay anywhere overnight. Instead we will have a series of evening sessions (much like those we've had at Pickett) and day trips during the last two weeks of the summer before school starts. We are still in the planning stages of this year's camp, of course, but I wanted to make sure that when you make your summer plans you know that we won't be gone for a week . |
posted Dec 31, 2011 6:10 AM by Allen Etheridge
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updated Dec 31, 2011 8:35 AM
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During the break I ran with, ran into, or worked out with a number of former ORHS track and xc athletes. Here are a few:
Brian Kim (1985)--Brian and I ran together on the 1983 state champion team. He's a Ph.D. student in Media and Technology Studies at Arizona State University.
Capt. Adam Felde (2002) (USMC)--After tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, Adam is an instructor at the Mountain Warfare Training School in CA.
Eduardo Aramayo (2003)--Ed still competes regularly in events from the indoor mile to the marathon and lives in Baltimore.
1st Lts. Colin and Austin Buchans (2003) (US Army)--Both returned from stints in Iraq.
Whitney Irby (2008) (USNA Senior)--Whitney runs on Navy's marathon team and has been accepted into the USMC.
Lauren Irby (2008)--Lauren just graduated from UT and plans to enter law school next fall.
Maclean O'Donnell (2008)--Senior at Texas A&M made the All-Conference and All-Region teams and ran at the NCAA championships this fall for TAMU.
Rett Myer (2009)--The junior at UT plans to spend the spring in Spain.
Melanie Kulesz (2009)--Junior at Asheville. Mel redshirted the fall xc season and is in great shape for track.
Corinne Laviviere (2009)--Chemistry major at VMI, Corinne still runs faster than the girls on the VMI team.
John Sharpe (2010)--John ran on NC State's ACC champion team this year and is running an unconscionable number of miles.
James "Dan" Miller (2010)--Dan just won the Secret City Half Marathon and continues to train like a demon at UT.
Autumn Gipson (2010)--The sophomore at MTSU ran #2-3 for MTSU this fall and ran in the South Region XC Championships.
Adrian Etheridge (2011)--Wish I got to run with her more! She's just finished her first semester at UNC-Asheville and ran #1 on their cross country team this fall.
Jessica Palmer (2011)--Jess just finished her first semester at ETSU and has raced several half marathons.
Allison Toth (2011)--Allison ran a PR of 19:30 for 5K this fall and rows for UT.
Jadon Short (2011)--The multiple state champion sprinter just finished his first semester at ETSU and is jumping and sprinting for ETSU indoors and outdoors this year.
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posted Dec 31, 2011 6:06 AM by Allen Etheridge
posted Dec 9, 2011 9:15 AM by Allen Etheridge
I've had a lot of questions about track conditioning, since sprinters (and a few middle distance runners) have begun. Here are my answers.
1) If you are planning to run track this year, it's time to go ahead and start running on your own. I'd suggest a few times per week (3-4) to the tune of 2-4 miles each time at this point. You should go ahead and start doing some general strength work as well: air squats, pullups, pushups, core, etc.
2) Track conditioning for distance and middle distance runners will begin after school on the Tuesday we return from Christmas Break (January 3). These sessions will last about an hour and will focus on drills, speed, and strength. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays only for the first few weeks, so you'll be running on your own on the other days.
3) If you want to race indoors, the KTC Indoor meet is Saturday, January 28, 2012, at ETSU. There are no qualifying standards for this meet. More info later. The Kentucky High School Invitational on February 18 is a selective meet and has qualifying standards. More info on that later also. Finally, the New Balance Indoor Nationals is March 11-13 in New York City. As we have for the past few years, those athletes who qualify and wish to go will travel with the KTC. Info on that at www.nationalscholastic.org. |
posted Dec 9, 2011 9:08 AM by Allen Etheridge
Posted on my classroom door. |
posted Nov 29, 2011 2:03 PM by Kim Hobson
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It's time to order OR Cross Country sweats - gray hoodie top with gray sweat pants. Sweats cost $25 per top and $20 per bottom. You may purchase either piece or both. Print and complete the attached form and return it to Coach Etheridge's room or Coach Roberts' room no later than Wednesday, December 14. Payment is due when the order is placed. |
posted Nov 18, 2011 6:38 AM by Kim Hobson
If you have Cross Country pictures, we need your help. Peyton Gupton is graciously going to create a slide show of pictures for our banquet. If you have pictures, please provide them on CD to Peyton, or email them to cardinalgupton@yahoo.com or call Lori Gupton (363-0665) to set up other arrangements. The deadline is Sunday, November 27, but the sooner the better. REMINDER: It’s your last chance to save money on the banquet! The deadline for ORHS Cross Country Banquet reservations (and to volunteer to bring drinks and/or dessert) is Wednesday, November 23. Please also consider making a donation toward coaches’ gifts. If you haven't received an email about the banquet and need more information, contact Kim Hobson, hobsonk@saic.com. |
posted Nov 16, 2011 10:31 AM by Allen Etheridge
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updated Nov 16, 2011 10:38 AM
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Friday (Nov. 25)
Leave HVA parking lot near the track - 7AM
Will stop for lunch someplace on the way - sandwich type place - kids on their own for meal $.
Arrive at Wake Med Park course about 2:00 - run course and pick up packets.
Go check into hotel - down time.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
2750 Slater Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
1 919-468-2660
Meal in Hotel - 6:00 Olive Garden - taken care of by OR Boosters/HVA Boosters/KTC. (Will be catered in by Olive Garden.)
Saturday
Leave for course at 7:30.
9:00am - Girls Open race (OR Runners)
9:40am - Boys Open race (OR Runners)
11:40am - Boys Championship race (HVA Runners)
Start back to Knoxville - will stop somewhere to eat on the way home kids on their own for meal $.
Should be home by around 8:00 PM. |
posted Nov 2, 2011 6:20 AM by Kim Hobson
Make your reservations now! The ORHS Cross Country Booster Club is proud to sponsor the Oak Ridge Cross Country team's Banquet and Awards Ceremony, which will be held Tuesday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the ORHS Food Court. Help us recognize the team’s accomplishments and honor our seniors. Runners, parents, family members, and Booster supporters and friends are invited to attend. Our meal, provided by Brown Bag Catering, includes salad, grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and vegetable kebabs. We need at least 25 volunteers to bring desserts and 15 volunteers to bring 1 gallon of either lemonade, tea, or water. New this year are discounted advance reservations, which are highly recommended. Advance reservations and accompanying payment are due no later than Wednesday, November 23.Senior runners & preschoolers: FREE Children 10 & under: $6.00 Children 11 - Adult: $8.00 Please note that if you choose to pay at the door, prices are: Senior runners & preschoolers: FREE Children 10 & under: $7.00 Children 11 - Adult: $9.00 To make reservations and/or volunteer to bring a dessert and/or drinks: 1. Email Bev Burgan at orhsccboosters@gmail.com with the following: - number of total attendees - whether an attendee is a senior runner - ages of children attending - whether you will provide a dessert and/or a gallon of lemonade, tea, or water 2. After emailing Bev, send a check payable to ORCC Booster Club to Zoe Davis (our Treasurer) at 233 Alhambra Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (if questions, contact Zoe at zdavis@nhknoxville.com). Our runners and coaches have worked so hard – please join us in celebrating their accomplishments. |
posted Oct 31, 2011 5:13 AM by Kim Hobson
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updated Oct 31, 2011 12:07 PM
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Come cheer our boys on at State! A FREE pep bus (for ORHS Cross Country runners and parents) will leave on Saturday (11/5) at 10:00 a.m. from the ORHS Wildcat Arena parking lot. Eddie Anderson (ORHS chemistry teacher) will be the chaperone. Cost to enter the meet is $10. The boys run at 4:15 p.m. EST and the bus should be back at ORHS by 10:00 p.m. Go Cats! |
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