Run for RET is Tomorrow!

Hey everyone,

I hope you had an amazing retreat experience and you have come back spiritually refreshed and challenged.  Don't forget that tomorrow is already our second meet of the season - The Run for Ret!  This 5K race is being held tomorrow morning at 8am at Hilton Head Prep and all team members should plan on arriving between 7am-7:15am and meet in the middle school gym.  I have entered all that are able to attend the meet to run in this 5K, so I'm excited to see what you can do in a competition!  Since our uniforms will be ordered this week, please wear running clothes with school colors (shirt at least).  If you happen to have the LOCAL Under Armour type shirt, that would be a great shirt to wear.  Please, don't wear any red (Prep's colors).  Come ready in the morning well stretched and ready to race! Hilton Head Prep is located @ 8 Foxgrape Rd (at the end of Cordillo Pkwy) on the South End.  See you early in the morning!  Get some sleep! =)

Coach Berry
843.290.7916
jberry@hhca.org

Week 4 Schedule

On this retreat and meet week, we have a bit of unusual schedule, but get yourself mentally and physically ready for Saturday's meet (Run for Ret) @ HH Prep.  I have a majority of you signed up for this event to see how you can handle a 5K race.  I haven't been able to establish the finite details yet with the host, but plan on meeting at 7am @ HH Prep on Saturday for the meet.  Make sure you get plenty of sleep Friday night after a long retreat, because you will be tired!  Remember our biblical theme for the year as it relates to running and life in general...

PERSEVERE!

- Coach Berry

Tuesday, August 27
Meet in the music room (406) at 3:30pm
We will be likely taking a bus down to Sea Pines Forest Preserve and should return to campus by 5:30pm.

Thursday, August 29
US Students - Midnight Retreat Run TBA 
Pack your running clothes
MS Students - Run on your own - 45 minutes (4-5 miles)

Saturday, August 31
MEET:  Run for Ret @ Hilton Head Prep
Call Time for All Team Members - 7AM, Race time 8am
Coaches and Volunteer Parents arrive by 6:45am
Wear comfortable running attire and racing flats, try to wear team colors, uniforms won't be here by Saturday

Good Workout / Reminder

Good workout today everyone! It was tiring and HOT, but you did it! I will work on updating your stats online very soon...Don't forget to bring in your financial agreement form and money for the athletic department by tomorrow so that we may order uniforms. Thanks!

Week 3 Schedule

On this first full week of school, we will have a fairly normal practice schedule.  Tuesday is at HHCA, Thursday is at Jarvis Creek and Saturday morning we'll be running on the Audubon Nature Trails off Palmetto Bay Rd.  Also - don't forget to turn in your financial agreement early this week to the athletic office so I can order your uniforms as soon as possible.  I would also like to welcome our new team members.  Welcome to HHCA Eagles Cross Country! =)  See ya Tuesday!

- Coach Berry

Tuesday, August 20
HHCA
3:45-5:00pm Practice

Thursday, August 22
Jarvis Creek Park
4:00-5:15pm Practice

Saturday, August 24
Newhall Audubon Nature Preserve
9:00-10:30am
Off Palmetto Bay Road, HHI






Next Upcoming Meet:  Saturday, August 31st - Run for Ret @ Hilton Head Prep.  Note:  A majority of you will be running in this race, get ready for it! 

What a Great First Meet!

"In their inaugural year, the Hilton Head Christian Academy Cross Country team put in a great effort in their first meet at the Bluffton Scorcher 5K held Saturday, August 17th in Hampton Hall. Seven runners ran for the HHCA Eagles, with two boys running as individuals and five girls running as a team. For the boys, a strong performance was put in by 7th grader Sam Gilman with a time of 19:18 and sophomore Grayson Lentz with a time of 20:25. Sam Gilman also received a medal for placing 1st in the 9-12 age bracket. The HHCA girls team was led by senior Alyssa White and freshman Callie Haertel finishing together with a time of 24:47. Finishing out the rest of the girls team were senior Andy Anderson with a time of 26:21, sophomore Lindsey Gillis with a time of 28:44 and freshman Macee Taminnen with a time of 28:45. Overall, the girls team placed fourth with a team score of 165 behind Hilton Head Prep, Bluffton High and Hilton Head High. It was a great performance by the HHCA Cross Country Eagles in their first meet of the season."

 

 

Week 2 Schedule

Hey Everyone,

We've had a great start to our program and I'm proud of each of you for your hard work.  As school gets going this week, think about 2-3 people that you'd like to recruit into our program.  With 3 practices a week and several meets, it is a great way to get in excellent shape and have a fun time doing it together.  Next Saturday, I'm going to likely enter Sam, Callie and Allison in the 5K, but we all need to attend to cheer them on.  I will get exact details about the meet to you soon.  Also, be aware of our Eaglesfest event put on by the boosters Tuesday night from 5-7pm.  We need to attend this event, since you will be recognized as new members of the cross country team.  The financial agreement for the team should be coming out this week for you.  Also, don't forget to go by Palmetto Running Company to get your running gear.  Look over the schedule carefully and send me any questions that you may have!  Have a great start to your school year!  - Coach Berry

Monday, August 12
6:30-7:45pm Practice
Meet in Bluffton @ Buckwalter Recreational Center (on the building side, not the soccer field side) on Buckwalter Pkwy - Google Map:  http://goo.gl/maps/9KWSz
Buckwalter Path Run

Tuesday, August 13
5:00-7:00pm
Eaglesfest, HHCA
Please attend to be recognized, be on time
Note:  I need to leave early, and feel free to leave if needed after recognition

Thursday, August 15
6:00-7:15pm
Pinckney Island Run
Meet in the Pinckney Island Parking Lot @ 6:00pm

Saturday, August 17
Call time 7:00am
8:00am Race Time
Bluffton Scorcher 5K
Hampton Hall

Great workout today...I know we'll be a little sore tomorrow, but you did great! What a beautiful sunset jog along Leg O' Mutton's new path.

Your mile splits for those intervals were terrific, even a great improvement from Tuesday...click that link I e-mailed you to see your stats online. See you Saturday 9am @ HHCA for our run to the beach! Remember to have your parents pick you up at Folly Field Beach at 10:30am.

Practice for tomorrow (Thursday) is 6:30-7:45pm, meeting at HHCA right outside the cafeteria. Be ready for a nice sunset run! 

Great meeting tonight everyone!  Glad to have the see the first 8 who came out for the team.  If you missed the meeting, please fill out the form here online to signup:  http://goo.gl/FA69hU

We are especially looking to recruit more young runners, particularly young men to fill out the team.  Tell everyone you know.  See you tomorrow at the first practice - 4:00 @ Jarvis Creek Park!  - Coach Berry

Week 1 Schedule

Hey everyone,

Here is our schedule for week 1 of HHCA X-Country.  Bring comfortable running attire, shoes and plenty of water. 

Monday, August 5th
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6:30pm
Parent and Athlete Informational Meeting
HHCA Cafeteria

Tuesday, August 6th
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4:00-5:15pm
Jarvis Creek Park

Thursday, August 8th
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6:30-7:45pm
Meet @ HHCA Cafeteria
Sunset Run

Saturday, August 10th
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9:00-10:30am
Meet @ HHCA Cafeteria
Run to the Beach