O. Henry Cross Country 2025
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Congratulations to the O. Henry cross country team for a great season! Come out and show your support for the Mustangs as they compete in the AISD district meet next Wednesday, October 8, at Walter E. Long Park. Boys race at 6:00 PM and girls race at 6:30 PM.
Cross Country and Running Club
Cross Country (7th and 8th grade)
Attention all 7th and 8th graders:
Come out and join the cross country team! Our first practice will be held on Wednesday, 8/20, from 7 - 8 AM at the OH track. Come dressed out and ready to run. Bring a change of clothes for school. Practices will be held every M-W-F at 7 AM until early October. Meets will be on Saturdays.
All students must have a current AISD physical exam and all Rank One forms filled out before the first practice. Contact Coach Parker for more information. jenny.parker@austinisd.org
Coach: Jenny Parker jenny.parker@austinisd.org
Assistant Coach: Jen Stewart jennifer.t.stewart@austinisd.org
- Email Coach Parker to get onto the emailing list.
- Create an account in the Rank One parent portal. Complete the UIL and Consent forms.
- Join the O. Henry XC Remind. This is how I will communicate on race days.
Text: 81010 Enter: @ohxc2025
Welcome to another great year with the O. Henry Cross Country team! Our team provides a great way for students to meet others. Kids have fun while improving their endurance and speed. I believe running is such an important skill to develop because it gives you confidence, strength, and an activity you'll know and do for the rest of your life.
Practice: Practices will be on M W F from 6:55 – 8 AM until early October. Be on the track ready to warm up at 7 AM sharp! You will get out of the season what you put into it. Attend and be on time to every practice.
Bring: Wear running clothes and running shoes (double tied) to practice, a water bottle, a change of clothes, deodorant. Bring a towel and body wash if showering. Showers are available.
Eat - Eat a light, healthy breakfast before practice. Bring a mid-morning snack.
HYDRATE! Proper hydration starts the day before a race. Be sure to replenish electrolytes regularly. Low sugar electrolyte packets are best.
Race Attire - Jerseys will be on a first come, first serve basis. If your runner does not receive a jersey, provide them with a red shirt or tank and black shorts for race day.
Number of Participants and Scoring – All runners will be able to compete in the meets! A minimum of five participants and a maximum of seven participants will constitute a team that scores points. Racers that are 8th place or more on the team may still compete but will not score points. The first five finishers on each team will count for the total team score. The team with the lowest score wins the meet.
Transportation – Plan to bring your runner to all meets, or plan to carpool with other families. We may be able to ride a bus to the Marble Falls meet. More info on that later.
Weekend/long runs – You should train on Sundays on your own or with a friend. Anywhere from 1 – 4 miles to help with soreness from the meet. Getting extra mileage on your own will help prepare you for a successful season. Any other additional mileage you add during the week on your own is beneficial as well OR do another physical activity, such as biking, hiking, swimming, weight training, etc.
Run Club (6th Grade)
Wednesday at 7:00 am
Contact Coach Jurkovic or Coach Stewart for more information.
michael.jurkovic@austinisd.org
jennifer.stewart@austinisd.org