The Firecracker 5K is coming!

The Annual Manistee Firecracker 5K will be held July 2nd, 2011.
Race times are 8am (1K Fun Run) and 8:15am (5K Run/Walk).
Early registration is now closed, but you can still register on race day at MHS from 6:45-7:30am.
Cost is $25 5K Run/Walk, $15 1K Fun Run. Registration includes T-shirt.

Find more information and an entry form here:

Manistee Firecracker 5K info and entry form

5K Race Course

1K Fun Run Course

MHS / MCC X-Country 2011 Updates!

Here's some links for information on the 2011 MHS/MCC XC season.

Important Dates for Summer 2011

Summer Conditioning Schedule

Summer Mileage Sheet

Current Fall Schedule

HAM it Up 5K results

A small crowd braved a cool and drizzly morning on May 14th, 2011, to participate in the 3rd annual HAM it Up 5K Run/Walk, kicking off the Healthy Active Manistee week festivities. Jay Shillinger of Ludington was the overall winner in 19:38 while Sinead McCann of Manistee was the first female finisher in 26:04. Dale Moody was the male masters' winner (20:39) while Ann Smith and Rita McCann were the top female masters' runners, both crossing the finish line in 27:51. Proceeds from the event supported the Manistee area track and field programs.

Complete list of finishers:

1 Jay Shillinger 19:38.71
2 Dale Moody 20:39.16
3 Nick Callesen 23:02.84
4 Phil Guzikowski 23:06.79
5 Kirk Myers 23:23.16
6 Jayden Dewitt 23:29.89
7 Sinead McCann 26:04.16
8 Ann Smith 27:51.01
9 Rita McCann 27:51.30
10 Rose Schaubroeck 28:08.24
11 Cassie Harthun 28:58.20
12 Kennedy Kibbey 29:17.36
13 Tiffany Smith 29:19.45
14 Barbara Walter 30:14.30
15 Gary Sielski 30:35.80
16 Haley Myers 30:57.46
17 Lucy Gagstetter 31:02.89
18 Ryan Sullivan 33:42.26
19 Kris Johnson 34:40.61
20 Connor Leach 36:01.49
21 Linda Devries 37:42.77
22 Dakota Johnson 37:54.61
23 Isabelle Berger 37:59.00
24 Jacqueline Loundes 38:46.38
25 Sally Sowsel 39:00.00
26 Lisa Fragomeli 41:02.23
27 Taylor Myers 41:32.87
28 Chris Myers 41:33.60
29 Heather Vasquez 50:16.12
30 Lisa Senters 50:16.32
31 Mary Gosseh 1:01:05.6

MHS T+F 2011 Results

The writer of this blog is taking a sabbatical from T+F coaching this spring, but I'll still keep running updates going! Follow how the Manistee HS / Manistee Cath. Cent. team is doing this season by clicking on athletic.net.

HAM it UP 5K!

The 3rd annual H.A.M. it UP 5K run is coming this May 14th. Click the link for an entry form!

HAM it UP 5K

Spring / Summer 5K Racing in Manistee

5K races in the Manistee area for this year are in the planning stages. Right now the HAM it Up 5K is scheduled to be run on May 14th, while the Firecracker 5K is scheduled for July 2nd. Stay tuned for entry forms and details - they'll be posted as soon as we have them.

Manistee 2011 XC Schedule in Progress

The 2011 MHS Cross-country season is still 5 months away, but the schedule is already being planned. Check back for updates - this is a work in progress.

Manistee HS 2011 Cross-country Schedule