First and foremost talk about milestones and achievements. We appreciate all the positive press, however last Friday's was very special to the program. We had our first Pasta Dinner with the team. I would like to thank the Novelle-Ruddy's & Barcan family for opening their hearts and doors for the team. Special salute to Sophia Grotto's who donated three platters of Pasta.
We are establishing traditions and I am pleased that I got to participate in this even more happier to see the smiles on the faces, . Once again special salute to Michelle & Rob Novelle-Ruddy, Leah & Adam Barcan for your support and establishing tradition.
Boston City Wide cross country running downhill Team taking state by storm by Joe Reardon
Thank you Boston Herald (Danny Ventura & Joe Reardon). Featured in Sunday’s Sports Section below is the link to the article: Boston Citywide running downhill
@BpsXC_ first win for Boston Public Schools XC in 30 Years at the Big Wave Invitational
Saturday September 15th, 2018
Today was the fourth time the team attended the Big Wave Invitational. Over the last three years the team has gotten better and better. Today was special still waiting on the history and time duration, but BPS XC won it's first invitational in over 30 Years.
First let's start with Max Barcan an 8th grader at Latin Academy who ran his second race, covering the course of 2.5 Miles in 18:22.53. Ezra Taub was supposed to run in the freshman & Sophomore race but we decided to pull him last min.
2015 Big Wave 9-10 Grade Grade Boys Results
2015 Big Wave 11-12th Grade Boys Results
2015 Big Wave 11-12th Grade Girls Results
2016 Big Wave 11-12th Grade Boys Results
2017 Big Wave 7th-8th Grade Boys Results
2017 Big Wave 11th-12th Grade Girls Results
2017 Big Wave 11th-12th Grade Boys Results
2018 Big Wave Results
The time to be part of the program is unreal, the team worked hard this summer and any good press is huge for the team.
Performance of the Week by Bay State Running
"The secret is no longer.
Boston City School's boys' team,comprised of just nine runners, has potential to do some damage at the state level in a few months.
The past Saturday, BCS had six of its harriers among the top 16 placements to win the Junior-Senior crown at the Big Wave Invitational. It was Boston City School's first win at the meet in nearly 30 years.
Congratulations to Boston City Schools, this week's Boys' Performance of the Week.
Boston Herald Coverage of Big Wave 2018
"Led by fifth-place finisher Victor Baez (13:33.58), the up-and-coming City of Boston squad continued to open eyes with a decisive win (49 points) over Marshfield (63)"
#TraditionEstablished #Year4 BPS vs. @MarshfieldTC Rams
#Year4 A tradition has now been established. The last three years the Marshfield High School Boys team, coached by BPSXC dear friend Dennis Sheppard has opened their season at the historic Franklin Park. Over the last three years, the student athletes', had a open window view into what a premier XC & Track field program operates on a high level, the most beautiful part to see both teams develop bond and friendships over the past three years.
The picture above is again is example of a new tradition started last year where each team switches Jersey and take a pic. Personally I believe this picture is so powerful because what's the difference when you ask yourself ? Doesn't matter what's the name on the front of the singlet or the color of the team jersey, What matters is the respect of your common man no matter the school district or the complexion of one's skin. We are runners and we compete, and competition has no color.
I am beyond grateful that I have an opportunity to be part of this beautiful journey and I stand by this message of the student athlete's. These kids are the future of our country they are courageous and their bravery speaks volume
Year 1 Results 2015
Year 2 Results 2016
Year 3 Results 2017
First race of the day went off at 4pm, which was the JV 3k. I entered Max Barcan an 8th grader and Cristian Novelle-Ruddy the younger brother of Three year Captain now Freshman at Regis College "Goose" aka Gustavo Novelle-Ruddy. Cristian continued improving and bounced back where he left out in his first race four days ago in Martha's Vineyard with a win with a time of 12:23 his first 3k. Max Barcan with a major accomplishment completed his first 3k in 16:22
Boys Varsity had their work cut out for them. Marshfield Boys XC has been a top 10 Program since i started coaching fall of 2015. This was the year we felt that we had a chance. Consistency is the key boys team followed up the Martha's Vineyard Invitational with a win over Marshfield. Results are below. God willing this tradition gets carried on, right now Marshfield 3 - BPSXC -1 via cityofbostoncrosscountry
BPSXC x Martha Vineyard HS Invitational Recap/Results 2018
After an amazing summer of captain practices, as well as attending the Bostonxc with Coach Tim Broe and Foss Running Camp week 2 (August 19th-26th). The Student Athlete's and I believed that we have a chance to be the first City team in over 30 Years to qualify for All States. Over the last three decades BPS has produced amazing front runners but never a team of five to seven Student Athletes that had a top four finish at the Emass Divisional Meet.. After this past weekend we are proud to share that #DreamsAreTangibleGoals we are getting closer to the Goal. #BPSvsHistory
Amazing performance every runner ran a personal best. We lost by 8 points to Woburn HS boys team, salute to Coach Fletcher #TannerPride. Two years ago we attended the ninth Annual Martha's Vineyard Invitational, we entered in the JV division and ran decent.
First we shall start with Cristian Novelle-Ruddy, young brother of two year Captain Gustavo Novelle-Ruddy who is a freshman at Regis College. Cristian started his career off, running his first 5k in 20:14 and placed 19th Overall earning him a medal in the JV race.
First time since the inception of the City Wide XC team, we had Five Boys under 18 Mins.
Boys Varsity Results: Click Here
16th Place Overall: Adnan Abdi Rahman 17:17 27 sec PR
25th Gemsley Cajuste 17:32.02 first 5k ever
26th Victor Baez Jr. 17:36.10 7 secs PR
31st Johan Sepulveda 17:53 first 5k Ever
32nd Douglas Alvarado 17:54 71 sec improvement
46th Ezra Taub 18:25 first 5k ever
48th Joshua Joseph 18:27 first 5k ever
@FossRunningCamp Week 2 (August 19th-26th) Review
#FossFamily Sports is a powerful tool no matter your residence your school district your gender and most important complexion of your skin. Competition doesn’t have a color. Proud of these boys the respect for our common man is the motto.
Entering my Third year as Staff at Foss Running Camp, it came a perfect time. The everyday hustle of city life can wear one’s soul and body, occupying my mind with other people’s stresses. I couldn’t wait to get to Strafford New Hampshire. Fortunately I was placed in the Zelander Cabin with the boys team of North Attleboro and Cohasset respectively. Nevertheless I am familiar with the North Attleboro XC, kept in contact over the last year since camp with several members so I knew this week would be a smooth week.
Every year when I attend camp, I pick the brains of the guest speakers and the coaches who are there who I wouldn’t usually have the opportunity to do so. Besides close mentors in Coach Kevin Maloney, Rick Kates & George Rose. I was fortunate to speak with Coach Phil Maia and Art Demers, in my opinion two of the best the New England Region has seen in the last two decades. My father once told me to be sponge, and soak up the wisdom, knowledge and experiences. I have learned valuable lessons, most of the top notch coaches had some hurdle to conquer on the way to a successful season and careers. Most important lesson taught this year is learning how to prioritize the Wife and balance out coaching and personal life.
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Special Salute to Caroline Johannes from Hingham HS Camper of the Week #HuntingSeason
Man oh man recovery after runs !
Why it's important to shop at Marathon Sports @Marathon_Sports @csteverun @MSteamsales
The importance of supporting local, many of us find it convenient to shop online. Everything you desire is just a click away. Yes they're are many companies that participate in community events but does that effort impact you directly ?
Marathon Sports was founded in 1975, in a renovated first floor apartment in Harvard Square. Over the last thirty years Marathon Sports have built a world class brand, impacting the running community nationwide and especially here in Massachusetts. Yes it is tempting to order from Amazon, but I encourage you to spend your hard earn dollars with Marathon Sports, especially if you are from and reside in the New England Area.
As runners it's imperative that you get "The Right Fit", a bio-mechanical analysis in the shoe selection process". Expert in the stores are there to assist you identifying and selecting the right running shoes during and easy stress free experience. The wrong footwear can cause injury the right footwear can prevent injuries.
The money spent at Marathon Sports, goes right back into the Community, " All of our stores have strong ties to do our local communities", by hosting in stores events, weekly running clubs, pub runs, shopping nights, products launch events plus many more are all an integral part of the fabric of our the 12 cities and towns they serve here in Massachusetts.
For me personally I have had first hand experience with Marathon Sports, as a Head Coach of BPS XC plus West Roxbury TF (Indoor & Outdoor) teams, they are very influential and make their presence known, as I see the banner through out MSTCA events in the academic calendar year. Special salute to Stephen Infascelli, since I have been embraced into the Coaching fraternity here in Massachusetts @csteverun has been a supporter of the BPS XC Team. Last XC season during the Frank Kelley Meet, right before my team was about to run "Infa" came up to me said come by the tent I got something for your team.
Also a close peer of mine Head Coach Dennis Sheppard of the Marshfield Rams Boys TF/XC Program has joined the Marathon Sports Team Sales. Infa x Shepp are household names in the running community, two men I value that they are in my life, amazing runners during high school and college careers and now they are paying it forward through their involvement in the running community. Guys like this are the reason's why Massachusetts has a rich running history, why Marathon Sports is amazing, their are experts who understand the in's and outs of being a runner on every level. #Blessed #FossFamily
August 28th CALLING ALL RUNNERS IN THE BPS (Boston Public Schools)
CALLING ALL RUNNERS BOYS & GIRLS FOR THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CITY WIDE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
CURRENTLY SEEKING STUDENTS TO JOIN A CITY WIDE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM.
7th & 8th Graders are welcomed to joined
Season starts August 28th, 2017
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
COACH HATIM JEAN-LOUIS
cityofbostoncrosscountry@gmail.com
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