Jim Vermeulen

Cross-Country/T&F Coach, West Genesee School

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@EliseStefanik Now, there's a real positive start to your election bid, Elise. Just what NY needs right -- More Trump. Not.

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Starting in December 2025, this "X" account will be closed. Anything WG Cross-Country and Track & Field, such as photos and competition results, will be posted on our new BlueSky site: @jimvermeulen.bsky.social. Hope you can join us.
Coach Vermeulen

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In a league finale, early pack-running led to convincing boys/girls XC wins at Fulton.

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Wildcats XC girls won the large schools race at the McQuaid Invitational, placing 14th in the 134 team meet merge.

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Senior Night: great teammates, great memories, great thanks for dedication to the sport.

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Pushing the paces: The boys/girlws both Wildcats split a Liverpool/SyracuseWest contest but both teams are running tighter and finishing faster--progress.

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Wildcats XC runners pull together following a busy and hard first week.

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O.K., then you try it. Wildcats XC racers ran the competition AND the cloudbursts at the Mount Markham Mustang Invitational.

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On Labor Day, Wildcats XC runners labored big time with hill repetitions. Tough is as tough does.

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Wildcats XC morning at the Erie Canal. Miles and drills done well.

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Need For Speed: To some, it's counterintuitive, but distance runners need to be fast. Incline sprints are doing that for Wildcats XC members.

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Day 1: There's safety in numbers. Wildcats XC'ers are already expanding their front runners.

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Closing In On Starting Out: Wildcats XC runners complete the final Team Run of 10 weeks of summer training. Day 1 of the official season is close. They are ready.

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Soggy Grounds--Strong Runs: Wildcats XC runners posted big gains in their Threshold per/mile paces. Last summer Team Run coming up....

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Hill Work: Wildcats XC athletes continue summer preparations for the season drawing close. Interval hills build strength and hone mental tenacity.

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Accelerating Toward the Start: Wildcat XC runners are enjoying the benefits of their 'summer season' as they move closer to the official one.

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Summer speeds up: Wildcats XC enters its final weeks of summer training looking strong. They are paying dues for an excellent Fall.

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What Goes Up....Wildcats XC members go hard at a hill repeat workout in mid-summer warmth. They hammered.

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@wendyp4545 Try educating yourself about the laws and regulations on candidates not yet selected by party conventions.

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It's Hard: The runner's path to success starts with stress. Wildcats XC runners continue to apply that in appropriate measures at their summer Team Runs.