FMS CROSS COUNTRY 

2024 Season

• Informational Meeting: there will be an informational meeting on SOON--stay tuned! If you’ve run with us before, you don’t need to come, but you may. The purpose of this meeting is to let those new to XC learn if it’s a good fit for them, and to set expectations for everyone.

• CLICK HERE to see information on our season, and sign up when you're ready!

• CLICK HERE to read our newsletter for the previous season.

• This year's schedule: we start practice on August 26! CLICK HERE to see our race schedule.

• New to FMS XC? Please read this first. When you're ready to join, click here--we recommend that the athlete and parent fill out this Form together.

• A medical physical form completed by a doctor, no older than November, 2023 is required to be on file in the FMS Health Office  (tip: make copies of this physical after parents have signed it!)  Quick and inexpensive physicals are often available at some Walgreens and CVS locations (see their websites).

• Follow us on Instagram at FMX.XC

• Watch the WPD site to learn more and sign up for our XC Summer Camp for summer '25--WN also has a great one!

The Franklin Middle School Cross Country Team of Wheaton, Illinois

Welcome to FMS XC! Our team is open to ALL FMS students, and is proud to help all members grow in fitness, strength, friendship, and confidence.

Coaches Dan Nielsen , Ashley Atchison,   & Coach Emeritus Mike Harland 

FMS Athletic Director Allan Rovik

Some Helpful Links

• 2019 Newsletter for Runners & Families

• XC page on the FMS website (note that dates on this site may be from last season)

Running Off Season--preseason 2024

Get flexible and in shape before we start running together! Here are some thoughts:

• for safety, runners should run with older siblings or parents--if older family members aren't runners, they can always bike along with their runner.

• shoes that fit well are key--if you need new ones, give Dick Pond's a call. There will be an FMS Night at Dick Pond's with discounts soon!

• cross training is good for avoiding injury and staying motivated; you don't need to be running every day, especially when we're not in season.  Biking is also great for cardiovascular training, and yoga is great for flexibility.

• Stretch-- a lot! Maybe whenever you're watching TV. Drink water then too.

• Remember that a healthy diet and sleep schedule will make you a better runner and a better person!