Author Archives: Kim Kahnk

Dear Hawks, Just a note wishing you all health, happiness and safety during these tough times. Your running during this time should be a comfort to you.  It’s a time to re-connect with why you enjoy your running and to … Continue reading →

This is a good article/video from Alexi Pappas, an American-Greek Olympian (and independent film maker). It deals with why we run, and controlling what we can, and having the faith to let go in what we can’t control. – Coach … Continue reading →

With the situation as it is now, any running you are getting in is great. Be building your miles, and be improving your pace. Run hard on days you feel good, slower on days when you need to recover. But … Continue reading →

Hello Running Hawks and Future Hawks! Your coaches want to say hello and let you know we are here via phone and email for anything you might need. With the social distancing and other situations you are experiencing what should … Continue reading →

Here’s a great opportunity to train in Colorado this summer at Colorado Christian University. Several Olathe East Alumni have gone on to run at CCU! Date: July 12-16th For high school runners – 9th – 12th grade Cost: Individual Athletes –$425, … Continue reading →

Congratulations to all of our OEXC runners at the State Meet today! Between parents, coaches, teammates and Dr. Stoppel, our runners had a lot of support! 🙂 Our State medalists: Ryan Schmideskamp – 9th Jaime Diaz – 17th Melody Ochana … Continue reading →

Attached is the LAST edition of the Trails for the 2019 OEXC Season.  Good luck to our athletes as they head to the State Meet on Saturday! We will be cheering you on to the finish! GO HAWKS! Admission fee: Ticket Prices … Continue reading →

Saturday Oct. 26, 2019 Johnson County Community College Shawnee Mission South Regional teams:  Kansas City Harmon, Mill Valley, Olathe Northwest, SM East, SM North, SM Northwest, SM South, SM West, Kansas City Wyandotte. Blue Valley West Regional teams:  OLATHE EAST … Continue reading →

Following is info for Saturday’s meet. This is a busy meet so give yourself plenty of time for travel, parking and getting into the meet. Please note: They have raised the admission fee this year – $10 (adults) and $8 (students … Continue reading →

Meet Schedule for the St. James XC Relays – 10/10/19 Johnson County Community College XC Course, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park KS 12:45  Please release students from class for the St. James XC Relays 1:00  Bus leaves for JCCC. 1:10  … Continue reading →