Apparel Store Reopened

MTS Coon Rapids CC apparel store is now reopened. If you are looking for apparel for your runner or  spiritwear for your family and friends, here is another chance to purchase those items.
Check out the shop details below.

OUR SHOP DETAILS
    - Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v3/shop/team_shop/M9AQQSPWKD
    - Store Open From: August 30 - September 7, 2017

Any questions, let me know.
Thanks,
Denny

Today's Results

You can find meet results at the following link for today's races: http://www.gopherstateevents.com/results/cc_rslts/cc_rslts.asp?meet_id=404&race_id=1783&sport=cc

I will have our individual results up later today on the blog page.

But an overall solid start, but one that we can definitely build off of and know where we stand with our training. Thanks to those that could make it out to watch this morning.

Up next is the donut run for the boys and McDonald's/Lions Park practice for the girls on Friday morning, 8:00. If those that are going to be able to make practice, bring money with to practice. Any questions, let me know. 

Thanks, 

Denny

Pasta Party Schedule

I have been able to compile what the Captain's have put together for the Pasta Party Schedule so far. Please look on the right side of the blog under Schedule. There are still many openings, so if you would have any interest, please let me know and I will put you on the list.  If you have questions on how to put one together, also let me know and I can direct you to a parent that has had one in the past.  Lastly, if you would like to have one, but would like to host it at the high school in the cafeteria, which is an option, let me know the date you'd be interested in and I will see if I can set it up with the school.
Any questions, please let me know.
Thanks
Denny

Thursday Meet

Reminder that tomorrow is the first meet of the season. We will be running at Anoka High School on the section course. Bus leaves at 8:45 with the boys running at 10:00 and the girls at 10:40.
Any questions, let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Uniform Sign Outs

The Girls team will be getting their uniforms on Tuesday at 1:45, downstairs at the high school. This is the time that worked for the school equipement manager.

The Boys will be getting their uniforms on Wednesday at 2:30, downstairs at the high school.

Any questions, please let me know!

Thanks,

Denny

Boys Lockers

Late notice, but we are going to try and get the boys their lockers today, Monday.  Please be downstairs at the high school at 3:00 to get your locker!
I will get extra for those that are unable to make it in today.
Any questions, let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Items from Camp

There was a tent left at the school after everyone got back tonight, it was in a black plastic bag and had a pair of boys swim trunks in the bag as well. Coach Lauren currently has the tent and will bring it on Monday to practice.  Also, the Hedlund's brought home a black sleeping bag that was not theirs. It will also be brought to practice on Monday.
Thanks,
Denny

Week Ahead

First, thanks to the parents that helped with our weekend camping adventure, including those that drove and dropped off and picked up our runners! The rain made for an interesting couple of days running, but we were able to get in some good quality workouts, and the runners had a lot of time to do some team bonding!
Second, the team store will be closing tonight for any of your apparel needs.
Third, we are roughly half way through our fundraiser, so please keep spreading and re-sharing the information out to as many as you can.  We are currently sitting just over $2600, so we are doing very well, but could still do better.  Thanks for all of your help with this!!
Finally, here is our schedule for the rest of the week,
Practice for Monday, August 28, will be at 3:15, meeting at the front of the high school.
Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:00, meeting at the high school. Wednesday we will be getting uniforms at 3:00 for the Boys, and I am still working on a time for the Girls, hopefully the same day.
Thursday is our first meet at Anoka High School. We will be leaving at 8:45 with the first race, the boys, at 10:00, then the girls at 10:40ish.
Friday we will have practice at 8:00am at the high school. There will not be any practice over the weekend. We will then get back together on Monday at 6:30pm, meeting at the CR Dam.
If there are any questions, let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Cardinal Cup/Time Trial Results

Results for tonight's Cardinal Cup/Time Trial are now posted on the right side of the blog.  Not always an easy course, but the runners put in some great effort and it was nice to see how they would handle more race type situations.
Any questions, let me know and thanks for coming out and watching tonight!
Denny

Time Trial Tonight

Reminder that the Team Time Trial, The Cardinal Cup, is Tonight at Riverview Park, across the street from the National Little League fields on 2420 105th Avenue.  Runners should be there by 5:15, with the Parent Meeting being at 5:45 and the time trial starting at 6:00.
The runners will be on separate teams, which they Know about already and will wear either Red, White, or Black depending on the team they will be on.  It makes it a little more fun and competitive this way.
If you have any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Apparel Update

we have been able to extend the time to buy apparel by one week, so you have until midnight, August 28, to get whatever apparel you would like. Just click on the link in the previous Apparel post to get to the options. If you have any questions, let me know.
Thanks,
Denny

Weekly Schedule, Aug 21

Here is the time/location schedule for practices this week.  Please note that if there are any boys or girls that will not be going to camp on Friday, that they will be expected to be at the 8:00am practice that day.
On the schedules sent home on Friday there was more in-depth information about the weekend.  More info on camp and the time trial will also be put out later this week.
Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny​


Monday
8:00am Girls; 9:00am Boys at CR Dam
6:00pm Girls; 7:00pm Boys at CRHS
Tuesday
8:00am at Bunker Golf Course, Parking Lot 1
6:00pm Girls;7:00pm Boys at CRHS
Wednesday
8:00am at CR Dam
6:00pm Girls; 7:00pm Boys at CRHS
Thursday
8:00am at CRHS
5:15pm at Riverview Park for Team Time Trial (starts at 6:00pm, parent meeting at 5:45)
Friday
8:00am Any girls or boys not going to Camp at CR Dam
10:30am, those going to camp at CRHS for Weight Training
11:30ish pm, head for camp, William O'Brien State Park

Running Camp

First, Great Job to the 9 members of the boys team that ran in the Ragnar Relay this weekend! A lot of miles in a short period time, and they worked together to get it done!  Keep up the work gentlemen!

Second, Running Camp is a week away and we felt we should inform everyone that is going some of the items to look for and bring for the three days of running.

We will be heading to William O’Brien State Park near Marine on St. Croix, on Friday, August 25 around 11:30am and it will be a cost of $10. 

  The drive will be around 1 hour, depending on traffic.  Cell phone coverage should be decent out there.

Some items that should be brought with include:

-          A towel, bathroom items

-          Sleeping Bag/Pillow

-          Tent (We will share tents, this will need to be set up soon so we know who is to bring one)

-          Bug Spray, Sun Screen

-          Stuff for swimming

-          A pair of warm up pants or jeans for at night

-          A sweatshirt or jacket

-          Clothes to run in, including shoes. 

-          For food, dinner will be covered. 

-          The runners should bring items for breakfast, lunch and snacking as well as beverages (to cut down on garbage, think of bringing a water bottle and mix packets, not cases of bottles) for all meals. 

-          Other items that can be taken with include games, music, and a water bottle or two. 

-          Please remind your athlete that we are only going for 2 nights, 3 days, so a ton of stuff is not needed, think about sharing coolers with other runners.

We will be leaving camp around 12:00 on Sunday the 27^th and should be arriving back at the high school around 1:00.

 

I would like to put together a list of those that are planning to chaperone as well as those that would be willing to help drive the runners to and from camp, since we will not be taking a bus.  If you are intending to chaperone, you will need to go to this link: Volunteer - CRHS fill out the Application and the Criminal Record History Release forms that are on the right side of the page.  If you are only intending to drive, you will not have to fill these out. Please let me know if you there are any questions.

Thanks
Denny

Thursday Schedule

A little mix up on the schedule for Thursday. The boys are at 8:00, the girls at 9:00, both at the CR Dam. I out it this way on the schedule sent home, but put it different here when I posted it at the beginning of the week. Sorry for any confusion.
Also, we have decided to not have an evening practice for the boys on Thursday.
Thanks,
Denny

Wednesday Morning Weather and Practice

Just to let you know, we will be watching the weather for Wednesday morning, with the possibilities of rain and/or storms. We will be meeting at the scheduled times, boys at 8:00am, girls at 9:00am, meeting at the high school. If it is storming, we will do a workout at the school, so we will have practice no matter the conditions, just may have to be indoors. If it is just raining, we will make sure nothing severe is coming and then still do our scheduled workout. If you have any questions, let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Fundraiser

Below is a link to our fundraiser for this years cross country team.  This is similar to a go fund me page, but with more of a personal touch towards the team.  We are choosing to go this option for funds so we are able to have the runners put more of their focus on their training and not having to worry about trying to sell anything to people.  Also, this allows more people to feel involved they may live further away or are not wanting to buy something.  Donation size can be anything, but what I ask the most is to help keep spreading/sharing so we are able to reach more people, some that may not have heard about this otherwise.
We know that this is not always easy to give out emails, so sharing on your social media is a great way to communicate without feeling like you are imposing on someone's privacy.  The fundraiser starts today and will last a month, so sharing once a week will be a great help. 
If there are any questions, please let me know.
Thanks
Denny

Link to Fundraiser: Snap! Raise

1st Day and Week of Practice

A reminder that practice starts tomorrow, Monday Aug 14, at 8:00am, meeting at the CR Dam. Please remember that you need to be signed up before you can practice. We will also be having practice in the evening, meeting at the high school, with the girls going at 6:00pm and the boys at 7:00pm.
Here is the time and location schedule for practices for the first week of the season. The main workouts will be in the AM, with the PM practices being about recovery, technical things as well as a little more relaxing and fun options. Please make sure you are getting signed up before the first day.

Any questions, please let me know,

Denny

Monday 

8:00am at CR Dam Visitor Center

6:00pm Girls; 7:00pm Boys at CRHS

Tuesday

8:00am at Bunker Golf Course, Parking Lot 1

6:00pm Girls; 7:00pm Boys at CRHS

Wednesday

8:00am Boys; 9:00am Girls at CRHS

6:00pm Girls; 7:00pm Boys at CRHS

Thursday

8:00am Girls; 9:00am Boys at CR Dam Visitor Center

5:30pm Girls at Anoka Ramsey CC, Bike and Run; Possibly no practice for the Boys

Friday

8:00am at CR Dam Visitor Center

Saturday

Captains will be possibly putting something together (optional)

Apparel

Here is a link to buy apparel for this year. Anybody is able to buy the items. Thanks to the captains for puttinjg the time in to get this taken care of!

Apparel Order

If there are any questions, let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Sign Ups

Sign ups for the season are well under way. Please make sure that you get signed up sooner than later in case there are any issues. We are just 5 days from the beginning of the season and runners need to be signed up before they can practice, and we don't want anyone to miss any of the practices. We will be starting at 8:00am on Monday at the CR Dam, and with other sports starting that day as well, it is important to make sure runners are signed up before this time. Any questions, please let me know.

Thanks,

Denny