Meet Schedule Change

There have been a couple of changes to our meet schedule due to date change from what I was originally told.  The Waconia Invite has been changed to Thursday, Sep 24, and due to this we took the Chisago Lakes Invite out to give those running at Griak more time to recover.  Thus, we currently have an opening for our JV/MS runners where Waconia had been.  I am currently working on getting another meet put in, and once I have confirmation I will get that information out as well.

Thanks and sorry for any issues this may create,

Denny

Week of August 31, 2026

There are a few items in this post, so please read through the whole post.

The team apparel put together by the Captains is due in one week, Sep. 6.  Here is a link to what can be purchased.  Please remember that these are optional items:

https://lettermensp.tuosystems.com/stores/crcc-26

To help with those putting together food for the pasta parties (which there are still openings, please look through them), if your athlete(s) has any allergies, can you please fill out this form.  This will also help with the end of season banquet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZZesbmaXlI8krcHqYgxskvxmy4WiGxLZ7jtxK6LcJlM6z5w/viewform?usp=sf_link

The plan for practices is to be done by 5:00 Monday through Wednesday.

Third Week (Aug 31-Sep 4)

Monday: 3:10pm, CR Soccer Complex (Near Recycling Center)

Tuesday: 3:10pm, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts

Wednesday: 3:10, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts

Thursday: District 11 Meet, Bus leaves at 7:00am, First race at 8:30, Second Race at 9:15

Friday: 8:00am, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts

Workouts for the Week: 

Workouts for the Week of August, 31

Thursday is our first meet of the season and it is on the south end of Anoka High School.  The Bus will be leaving at 7:00am from Door 3 of the High School and will return to the same location after the races are completed, getting back a little after 10:00.  The Boys will be racing at 8:30 and the Girls will be at racing at 9:15.  Everyone will be racing 5K and you will be able to see results online shortly after your runner finishes.  Once I get the link for the races, I will send it out

As for spectating, this is a good course to see the runners in a couple of spots without having to do too much running.  It will be a two lap course with the start and finish being in the general same area.  They also highly recommend that no dogs are brought onto the course.

Also note, we will meet at 6:00pm on Monday, September 2nd for practice, west end of the Tennis Courts, to allow those heading out of town for the weekend the opportunity to get home without rushing.

Any questions, please let me know,

Thanks

Denny

2026 Time Trial

Thanks to all that came out last night to support our runners and our Alumni that came to participate!  Even though the team numbers are not as high as we would like them to be, last night was one of the bigger groups of fans that we have had!  There was a lot of positive energy and the runners put forth solid efforts to start their seasons!! The results are posted on the right side of the blog under Results.  There were a couple of mixed up times at first, but thanks to the Photos Wade took at the finish (which are on our Facebook page), I was able to unscramble a few that were throwing off the finish times! If you also took pictures, or videos, and would like them posted on our blog, please send me a link and I will get them out there for everyone.

Thanks again for all the support!
Denny

Wednesday Practice

We will cancel tonight’s practice, Wednesday, August 26, so everyone has an opportunity to go to the Pasta Party at 5:00 at, the Mustafa household for some team bonding. Please check the GroupMe page for the address.  Also, we will change the location for Thursday morning’s practice to Riverview Park, still at 8:00am.

Thanks,

Denny

Workouts for the Week of August 24, 2026

Here are the times and locations for our practices this week, as well as a link to the workouts.  Expect practices to be about an hour and a half long.    

We will be handing out uniforms on Tuesday morning at 10:00am (this is the time that works with the equipment managers).  Please enter through the main doors and take the hallway to the right towards Door 3 to get downstairs.  The floors in the cafeteria will be being waxed on that day, so we need to stay out of this area.  We can set up with those that are new and are not sure where to go, a partner so they can not feel lost.

On Tuesday evening will be the annual Bike and Run from Anoka Ramsey CC.  This is a fun, costume workout that usually turns competitive, with each runner having a partner and alternating every mile for 6 miles running and biking (each will run 3 miles and bike 3 miles).  Parents are welcomed to come watch and cheer on the runners.  The course will go down Mississippi Blvd towards the CR Dam and back.  I will have the course details for everyone on Tuesday evening.  We will want everyone in the AR parking lot near the baseball field by 5:45.  

Also note that the team time trial is this coming Thursday (open to alumni to compete in as well!!).  We will start at 6:00pm, and at this time, due to smaller numbers on the team and alumni that are currently coming, we will run the boys and girls together, with our alumni as well.  We would like to have the runners at Riverview Park by 5:15 for warm ups, but then we will also have a quick parent meeting at 5:45 for an introduction and to be able to answer any questions.  Here also is the address for Riverview Park (Parking is on the south side of 105th, we meet on the north side):  2420 105th Ave NW

(Aug 24-28): 

Monday: 8:00am, CR Dam; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Tuesday: AM, On Your Own; 5:45pm, -10:00am Uniform Handout, CRHS Basement; Anoka Ramsey Community College (Bike and Run)

Wednesday: AM, On Your Own; 6:00pm, North Side of Riverview Park

Thursday: 8:00am, North side of Riverview Park; 5:15, North Side of Riverview Park (Time Trial)

Friday: 8:00am, North side of Riverview Park (note change of location)

Workouts for the Week of Aug 24

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Pasta Parties

The long tradition of Pasta Parties the night before our meets is a great way for the runners to bond but also a great way for our parents to see what a great group of student/athletes these runners are!  We have started putting together this years schedule and there a few of the dates on the schedule that are filled by families that would like to host, but we would like to try and get as many of them filled as possible.  There are a few parents who have done this in the past that can definitely give more details as to what goes into these gatherings, so don't feel you can't do one since you haven't in the past.  If you would like to host, don't feel like you need to host both the Boys and Girls teams, you can just host one or the other.  If you would like to host one of the openings, please let me know and I will put down your name and keep it under the Pasta Party Schedule on the right side of the blog. 

Thanks!
Denny

Change for Wednesday Evening

On our schedule I had Gear West coming to our Wednesday evening practice for a shoe testing/sizing, but unfortunately they will not be able to make it tomorrow. We will still have our workout, just not Gear West. If I’m able to get them to come another night I will let everyone know. 

Thanks!

Denny