Osseo Results

Our Individual Results as well as a link to the Overall Results are now posted on the right side of the blog.

As we continue to try and get healthy from the illnesses that are going through the team, the runners went out and put together a solid day of racing.  Top overall finishers in their respective races in the 26 team meet are Tate B (7th) and Truman S (13th) in the Boys Middle School race; Faith K (12th) in the Girls Middle School race; Ruby D 21st in the Girls Varsity and Kaylee B 29th in the Girls JV races; Lachlan D 23rd in the Boys Varsity and Tythe K 40th in the Boys JV races.  Team finishes for the teams were 10th out of  10 teams for the JV Boys, 13th out of 22 teams for the Boys Varsity and 14th out of 18 teams for the Girls Varsity.

There were a lot of positive times and results that show the growth of the runners, but there are a few that are fighting through some illnesses that are holding them back and it is something that we are hoping to get them healthy soon so they are able to get back to where they can be for the last few races of the season.  

It was also awesome to see some alumni, including 5 from the 1981 Boys team!! They got the chance to catch up and it was fun to hear some of their stories from when they were running. One thing that stuck out was one of them mentioned that they remembered the practices and the time together with the team more than the races.  It is something to remember for all of us.  It's not always how the race goes, but the work that was put into it and the time spent with ones teammates!

Thanks to all of those that came to watch and support the runners tonight!
Denny

Osseo Invite

Below is the time schedule and location for this Thursday's meet at Elm Creek.  Please note that there will be 26 schools participating, so parking may get a little tight, so plan accordingly.

Elm Creek Park Reserve (near picnic and beach area)

12400 James Deane Parkway
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Take Hwy 10 to Hwy 610 and continue to Elm Creek Parkway in Maple Grove and follow into the park. The main parking lot and location of the meet will be about a mile and half into the park on the left.

Schedule

3:20PM: National Anthem at starting line

3:30PM: Boys C Race 5000 M

4:00PM: Girls JV 5000M

4:35PM: Boys JV 5000M

5:05PM: Girls Varsity 5000M

5:35PM: Boys Varsity 5000M

6:00PM: Co-Ed Middle School 2500M (6th thru 8th grade only)

6:30PM: Awards Ceremony by Osseo Tent

Course:  2 loop course (5K) for JV/ Varsity/C and one loop for middle school race 2.5K on the trails of the park

Meet Info and Course Maps

Osseo Invite @ Elm Creek, September 28, 2023
Girls
Varsity	MS Race, 2.5K
Ruby Demmer	Faith Kue
Lily McKenzie	Maddie Istratii
Kendall Martinek	Ellie Sadler
Ella LaGree
Emmy Fuller
Emily Bornes
Hannah Berndt
JV
Casey Amelsberg
Kaylee Buerman
Nyah Fruth
Jessika Larson
Boys
Varsity	MS Race, 2.5K
Lachlan Demmer	Tate Burnett
Owen James	Truman Smith
Kjell Norquist	Wade Schultz
Nehamiah Kue	Avalyn Nagan
Josh Hyatt	Vince Vorobeyv
Cole Burnett
?Marco Velasquez
JV
Tythe Kue
Albi Ludwig
Nick Reiland
Gilbert Kostuck
Brody Falck
Nico Cocchiarella
Landon Egerstrom
Michael Kane
Vlad Vorobeyv
Wesley Schuck

Griak and Mustang Results

All of the results from the last two days are now posted on the right side of the blog.

Another positive weekend with lots of tough competition and new challenges for the season as the team continues to take steps towards their end of season goals.

On the Griak side of things Ruby was the highest placing individual for the Cardinals as she finished a solid 31st place to lead the Girls team to a 31st team place. Lachlan led the boys to a 22nd team place finish with a just as solid 40th place individually.  This was a big transition year for the team with a lot of individuals running Griak for the first, and they held their own and we moved up as a team for both the Boys and the Girls.  Times, overall for us were better, but we know that they are not where are wanting them to be, and we will keep putting in our time to reach the teams goals. 

With the Mustang, there were over 1800 individuals registered for all of the different races, so our runners that ran got the chance to see a lot of different runners from different teams on a fast course, and our times were showing it, with everyone that ran, running season or all time personal best times for their respective race distances! Tate led the way for everyone with a 15th place finish in the Boys Middle School race.  We only had one team have enough runners to qualify for team points, the JV Boys in the Green race, as they finished 17th out of the 19 teams that scored.  But, knowing that all 5 ran their best times on the season and two of them ran all time personal bests, it was a great step forward.

Thanks to all of those that came out and watched the races the last two days and for those that have taken pictures as well.  If there are any links to pictures that anyone wants me to post, please let me know.  Please do check out the photos on the right side of the blog though as well.

Thanks,

Denny

Mustang Live Results and Parking

Below is a link to the results for Saturday's Mustang Invite at Chippewa Middle School in Shoreview (Please see prior post for directions).

Also, for those going to watch and cheer on, parking is not available at the school but you can park at Incarnation Lutheran Church that is just south of the school and the course.  There will be a few trails that you can take to get to the start/finish area or where the team camps will be.  There will be a lot of schools attending, so please plan accordingly, and know that you may have to park on the west side of Hodgson Rd in a neighborhood.

https://live.fastfinishresults.com/meets/27718

Thanks and any questions, please let me know,
Denny

Griak Uniforms

Those that are running on Friday at the Roy Griak Invite have decided that are going to run in alternative uniforms.  The Boys will be wearing white tops that say Coon Rapids and black bottoms, while the Girls will be wearing black/red tops that say Cardinals and red bottoms.  Also, remember they are in the Maroon races, Boys at 3:00 and the Girls at 3:45.  

Live Results can be found at https://pttiming.com/event.php?mid=1511&pt=schedule

Thanks and hope to see you out there tomorrow!
Denny

TC Marathon Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you to those of you who are planning to help at the Twin Cities Marathon water stop!!

If you are helping, please click on the following link and fill out the information requested. On the first page it will ask for a password, please use the code below the link. Also, please put that you are with Coon Rapids Cross Country Running.

https://twincitiesinmotion.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=75650

Password to unlock this positions and register: FLUID2023

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

Denny

Twin Cities Marathon Water Stop Opportunity

We have been given the opportunity to work at one of the water stops for the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday, Oct 1.  This will end up being a fundraiser for us, but we need to have at least 20 people to make it happen.  What I am asking is that if you, your runner or other family members would be willing to help that you please fill out the form in the link below.  I would like to know by Wednesday morning so I can confirm with the TC Marathon Volunteer Lead that we can do the water stop as soon as possible.  Once I have at least 20 people, I will then send out the information on how to sign up as a volunteer.  We will also get $30 a person that is able to work, which will then go towards our team.

Thanks in advance!
Denny

Twin Cities Marathon RSVP

Roy Griak/Mustang Invite Info

Below is the information for both Friday's Roy Griak Invite at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in St Paul, and Saturday's Mustang Invite at Chippewa Middle School.  For Friday, we are in the Maroon Division for both the boys and the girls races.  Start times are 3:00 for boys and 3:45 for girls, which are both earlier than we originally were intending.  For Saturday, we are only doing the first six races, so our first race is at 9:00 am and last at 11:20 am.  Please note that at both races, pets are Not allowed.

Lastly, for those that will be running on Saturday, they are all more than welcome to come with and watch the races on Friday, though we would still like for them to do their workout.   For any of the JV that do not come along, you will still have practice and a workout to do.  Also, for Saturday's races, those that raced on Friday are welcome to come with for support.

Any questions, please let me know,

Thanks
Denny

Roy Griak Invitational (Les Bolstad Golf Cours):  Bus leaves at 1:00

U of M Golf Course. Take 35W South to Cleveland Avenue South to West Larpenteur. Turn right and follow for a ½ mile on Larpenteur and you will see the Driving Range and Golf Course on the right. For parking use S101 (on the corner of Cleveland and Commonwealth) and the Gortner Ave Ramp. Shuttles will transport to the golf course. Park at your own risk on city streets. 

The University will be charging $10 entry fee for adults and $8 for students/youth/seniors (62 & above). Kids age 2 & under are free. Click on the following link to purchase tickets prior to:Tickets are available for purchase online.

Please click on this link for more spectator information: Griak Spectator Information

Griak Roster:

Girls		Boys
Ruby Demmer		Lachlan Demmer
Kendall Martinek		Owen James
Ella LaGree		Kjell Norquist
Emmy Fuller		Nehamiah Kue
Emily Bornes		Marco Velasquez
Hannah Berndt		Josh Hyatt
Casey Amelsberg		Cole Burnett
Kaylee Buerman		Tythe Kue
Lily McKenzie		Albi Ludwig
		Nick Reiland

Mustang Invite (Chippewa Middle School): Bus leaves at 7:15am 

5000 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview, MN.  Take US Hwy 10 East to I35W South, then merge back onto US Hwy 10.  Take a left onto Hwy 96 and follow to Hodgson Rd.  Take a left onto Hodgson Rd and school will be on right about a mile up the road.

Mustang Invite Roster:

Girls		Boys
MS Race		MS Race
Faith Kue		Tate Burnett
		Truman Smith
9th Grade		Wade Schultz
Maddie Istratii
Ellie Sadler		9th Grade
		Avalyn Nagan
Green Race
Stella Bone		Green Race
Nyah Fruth		Gilbert Kostuck
Jessika Larson		Brody Falck
Megan Fuller		Nico Cocchiarella
		Landon Egerstrom
		Michael Kane
		Wesley Schuck
		Vlad Vorobeyv

9:00 AM – Girls Middle School 3200m Race (Unlimited entries)
9:25 AM – Boys Middle School 3200m Race (Unlimited entries)
9:50 AM - Girls 9^th Grade 3200m Race (Unlimited entries)
10:15 AM - Boys 9th Grade 3200m Race (Unlimited entries)
10:40 AM - Girls Green 5000m Race (Unlimited entries)
11:20 AM - Boys Green 5000m Race (Unlimited entries)

Osceola Invite Results

Congratulations to Ruby D for winning her first Varsity race as she came from behind and was able to out sprint another runner to take the win!! She also helped our Girls team to a 5th place finish out of the 14 teams that scored today on the challenging Osceola course.  Lachlan D earned another top 10 performance with a solid 8th place to help lead our Boys team to a 2nd place team finish out of the 15 teams that scored.  Our times as well as a link to the Overall Results are posted on the right side of the blog.

This was one of the most challenging courses that our runners have raced on, and despite being a little apprehensive of what to expect, the Cardinal Runners put forth a solid effort and had their best races as a team for the beginning of the season.  There were a lot of positives and a lot of excitement for their races, and a lot we can learn from the day.

Thanks to all of those that were able to come and support the runners!  It was a great weather day and turned into a great day of racing.

Denny

Osceola Invite

Below is the information for the Osceola Invite this coming Saturday.  Please note the location is at the Osceola Intermediate School (address is below).  A link to the course map as well as a link to where you can find results are also posted below.

All of our Boys will be in one race and all of our Girls will be in one race.  There is a middle school race prior to the high school meet, but this is being considered a separate meet and we were not able to get our middle school runners in it.

Boys Race at 10:00
Girls Race at 10:30
Awards at 11:15

The course will be held at the Osceola Intermediate School. 969 Education Ave Osceola, WI.
Directions: Take Hwy 10 East to North I35W and merge onto North I35.  Exit at Hwy 97 and go east/and follow to Forest Lake and continue through the round-a-bout to and through Scandia. Hwy 97 will T with Hwy 95 about 2 miles past Scandia and you will take a left to go North on Hwy 95. Go North on Hwy 95 for about 5.5 miles and you will take a right onto Osceola Rd/Hwy 243.  Follow Hwy 243 into Osceola.  At the stop sign, Hwy 35, you will take a left into town.  Continue through town to Middle School Rd, take a right and follow to Oak Ridge Dr and take a left and then take a right onto Education Dr.  

There will be parking in front of the school on the left and near the baseball and softball field on the right.

**PLEASE LET SPECTATORS KNOW, NO DOGS ALLOWED AT EVENT**

Course Map

 https://my.raceresult.com/258307/

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Cambridge Invite Results

The Individual Results as well as a link to the Overall results from yesterday's meet in Cambridge are now posted on the right side of the blog.

A solid afternoon on a course that has always been a little slower, but it was an opportunity for our team to work on being a little more patient at the beginning as well as challenging themselves on the last 2 miles.  

The Middle School runners started the day off in a bang, with Tate just missing the win to finish in 2nd by a second and Truman coming in 3rd in the Boys race.  Faith also finished in 2nd on the girls side.

The Varsity runners showed the most patience on the day and then really fought hard to move up.  On the Girls side, Ruby was able to pass a number of girls as she was able to gain 3rd place overall.  With the Boys, they went from being dead last to 3 boys in the top 10, led by Lachlan in 4th, Kjell in 7th and Owen in 9th and despite finishing in 3rd, still had a chance to win the team title with a mile to go.

On the JV side, both teams showed a lot of improvements from the first meet of the year with the JV Girls winning with all 6 girls in the top 10 led by Emily in 4th, Emmy in 5th, Kaylee in 6th and Casey in 7th.  Tythe gained a 10th place finish on the Boys side to lead an improved group.

Next up is the Osecola Invite next Saturday, Sep 16.  Details will be posted later this week.

Lastly, Monday is the deadline to purchase the team shirts, whether you are a runner, parent or fan!  Check out the previous post for a link.

Thanks

Denny

Second Run on Team Shirts

Below is a link to Special Team T-shirts for this years Cross Country Running Teams in which we will be honoring two of the great Cross Country teams in School/Program History, the Girls 1979 team that was the first to go to State, and the Boys 1981 team, which was probably the fastest and deepest team in school history.  The shirts are replicas of the uniforms that both of these teams wore and we will be wearing them for our uniform tops at the Osseo Invite on Sep 28th at Elm Creek.  

https://www.rebyl.com/webstores/

This is the second run of these shirts and the deadline is September 11th.

Even though we are wanting these to be for the current members of the team, we are also wanting our families, alumni, and fans to purchase these as well.  So, help us support our great history as well as the student/athletes of our school that are currently on the Cross Country Running Team.
Thanks,
Denny 

Cambridge Invite

Below is the information for Friday's Cambridge Invite.  Please note, this race is at Isanti Middle School, and is not in Cambridge!

Reminder, there will be pasta party on Thursday at the Demmer's.  More info will come from the Demmer's prior to Thursday.

First race is at 4:15 and then it will be a rolling clock, so exact times of the next races are not known.
7-8/C Race Girls (3K)
7-8/C Race Boys (3K) (This may be combined with the Girls 7-8/C Race)
Girls Varsity
Boys Varsity
Girls JV
Boys JV

Directions: Isanti Middle School - 201 Centennial Drive, Isanti, MN 55040. Take Hwy 65 North to Isanti. At stop light, take a left (west) on County Road 5 and the school will be 1.2 miles on the left side.  The Parking Lot at the school will not be available until after 3:30.

Thanks,

Denny

Girls	Boys
Varsity	Varsity
Ruby Demmer	Lachlan Demmer
Kendall Martinek	Owen James
Stella Bone	Kjell Norquist
Lily McKenzie	Nehamiah Kue
Ella LaGree	Cole Burnett
Hannah Berndt	Marco Valesquez
JV	Josh Hyatt
Emmy Fuller	Albi Ludwig
Emily Bornes	JV
Casey Amelsberg	Nick Reiland
Kaylee Buerman	Tythe Kue
Nyah Fruth	Nico Cocchiarella
Jessika Larson	Brody Flack
7-8/C Race	Gilbert Kostuck
Faith Kue	Landon Egerstrom
	Josh Holder
	Michael Kane
	Vlad Vorobeyv
	7-8/C Race
	Tate Burnett
	Truman Smith
	Wade Schultz
	Wesley Shuck