Week of June 23 - Summer Practices

Here are our locations for practices this week, June 23rd.  One item of note for the following week, we as coaches cannot schedule or be at any of the practices for the week of June 30th and won't be able to work with the runners again until July 7th.  One thing of note, though, is that the Coon Rapids Firecracker 5K is on Friday, July 4th at the CRIC.  We will be in charge of the two water stops, so if there is anyone that would like to help, runners or family, please let me know, otherwise, it's a great chance to get an early summer 5K in to see where you are at!

All practices starting at 8:00am
Monday - Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1
Tuesday - CRHS West End Tennis Court Parking Lot
Wednesday - CRHS West End Tennis Court Parking Lot
Thursday - Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1
Friday - CRHS West End Tennis Court Parking Lot

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Summer Practices for the Week of June 16

Below is the information for the upcoming week of practice.  Please note that we are not allowed to schedule any type of practice on Thursday, June 19th.  Also, we will be watching the weather as the week progresses.  If it is just rain, we will continue with our practice as schedule.  However, if there are any storms or heavy rain, a decision will be made by 7:30am the morning of if we will cancel.  If a message is not sent out, then we will practice as usual.

Monday - Bunker Golf Course, Parking Lot 1

Tuesday - CRHS, West end of the Tennis Court Parking Lot

Wednesday - CRHS, West end of the Tennis Court Parking Lot

Thursday - June 19th, no scheduled practice.

Friday - CRHS, West end of the Tennis Court Parking Lot

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks

Denny

Friday Practice/6/13

We will still hold practice at regular time this morning. It is just rain, and although a little heavier at times, no lightening or heavy storms. It will clear out a bit a little later, so if anyone doesn’t go this morning, please go later. We looked at it on the sense that if it was a race day, we would have to run in it. Thanks and enjoy the weekend as well!!

Thanks

Denny

Summer Practices: Week of June 9

Below is the locations for our practices for the Week of June 10.  We will be starting each practice at 8:00am.  If you are someone in need of a ride, please let me or one of the captains know so we can help line up a ride for you.  Also, if you are unable to make any of the practices, and you do not have a summer workout sheet, please click on this link  or click on the link on the right side of the blog to get one.  Expect total time for these practices to be between 1 hour and an hour and 15 minutes.

These practices are a great way to get ready for the season and to be in a better position to reach goals, but we are also wanting these to be a way for those interested in joining the opportunity to see what our sport and team are all about.  

Monday - Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1

Tuesday - CRHS, West end of the Tennis Court Parking Lot

Wednesday - CRHS, West end of the Tennis Court Parking Lot

Thursday - Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1

Friday - CRHS, West end of the Tennis Court Parking Lot

Lastly, for those that signed up for the Lutsen Running Camp, the total cost is going to be $240.  This cost is higher than what will probably be needed, but we are overestimating at this time to make sure we have enough in case gas and/or food prices are higher.  Any money that is left over will be given back after camp.  You can also start making payments or pay for the whole thing.  Please look for me on PayPal or Venmo.

If there are any questions, please let me know,

Thanks,
Denny

No Tuesday Practice

 Due to the air quality, there will be NO practice today, Tuesday, June 3rd.

Thanks

Denny

Summer Training Begins Monday, June 2nd

 Our summer training is starting tomorrow, Monday, June 2nd. We will meet at 3:15 by the bushes on the west end of the high school tennis courts so any middle schoolers intending to join will be able to. If you know anyone that is interested, have be there. It will be an easier workout since it’s the first workout but also due to the heat.  I will have copies of all of the summer workouts for those there, but if you cannot make it, here is a link to them: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aqX0e5tXpce8Ij495PP9iR7Y1MrDNPhcBBhgPGZBCXI/edit?usp=drivesdk

Any questions, let me know. Thanks!!

Denny

2025 Summer Training

As we get ready for the end of the school year, we start to prep ourselves for summer training and getting ready for the 2025 CC Season.

We will be starting our summer training on Monday, June 2nd (We can work with the athletes from June 1st-July 31st, minus a week over the 4th of July), and we will be going at 3:15 Monday-Friday that week so that anyone that is a Middle Schooler and interested in either joining or ready for their summer training can be apart of it.  Friday the 6th, we will discuss with those that are able to be there to see what time works best.  Starting June 9th, we will be having our practice time be at 8:00am, to beat any heat, Monday through Friday.  Locations for practices for the upcoming week will be posted a couple of days before the beginning of the week.

One item that will need to be looked at for each athlete individually is when to begin their training.  If someone is still competing in an activity at the time we begin practices, we want them to focus on that.  If it is an activity, like Track, that just finished the week before, we want those runners to take some time off, at least a week, if not two, before they join us for practices.  The first week of practice is for those that were not in a spring activity or have been done for at least a week.  Rest and recovery from previous activities is just as important as building up mileage.  If there is anyone that is not sure what they should do, please contact me and we can discuss what should be done.

If there are any questions, please let me know.

Thanks and enjoy the rest of the school year!
Denny

2025 Summer Running Camp

We as a Coaches are wanting to set up a Summer Running Camp that we are offering up to the whole team, and based on the previous survey, a trip to the North Shore and staying at Lutsen Mt is what we are going to try and plan.  We would set the camp up for the last full week of July, starting on July 28th.  Originally we were thinking of a 4 day/3 night trip, but due to the current costs of lodging and the inexperience of our team, we have decided to go with a 3 day/2 night trip to make sure we don't put too much work on the runners, especially the younger team members. 

One thing, however, in order to have a more definitive cost, we need to know how many people will be coming.  This could limit the number of possible new members to the team, but in order to assure lodging, we need to know sooner than later how many will be going.  So, we are asking that those that are planning to attend to please fill out the form below by April 30th!!  If there are new members that current members know about, it is ok for them to sign up as well so we know the numbers, so please forward this onto possible new members.  There will be some leeway on the numbers, but the sooner we know an exact number the sooner we can finalize the cost of camp (3 years ago, this trip for the same amount of time was $210/person).  If you are a parent and would like to chaperone/drive, please let us know as well. 

https://forms.gle/C42fVLbX5MNKEfdJ7
Thanks,
Denny