Practice Times/Locations, Weeks 1-3

Below are the Practice Times and Locations for the first three weeks of the season.  We as coaches understand that it is still summer, and vacations may still be scheduled, and we will be understanding of these, but we also want to make sure that the runners are getting themselves ready for the meets and the whole season.

One other item of note, we will be using the Anoka County Parks that are in our community, so please make sure you are supporting these parks and purchase a Park Pass so entrance into the parks is seamless.

Any questions, please let me know,

Thanks,
Denny

First Week (Aug 17-21):

Monday: 2:30pm, North Side of Riverview Park
Tuesday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Wednesday: 8:00am, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts; 6:00pm, CRHS Track (Gear West Shoe Night)

Thursday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Friday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch

Second Week (Aug 24-28): 

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

Tuesday: AM, On Your Own; 5:45pm, Anoka Ramsey Community College (Bike and Run)

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

Thursday: 8:00am, Bunker Golf Course, Parking Lot 1; 5:15, North Side of Riverview Park (Time Trial)

Friday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch

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 (May get uniforms this day, so time may change)

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

Alumni, Team Time Trial is Coming!!

Hey Alumni!
We are just under 3 weeks from the 2 Mile Time Trial for the team and we would like to invite you all to be a part years TT!  Come back and help push this years runners and see what you can get for a time! Also, please help spread the word with your former teammates that I may not have contact with.  The racing will begin at 6:00pm on August 27th on the north side of Riverview Park, off of 105th Ave.  If you are in the area and are not wanting to race, please come as well to catch with other alumnus!  Please let me know if you are intending to race this year by filling out the form in the link below:

Alumni Registration Link

Thanks and if there are any questions, please let me know,
Denny

First Day of Practice Change

Due to meetings with us as coaches, the first practice of the season will be on August 17 at 2:30pm. We will then only have one practice that day. For the rest of the week, we will be at 8:00am and 6:00pm for Tue through Thursday. More info on the start of the season will come out next week. Thanks!

Denny

Registration is Open

Registration for the upcoming season is now open, Monday, August 3rd.  After doing some digging around, I found this new info sheet on registering for activities.  Please follow these directions and not the ones that have been previously posted:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757539932/ahschoolsus/l4loqlwbshdmdmeaxovy/schoolpayathleticsactivitiesregistration.pdf

Thanks,

Denny

Today, Friday, Practice Cenceled

With the rain being steady and looking to be so for a while, we will cancel practice this morning. Do, please, get out and get your work in at some point today, and if you can get together with others, that would be great. Also, reminder that starting tomorrow, we as coaches are in a no contact period until the season starts, which is Monday, August 17.  Registration will be open this coming Monday, August 3rd. Thanks and enjoy the weekend!!

Thanks

Denny

Summer Training - Week of July 27

For this week of our summer training, which is the last that we as coaches can be a part of until the season starts, a bunch of the runners, myself, as well as a few parents, will be spending the first 3 days of the week on the North Shore getting in some training.  For the rest of the team, there are will not be a scheduled practice for those three days, but we are still recommending that you get the workouts in that are posted.  There will be scheduled practices on Thursday at Bunker, Golf Course Parking Lot 1, at 8:00am and Friday at CRHS at 8:00am.  From that point on, until the season starts, the captains will organize practices.  Reminder that the season this year starts on Monday, August 17!  Please watch for information as we get closer, but also make sure all Physicals are up to date now and that everything is ready to go through the registration process (I have not heard when registration opens, it may actually be open already.).

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

Alumni - 2 Mile TT Invite!!

Hey Alumni!! We are 4 weeks away from the 2 Mile Time Trial for the team and we would like to invite you all to be a part of this years TT!!  Come back and help push this years runners and see  what you can get for a time!  Please help spread the word with your former teammates that are not on FB.  We will be racing at 6:00pm on August 27th at the north side of Riverview Park, off of 105th Ave.  Also, let me know if you are intending to race this year by filling out the form in this link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE7fqgvujvMq4ztb854tthEqTl4ee2mjh0NO_MNMjuJoYjPw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Any questions, let me know!

Thanks

Denny

Summer Training for the Week of July 20

Here is the information for this weeks practices. We will be back to 8:00am for our start time.  Monday's practice will be closer to 2 hours and the rest of the week will be between 1:15 and 1:30 long.  

We are only a couple of weeks away from the start of the season, so now is a good time to make sure everything is ready for registration, including making sure physicals are up to date.

Monday - North side of Riverview Park

Tuesday - CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Wednesday - North side of Riverview Park

Thursday - Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1

Friday - CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

If there are any questions, please let me know,

Thanks,
Denny

Friday Practice Canceled

Even though it appears the air quality is getting better, we are still going to cancel our practice on Friday morning. It should be better to be outside exercising as the morning progresses, so if the runners are comfortable getting out and doing their run, they should be good, but still pay attention to how they are feeling. The later in the morning, the better, however, the temps and feels like are going to still be high. 

Any questions, let me know,

Thanks

Denny

Thursday Practice Canceled

There is no real way to determine what the AQI will be in the morning, but based on what it is now, what is being predicted as well as the heat we have been dealing with, it will be in our best interest to cancel practice for Thursday, and we will be watching what the AQI will be on Friday morning as well. Be careful and safe. If you can get a workout indoors, then that will ok, but please try to limit anything outdoors at this time. Thanks, Denny

Summer Training, Week of July 13

We are going to change things up a bit this week due to the hotter temps and the higher dew points and humidity.  Due to this, we are going to start our practices at 6:30AM to beat the heat and make sure everyone is safe. We will be paying attention to the runners and making sure everyone is safe and if we need to shorten or shut down a practice, we will.  Extra water will be needed by the runners and I will have some more and some cold wet rags each day. This will also be a cut back week for mileage, but we will still be ramping up the intensity for those that are ready for it.  Expect practices to be at least an hour and 15 minutes long each day.   We know that with the earlier time that rides might be harder, so please let us know if a ride is needed in plenty of time so we can arrange something.

Monday - CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Tuesday - CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Wednesday - North Side of Riverview Park

Thursday - Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1

Friday - CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Any questions, please let me know,

Thanks

Denny

Week of July 6

A reminder that per MSHSL rules, there is no contact for training this week with any of the coaches. The captains can still put together anything, so look for messages from them on anything. Thanks!

Wednesday Practice Canceled

We are going to cancel practice this morning due to the storm possibly coming. It could be just rain but there is a history of lightning with it, and we would rather not take that chance. Please get out and do the workout for today and be careful. Thursday is at Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1. 

Thanks! 

Denny

Tuesday Weather

With the current weather, please come prepared to be in the lazy river or to run. It appears the rain will be through by 8:00, but not sure what their policy will be. If they are open, we will do the lazy river, if not, we are then prepared to run. My vehicle will be available for towels and other items for those that are being dropped off if we do have to run. Thanks!!

Tuesday, Bunker Beach Lazy River Run

For the lazy river run at Bunker Beach tomorrow, please arrive by 7:50 and I have $11. If you don’t have an Anoka County Parks car pass, you will have to pay for a one day pass or you can park outside the park and hike or run in. Have some sort of water shoe to help your feet grip as well as plenty of water to drink. Any questions, please let me know. 

Thanks!

Denny

Summer Training, Week of June 29

Here is the schedule for the week of June 29.  We are going to change things up a bit due to the warming trend and the higher dew points and humidity.  We will also be paying attention to the runners and making sure everyone is safe and if we need to shorten or shut down a practice, we will.  Extra water will be needed by the runners and I will have some more and some cold wet rags for certain days. Wednesday also could be a stormy day, so we will be paying attention to that and make and changes as necessary.  Look for practices to be around an hour and 15 mins to an hour and a half.

Monday, CRHS - West end of the Tennis courts (We are intending to run on a 2 mile course so the runners can be making more frequent stops if needed).
Tuesday, Meet at Bunker Beach at 7:50am.  We are going to do our workout in the lazy river during the Cardio Club.  The cost this year is $11.  If this is an issue, please let me know.
Wednesday, CRHS - West end of the Tennis courts
Thursday, Bunker, Golf Course Parking Lot 1
Friday, CRHS - West end of the Tennis Courts.

Thursday, July 2nd, is the 4th of July Parade and we will be walking in it to help spread the word for our team and sport.  For those that will be able to be with us, please wear something CR Cross Country and we will be meeting around 5:30 at Boulevard Plaza Park, which is adjacent to CRIC, and we will be in spot #15.  ALL parade participants will enter the staging area off of Coon Rapids Boulevard and Mississippi Boulevard to 109th Lane, left on Flora Street and drive into the line-up area on the Ice Arena grounds. The parade will start at 6:00. 

One other item, Saturday is the CR Firecracker 5K at the CRIC. Come out and race, help at one of the water stops, or cheer! For those helping at the water stops, meet by the registration tents at 7:15. 

Thanks!!

Denny

Summer Training, Week of June 22

Here are our locations for practices this week, June 23rd.  One thing of note is that the Coon Rapids Firecracker 5K is on Saturday, 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 - Riverview Park, North side
Tuesday - CRHS West End Tennis Court Parking Lot
Wednesday - Riverview Park, North side

Thursday - Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1

Friday - CRHS West End Tennis Court Parking Lot

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Summer Training: Week of June 15

Below is the information for the upcoming week of practice.  Please note that we are not allowed to schedule any type of practice on Friday, June 19th.  Weather is looking to be positive, but if anything changes we will notify everyone.

Monday - North end of Riverview Park

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

Wednesday - North end of Riverview Park

Thursday - Bunker Golf Course, Parking Lot 1

Friday - June 19th, no scheduled practice.

Lastly, we are still looking for a couple of chaperones for our Summer Camp Trip.  We are still in need of two female chaperones, and possible a male chaperone.  Camp is on July 27-29 and the cost for Chaperones is $205.   If you have any interest or questions, please let me know.  

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks

Denny

Summer Training: Week of June 8

Below is the locations for our practices for the Week of June 8.  We will be starting each practice at 8:00am.  If you are someone in need of a ride, please let us 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 - North side of Riverview Park

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

Wednesday - North side of Riverview Park

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 $225.  This cost may change due to the gas and food prices, but we are also overestimating at this time to make sure we have enough.  Any money that is left over will be given back after camp.  You can also start making payments or pay for the whole thing.  If you have been on this trip in the past and have payed through Venmo, please do not at this time.  I have been having issues and will be creating a new account.

If there are any questions, please let me know,

Thanks,
Denny

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 2026 CC Season.

We will be starting our summer training on Monday, June 1st (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.   Starting June 8th, 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, but expect locations to be as follows for most weeks: Monday - Riverview Park; Tuesday - CRHS West end of Tennis Courts; Wednesday - Riverview Park; Thursday - Bunker Golf Course Parking Lot 1; Friday - CRHS West end of Tennis Courts.

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

2026 Running Camp

We as a Coaches are wanting to set up a Summer Running Camp that we are offering up to the whole team, 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 27th.  Originally we were thinking of a 4 day/3 night trip, but due to the current costs of lodging, gas and food, we have decided to go with a 3 day/2 night trip to make sure we don't charge too much. But, we do want to know what price limit everyone has, because we want anyone who would like to be there to be able to afford it.  (Cost would include Lodging, Food, and Gas for transportation, which are parent chaperones and myself driving).

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 (Last year, this trip for the same amount of time was $240/person, but we intentionally over-estimate and will return any left over funds).  If you are a parent and would like to chaperone/drive, please let us know as well. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOl8kWmM6diRjvzlDknC6M4RlAiPA2uO_lPec2Us4DYVNsbQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111658290248301905448

Thanks,
Denny