Carrie Tollefson Camp

If there is anyone that is looking for some Running Camps to do this summer to learn some new things and meet other runners, here is a good option.  Carrie Tollefson was a multi time State Champ in Cross Country and Track, an All American in college (Villanova) and former Olympian. 
Any questions, let me know: http://www.carrietollefson.com/
Thanks,
Denny

Initial Colorado Trip List

Below is a list of Girls and Boys that are being initially invited to our 2nd Summer Colorado training trip and the time standards that we used to figure these invitations, but also the time standards for the current Track season for those that are currently not on the list to aim for to be invited as well.  These were times that the Captains of the 2019 Cross Country team came up with and felt were fair. We will also have up to two Girls and two Boys that will be coaches invites.  The final list of invitees will be posted on May 16, thus giving everyone who has been invited time to decide if they can go as well as start preparing themselves with their training for the trip.  We would like the final decisions made by May 23rd so we can let everyone know the final cost. (I have already talked to a few that are on our list of possible/probable and plan to talk to a few others)

We are wanting this trip to be something that will help the runners come up with goals that will help themselves as well as the team improve but also give them an opportunity to get some training in that we would not be able to get in here.  We understand that there are family trips/vacations planned for this time and some that may not want to go, so we understand that everyone that is invited may not be going with us.

This is a trip for Cross Country, and even though we are giving time standards for Track, those are just secondary to what happened during the past CC season.  With that, someone needs to have been on the CC team this past season in order to be considered, even if they make standards in track and are intending to run CC in the fall.

The trip will be in June, leaving on Saturday the 15th and coming back on Friday the 21st. We will be staying in a couple of homes that we rented near Silverthorne, CO, which is west of Denver and not far from Breckenridge.

The overall cost is going to be not set until we know how many will be coming with.  The goal is to have 26-27 total people.  The cost will be a little higher this year due to the fact that the additional house we will be renting will be higher in cost than last years.  But, the fewer people that come with, the more the cost will be.  However, the cost will pay for lodging, transportation and gas, and food (which we will purchase when we get there).  We will overestimate so we have extra money in case we need it.  If we get back and still have money, we will divide it up and give back to everyone.  We are going to rent two 15 passenger vans, which will help with not having to put miles on individuals vehicles as well as reduce the number of vehicles we bring.

At the time that we have our final list of invitees, we will also publish our time Standards for the upcoming Cross Country season for the 2020 training trip so the runners have a goal to start working for during the summer training months.

We will be sending out more information when we get closer to the trip as well as when we post the final list.  If you know you will not be able to go and you have been invited, please let me know so we can take you off the list.

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

Girls Standard Times:
5K - 22:45 (2018 Cross Country Season)
2019 Track Season Times
800 - 2:40
Mile - 6:15
2 Mile - 13:30

Girls Invited:

Sarah Eichstadt
Ilsa Hoaglund
Julie Hedlund
Rebekah Weimholt
Akala Lowe
Lilah Gilyard
Erika Jenkins
Zoe Hoaglund

Boys Standard Times:
5K - 18:00 (2018 Cross Country Season)
2019 Track Season Times
800 - 2:08
Mile - 5:10
2 Mile - 11:00

Boys Invited:

Noah Christiansen
Reed Smith
Andre Kemboi Peyton Martinek Isaac Johnson Parents/Coaches Going: Denny Lauren Vicki Chrstiansen Rob Martinek Dave Jenkins Joan Weimholt (We may have room for more depending on the number of runners who are going with.)

Colorado Trip Dates

We have decide we are going to take another trip this coming summer and have finalized our dates for the 2019 Colorado Trip.  We are going to try the trip a month earlier and we will be leaving on Saturday, June 15th and we will be heading back on Friday, June 21st. This is a week earlier than we originally posted. We had to move a week earlier due to making sure we have the ability to use the same house for the girls, because of a scheduling conflict.

We are still working on our preliminary list of attendees, which we will have out in about a month.

Thanks and Have Fun!
Denny

Pictures

Here is a link to some pictures take by one of our parents plus the password as well.  If there is anyone else with pictures they would like to share, let me know and I'll add them to this post as well.
CR CC Pics
Password is 2018

Thanks,
Denny

Uniform Turn In

Uniform Turn In will be after school on Wednesday, 10/31.  Please make sure that all uniforms and warm ups for Girls are cleaned.  Also, all lockers will need to be cleaned out and Boys will have to turn in their locks.  If there are any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Denny

2018 Banquet Info

2018 Cross Country Running Banquet

The season is coming to an end it is time to look back on the accomplishments of the 2017 edition of the Coon Rapids Boys and Girls Cross Country teams. 

This year, our banquet will be on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 starting at 6:00 at the CRHS Cafeteria.  This will be a Pot Luck affair with each grade of athletes bringing the following:

10 Seniors: Beverages

14 Juniors: Salads

10 Sophomores: Desserts

23 Freshmen & Under:  Entrees

Please note that there are 57 members of the team, plus three coaches, as well as family members of these athletes that will be attending, so please bring accordingly.  All plates, silverware, napkins, and cups will be supplied.

This will be a night in which we will be handing out all team awards and such, so we do appreciate you being a part of this event to celebrate the accomplishments of the athletes and the team.

We are also wanting this to be a more formal affair for the athletes.

Section 5AA Results

Our individual results from tonight's Section 5AA meet are now posted on the right side of the blog.  You can find the overall meet results at mtecresults.com.  I have also updated the Season Bests now that all of our races are complete.
Tonight was the best overall meet for the team on the season.  30 of the 50 runners ran all time Personal Record's with an additional 6 that were able to run Season Personal Best's! The Boy's team led the way with all 7 Varsity, as well as 2 JV, runners finishing under 18 minutes, with that being 7 of 9 running all time PR's, one of the better overall showings for the Boy's in a number of years.  But, with a tight Team competition, the Boy's were only able to finish 10th of 16 teams with the JV Boy's coming in 6th place. Noah Christiansen, 26th, and Reed Smith, 36th, led the way for the Cardinals.
The Girl's Varsity team had 5 of the 7 runners also run all time PR's, but having to go against some of the best teams in the State were able to finish in 12th of 16 teams and the JV finishing in 11th of 14 teams. Sarah Eichstadt, 44th, and Ilsa Hoaglund, 51st, were the top Cardinals to lead the way.
Great Job on the season to all of the Runners!!

Denny