District 11 Results

Our individual results for today's District 11 Meet are now posted on the right side of the blog under Results.  You will also be able to find the overall meet results at the top of the results as well.  The Boy's results will pop up first, but on the top right of the page you can switch to the Girls results.

Today was a positive first step in our meet schedule.  The Boy's started the team off with 3 boys in the top 7, lead by Mike Smith in 4th, Reed Smith in 6th and Peyton Martinek in 7th.  The Girl's were lead by Ilsa Hoaglund with a solid 10th place finish, followed by the 14th place finish of Sarah Eichstadt.

We know that not everyone had the race that they were wanting, but it is the first race of the season and now is the time to miss on a couple of things.  We were also a couple of guys short due to classes, which could have put the Boy's into first as a team, but they started the season in 3rd with 8 points separating the top 4 teams.  We were also not 100% on the Girl's side, so we looked at the small steps we have taken as an overall team and what we can work on as we move onto the next race.  We really want to focus on the positives that everyone had today but also we are wanting the runners to think about some areas that they want to work on or felt they could do better with.  As we go into our next race, we are hoping to have learned and become stronger based on the areas that everyone feel they need to improve on.

Next up will be the Bauman/Rovn at Gail Woods next Thursday.  Before then, we will have practice on Friday at 8:00am at the High School and then we won't meet up again until 6:30pm on Monday evening at Moor Park.  Once school starts will be meeting most days at the High School at 3:15 so the middle school runners on the team have time to get over to practice.

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Thursday's Race

Reminder that tomorrow is the first meet of the season. We will be running at Anoka High School on the section course. Bus leaves at 7:15 from the front of the school with the boys running at 8:30 and the girls at 9:10.  You will also be able to get results as soon as individuals are finishing their races through Gopher State Results.  Below is a message that the timing system sent to us that may also be of interest to you, especially if you are unable to make the races.
Any questions, let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

IMPORTANT NOTE:  We now have the ability for ATHLETES TO HAVE THEIR RESULTS SENT TO THEM, THEIR PARENTS, FRIENDS AND OTHERS via email or text message IMMEDIATELY AT THE CONCLUSION OF THEIR RACE!  THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS  SERVICE!  They can create an account at www.gtraxc.com. 

Pasta Party Schedule

The Pasta Party Schedule for this year is now posted on the right side of the blog.  If you are interested in hosting, please let me know and I will put your name on the list.  If you are new and interested but are unsure what it would take, also let me know and I can hook you up with a parent that has done one in the past.
Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Monday Practice

With the heavy rain we are getting today and what is being predicted, we will still be having practice at 3:15 but we will be inside the whole time.  We will meet downstairs near the locker room area and will be doing all of our workout inside.
Any questions, let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Schedule for the week of Aug 26

Here is the rough time schedule for the practices this week.  Any questions, please let me know.

Monday - 3:15 @ CRHS
Tuesday - 3:00 @ CRHS
Wednesday - 3:00 @ CRHS
Thursday - District 11 Meet @ Anoka High School, bus leaves at 7:15, first race at 8:30
Friday - 8:00am @CRHS
Monday, Sep. 2 - 6:30pm @ location tbd

Also, thank you to the parents that came with and helped out at camp this weekend, especially with cooking of dinners and transporting the runners, Vicki, Dan, and Mark. Also thanks to the Lowe’s for the use of their trailer to transport all of the food and gear and the other families for donating your time to help drive the runners to and from camp!  Without your time and help, camp doesn't happen!

Thanks,
Denny

Camp Trip Home

Good Evening from the woods at Willow River! I am wanting let everyone know that we will be heading home tomorrow, Sunday, at 11:00am, which means we should be back around 11:50-12:00.

For those that are coming out to drive the runners and gear home, if you could be at the camp ground by 10:30, we would appreciate it.

Thanks and any questions, let me know.
Denny

Cardinal Cup Results

Results from tonight's Cardinal Cup Time Trial are now posted on the right side of the blog. 

Thanks for all that were able to make it tonight and to support the runners.  There were some big positives, especially with a little more challenging course, but still a lot of room for improvements. We are hoping that we are preparing ourselves for a positive for race next Thursday, but until then we will keep putting in our time and get everyone ready.

Thanks,
Denny