The results are posted on the right side of the blog, and Congrats to Team Nemo for winning the Girls race and Team White for winning the Boys race!!
Thanks,
Denny
Denny
Monday, September 29, 2025
HOKA ONE ONE/Cardinal Cup
Thanks to all that came out tonight to watch and support our runners for their 2 mile Time Trial under the lights!! It is an opportunity for the team to have a lower key race, at a shorter distance, where they could just go out and race fast! The energy level was high among the runners, and despite being warmer than we would like, they went out and put forth great efforts and were very supportive of their teammates! It was a positive step forward, big improvements from a year ago, and we are hoping to build off of this as we head to the Conference Meet next Wednesday!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Week of Sep. 29
Here are a few quick things for the week ahead for everyone to prepare for:
Monday evening is the HOKA ONE ONE/Cardinal Cup 2 mile on the track. We are wanting the runners at the track at 6:00pm and due to the smaller size of our teams this year, we will run both together. Something that we would like to try continuing this year is to have the "Future Cardinal" 1 or 2 lap run in between the two races. So, please bring any younger siblings as well as let others you may know to come as well to come participate! We would like to run the "Futures" race at 7:00 and the team at 7:15-7:20. Teams are posted below.
Our Team Picture Day will be on Friday and we will be at the CR Dam. We will start our pictures around 3:30 and then we will have our team practice after. Please follow the information on this link to see and order any of your runner(s) pictures: https://download.photoday.io/ad97bbea-26cf-44c3-875b-b2b20d8f287b/Coon+Rapids+Cross+Country+25-26+-+Picture+Day+is+Coming!.pdf
Lastly, due to the fact that the Conference Meet the following week is on a Wednesday, we are going to have a Saturday morning practice to help prepare for that meet. We will be on the track at 8:00am.
Thanks,
Denny
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Cambridge Invite
On a warmer, sunny day, with a soft course that had some muddy spots, the improvements on our team are showing, not only within the individuals, but in the team placings as well! 15 of our Runners ran either Season or Personal Records, as we go through a tough part of our schedule, shows the effort that they have been putting into their workouts and their dedication to improving themselves!!
The Girls team finished in a solid 4th out of 8 teams, led by Ruby's 4th place finish on tired legs, while Dagi's 12th place finish and Josh's 16th place helped the Boy's finish in an improved 5th place team finishing out of 9 teams! On the JV side, Genevive had a positive turn around race to finish in 34th out of 55 runners, as the continued duo of Ben and Eli led the JV Boys to 8th out of 10 teams, as that group of runners continue to fill in our programs depth.
We have a lot of work left to do, and we are racing to do the best that this current team can do. Little things can and will make the difference as to where we end up, and we will continue to teach and help develop our runners to give themselves the best opportunity to reach goals.
Thanks to our families, friends, and other spectators that helped support the team! Next up will be the Cardinal Cup/HOKA ONE ONE 2 mile time trial on the track on Monday, Sep 29th.
Denny
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Week of September 22
There are a few announcements in this post, so please make sure to read through all of the information.
If anyone is interested in purchasing a t-shirt for the NWSC Meet, please follow this link:
We just got this information on Friday, but this order is due on Tuesday, Sep. 23!
We will be working at a water stop for the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday, October 5th as a fundraiser for the team. If you would like to help, please read through the information and go to the link below to fill out the registration form.
Fluid Station 3 (Mile 7) during Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend on Sunday, October 5.
I've attached the group volunteer packet work for you to review and complete if you are planning on joining us. Additionally, I've outlined the steps all volunteers from you group will need to follow to officially sign up.
Steps to register as a volunteer:
1. Click on the Volunteer Registration Website: https://twincitiesinmotion.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=101047
2. Enter First Name and Email Address and click "Submit"
3. Complete or update Volunteer Application, if applicable (this is a one-time step and volunteering for additional events going forward, will only include entering First Name and Email Address as the Volunteer Application creates a unique Volunteer Profile).
4. On the Volunteer Registration Website: https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://twincitiesinmotion.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=101047enter___.YXAzOnR3aW5jaXRpZXNpbm1vdGlvbjphOm86YjYxOWVjNmJmOWRiOTI3ODJjM2FiY2ZhMjk1M2Q3ODg6NzphM2E5OmNjNDQyYWQ2MGQ4NmRjNjUwMzMyOTRkMTdmMzAxNmVmYWYwMWQ2MzZiMGJmNzQ0ZGNlN2M2NDEyZTY2ZTYyN2M6dDpUOkY, enter this password: FLUID325 and click "Submit"
5. The volunteer position will appear, review/complete the waiver (parent/guardian must review/complete waiver for volunteers under the age of 18).
Fluid Station 3 (Mile 7) Volunteer Details
Time: 6:45am - 10:35am
Location: E. Lake Harriet Pkwy. near parking bays by Rose Gardens (between Roseway Rd. and 42nd St. W.)
Volunteer Details: Assist with Fluid Station setup. Service runners as a water and/or Nuun Mixer, Pourer or Holder. A select number of individuals will also assist with Pro Fluids, if applicable. Assist with Fluid Station clean up. Assist with other duties as assigned by Fluid Station captain.
Below is the information for Tuesday's Norm Ayen/Cambridge Invite, at Purple Hawk Golf Course, about 4 miles north of Cambridge.
First race is at 4:00 and then it will be a rolling clock, so exact times of the next races are not known.
7-8/C Race Girls (2.4K)
7-8/C Race Boys (2.4K) (This may be combined with the Girls 7-8/C Race)
Girls Varsity
Boys Varsity
Girls JV
Boys JV
7-8/C Race Girls (2.4K)
7-8/C Race Boys (2.4K) (This may be combined with the Girls 7-8/C Race)
Girls Varsity
Boys Varsity
Girls JV
Boys JV
Live Results: live.herostiming.com
Cambridge Invitational: Purple Hawk Country Club: 36300 Highway 65 NE, Cambridge, 55008. Take Hwy 65 North to Cambridge. Continue on Hwy 65 about 4 miles north of Cambridge to Purple Hawk, which will be on the left side of the highway.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Roy Griak Results
The Roy Griak Invite is one of the bigger races in the country, with teams from around the country coming in to up the competition. Improvements show in different ways sometimes. It doesn't always have to show with Season or All Time Bests , it can sometimes show in the overall places of the teams, as well as how the team may have done in the same event the year before, which was the case for our girls team this year, as the boys showed improvements with their developments, running times that were faster than many of their PR's from a year ago! It wasn't a perfect day of running, good temps but a course that was a little spoungy. But that didn't stop our runners as they put forth solid efforts and held their own for where they are currently at in their developments.
Congratulations to Ruby as she continues showing solid performances in the bigger competitions and running smart throughout to move up to 5th place overall in the Maroon Division for Girls. This helped the Girls team finish in 31st place as a team out of the 49 teams in their Division. The Boys team was led by Dagi, who finished in 84th out of 412 runners, and helping the team finish in 30th place out of the 49 schools in the Boys Maroon Division.
Thanks to all of the family, friends, and even staff and alumni that were able to come out and watch and support the runners! There were a lot of spectators out watching the races at the Griak, and to hear and see a few that are familiar are always helpful in dealing with the energy!
Next up is an Invite on Tuesday in Cambridge. Information on the races will come out tomorrow, Sunday.
Thanks,
Denny
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Chisago Lakes Results
On a day that was extremely warm, and on a course that had a lot of open space, our middle school and JV runners ran solid races. Top runners for the Boys were Eli and Ben, racing with each other and racing it to the line, again, with Eli getting the edge this time!! Vincent and Vera were the first to the line for Middle School Boys and Girls respectively, while Genavive accepted the challenge, not feeling the greatest, as our only JV Girl.
Despite the times not being what our runners would have wanted, the one thing that we as coaches are proud of with the JV/Middle School Runners today, is they worked to the best of their abilities! They fought, and some struggled, but they ran the race and did what they could to finish. They will have the opportunity to run faster times in the near future, but for today, times are not what was important, it was the effort and what they could learn about themselves!
Our results are now posted on the right side of the blog with a link to the overall results. If the link does not work, please let me know and I will see if I can find a different one. Thanks to all of the parents/fans that sat in the heat to watch our runners!
Thanks,
Denny
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Week of September 15
Below is the information for both Tuesday's Chisago Lakes Invite at the Ki-Chi-Saga Park and Saturday's Roy Griak Invite at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in St Paul. For Tuesday, there is only one race for the Middle School runners (3:30), Girls (4:00) and one for the Boys (4:40). For Saturday, we are in the Maroon Division for both the boys and the girls races. Start times are 9:00am for boys and 9:45am for girls. Please note that at both races, pets are Not allowed.
One other item of note, the Girls team will be wearing Pink uniform tops for both days. We are hoping it will be easier to spot our Girls during the Griak race. We have not decided if the Boys will wear an alternative uni yet. We will discuss it at practice Monday and let everyone know.
Lastly, for the Varsity that will be running on Saturday, we would like to for them to come with for support and to get their workouts in there. If they are not able to come with, we would like to be notified so we can let them know their workouts. With Saturday, we would like those that raced on Tuesday to come with as well so they can see and experience the atmosphere and races. There will be races throughout most of the day, with close to 200 high school teams competing in 4 races. We won't stay all day, but if you would like to stick around and watch the rest, it's a good day of racing! (There are also college races on Friday morning)
Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny
Denny
Roy Griak Invitational (Les Bolstad Golf Course): Bus leaves at 7:30
U of M Golf Course. Take 35W South to Cleveland Avenue South West Larpenteur . Turn right and follow for a ½ mile on Larpenteur and you will see the Driving Range
The University will be charging $12.50 entry fee for adults and $10.50 for students/youth/seniors (62 & above). Kids age 3 & under are free. (Credit card Only)
Please click on this link for more spectator information: Griak Spectator Information
Chisago Lake Invitational (Ki-Chi-Saga County Park): Bus leaves at 1:15. 29061 Glader Blvd, Lindstrom, 55045. Highway 10 east to I35W North. Take I35W North to I35 North and continue for about 4.5 miles to Hwy 8 East. Take Hwy 8 to Lindstrom and take a right onto CR 25, Olinda Trail and continue to Glader Blvd, taking a left. Park will be about .8 miles on the right.
Meet Information: Chisago Lake Invite, Course Map
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