Duluth East Cross Country

Coaches available Tuesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 18 at 9:00AM at UMD track/stadium for work out.  Together the group will run at a nearby trail- Chester Bowl.  MEET AT UMD first.  Should return by 10:00AM.  Don’t forget to sign up for the Run With the Hound 5K event on Tuesday, July 23 at Lester Park  race at 6:00PM.   Also, upcoming will be a free mini running camp at Pike Lake last week of July- details coming soon.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July celebration! Time to get running again. Coaches available Tuesday, July 9 at 9:00AM at UMD stadium under main ticket gate. Also, Available Thurday, July 11 at 9:00AM at UMD stadium. Hope to see returning and new athletes there for a run!

Mark the calendars!  Tuesday, July 23 ,2019 , 6pm at LESTER PARK PAVILION for the annual fundraiser for the East Cross Country Running Team.  Sign up to participate online.  Pay at event.   Click HERE for more information and to REGISTER ONLINE.

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and best wishes as you embark upon new journeys.

Upcoming Greyhound runners-  time to start training for the fall season already!  The more you run in the summer the better season you will have this fall.  Sign up for road races and opportunities to challenge yourself.  To help you get started and stay connected with teammates you will find our summer Captains’ Practice schedule.

CAPTAINS’ PRACTICES– open to all new and returning student-athletes.  Summer schedule is offered through your captains and information will be posted here on the website, through Facebook fan page, and Instagram accounts.  The extra activities will be added throughout the summer so check back to your social media often.

Coaches will be offering morning practice options as well.  Schedule to be determined and will start after Grandma’s marathon.

STARTING in JUNE:

June – all captains’ practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays each week at 4:00PM.

Week of June 10th-  Meet at Lester Park Pavilion 4:00PM

Week of June 17th- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of June 24th -Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of June June 30- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of July 8th- Meet at PARK POINT 4:00PM

Week of July 15th- Meet at Lester Park Pavilion 4:00PM

Week of July 22- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of July 29th- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

Week of August 5th- Meet at UMD TRACK 4:00PM

AUGUST 7th PRE SEASON MEETING!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 7 – 9:00am – East Atrium (High School)

Coach Wicker (H) 525-5988/Coach Peller 310-5611

WEEK OF AUGUST 12th- OFFICIAL SEASON STARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1^st Day: Monday 8/12 – 8:00 a.m @ Lester Park

What to Bring: Running shoes, sweats, shorts, & water

Please check back later for more information regarding the 2019 season.

Congrats to the section team members!   We wish you well on Thursday, Oct.25, 2018 at Princeton Golf Course.

Location: Princeton Golf Course

310 Golf Course Road, Princeton, MN 55371 (763) 389-5109

Parking: The lot at the clubhouse will be reserved for workers, team busses, and
handicap parking. There is a small overflow parking lot for spectators, but
most will have to park along city streets. Please inform parents to allow
additional time for parking and walking to the venue.

Boys’ race 2:00PM

Girls’ race 2:45PM

Bus leaves at 9:30AM

Thanks to the whole team for supporting one another and completing the season!  Good luck to those at sections!

BANQUET FORMS AVAILABLE WITH COACH PELLER

FORMS DUE TO COACH LAFONTAINE BY WED. OCT. 31!

Middle School students turn in at counselors’ office.

A shout out to HOLIDAY GAS STATION on 26th Ave. E and London Rd. for donating a cup of hot chocolate to the entire Cross Country team last week for Fun Food Fridays! Super delicious and wonderful way to enjoy the fall weather!

For most of our student-athletes this week marks the end of the regular season for cross country running.  One more meet to get your goal, personal record, or gain a spot on the section team.  Good luck to all!

Monday- Regular practice 3:40-5:15PM  Captain applications due by end of practice Monday.

Tuesday- Meet at Proctor-  Middle school excused at 2:00Pm, High Schoolers excused at 2:15 bus leaves at 2:30PM.There is only one bus there and back.  If driving to race must park in lower lot of city equipment and railroad services.

Race Order :  Girls JV and Varsity at 4:00PM

Boys JV and Varsity  at 4:30PM

Middle School combined boys and girls  at 5:00PM

Wednesday- Captain candidate speeches, voting, and locker clean out for non section participants.  Section team will be announced at practice Wednesday.

Thursday-  AM practice section teams only at 9:00AM

Friday-Sunday  run on own coaches will give you suggested workouts on Thursday AM

BANQUET IS AT 6:00PM at East THURSDAY NOV. 8, $5 per person athletes and guests each.  Potluck style see RSVP form for details. Forms located outside Coach Peller’s room 2020.  Turn in RSVP by Wed. Oct. 31 to Coach LaFontaine.  Middle School students may turn their RSVP to counselor office at Ordean Middle School.

Pictures will be handed out Wednesday or at Banquet.

Looking ahead:  Section meet is at Princeton Golf Course in Princeton, MN.

Swain without Rain!!!  Always a positive!  Congrats to those that competed in their first ever Swain.  Seniors, we hope it was a fabulous event that you will look back on and appreciate this legendary meet!  Thanks to the families that stepped up and helped at camp, clean up and general help throughout the day.  Student-athletes that arrived on time and cleaned up we thank you and appreciate everything you contributed! It was a smooth day and we really needed all the support.   A shout out to Mr. Haggenmiller for the bike workout on the races!  You are incredible!  Webergs- all the photo opportunities that you continue to capture for the team!  Bensers- we like the new tents, thanks for the recommendation!

Monday– regular practice- We will announce those that are traveling to St. Cloud for meet at practice. Some are not joining us to this meet.

Tuesday-  St. Cloud Meet-  NO MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICE-  only select JV and Varsity attending the meet Non competing JV plan to run on your own 45 minutes

Excuse at 11:15 AM Bus leaves at 11:30AM sharp.  Late return- estimated at 11:15PM

Tech Cross Country “Granite Invitational” 

Boulder Ridge Golf Club | 2750 County Road 74 | St. Cloud, MN 56301

Race Schedule:

3:30pm: Girls – Junior Varsity

4:00pm: Boys – Junior Varsity

4:30pm: Girls – Varsity (up to 8 runners)

5:00pm: Boys – Varsity (up to 8 runners)

Awards: The top 10 runners in girls and boys  JV races will receive medals at the finish. The top 10 runners in girls and boys varsity races will receive their medals in an awards ceremony directly after the meet outside of the clubhouse. The winning varsity teams will receive a trophy and cake at the awards ceremony directly after the meet.

Wednesday– optional 6:30AM practice  Regular practice 3:40-5:00PM

Thursday– regular practice 3:40-5:00Pm

Friday– optional/make up practice at 6:30AM  Regular practice at 3:40-5:00PM

Saturday-  Long run on weekend make sure to do these so you are coming into the final stretch of the season prepared.

BANQUET UPDATE:   Thursday, Nov. 8 at 5:00PM  East High School Commons and Auditorium.  Details about menu, cost and expectations pending.

Team and families:  Last week had its challenges with individuals on our team.  This has been a work in progress and we as coaches feel the need to highlight once again our expectations of your child.  First and foremost, as a member of the Duluth East Cross Country team we hold our student athletes to standards that are identified in the handbook, in conjunction with MSHSL rules and policies.  If these are not being followed then you are not in good standing and may not compete at races.  This is unfortunate to address as many of our student athletes are able to comply, rise to occasions and be good role models for others.  Those that are not capable of these expectations need to discuss and reconsider their continuation on the team.

This week Swain is the focus and our workouts will reflect that as we prepare for the challenge of weather changes, course difficulty and sense of pride ad tradition at this historic meet.  It is a privilege to participate at Swain and for our seniors- we wish you a memorable and favorable race!

Monday–  regular practice3:40-5:15PM

Tuesday–  MIDDLE SCHOOL AT HERMANTOWN  see below for meet information

JV/Varsity regular practice at 3:40-5:15PM

Wednesday– optional AM 6:30   Regular practice 3:40-5:15PM

Thursday– regular practice 3:40-5:15PM

Friday-NO PRACTICE HOMECOMING- SUPPORT OTHER ACTIVITIES

Saturday- SWAIN MEET!!!!  We are co hosts for this meet with Denfeld.  ALL athletes need to help with clean up after all races.  Plan to stay for entire day. Team camp needs parent chaperones throughout the day.  If you are available please consider being at camp in between your child’s race.   All athletes should arrive between 8:30AM -9:ooAM to receive race Bib.   Coaches will not be available after 9AM to issue bibs.  GET to this event on time, be respectful, and be helpful.  Make sure to walk/jog the course prior to your race.  Be properly dressed, warm up and be ready for your race.    Schedule as follows:

Boys Varsity “AA” 2:55 p.m. (5000m)