The meet results are now posted under the tab above Titled Meet results.  Great efforts, wonderful races and excellent job at team camp, supporting teammates and the competition.  REMINDER PRACTICE FRIDAY AT PARK POINT AT 9:00AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all of the families that were at the Fall Activities Meeting last night.  We hope we answered and covered the important aspects of our team and expectations along with your questions.  Looking ahead please plan on the following activities and opportunities to assist if possible.

registration update:  INFINITE CAMPUS NOW WORKING!!  PLEASE LOG ON AND COMPLETE FORMS AND MAKE PAYMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RACE THURSDAY!!!!!!!  

This week’s workouts:

Monday- 4-6 half mile DOWNHILL workout, continual loops up and down, focus on downhill form.

Tuesday- 60 minute run about 6-9 miles

Wednesday- Run the course for first meet! (5k distance) Cool down strides/accelerations

Thursday- MEET!!!!

Friday Park Point with Farmington team workout on beach trail 4-6 miles

Saturday/Sunday– On own LONG RUN on one of the days.  90 minutes should be the goal for Varsity, 75 for other groups.  

Thursday, August 25 Lester Park Invitational Meet 10:00AM.  This is our Home Meet.  Volunteer parent help is appreciated.  No previous experience necessary as we will throw you into the fire as training. Just kidding, we will help get you ready for whatever position you are helping.  Tasks include, but not limited to: chute organization, collection of bib tickets, runner for results, trail markings, garbage control, photographer, etc.  10-15 adults is helpful.

RACE SCHEDULE:

Middle School Girls 10:00

Middle School Boys  10:25

Girls’ JV/VARSITY 11:00

Boys’ JV/VARSITY  11:30

Student- Athletes should arrive between 8:30-9:00AM

We are the host team.  Captains help greet teams, camp areas should be contained to park areas.  Leave the Pavillion for coaches/volunteers etc. This is old school; no chip timing!! 

FRIDAY, August 26 PRACTICE at 9:00AM AT PARK POINT!!!!!!  This is a new tradition the Greyhounds host Farmington’s team in a joint practice with mini “breakfast” after workout.  Please meet on field near volleyball courts by clubhouse.

MISC.   Clothing order forms available at practice or on website, see link. 

               Final payments for joining Cross Country must be verified by Wednesday, August 24 to participate in meet and be a rostered Minnesota State High School League participant.  This is a state high school rule, not coaches.

Weekend suggested workouts were discussed at practice.  There will be captains at UMD at 8:30 AM Saturday August 20, for a group long run if you want to participate.  Otherwise get a long run in on your own either Saturday or Sunday.