a new phase

Como XC Community,
 
As many of you may have heard, after 8 years of coaching cross country at Como Park, I have made the difficult decision of accepting a position coaching track and cross country at Minneapolis Washburn High School. I say difficult, because I truly love and am extremely proud of the program at Como. However, Washburn is just down the street from where I live, and with my daughter and various other responsibilities, the logistical advantages and saved driving time made this the right decision for my family. 
 
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your involvement with the program, and wish you the best moving forward. Coach McCurdy plans to continue to coach, and we have many excellent student-athletes coming back next year, so the future of the team is in good hands. The team and families are a real community, and I look forward to maintaining ties to that community as I begin this new phase. Thanks again, for all that you have done and will continue to do. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
 
Coach Chris

Section Results

Section 4AA results are posted HERE. This link pulls up the Varsity Boys. Select other races from the drop down menu to see the other races.

The Como Park boys finished 11th, and the girls were 13th. The boys advanced two runners to the state meet: Tahir Hashim, 11th in 16:33, and Marshal Landrum, 15th in 16:44. State will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at St. Olaf College in Northfield. Congratulations to Tahir, Marshal, and all the runners who completed their season today!

WEEK 11 Schedule

 “The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1)      Section Meet @ U of M Golf Course on Wed. Last meet for most of the team. Leave it all out there!

2)      Make sure to come Friday to turn in stuff, vote, and do the season ending Cougar game – the scavenger hunt.

3)      If you have photos, bring them on a CD or jump drive on Friday.

MON: 2:30 p.m. 2-3 mile warmup + 4-5x150M

TUE: Football toss + Easy run + drills/strides. 2-3 miles.

Last practice of season for most of the team!

Pasta dinner @ Emmet’s.1506 Simpson, 55108 . 6:00 p.m.

WED: Section 4AA Meet @ U of M Golf Course

Bus leaves @ 2:15 p.m. Returns to school @ 5:30 p.m.

3:00 Coaches Meeting

3:15 Girls Varsity 4k (7 runners)

3:45 Boys Varsity 5k (7 runners)

4:15 Girls JV 4k

4:45 Boys JV 5k

AWARDS TO FOLLOW…Please stay for awards even if you are getting a ride home.

Top 2 teams and next 8 individuals not on those teams qualify for state on Sat., Nov. 3.

THU: No practice. State qualifiers and those running Nike Cross do an easy run (4-5 miles) on their own.

FRI: 2:15 p.m. 

-TURN IN UNIFORMS/Fill out evaluations.

-Bring CDs/jump drives with photos for the banquet.

-SCAVENGER HUNT

-Go over remaining practice schedule for those running State/Nike Cross

Week 10 Schedule

2012 Como Park Cross Country

WEEK 10: Oct 15—21        

“My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble.”

—Bill Rodgers, 4 time winner of both NY and Boston Marathons

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1)      Conference Meet: Run smart, run strong, run hard.

2)      Remember t-shirt money if you ordered extra shirts.

3)      Let’s enjoy the last 10 days of the season!

MON: 2:20 p.m. BUS DEPARTS for Conference Meet @ Battle Creek

3:30 – Girls V/JV 4k.

4:00 – Boys V 5k.

4:30 – Boys JV 5k

TUE: 2:30 p.m. Core + Distance run

WED: 2:30 p.m. Warmup + Hill sprints + weights

THU: 9:00 a.m. Practice @ school. Distance run.

FRI: 9:00 a.m. Practice @ Klein’s. 860 Ivy. 1000M repeats. (2-3 reps)

Breakfast after run.

SAT: No practice. Easy run on your own (3-6 miles)

SUN: No practice. Rest day.

NEXT WEEK: Section Meet on Wed., end of season except for State qualifiers.

Conference Meet Schedule

CONFERENCE MEET

Monday, October 15, 2012, 3:30 p.m. at Battle Creek Regional Park

Order of Events:

3:30 -- Varsity/Junior Varsity Girls

4:00 -- Varsity Boys 

4:30 -- Junior Varsity Boys

5:00 -- Kids race

Pike Island Meet Info

4:00 Girls 4k

4:30 Boys 5k

Boy's race start next to the bridge to the island, Girl's race will start 1000 meters around the island. Both races finish near the bridge. Parking is available either by entering the state park (follow signs from Hwy. 5) or at Fort Snelling itself (exit Hwy. 5 to Hwy 55 west, then exit to Ft. Snelling). If you park at the Fort rather than in the state park, be aware that there is a fairly steep hill to walk down to get to Pike Island.

http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_parks/spk00154_summer.pdf

Week 8 Schedule

WEEK 8: Oct 1—7       

“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1)      Good meets last week! Lots of PRs on Tue., and strong races on Sat.

2)      This week – Thursday @ Blaine. BUS at 2:20!!! Fairly flat course.

3)      Next week we have a Monday meet (dinner Sunday). Remember to bring your stuff to school.

4)      Talk to coach about your goals one day this week, before or after practice.

MON: 2:30 p.m. Warm-up + drills/strides + 1000M repeats w/ 2-3 min rest + weights

 TUE: 2:30 p.m. Core strength + Distance run (3-6 miles)

 WED: 2:30 p.m. Easy run (2-4 miles) + drills/strides + Centipede Run

6:00 p.m. Team Dinner @ Hankersons. 1436 Van Buren Ave.

THU: 2:20 p.m. BUS DEPARTS for Blaine Invitational @ Majestic Oaks Golf Course. 

3:45 –Boys White division Varsity 5k

4:05 – Girls White division Varsity 4k.

5:00 – MS Boys 1.8k

5:30 – Boys JV 5k.

Back to school around 7:00 p.m.

FRI: 2:30 p.m. Distance run (3-6 miles)

SAT: 9:00 a.m. 400M repeats. Landrums: 1305 Victoria, 55117

SUN: 6:00 p.m. Team dinner @ Williams’. 2261 Gordon Ave

NEXT MONDAY – PIKE ISLAND MEET. Bus leaves at 2:30.

Remember your uniform!