Thursday, October 29, 2009

Nordic Ski Informational Meeting

Where: Como Park Senior High cafeteria
When: Tuesday, November 3. 2:15 p.m.
Who: Any student interested in learning more about Nordic skiing. Returners and potential new team members should attend.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Section 4AA Meet Results

The Como Park cross country team concluded its season Wednesday, October 28, with the Section 4AA meet at Goodrich Golf Course in Maplewood. The girls team captured 12th place, and the boys took 13th. Seniors Leah Roth, Alisha Wilbur, and Jane Kramer led the charge for the Cougar girls. Sophomores Nate Rue, Chris Hutton, and junior Evan Hanson led the youthful boys team.

Results are available HERE.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Celebration of Coach Dumas's Life




Coach Dick Dumas, founder of the Como Park Nordic ski program, passed away recently after a long battle with mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. He will be deeply missed by our entire community. Friends and family will gather tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, to celebrate his life. Details are available HERE.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Pike Island Challenge Results

Como Park cross country faced conference rivals Highland Park, Johnson, and Humboldt on Tuesday at Pike Island. Both the boys and girls took second in the team scoring, and Nate Rue captured the boys individual title in a personal best time of 17:35.

Strong performances and favorable conditions led to an abundance of personal best times for the Cougars. The team appears to be rounding into excellent shape in preparation for the Conference Meet, which will be held Tuesday, October 20 at Conway Rec.

Boy's Results: Click HERE.
Girl's Results: Click HERE.

Monday, October 5, 2009

XC Schedule: October 5-11

MON: 2:30 p.m. 600 meter repeats + weights
4-6 repeats w/ equal rest time.

TUE: 2:30 p.m. Distance run.
3-6 miles

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

THU: Blaine Invitational @ Majestic Oaks Golf Course. Ham Lake, MN. Bus leaves @ 2:20 p.m. Returns to school @ 6:45 p.m.
3:45 Boys White 5K 4:05 Girls White 4K
5:15 Boys JV 5K 5:35 Girls JV 4K

FRI: 2:30 p.m. Whiffle Ball Biathlon.
3-5 miles total

SAT: 9:00 a.m. @ Coles. 968 Larpentaur.
Long run (4-8 miles).