FIRST LAST Time Meet Date
Girls 4x800
Wilbur Lee, E. Roth Kramer 11:43 Time Trial April 9
Kramer Smebakken, M. Anderson, R. Lee, R. 12:03.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Boys 4x800
Vogel Hanson Hutton Van Cleve 9:39.39 U of M Indoor April 4
Van Cleve Hanson Kramer Lister 9:43.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Olsen Anderson, N. Miller Lister 10:39 Time Trial April 9
Girls 100 HH
Corinne Pinlac 20.5 Time Trial April 9
Audrey Smebakken 21.8 Time Trial April 9
Shatera Graham 21.9 Time Trial April 9
Boys 110 HH
Amani Lee 18.5 Time Trial April 9
Daric Thomas 18.8 Time Trial April 9
Leif Vandersteen 20.5 Time Trial April 9
Valentin Tolmer 23.7 Time Trial April 9
Girls 100
Corinne Pinlac 14.4 Time Trial April 9
Xiong Mee Thao 16.2 Time Trial April 9
Raji ??? 17.2 Time Trial April 9
Boys 100
Caleb Coleman 12.1 Time Trial April 9
Bob Butler 12.3 Time Trial April 9
Chueye Kong 12.7 Time Trial April 9
Alan Ojambo 13.1 Time Trial April 9
Wilson Musabyimana 13.4 Time Trial April 9
Girls 4x200
Graham Raji?? Vang Brown 2:10.0 Time Trial April 9
Brown Smebakken, A. Vang Powers 2:26.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Boys 4x200
Gagner Coleman, C. Vang Coleman, G. 1:48.2 Time Trial April 9
Thomas Anderson, T. Coleman, C. Butler 1:50.5 Concordia Indoor March 26
Girls 1600
Emma Lee 5:47.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Alisha Wilbur 6:08.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Rachel Lee 6:45.7 Time Trial April 9
Sophie Nielsen 7:05.5 Time Trial April 9
Mabel Smebakken 7:05.9 Time Trial April 9
Boys 1600
Ross Anderson 5:03.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Evan Vogel 5:10.2 Time Trial April 9
Nate Rue 5:24.0 Time Trial April 9
Luke Rustad 5:26.6 Time Trial April 9
Ted Olsen 5:28.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Chris Hutton 5:31.5 Time Trial April 9
Lia Yang 5:50.19 U of M Indoor April 4
Adam Reece 6:15.1 Time Trial April 9
Girls 4x100
Boys 4x100
Girls 400
Jane Kramer 66.8 Time Trial April 9
Sydney Marshall 76.7 Time Trial April 9
Feven Gerezgiher 81.2 Time Trial April 9
Kaila Will 82.7 Time Trial April 9
Gina Thao 82.8 Time Trial April 9
Boys 400
Zac Van Cleve 55.5 Time Trial April 9
Peter Ojambo 60.2 Time Trial April 9
Will Lister 61.1 Time Trial April 9
Alikou Dinsmore 64.1 Time Trial April 9
Ryan Wagner 65.5 Time Trial April 9
Wilson Musabyimana 65.67 U of M Indoor April 4
Dou Vang 65.79 U of M Indoor April 4
Girls 300 IM
Audrey Smebakken 69.0 Time Trial April 9
Boys 300 IM
Leif Vandersteen 47.9 Time Trial April 9
Amani Lee 48.7 Time Trial April 9
Dou Vang 56.1 Time Trial April 9
Valentin Tolmer 63.1 Time Trial April 9
Girls 800
Rachel Lee 3:07.0 Time Trial April 9
Siri Berg-Moberg 3:09.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Leah Bromaghim 3:17.0 Time Trial April 9
Sydney Marshall 3:18.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Boys 800
Evan Vogel 2:14.9 Time Trial April 9
Zac Van Cleve 2:17.60 U of M Indoor April 4
Evan Hanson 2:19.2 Time Trial April 9
Phil Kramer 2:32.2 Time Trial April 9
Chris Hutton 2:39.85 U of M Indoor April 4
Lia Yang 2:42.5 Time Trial April 9
Justin Miller 2:44.5 Time Trial April 9
Colin Davis-Johnson 2:49.3 Time Trial April 9
Neil Anderson 3:11.7 Time Trial April 9
Girls 200
Feven Gerezgiher 33.5 Time Trial April 9
Samantha Brown 33.9 Concordia Indoor March 26
Xiong Mee Thao 34.0 Time Trial April 9
Bee Vang 37.2 Concordia Indoor March 26
Raji ??? 37.6 Time Trial April 9
Boys 200
Gabe Coleman 25.6 Time Trial April 9
Daric Thomas 25.7 Time Trial April 9
Pierre Gagner 25.7 Time Trial April 9
Bob Butler 26.5 Time Trial April 9
Amani Lee 27.6 Time Trial April 9
Alan Ojambo 27.7 Time Trial April 9
Dou Vang 28.2 Concordia Indoor March 26
Ryan Wagner 28.5 Time Trial April 9
Wilson Musabyimana 28.6 Time Trial April 9
Joshimar Bailon Serna 34.6 Time Trial April 9
Girls 3200
Leah Roth 13:39.9 Time Trial April 9
Rachel Lee 14:35.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Roz Anderson 14:45.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Boys 3200
Ted Olsen 11:46.5 Time Trial April 9
Maurice Martinez 11:53.3 Time Trial April 9
Nate Rue 11:58.0 Time Trial April 9
Chris Hutton 12:25.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Justin Miller 13:25.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Girls 4x400
Lee, E. Nielsen Smebakken, M. Kramer 4:59.0 Concordia Indoor March 26
Marshall Will Nielsen Smebakken, M. 5:19.9 Time Trial April 9
Boys 4x400
Ojambo, P Coleman, G. Lee, A. Coleman, C. 4:08.3 Time Trial April 9
Ojambo, P Brown, C. Olsen Anderson, R. 4:18.1 Concordia Indoor March 26
Van Cleve Hutton Reece Hanson 4:18.2 Time Trial April 9
Girls Shot Put
Miriam Dennis 34-10 Concordia Indoor March 26
Janelle Flinner 24-9 Concordia Indoor March 26
Cassi ??? 18-6 Time Trial April 9
Yara Atallah 17-8.5 Time Trial April 9
Gina Thao 15-7 Time Trial April 9
Boys Shot Put
Mike Peterson 32-0 Time Trial April 9
Girls Discus
Miriam Dennis 60-1 Time Trial April 9
Janelle Flinner 54-0.25 Time Trial April 9
Cassi ??? 41-2 Time Trial April 9
Yara Atallah 32-0 Time Trial April 9
Gina Thao 28-7 Time Trial April 9
Boys Discus
Mike Peterson 90-4 Time Trial April 9
Girls Long Jump
Corinne Pinlac 14-0 Time Trial April 9
Samantha Brown 13-1 Time Trial April 9
Cearah Hamilton 13-0 Time Trial April 9
Isabella Powers 11-4.5 Concordia Indoor March 26
Gina Thao 10-8 Time Trial April 9
Boys Long Jump
Caleb Coleman 18-8 Time Trial April 9
Gabe Coleman 17-6 Time Trial April 9
Tevin Anderson 15-10.5 Concordia Indoor March 26
Chueye Kong 15-7.75 U of M Indoor April 4
Alikou Dinsmore 14-8 Time Trial April 9
Wilson Musabyimana 13-11 U of M Indoor April 4
Girls Triple Jump
Corinne Pinlac 27-2 U of M Indoor April 4
Boys Triple Jump
Caleb Coleman 40-1 Time Trial April 9
Chueye Kong 36-2 Time Trial April 9
Will Lister 35-8 Time Trial April 9
Alikou Dinsmore 34-8 Time Trial April 9
Peter Ojambo 30-9.25 U of M Indoor April 4
Girls High Jump
Corinne Pinlac 4-2 U of M Indoor April 4
Boys High Jump
Amani Lee 5-6 Concordia Indoor March 26
Friday, April 10, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Spring Break Training
DISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM
Spring Break: March 29—April 5
SUN: No practice.
Easy run on your own: 3-6 miles
MON: No practice.
Easy run on your own: 3-6 miles
TUE: 9:30 AM. Practice @ Como
Tempo Run (15-30 min.) + 8xhill sprints + cool-down
WED: 9:30 AM. Practice @ Como
Easy run (3-6 miles)
THU: 9:30 AM. Practice @ Como
Warm-up + 200M repeats (6-12) w/ 200M jog recovery
FRI: 9:30 AM. Practice @ Como
Easy Run + Drills + Strides
SAT: University of Minnesota ROTC Indoor Meet
Selected participants only
SUN: OFF
Spring Break: March 29—April 5
SUN: No practice.
Easy run on your own: 3-6 miles
MON: No practice.
Easy run on your own: 3-6 miles
TUE: 9:30 AM. Practice @ Como
Tempo Run (15-30 min.) + 8xhill sprints + cool-down
WED: 9:30 AM. Practice @ Como
Easy run (3-6 miles)
THU: 9:30 AM. Practice @ Como
Warm-up + 200M repeats (6-12) w/ 200M jog recovery
FRI: 9:30 AM. Practice @ Como
Easy Run + Drills + Strides
SAT: University of Minnesota ROTC Indoor Meet
Selected participants only
SUN: OFF
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Como Park Nordic 08-09 Season Summary
The Como Park Nordic 08-09 season has come and gone. We're left with lots of memories, great friends, a high level of fitness, and a few random gobs of kick wax. I (Coach Chris) have shaved my beard and cleaned the klister from my jacket pockets, and would like to offer a big thank you to everyone who was involved with the team this year.
Highlights of the season are too many to name, but I thought I would list a few:
Holiday Relays: Girls take the lead early, and hold on for a strong finish
Ski camp @ Rainbow Resort
Sophomore boys' epic waxing session before the Giant's Ridge meet
Mora Vasaloppet Relay Team: 2nd overall
Emma Lee: 3rd in Conference (1st S.P. City), 5th in Section, 1st Woman in Mora Vasaloppet 13k, 36th at State Meet, 1st Como Park skier to be ranked in state
Luke Rustad: All-Conference, 10th at Section, 108th at State Meet
Girls team: 2nd at Conference (1st S.P. City), 3rd in Section
End of Season Banquet: 75 attendees, best videos and slideshows, and a great time with friends.
A special thank you goes out to our senior captains Luke Rustad, Alyce Eaton, Phil Kramer, and Emma Lee. Here's what they had to say about the season:
Luke:
"What a year to be a senior. Watching people grow, both in skiing talent and in maturity was really something to see. There is so much potential on both the guys and the girls side for the future. No matter how you do, remember that the team is so much more important than how you do. The fun I had as a part of this team will never be forgotten. It's a ski story, a wonderful ski story."
Emma:
"This season was absolutely incredible. I knew that things were going to be awesome when I first strapped on my skis back in November, and the experience went uphill from there. At every race and every practice, I could feel myself getting better and see everyone around me improving too. It's hard to believe how far we've all come in such a short time. If someone had told me two years ago that I was going to go to state, I would have laughed at them. Skiing taught me to believe in myself and dramatically increased how hard I'm willing to push myself to accomplish my goals. I am so proud of all of the people who came to practice every day and worked hard to improve-- they are the ones who will carry the team in the years to come. Although I'm sad that this was my last season with Como, I am excited to see the direction that the team is going. The competition to be on varsity and the pressure to continue this year's success will take the team to levels unprecedented in Como Nordic history. Skiing is the best thing that ever happened to me; I'll keep the team motto with me forever. No regrets!"
Phil:
"This season we had a very young team which can be a good thing or a bad thing. This year has definitely been a good year, its been a great year. First time sending 2 skiers to the state meet. Girls winning the city conference, taking 3rd at sections, the guys improving over last year and the improvements were a number of spots in both conference and sections. We continued to have a very high team GPA as well. There isn't one thing that can be said that lead to all this success but a number of things did. Great coaching staff, excellent leadership, commitment from the skis both young and old. If these continue, which I don't see why they wouldn't, we can expect to continue to see success. The sky's the limit"
Alyce:
"This was an amazing season - people were so determined but also managed to have fun. I really enjoyed watching everyone learn how to ski; you guys all have so much potential. Hard work is what is going to determine who skis varsity in the next couple of years, but I know that the team is going great places. There are so many things that I will miss - the camaraderie, the good exercise, the peaceful mind that comes while skiing, the dinners, the karaoke, the good times, the massages, the coaches, the whole team. Even when we had to wake up at six a.m. or do a final wax at eleven p.m., even when I was exhausted or stressed or had to sacrifice other things, this season was always, always worth it. Thank you so much to everyone, and don't forget - NO REGRETS."
Highlights of the season are too many to name, but I thought I would list a few:
Holiday Relays: Girls take the lead early, and hold on for a strong finish
Ski camp @ Rainbow Resort
Sophomore boys' epic waxing session before the Giant's Ridge meet
Mora Vasaloppet Relay Team: 2nd overall
Emma Lee: 3rd in Conference (1st S.P. City), 5th in Section, 1st Woman in Mora Vasaloppet 13k, 36th at State Meet, 1st Como Park skier to be ranked in state
Luke Rustad: All-Conference, 10th at Section, 108th at State Meet
Girls team: 2nd at Conference (1st S.P. City), 3rd in Section
End of Season Banquet: 75 attendees, best videos and slideshows, and a great time with friends.
A special thank you goes out to our senior captains Luke Rustad, Alyce Eaton, Phil Kramer, and Emma Lee. Here's what they had to say about the season:
Luke:
"What a year to be a senior. Watching people grow, both in skiing talent and in maturity was really something to see. There is so much potential on both the guys and the girls side for the future. No matter how you do, remember that the team is so much more important than how you do. The fun I had as a part of this team will never be forgotten. It's a ski story, a wonderful ski story."
Emma:
"This season was absolutely incredible. I knew that things were going to be awesome when I first strapped on my skis back in November, and the experience went uphill from there. At every race and every practice, I could feel myself getting better and see everyone around me improving too. It's hard to believe how far we've all come in such a short time. If someone had told me two years ago that I was going to go to state, I would have laughed at them. Skiing taught me to believe in myself and dramatically increased how hard I'm willing to push myself to accomplish my goals. I am so proud of all of the people who came to practice every day and worked hard to improve-- they are the ones who will carry the team in the years to come. Although I'm sad that this was my last season with Como, I am excited to see the direction that the team is going. The competition to be on varsity and the pressure to continue this year's success will take the team to levels unprecedented in Como Nordic history. Skiing is the best thing that ever happened to me; I'll keep the team motto with me forever. No regrets!"
Phil:
"This season we had a very young team which can be a good thing or a bad thing. This year has definitely been a good year, its been a great year. First time sending 2 skiers to the state meet. Girls winning the city conference, taking 3rd at sections, the guys improving over last year and the improvements were a number of spots in both conference and sections. We continued to have a very high team GPA as well. There isn't one thing that can be said that lead to all this success but a number of things did. Great coaching staff, excellent leadership, commitment from the skis both young and old. If these continue, which I don't see why they wouldn't, we can expect to continue to see success. The sky's the limit"
Alyce:
"This was an amazing season - people were so determined but also managed to have fun. I really enjoyed watching everyone learn how to ski; you guys all have so much potential. Hard work is what is going to determine who skis varsity in the next couple of years, but I know that the team is going great places. There are so many things that I will miss - the camaraderie, the good exercise, the peaceful mind that comes while skiing, the dinners, the karaoke, the good times, the massages, the coaches, the whole team. Even when we had to wake up at six a.m. or do a final wax at eleven p.m., even when I was exhausted or stressed or had to sacrifice other things, this season was always, always worth it. Thank you so much to everyone, and don't forget - NO REGRETS."
Como Park Track & Field Meet Schedule
Tuesday, March 10 @ Como Park: Opening Day of Practice
Thursday, March 26 @ Concordia: Indoor Meet
March 28—April 5: Spring Break (practices TBA)
Saturday, April 4 @ U of M Fieldhouse: Indoor Meet
Thursday, April 16 @ Como Park: Johnson-Highland-Como
Thursday, April 23 @ Harding: Harding-Humboldt-Como
Thursday, April 30 @ Central: Humboldt-Johnson-Central-Como
Tuesday, May 5 @ St. Thomas Academy: Section 3AA True Team
Thursday, May 7 @ Central: Conference Relays
Thursday, May 14 @ Como: JV Conference
Monday, May 18 @ Central: Conference Prelims
Wednesday, May 20 @ Central: Conference Finals
Tuesday, May 26 @ Stillwater: Section Prelims
Thursday, May 28 @ Stillwater: Section Finals
Fri/Sat, June 5-6 @ Hamline: State Meet
Thursday, March 26 @ Concordia: Indoor Meet
March 28—April 5: Spring Break (practices TBA)
Saturday, April 4 @ U of M Fieldhouse: Indoor Meet
Thursday, April 16 @ Como Park: Johnson-Highland-Como
Thursday, April 23 @ Harding: Harding-Humboldt-Como
Thursday, April 30 @ Central: Humboldt-Johnson-Central-Como
Tuesday, May 5 @ St. Thomas Academy: Section 3AA True Team
Thursday, May 7 @ Central: Conference Relays
Thursday, May 14 @ Como: JV Conference
Monday, May 18 @ Central: Conference Prelims
Wednesday, May 20 @ Central: Conference Finals
Tuesday, May 26 @ Stillwater: Section Prelims
Thursday, May 28 @ Stillwater: Section Finals
Fri/Sat, June 5-6 @ Hamline: State Meet
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Lee, Rustad Compete at State
Emma Lee and Luke Rustad competed at the Minnesota State Nordic ski meet on Saturday, representing Como Park in fine fashion.
Lee took 36th in the pursuit, besting all of her conference rivals, and improving greatly on last year's 63rd place finish. After the classic race, Lee was in 52nd place. She maneuvered through an extremely crowded field into the top 40.
Rustad took 108th place. He was hampered by a fall in the classic race, but competed well in an extremely tough field. Both Rustad and Lee's parents were on hand to see their children compete on the highest stage in Minnesota High School sports. Congrats to both Luke and Emma!
A little history...
Two years ago, Andy Brown was the first Como Park athlete to compete at the State Nordic Ski Meet. Last year, Emma Lee was the first Como Park girl to compete. This year, we had multiple athletes qualify for the first time ever. With a strong group of junior and sophomore girls returning from a 3rd place section team, and a developing group of sophomore and freshman boys, the Como Park Nordic team looks for these trends to continue.
Check out the GIRLS RESULTS and BOYS RESULTS.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Monday Practice
For practice on Monday, January 26, junior varsity skiers should report to Mr. Leonard's room after school if they need to wax their skis. JV Conference is on Tuesday. It is a skate meet, and we need everyone to get their skis nice and fast for a good race at Wirth Park!
Varsity skiers and those who wax at home will take a bus to Battle Creek Park for practice.
Conference meet varsity skiers: Bring classic equipment!
JV skiers who wish to come to Battle Creek may do so, and can skate ski if they prefer.
Varsity skiers and those who wax at home will take a bus to Battle Creek Park for practice.
Conference meet varsity skiers: Bring classic equipment!
JV skiers who wish to come to Battle Creek may do so, and can skate ski if they prefer.
Girls 2nd, Boys 6th at Conference Meet
The Como Park Nordic Ski team had excellent performances at Friday's Twin Cities Nordic Ski Conference Meet, held at Baker Park.
In a ten team field, the Como Park girls captured second place, just one point ahead of a very strong Irondale team. The girls, who placed sixth last year, worked hard all season and showed huge improvements from last year's conference finish.
Emma Lee captured second place overall, posting the fastest skate time of the day. Mara Chin-Purcell stepped up her game to garner all-conference honors. Leah Roth overcame a broken pole strap to take an all-conference honorable mention slot. Sophomore Rachel Lee had a breakthrough meet, earning all-conference honorable mention as well. Jane Kramer missed honorable mention by just one place, but her consistent skiing was critical in nailing down the team's second place finish.
The boys team's sixth place finish marked a significant improvement over last year's ninth place finish. Led by Luke Rustad's all-conference performance and Phil Kramer and Jon Tetlie's honorable mention all-conference finishes, all of which were earned with especially strong skate races. The remainder of the team, composed entirely of sophomores and freshman, showed that they may be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
Full results are available HERE.
In a ten team field, the Como Park girls captured second place, just one point ahead of a very strong Irondale team. The girls, who placed sixth last year, worked hard all season and showed huge improvements from last year's conference finish.
Emma Lee captured second place overall, posting the fastest skate time of the day. Mara Chin-Purcell stepped up her game to garner all-conference honors. Leah Roth overcame a broken pole strap to take an all-conference honorable mention slot. Sophomore Rachel Lee had a breakthrough meet, earning all-conference honorable mention as well. Jane Kramer missed honorable mention by just one place, but her consistent skiing was critical in nailing down the team's second place finish.
The boys team's sixth place finish marked a significant improvement over last year's ninth place finish. Led by Luke Rustad's all-conference performance and Phil Kramer and Jon Tetlie's honorable mention all-conference finishes, all of which were earned with especially strong skate races. The remainder of the team, composed entirely of sophomores and freshman, showed that they may be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
Full results are available HERE.
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