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Donate/Pledge a Runner during our 12-Hour Relay HERE
Please make sure you REGISTER for Cross Country prior to attending practice
Monday AM: Practice [Progression Run] from 7:00-9:00am at Founder's Park (corner of Grove & W Island Ave)
Monday PM: Strength & Conditioning from 4:00-5:00pm in the weight room
Tuesday: Practice [Easy Mileage] from 7:00-9:00am at Founder's Park (corner of Grove & W Island Ave)
Wednesday: Como Park Relays (on the corner of Horton/Como & Lexington Ave) @ 6:15pm (races start at 6:45pm). We will run this event as a team in groups of 2-3 people. Please note there is NO bus, we will meet at Como Park and athletes should plan to get picked up at Como Park around 8:15pm
Thursday: Mill City Shoe Clinic - meet at DeLaSalle and we will walk over Mill City as a team. We will NOT run so no need to wear practice gear today.
Bring any money if you are planning to buy shoes or spikes. It is recommended that you get your foot scanned or you get fitted for shoes if you have never done so before.
Friday: 12-HOUR RELAY - sign up to drop off snacks during the event for the team HERE
5:40am - Everyone has arrived to DeLaSalle Athletic Field
5:55am - Kickoff
6:00am - Relay starts (there will be a sign-up with 10min slots and our team will run relay-style all day)
Breakfast with Coach Bryn
Noon - lunch (courtesy of Chick-Fil-A) drop-off - ALUMNI Welcome to join us for Lunch
6:00pm - Relay Concludes
6:15pm - Family Meet & Greet appetizer pot-luck - click HERE to sign-up to bring a dish
This is an awesome Team Bonding/Fundraiser event and athletes can ask community members/family/friends/etc to donate a flat amount or pledge to donate based on how many laps the athlete run/walks. Check out the information on the FAQ or the FUNDRAISING page for more details.
12-Hour Relay
12-Hour Relay
What: A fundraiser that is a great way to stay in shape and bond with the team! Relay means that there will be at least one person running over the course of the entire 12-hour time span. Athletes will ask people to pledge to donate* to the team per lap** they run/walk (i.e. $5 per lap). The money raised will contribute to team bonding activities, our End of Season Banquet, equipment and gear for the team, and coaching stipends. Click here for the pledge/donation form. Our goal is to raise $3500 total.
* Flat donations are also accepted
* *One lap = one lap around Nicollet Island = about 1 mile
Athletes and coaches will sign-up for 10-minute slots throughout the day, running as much or as little as needed to meet fundraising and fitness goals. Bring any activities, chairs/blankets, etc. you'd like and don't forget sunscreen!
Where: The DeLaSalle Athletic Field
When: Friday, August 18th
The relay begins at 6:00am SHARP, so plan to arrive at the Athletic Field at 5:40AM.
What else: Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided. If you are a parent/guardian and would like to help by dropping off snacks during the day, sign-up here. We will end the day with an appetizer pot-luck at 6:00pm which we ENCOURAGE parents to attend so we can get to know you. Sign up to bring an appetizer here.
SEASON 2023 Team Captains
Nathan Merrell & John Steines
Looking for a PAID position coaching during the fall?
There are coaching opportunities at HGRA (Highland Groveland Recreation Association) Fall Track beginning on Monday, August 14th.
When: 6-7pm on Mondays (practices are Aug 14th-Sep 25th for 6 dates total) and Wednesdays (meet days) from about 6-8pm.
Where: 700 Laurel Ave in Saint Paul at Webster Park for Monday practices. Wednesdays are at the Como Park Relays in August and then at Webster Park in September for the Home Track Meets.
We run on a grass track and it's a lot of fun! There's quite a few more competitions in the Fall which makes for an exciting season.
What Else: As a coach, you’ll work with 1-2 other coaches to help a team of 20-25 athletes through a warmup, 2 workouts, a game and a cooldown during each practice. You will also help teams at the meets by organizing the races, encouraging the runners and helping everyone enjoy the experience. If this sounds like something for you, then reach out to me hgratrack@mail.com
If you are interested in coaching a team, reach out to Coach Danny at hgratrack@mail.com
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