https://docs.google.com/
Monday, August 29, 2016
Subway Sign Up
Here is link for Subway sign up! Please share it with other XC runners you know!
https://docs.google.com/
https://docs.google.com/
Monday, August 1, 2016
2016 Season
Dear Cross Country Families-
It is with feelings that are both sad and excited that I send you this message...
After what feels like forever... but is actually only 9 years...I will not have a child running Cross Country this year :(.
Elizabeth has decided to swim for her last two years of high school. She has battled shin splints every XC season and spent so little time actually running that the decision was pretty easy for her to make.
I want to start by saying thank you to all of you! One of the reasons that I spent the time reaching out to parents is because Cross Country parents are so great! It is clear why this is such a great sport. Families run together, parents support all kids, and the kids are taught the values that we want them to learn from being in a sport. We are so lucky!
At this time, there are no plans to continue with this blog...which is okay! There are other ways for families to get the information that has been posted here in the past...mostly through you! You are an experienced Cross Country parent now...so go out and help the new parents! Make contact, teach them what they need, where to go, how it works...
Brett's first concern when I told him that I would no longer be helping him was Subway sandwiches for the meets. If you are willing to take on this task, please let Brett know! Based on his response, I believe he will be so glad to have this support. If you are willing and would like any guidance from me, please let me know! I'm happy to tell you what I have done in the past to set this up for the kids.
In addition, the Mayo Invitational will need lots of help! If you are willing to head up one of the volunteer areas-first aid, course marshals, concessions, t-shirts, set up/clean up, hostess, finish line, volunteers-please email Brett and let him know.
That's all from me! I know that some of you have kids in girls' swimming as well so I will look forward to still seeing you there...have a great cross country season!
It is with feelings that are both sad and excited that I send you this message...
After what feels like forever... but is actually only 9 years...I will not have a child running Cross Country this year :(.
Elizabeth has decided to swim for her last two years of high school. She has battled shin splints every XC season and spent so little time actually running that the decision was pretty easy for her to make.
I want to start by saying thank you to all of you! One of the reasons that I spent the time reaching out to parents is because Cross Country parents are so great! It is clear why this is such a great sport. Families run together, parents support all kids, and the kids are taught the values that we want them to learn from being in a sport. We are so lucky!
At this time, there are no plans to continue with this blog...which is okay! There are other ways for families to get the information that has been posted here in the past...mostly through you! You are an experienced Cross Country parent now...so go out and help the new parents! Make contact, teach them what they need, where to go, how it works...
Brett's first concern when I told him that I would no longer be helping him was Subway sandwiches for the meets. If you are willing to take on this task, please let Brett know! Based on his response, I believe he will be so glad to have this support. If you are willing and would like any guidance from me, please let me know! I'm happy to tell you what I have done in the past to set this up for the kids.
In addition, the Mayo Invitational will need lots of help! If you are willing to head up one of the volunteer areas-first aid, course marshals, concessions, t-shirts, set up/clean up, hostess, finish line, volunteers-please email Brett and let him know.
That's all from me! I know that some of you have kids in girls' swimming as well so I will look forward to still seeing you there...have a great cross country season!
Friday, May 20, 2016
Volunteer Opportunities
Hello Mayo Running!
Have had some volunteer opportunities come through my email...wanted to share them with you!
1. Paws and Claws Fundraiser: Hello all! We need help moving items for our rummage sale on Friday February 27th Saturday, Feb 28 in the a.m. Will be starting at 3:00 pm on Friday afternoon moving items that are in our upstairs storage area down to a staging area in the back hall at our shelter. We need people with strong legs and strong arms to go up and down the stairs. There are items both heavy and lighter that need to be carried. Saturday morning we will be meeting at 8 am at the shelter to load a semi truck to take the items over to the Olmsted County Fairgrounds where we will hold our rummage sale
If you are able to help on either these days and are also willing to transport some items in your vehicle Saturday am over to the fairgrounds, we would greatly appreciate it. This is a huge effort. Every year we earn lots of money and recycle many, many items that would end up in the landfills into dollars that help our cats and dogs. We cannot thank enough the many many people who have helped us over the years in this effort, and I thank you in advance for helping us this year. All of the items have been boxed and should be easy to handle.
You do not need to be an official volunteer to help with this, so feel free to bring a friend or one of your teenagers who has a lot of energy and wants to help with good cause. If you're coming Friday, meet us at 3:00 in the back hall and Saturday meet us at am in the back of the shelter. Please park your vehicles up front and both times.
Thanks!
Lindy Hankel (allvolunteers@pawsandclaws.org)
2. Med City Marathon:
It's time to volunteer for the
Have had some volunteer opportunities come through my email...wanted to share them with you!
1. Paws and Claws Fundraiser: Hello all! We need help moving items for our rummage sale on Friday February 27th Saturday, Feb 28 in the a.m. Will be starting at 3:00 pm on Friday afternoon moving items that are in our upstairs storage area down to a staging area in the back hall at our shelter. We need people with strong legs and strong arms to go up and down the stairs. There are items both heavy and lighter that need to be carried. Saturday morning we will be meeting at 8 am at the shelter to load a semi truck to take the items over to the Olmsted County Fairgrounds where we will hold our rummage sale
If you are able to help on either these days and are also willing to transport some items in your vehicle Saturday am over to the fairgrounds, we would greatly appreciate it. This is a huge effort. Every year we earn lots of money and recycle many, many items that would end up in the landfills into dollars that help our cats and dogs. We cannot thank enough the many many people who have helped us over the years in this effort, and I thank you in advance for helping us this year. All of the items have been boxed and should be easy to handle.
You do not need to be an official volunteer to help with this, so feel free to bring a friend or one of your teenagers who has a lot of energy and wants to help with good cause. If you're coming Friday, meet us at 3:00 in the back hall and Saturday meet us at am in the back of the shelter. Please park your vehicles up front and both times.
Thanks!
Lindy Hankel (allvolunteers@pawsandclaws.org)
2. Med City Marathon:
It's time to volunteer for the
Med City Marathon Weekend!
Thank you for volunteering at past Med City events. We couldn't put this premier event on without volunteers. No one volunteer position is more important than another. Our runners depend on you to give them their race packets, cheer them on and guide them on their way. We are grateful for the time you've given in the past and we look forward to your help this year.
This year we are using an online sign up process. You can see every volunteer spot, the time frame for that spot as well and the location. You simply choose the spot you want fill in the form and your done! We'll send you a reminder about a week prior to the event. Here is the link to sign up:
This year we are using an online sign up process. You can see every volunteer spot, the time frame for that spot as well and the location. You simply choose the spot you want fill in the form and your done! We'll send you a reminder about a week prior to the event. Here is the link to sign up:
You'll be asked for an email, once that is provided you will be directed to the sign up page. If you would like to volunteer and do not want to use the online portal, please send me an email at medcitymom@live.com and I will be glad to help you out.
All of our volunteers will receive a t-shirt and are invited to stay for the post race party on Sunday.
Thank you again for volunteering!
Wally & Peg Arnold
Med City Events
All of our volunteers will receive a t-shirt and are invited to stay for the post race party on Sunday.
Thank you again for volunteering!
Wally & Peg Arnold
Med City Events
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Opportunity for High School Students from the Mayo Clinic
Dear Mayo Running Families
-
Here is an opportunity for high school students that is being offered by the Mayo Clinic.
This is the second year that this program has been offered-last year about 150 students attended!
More information below:
Neuro-Ease Night: Discover how stress influences life long brain development and what to do about it
by Brainwaves
Description of Event
Through an interactive evening, students will discover the concept of neuroplasticity. This umbrella term envelops the physiologic and physical changes in the brain as a result of environment, emotions, behavior and injury. Although there is a lot that can alter the brain’s neuronal make up, this event will focus on how stress can influence life long brain development. Additionally, students will discover how to reduce stress through mental techniques and healthy habits, such as meditation, yoga and exercise, which lead to healthy brain development. Debbie Fuehrer, a coordinator/counselor in Mind Body Medicine at Mayo Clinic, will be giving an interactive, age appropriate, 30-minute presentation as part of the event. Following the presentation, there will be interactive learning stations for students to explore various healthy habits. The event is scheduled to run 2 hours.
Target Audience
This event is geared to high school students of all ages.
Overall Goal
Help students understand why and how they should manage stress and promote healthy brain development.
Specific Aims
I. Students will understand which triggers can cause stress in their life and how to identify them
II. Students will understand how stress can and will affect healthy brain development
A. Understand the concept of neuroplasticity
III. Students will be exposed to and have hands on experience with ways to manage and decrease stress in a healthy way, to promote overall healthy development of their brain
Proposed Agenda:
6:00-6:30pm Arrival, check in, socializing
Refreshments served
6:30-7:00pm Keynote Address: Debbie Fuehrer
Debbie Fuehrer is employed as a coordinator/counselor in Mind Body Medicine at Mayo Clinic with the privilege of working with Dr. Amit Sood since 2010. She has a master’s degree in counseling and psychological services and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She provides counseling services to patients, educational activities and presentations related to CIM Mind Body practices to other healthcare professionals and groups external to Mayo, and assists Dr. Sood in projects and duties as Program Director for Attention and Interpretation Therapy Program.
7:00-8:00pm Interactive stations promoting healthy living styles and
healthy brain development
ie// laughter yoga station, healthy snack station, Jazz music
8:00pm End of Evening
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Chipotle Night Monday, December 21!
Dear Mayo Running
-
Mayo High School Student Government will host the Chipotle night on Monday, December 21 from 5:00-8:00 pm to raise money for the Dorothy Day House and the Women's Shelter! What a great way to support a worthy cause!!
Attached is the flyer! Please share!!
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Messages...
Message from the Captains:
Captains are collecting money for the coaches' gifts that they will distribute at the Banquet. Please get your (optional but encouraged) $5 (or more) to Ann Holmes as soon as possible!
Message from Kelly Turner:
Items left at the Pasta Feed:
1. small ice cream-type tub
2. large circular Tupperware container
Contact Kelly at nkturner@charter.net
Message from me:
Thanks to those of you who contributed coolers this season! And even bigger thanks to all of you for collecting them after the last meet! I have one left...a large red one that doesn't have a name on it. Is it yours? Please let me know! krsorenson6@gmail.com
Also...special thanks to Ann Holmes for bringing the coolers back to me after every meet. I never had to worry about that getting done!
Message from all of us:
Thank you to all of you who helped with pasta feeds this year! I lost track of thanking after each one-sorry about that-so here are those who helped with the season's pasta feeds:
Marianne Couser, Kate Mallmann, Memy Diaz, Megan Pfrimmer, Erin Truesdale, Leah Holmes, Mary Hemenway, Cheryl Khanna, Anja Roden, Melissa Brandt, Susan Poppen and Host Kelly and Norm Turner.
Marianne Couser, Angela Cramer, Kristin Sorenson, Kate Mallmann, DuRanda Rinden, Anne Colby, Erin Truesdale, Melissa Brandt, Susan Poppen, Kelly Turner, Michele Bleskan, Megan Pfrimmer, Memy Diaz, Shelby Gathje, and Host Leah and Mike Holmes.
Tara Maier, Kate Mallmann, Marianne Couser, Leah Holmes, Kristin Sorenson, Megan Pfrimmer, Kari Grafstrom, Ellen McPhail, DuRanda Rinden, Pamela Netzel, Mary Jo Williamson, Anja Roden, Melissa Brandt, Michele Bleskan, Mary Sirian Peterson, Anja Roden, Kelly Turner, Susan Poppen, and Host Chris and Anne Colby.
Kate Mallmann, Marianne Couser, Kristin Sorenson, Kelly Turner, Erin Truesdale, Mary Sirian Peterson, Haley Vold, Mary Johnston, Janis Evers, Anne Colby, Anja Roden, Melissa Brandt, Susan Poppen, Nancy Werning, Megan Pfrimmer, Michele Bleskan, Kari Grafstrom, Kelly Turner, and Host Jaime and Shelby Gathje.
Leah Holmes, Megan Pfrimmer, Kristin Sorenson, Joel and Susan Poppen, Katherine Moore, Mary Hemenway, Mary Jo Williamson, Anja Roden, Melissa Brandt, Kelly Turner, Nancy Werning, Erin Truesdale, Tara Maier, Michele Bleskan, Laura Lenz, and Host Steve and Kate Mallmann.
Captains are collecting money for the coaches' gifts that they will distribute at the Banquet. Please get your (optional but encouraged) $5 (or more) to Ann Holmes as soon as possible!
Message from Kelly Turner:
Items left at the Pasta Feed:
1. small ice cream-type tub
2. large circular Tupperware container
Contact Kelly at nkturner@charter.net
Message from me:
Thanks to those of you who contributed coolers this season! And even bigger thanks to all of you for collecting them after the last meet! I have one left...a large red one that doesn't have a name on it. Is it yours? Please let me know! krsorenson6@gmail.com
Also...special thanks to Ann Holmes for bringing the coolers back to me after every meet. I never had to worry about that getting done!
Message from all of us:
Thank you to all of you who helped with pasta feeds this year! I lost track of thanking after each one-sorry about that-so here are those who helped with the season's pasta feeds:
Marianne Couser, Kate Mallmann, Memy Diaz, Megan Pfrimmer, Erin Truesdale, Leah Holmes, Mary Hemenway, Cheryl Khanna, Anja Roden, Melissa Brandt, Susan Poppen and Host Kelly and Norm Turner.
Marianne Couser, Angela Cramer, Kristin Sorenson, Kate Mallmann, DuRanda Rinden, Anne Colby, Erin Truesdale, Melissa Brandt, Susan Poppen, Kelly Turner, Michele Bleskan, Megan Pfrimmer, Memy Diaz, Shelby Gathje, and Host Leah and Mike Holmes.
Tara Maier, Kate Mallmann, Marianne Couser, Leah Holmes, Kristin Sorenson, Megan Pfrimmer, Kari Grafstrom, Ellen McPhail, DuRanda Rinden, Pamela Netzel, Mary Jo Williamson, Anja Roden, Melissa Brandt, Michele Bleskan, Mary Sirian Peterson, Anja Roden, Kelly Turner, Susan Poppen, and Host Chris and Anne Colby.
Kate Mallmann, Marianne Couser, Kristin Sorenson, Kelly Turner, Erin Truesdale, Mary Sirian Peterson, Haley Vold, Mary Johnston, Janis Evers, Anne Colby, Anja Roden, Melissa Brandt, Susan Poppen, Nancy Werning, Megan Pfrimmer, Michele Bleskan, Kari Grafstrom, Kelly Turner, and Host Jaime and Shelby Gathje.
Leah Holmes, Megan Pfrimmer, Kristin Sorenson, Joel and Susan Poppen, Katherine Moore, Mary Hemenway, Mary Jo Williamson, Anja Roden, Melissa Brandt, Kelly Turner, Nancy Werning, Erin Truesdale, Tara Maier, Michele Bleskan, Laura Lenz, and Host Steve and Kate Mallmann.
RNST Registration! Register Today!
YOU CAN WIN!!
All registrations for 2015-2016 Rochester Nordic Ski Team
All registrations for 2015-2016 Rochester Nordic Ski Team
received by midnight on Sunday, November 1, 2015
will be eligible for a drawing for
one 1/2-price registration (value up to $47.50) or
a $10 Chipotle gift card!
will be eligible for a drawing for
one 1/2-price registration (value up to $47.50) or
a $10 Chipotle gift card!
Need not be present to win!
You can't win if you don't register before midnight!
DON'T WAIT!! REGISTER TODAY!!
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Rochester Nordic Ski Team Registration
Happy Halloween!
Want to send a quick note about the Rochester Nordic Ski Team. I usually talk a little more about it before now...but this year has gone by and I didn't get to it yet!
(Quick interruption of myself...if you already know that your child needs to be registered for skiing, skip to the bottom of this post!)
If you were at the All-City awards, you may remember retired Century coach Darald Bothun talking about the RNST. It is an all-city team that gives the kids an opportunity to learn how to XC skate ski. This is an excellent opportunity to have a winter sport if your child doesn't already have one! Many XC runners go on to XC ski during the winter. It is a great community that also allows them to meet kids that they run against during the XC running season. The coaches are all volunteer and really just want the kids to learn to love skiing as much as they do.
It is not a highly competitive atmosphere (unless you want it to be), meeting Mon, Tues, and Thurs each week. The cost is reasonable: public school registration is $95 plus an optional $35 ski rental fee for 1st year skiers (you have to buy your own boots).
Honestly, I was frustrated when my oldest child chose this activity his eighth grade year...and it has turned out to be one of the best opportunities all of my children have had during high school! (sometimes kids know best!)
If you have more questions, please contact me at 507-269-1855/krsorenson6@gmail.com.
Registration is Monday night, November 2 at 7:00 pm at Century High School. Online registration ahead of time is recommended. Here is how to get there:
Want to send a quick note about the Rochester Nordic Ski Team. I usually talk a little more about it before now...but this year has gone by and I didn't get to it yet!
(Quick interruption of myself...if you already know that your child needs to be registered for skiing, skip to the bottom of this post!)
If you were at the All-City awards, you may remember retired Century coach Darald Bothun talking about the RNST. It is an all-city team that gives the kids an opportunity to learn how to XC skate ski. This is an excellent opportunity to have a winter sport if your child doesn't already have one! Many XC runners go on to XC ski during the winter. It is a great community that also allows them to meet kids that they run against during the XC running season. The coaches are all volunteer and really just want the kids to learn to love skiing as much as they do.
It is not a highly competitive atmosphere (unless you want it to be), meeting Mon, Tues, and Thurs each week. The cost is reasonable: public school registration is $95 plus an optional $35 ski rental fee for 1st year skiers (you have to buy your own boots).
Honestly, I was frustrated when my oldest child chose this activity his eighth grade year...and it has turned out to be one of the best opportunities all of my children have had during high school! (sometimes kids know best!)
If you have more questions, please contact me at 507-269-1855/krsorenson6@gmail.com.
Registration is Monday night, November 2 at 7:00 pm at Century High School. Online registration ahead of time is recommended. Here is how to get there:
Hope to see you at Registration on Monday night!! :) KristinGo to the website: www.rasc-mn.orgClick on the left tab: Rochester Nordic Ski Team. Scroll down to RNST 2015-2016 Brochure. Download this and read it/have the kids read it. Some different things this year.Now click on the left tab: Information on RASC>Join RNST. Now you should be able to register the kids. They will each need their own email address. Remember that they are the "member" (not you)
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Section Wrap Up
Good evening!!
Here is your MSHSL Section 1AA Report:
Chilly conditions out at Owatonna today for this last race (for most) of the season...fantastic showing by the Rochester runners!
First of all, warmest congratulations to the Mayo runners who are going on to State:
#2 in Section: Chad Couser
#11 in Section: Spencer Moore
#6 in Section: Kendall Pfrimmer
Boost these runners up on your shoulders (mentally) and carry them around to celebrate this fantastic accomplishment! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
Fan bus: Is there a possibility of a fan bus to take students up to state to cheer on these runners? Yes! How do we make this happen? Send the students in to the Athletic Office to start asking about a fan bus. If there is enough interest, that is what will make it happen. Have them start asking! Our runners would love to have their teammates and classmates at the race to cheer them on!
State XC Meet is Saturday, November 7 in Northfield, MN. Girls race is at 10:00 am and Boys race is at 11:00 am.
Congratulations to other Rochester runners: #1 in Section Emma Christensen (JM), #9 in Section Aly Welch (Century), #25 in Section Savannah Vold (Mayo), #1 in Section Seth Massot (Century), #9 in Section Antonion Judson Red-Elk (Century), #17 in Section Josh Larson (Century), #18 in Section Mark Lucivansky (Century), #23 in Section Zeke Green (Century), #29 in Section Jack Mallman (Mayo), #32 in Section Andrew Gathje (Mayo), #34 in Section Jacob Anglin, #39 Travis Turner
Well done, Mayo Runners! Great season!!
I will post tomorrow information about registering for the Rochester Nordic Ski Team this winter!!
Saturday, October 24, 2015
All-City Pictures, Pasta Feed, Subway, and Sections
Pictures from the All-City Meet, compliments of Jon Peterson: https://picasaweb.google.com/
Also, please consider signing up to help out with this week's Pasta Feed: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b45aaac2aa6f49-mayo
And lastly, please let me know by Monday if you want your Subway order pulled. Just FYI, I have been sitting on the checks until now and they will go to Subway this week-so if you have been wondering about getting your check cashed, it should be happening soon!
Hope to see a great group of parents in Owatonna this week supporting the teams at Sections. The top 2 team finishers will go to State and the top 8 individual finishers (minus those who place from the top 2 teams) will go to State. So hopefully we will have some participants! Big week!!
Also, please consider signing up to help out with this week's Pasta Feed: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b45aaac2aa6f49-mayo
And lastly, please let me know by Monday if you want your Subway order pulled. Just FYI, I have been sitting on the checks until now and they will go to Subway this week-so if you have been wondering about getting your check cashed, it should be happening soon!
Hope to see a great group of parents in Owatonna this week supporting the teams at Sections. The top 2 team finishers will go to State and the top 8 individual finishers (minus those who place from the top 2 teams) will go to State. So hopefully we will have some participants! Big week!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Conference Results!
This is so super-exciting!!
I know I am a day late here but I wanted to be sure that I got all the information before I posted so forgive me for that! And thanks to Marianne Couser for getting me the results when I asked :).
So here it is:
Girls JV and Varsity both took 5th place
Boys JV took 8th
Boys Varsity took 2nd!!!!
All Conference Girls:
Kendall Pfrimmer (7th place)
All Conference Honorable Mention Girls:
Savannah Vold (18th place)
All Conference Boys:
Chad Couser (1st place!!!!!!!!!)
Spencer Moore (7th place)
All Conference Honorable Mention Boys:
Andrew Gathje (18th place)
Jack Mallmann (21st place)
Jacob Anglin (26th place)
Travis Turner (32nd place)
Now I need to repeat...this is a fantastic showing by the Mayo Running program! If this is the first year that you have watched Cross Country, you may not realize how difficult it is to place the way these athletes have done. This is so impressive and what fun to see them earn this kind of respect. Of note is the side comment that I am pretty sure it is an accurate statement to say that all of these athletes have been running year-round. It has made a huge difference for them and their ability to be competitive!
If your child is interested in a more year-round workout, please contact Greg Couser at greg@productivementality.com. He will get your athlete on the email list to connect with the group.
Well done, Mayo Cross Country Athletes!! Hurray!!!
Side note: Mayo Boys Soccer won Sections tonight and are going to State next week! Congrats to them as well-a very exciting time of year!
I know I am a day late here but I wanted to be sure that I got all the information before I posted so forgive me for that! And thanks to Marianne Couser for getting me the results when I asked :).
So here it is:
Girls JV and Varsity both took 5th place
Boys JV took 8th
Boys Varsity took 2nd!!!!
All Conference Girls:
Kendall Pfrimmer (7th place)
All Conference Honorable Mention Girls:
Savannah Vold (18th place)
All Conference Boys:
Chad Couser (1st place!!!!!!!!!)
Spencer Moore (7th place)
All Conference Honorable Mention Boys:
Andrew Gathje (18th place)
Jack Mallmann (21st place)
Jacob Anglin (26th place)
Travis Turner (32nd place)
Now I need to repeat...this is a fantastic showing by the Mayo Running program! If this is the first year that you have watched Cross Country, you may not realize how difficult it is to place the way these athletes have done. This is so impressive and what fun to see them earn this kind of respect. Of note is the side comment that I am pretty sure it is an accurate statement to say that all of these athletes have been running year-round. It has made a huge difference for them and their ability to be competitive!
If your child is interested in a more year-round workout, please contact Greg Couser at greg@productivementality.com. He will get your athlete on the email list to connect with the group.
Well done, Mayo Cross Country Athletes!! Hurray!!!
Side note: Mayo Boys Soccer won Sections tonight and are going to State next week! Congrats to them as well-a very exciting time of year!
Monday, October 19, 2015
Lost and Found...
Tristan Moore (grade7, Willow) came home from the City meet with somebody else's gray dry fit "Mayo Spartans" shirt, youth extra large. We'd like to trade for his youth large size. Email is Moore.katherine@mayo.edu
Friday, October 16, 2015
Email correction
Sorry about this! Nancy Werning's email address is nkwerning@gmail.com (not what I originally posted). Please let her know if you have the missing sweatpants! Thanks!
All-City Wrapup
Happy MEA!
I hope you are doing something fun this weekend. We are headed to Kansas as we I write this to meet the Pennington family for a couple of days' visit in Lawrence. I mention this since Nell (and Crosby) are former Mayo runners so many of you know them. We will say hello from the team!
A warm Congratulations to our top finishers from the All-City meet. Chad Couser with a fantastic 2nd place finish and Spencer Moore finishing a strong 5th. On the girls' side, Kendall Pfrimmer with an equally fantastic 2nd place finish and Savannah Vold with a solid 4th place! Unfortunately not enough to take home the team trophies with Century sweeping the team awards...
Housekeeping from the meet: Missing after All City Meet -- Black Mayo Sweatpants size adult Medium with "M" on left thigh -- these are the kind sold at the Spartan Shack, not the cross country team pants. We think someone probably confused these pants for theirs. Please contact Andrew/Nancy Werning at nkwerning@charter.net if you found these!
For next week: Let me know by Sunday morning if you need to cancel your order for Big 9 Conference on Tuesday. Hard to believe we are already at Big 9! The season sure does go fast!
Pasta feed can still use some help: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b45aaac2aa6f49-mayo/4759998
I hope you are doing something fun this weekend. We are headed to Kansas as we I write this to meet the Pennington family for a couple of days' visit in Lawrence. I mention this since Nell (and Crosby) are former Mayo runners so many of you know them. We will say hello from the team!
A warm Congratulations to our top finishers from the All-City meet. Chad Couser with a fantastic 2nd place finish and Spencer Moore finishing a strong 5th. On the girls' side, Kendall Pfrimmer with an equally fantastic 2nd place finish and Savannah Vold with a solid 4th place! Unfortunately not enough to take home the team trophies with Century sweeping the team awards...
Housekeeping from the meet: Missing after All City Meet -- Black Mayo Sweatpants size adult Medium with "M" on left thigh -- these are the kind sold at the Spartan Shack, not the cross country team pants. We think someone probably confused these pants for theirs. Please contact Andrew/Nancy Werning at nkwerning@charter.net if you found these!
For next week: Let me know by Sunday morning if you need to cancel your order for Big 9 Conference on Tuesday. Hard to believe we are already at Big 9! The season sure does go fast!
Pasta feed can still use some help: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b45aaac2aa6f49-mayo/4759998
Saturday, October 10, 2015
All-City Pasta Feed
Hi everybody!
Mankato and Owatonna
It appears that I have missed a couple of opportunities to highlight some runner accomplishments! (Since Elizabeth has been injured, I haven't been at the races and I'm missing stuff!)
Congratulations to Chad Couser who won both the Owatonna and the Mankato meets! If you are new to Cross Country, you may not realize what a big deal it is to win a race the size of these events. Unlike soccer, volleyball, and football who have two teams play each other and one team wins, in XC there are so many players out there, Mayo will often go years between having an individual who can win a race like Owatonna. So smile for Chad today as you send him happy thoughts and well wishes for the fantastic season that he is having!
Along the same lines, congratulations to Spencer Moore who took 6th place overall and Kendall Pfrimmer who took 5th place at Owatonna. Again, these are amazing accomplishments and well-deserved for athletes who are working so hard!
All-City Pasta Feed and Meet
All-City Pasta Feed for the athletes is Monday, October 12 at John Marshall High School.
Here are some details:
Mankato and Owatonna
It appears that I have missed a couple of opportunities to highlight some runner accomplishments! (Since Elizabeth has been injured, I haven't been at the races and I'm missing stuff!)
Congratulations to Chad Couser who won both the Owatonna and the Mankato meets! If you are new to Cross Country, you may not realize what a big deal it is to win a race the size of these events. Unlike soccer, volleyball, and football who have two teams play each other and one team wins, in XC there are so many players out there, Mayo will often go years between having an individual who can win a race like Owatonna. So smile for Chad today as you send him happy thoughts and well wishes for the fantastic season that he is having!
Along the same lines, congratulations to Spencer Moore who took 6th place overall and Kendall Pfrimmer who took 5th place at Owatonna. Again, these are amazing accomplishments and well-deserved for athletes who are working so hard!
All-City Pasta Feed and Meet
All-City Pasta Feed for the athletes is Monday, October 12 at John Marshall High School.
Here are some details:
Hope to see you all at the All-City meet on Tuesday at Century High School! This is a wonderful celebration of the runners in Rochester and a fun opportunity for them to see how they all stack up against each other :). It is a fast meet with only two races: one for the girls and one for the boys. Following the high school races, the KLM 1-mile race for younger kids is a great time for any siblings to come out and stretch their legs! Great fun!
The forecast for Tuesday looks great with a high of 66 degrees but be warned! Bring a sweatshirt! It is always beautiful when we get there but gets cold by the time we are finished!
I will be at the All-City whether Elizabeth is running or not, so see you there! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Last chance for Nike Cross Regionals 2015.
We have 11 boys and and 9 girls signed up for Nike Cross Regionals thus far. It's fun group! I am turning in the singlet order on Monday. So there is still limited time if you or someone you know wants to sign up. Please see previous post for details and ***sign up here by Monday, October 12.***
Good luck at All-City this week!
Greg Couser
Good luck at All-City this week!
Greg Couser
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Subway Order Changes
Hi Everybody!
Please let me know if you have any changes to the Subway order for Owatonna by Monday night! Call or text 507-269-1855 or email me at krsorenson6@gmail.com. Thanks!
Please let me know if you have any changes to the Subway order for Owatonna by Monday night! Call or text 507-269-1855 or email me at krsorenson6@gmail.com. Thanks!
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Pasta Feed...and flour...
Good Saturday morning!
Looking ahead to this week...pasta feed on Wednesday will be at the Colby home. Sign up to help bring something here: Pasta Feed Signup
Also, on a totally random MHS thought...I don't know if you saw the request from the FACS class for supplies for the kitchen (it was a Peachjar flyer)...but flour is on sale at HyVee this week for 99 cents! If you happen to be there, grab a bag or two and drop it off at the Main Office!
Have a great weekend!
Looking ahead to this week...pasta feed on Wednesday will be at the Colby home. Sign up to help bring something here: Pasta Feed Signup
Also, on a totally random MHS thought...I don't know if you saw the request from the FACS class for supplies for the kitchen (it was a Peachjar flyer)...but flour is on sale at HyVee this week for 99 cents! If you happen to be there, grab a bag or two and drop it off at the Main Office!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Nike Cross Regionals 2015--need to plan now and RSVP by Friday 10/9
Hi, all,
Last year we took 14 boys and 7 girls to Nike Cross Regionals (a.k.a., NXN or NXR) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a 5k race and fun-filled time after the high school cross country season is over. This event is for ANY LEVEL RUNNER, and participants do not have to be members of the Cross Country team. Siblings/friends are welcome.
Preliminary details:
Who: Must be in grades 8-12 to sign up as a team. (Those younger and older can sign up on their own at the Nike site for the open race.)
What: Nike Cross Regionals (Heartland) 5K race
When: November 14-15, 2015 (Leaving Saturday around 9 a.m. and returning late afternoon on Sunday)
Where: Sioux Falls, SD
Why: It’s a blast!
Website: http://www.runnerspace.com/nxnhl .
We need drivers and parents to make this happen. We will do our best to accommodate everyone even if the parents are not coming, but it's definitely fun for all. There is an open race in which anyone (including parents) can run.
Expected/estimated costs:
Race: $150 per team or $30 per individual. Therefore individual cost is $30 or less
Accommodations: In the range of $150 plus tax for a room for 4. If we are able to put 4 runners in each room, cost per runner is approximately $40. Obviously this is different if parents have a room. We are planning to stay at the hotel at this link if you are coming with us and want to make reservations now.
Team Singlet: Probably around $25. Working on a fluorescent green singlet with black writing with matching arm sleeves (included). This is the rate-limiting step and is why time is of the essence.
Gas Money: Drivers may ask for a small contribution to help with gas.
Food Money: Saturday lunch on the road and dinner in Sioux Falls; Sunday light breakfast (e.g., Panera) and lunch likely in Sioux Falls, snacks on the way home.
I need information from you in order to register each student (required by Nike website) and organize communication:
If you have any questions, please contact me at greg@productivementality.com . I will send more information later to those who register.
Thanks!
Greg Couser
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Mayo Invitational Photos
Here are pictures from the Mayo Invitational courtesy of Jon Peterson:
https://picasaweb.google.com/
Thanks, Jon!!
Also...I'm off a week-next week is Owatonna...so obviously the All-City Pasta Feed will not be next Monday...look for a Pasta Feed on Wednesday and the All-City is the following week! Sorry for the confusion :)
https://picasaweb.google.com/
Thanks, Jon!!
Also...I'm off a week-next week is Owatonna...so obviously the All-City Pasta Feed will not be next Monday...look for a Pasta Feed on Wednesday and the All-City is the following week! Sorry for the confusion :)
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