Whew! River Falls under our belts...what a great meet!
If you get Brett's tweets, you know that the Boys Varsity and JV both got 1st place out of 11 teams! Varsity scored 20 points with 5 runners in the top 6. Congratulations to these boys!
If this is your first season, you will probably not know how unusual this is and how much hard work it has taken these athletes off-season to be this prepared! I believe that the 2nd place Varsity team had over 70 points. That means the boys steamrolled their competition!
The girls also did a nice job led by Savanah Vold who started the season strong with a "podium" finish! (Can't remember what place, can anyone comment what it was?)
Great to see all the Mayo parents braving the weather to support the team!
If you don't get Brett's tweets, sign up! @mayotfcc
Message from Brock Grafstrom: Missing from the meet today... a gray hooded Mayo Spartans sweatshirt with a shoelace enclosure and Grafstrom on the inside tag.
Follow up from me: Obviously I did not foresee the construction that threw us all off once we arrived at the parking lot! Sorry about that snafu!
Also...had more than one person asked whether I got a ticket when I was pulled over two years ago...and the answer is no! Not entirely sure why!
Have a great Labor Day weekend! When we get back, will have to begin planning for the Mayo Invite in earnest. DeAnna Schleusner reports that the day of the meet is National Volunteer Day...so just one more reason to be ready to pitch in! We will need all hands on deck that day!
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
River Falls Odds and Ends/General Meet Guidelines
Thanks again to the Kremer family for hosting tonight's pasta feed! And to all of you who donated food...thank you! Marianne Couser, Allison Benike, Mary Beth Kasperski, DeAnna Schleusner, Bianca DeLone, Kelly Turner, Doreen Ryan, Michele Taylor, Kari Grafstrom, Michele Bleskan, Erin Truesdale, Mary Jo Williamson, Carolyn Sedlack, and Megan Pfrimmer. I hope I didn't forget anyone!
On to the meet! If you are planning to go to the meet...
Allow about 1 1/2 hours for the trip. It shouldn't take quite that long but that is a good amount to give yourself. If you are wondering exactly where to go, search google maps for the Kwik Trip on South Main Street. This Kwik Trip is right outside the parking lot at River Falls and is a very good place to stop before you head in to the meet.
DROPPING OFF YOUR ATHLETE: Bus will leave at 1:30 so the athletes should get there at least 15 minutes ahead to load the bus. Sometimes they take the tents and that takes a little bit to get them loaded.
GENERAL MEET TIP: Always stop at the Kwik Trip and go to the bathroom before you get to the meet. There will only be portapotties available and the lines of runners will be long!
GENERAL MEET TIP: For those of you newbies...you won't need a lawn chair! Wear your running shoes. Watching a XC meet means you will be moving most of the time. XC parents have to stay in shape!
TENT GUIDELINE: The tents are for the runners and parents are discouraged from being in this space. Allow the runners to inhabit this space without us! In the same way, parents and spectators should not be anywhere near the starting line. The best view is down the line waiting for the runners to come running at you!
WATCHING THE MEET: Find someone you recognize (wear your MAYO gear!!! I will make fun of you if you are not at least wearing green and/or gold!) and follow them! There are usually good places on the course to go to watch. Find someone with experience and latch onto them!
PICKING UP YOUR ATHLETE AFTER THE MEET: Usually Brett will text/tweet to give us an idea what time they will be pulling in. The bus will make good time. Be sure you know which door to pick up/drop off at!
EXPERIENCED PARENTS: Do you have a tip? Please add it in the comments below!
On to the meet! If you are planning to go to the meet...
Allow about 1 1/2 hours for the trip. It shouldn't take quite that long but that is a good amount to give yourself. If you are wondering exactly where to go, search google maps for the Kwik Trip on South Main Street. This Kwik Trip is right outside the parking lot at River Falls and is a very good place to stop before you head in to the meet.
DROPPING OFF YOUR ATHLETE: Bus will leave at 1:30 so the athletes should get there at least 15 minutes ahead to load the bus. Sometimes they take the tents and that takes a little bit to get them loaded.
GENERAL MEET TIP: Always stop at the Kwik Trip and go to the bathroom before you get to the meet. There will only be portapotties available and the lines of runners will be long!
GENERAL MEET TIP: For those of you newbies...you won't need a lawn chair! Wear your running shoes. Watching a XC meet means you will be moving most of the time. XC parents have to stay in shape!
TENT GUIDELINE: The tents are for the runners and parents are discouraged from being in this space. Allow the runners to inhabit this space without us! In the same way, parents and spectators should not be anywhere near the starting line. The best view is down the line waiting for the runners to come running at you!
WATCHING THE MEET: Find someone you recognize (wear your MAYO gear!!! I will make fun of you if you are not at least wearing green and/or gold!) and follow them! There are usually good places on the course to go to watch. Find someone with experience and latch onto them!
PICKING UP YOUR ATHLETE AFTER THE MEET: Usually Brett will text/tweet to give us an idea what time they will be pulling in. The bus will make good time. Be sure you know which door to pick up/drop off at!
EXPERIENCED PARENTS: Do you have a tip? Please add it in the comments below!
Spiritwear
Do you have Mayo gear to wear to the meet tomorrow? Pam Priebe has agreed to be available from 4:30-5:00 today for your shopping needs! She will be in the room across from the cafeteria.
Please let me know if you are interested so she will know whether she should open up!
Mayorunning@gmail.com
Please let me know if you are interested so she will know whether she should open up!
Mayorunning@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Pasta Feed and Carpooling to River Falls
We have a winner!
Runner Mete Kremer's mother Hilal has offered to host the pasta feed for Wednesday! She is a brave woman to grab this and go so quickly...
It would be awesome if there are people who can help with pasta/fruit/salads/dessert...
Everything you need to know should be on the Sign Up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48a5a622aa8-pasta2
Usually the practice before a meet is an easy one and a little shorter...they will likely be done by 4:30 so if you are driving, you can plan on a little earlier pick up. The pasta feed will begin as soon as practice is over-the kids can come directly to the pasta feed from practice.
I have also had some questions about carpooling to River Falls...if you are willing to give a ride or looking to get one, how about taking a look at this carpooling tool that I found online...never used it before so don't know if it will work. Let's try it!
http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/w9sd2j
Let me know if it doesn't work!
Runner Mete Kremer's mother Hilal has offered to host the pasta feed for Wednesday! She is a brave woman to grab this and go so quickly...
It would be awesome if there are people who can help with pasta/fruit/salads/dessert...
Everything you need to know should be on the Sign Up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48a5a622aa8-pasta2
Usually the practice before a meet is an easy one and a little shorter...they will likely be done by 4:30 so if you are driving, you can plan on a little earlier pick up. The pasta feed will begin as soon as practice is over-the kids can come directly to the pasta feed from practice.
I have also had some questions about carpooling to River Falls...if you are willing to give a ride or looking to get one, how about taking a look at this carpooling tool that I found online...never used it before so don't know if it will work. Let's try it!
http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/w9sd2j
Let me know if it doesn't work!
Monday, August 25, 2014
Pasta Feeds and What to Bring to a Meet and Where is River Falls?
Pasta Feeds:
I am a little slow getting going on this! If anyone wants to host the River Falls pasta feed (that means Wednesday!!), let me know right away! I am assuming that this probably won't happen...which will mean pasta feed will be at Noodles...stay tuned!
Subway:
The River Falls order is ready to go in to Subway tomorrow morning. If I have contacted you regarding a question about your order, please get ahold of me ASAP!
River Falls:
I received a question from a parent (thank you, Michele!) regarding what to bring to River Falls. The athletes should be sure to pay attention at practice to see what the coaches and captains recommend about this...but here is my mom answer about what the kids might want to bring (don't pack it for them!):
I am a little slow getting going on this! If anyone wants to host the River Falls pasta feed (that means Wednesday!!), let me know right away! I am assuming that this probably won't happen...which will mean pasta feed will be at Noodles...stay tuned!
Subway:
The River Falls order is ready to go in to Subway tomorrow morning. If I have contacted you regarding a question about your order, please get ahold of me ASAP!
River Falls:
I received a question from a parent (thank you, Michele!) regarding what to bring to River Falls. The athletes should be sure to pay attention at practice to see what the coaches and captains recommend about this...but here is my mom answer about what the kids might want to bring (don't pack it for them!):
- a change of clothes for before/after the race. This is super-important at River Falls when they will get really dirty/wet during this race! (they should only be wearing their singlet when they are racing. It is confusing for them to be wearing it when they are watching a race!)
- water bottle (always bring a water bottle to practice and meets!)
- towel (specifically for River Falls! they don't ordinarily need a towel)
- running shorts (green for boys and black for girls, if possible, but no worries if you don't unless you are varsity...then the coaches will provide what you need)
- I am assuming based on past years that the Coaches will hand out singlets on the way to the meet
- compression shorts for boys, optional (Boys are often more comfortable having these for under their running shorts because running shorts are pretty short. You can get these at sporting goods stores or at TJ Maxx. They should be completely black. Any logo must be less than 1" and they should not have contrasting stitching. None of this really matters unless they are running varsity but it is just good practice for everyone else, if possible.
- optional money for t-shirts (every race will have one) and/or snacks (most races will have a snack stand of some kind)
- snack for after running. Subway will be passed out on the bus ride back to school. If they are one of the first races, they will likely be hungry and won't want to wait so it is good to have some post-race snacks to tide them over
- running shoes/cleats (remember...old ones for River Falls! They will get trashed!)
As always...whatever the Coach says trumps anything that I share here so please just use this as a guide!
River Falls Location:
Directions to most meets can be found at www.big9.org. When you find the meet, click on the location and it should take you to a map of where you're going. For River Falls, the meet is at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1100 S Main River Falls, WI.
NOTE: There is usually a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the meet location so always allow an extra 15 minutes to get to the course!
NOTE 2: Two years ago I got pulled over coming home...the policeman asked me where I was coming from and I told him that we were coming back from a XC meet. He said, "How interesting, I just pulled someone else over who was also coming from a XC meet!" So you've been warned!
River Falls Location:
Directions to most meets can be found at www.big9.org. When you find the meet, click on the location and it should take you to a map of where you're going. For River Falls, the meet is at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1100 S Main River Falls, WI.
NOTE: There is usually a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the meet location so always allow an extra 15 minutes to get to the course!
NOTE 2: Two years ago I got pulled over coming home...the policeman asked me where I was coming from and I told him that we were coming back from a XC meet. He said, "How interesting, I just pulled someone else over who was also coming from a XC meet!" So you've been warned!
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Reminder! Afternoon Practices Start Monday
Just a quick reminder that afternoon practices start Monday, August 25...3:30-5:00!
Subway and Communication
Good morning!
A few items regarding the Subway orders today:
1. Thank you so much for the orders! This is a new system and so I welcome your feedback as far as ease of use and any comments to make it better. So far it is working pretty well on my end...
2. Coolers needed! I still need about 5 more large wheeled coolers. It works best if I can keep these for the season so that I don't have to chase them down before each meet. If you are able to share your cooler with me for this purpose, that would be great! I can grab it from XC practice on Monday or it can be dropped off at 719 19th Ave SW or I can send a kid to run and get it from you! Just let me know! I plan to take the order to Subway on Tuesday morning bright and early so if I can get them sometime on Monday, that would be great!
3. I received most of your checks...thank you! I sent notes Sunday morning if I have not received your check yet or if the amount needs to be adjusted...but in some cases the emails that were used are kid emails...and I never know how often the kids check their emails! If you have any questions, let me know. If I can get checks by Monday evening, that would be great! If I don't have your check by then, I will cancel the River Falls sandwich order for your athlete.
4. If you haven't ordered yet but still want to do so, no problem! Place your order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J0JcxU2FSXVYy40HdY_losvZU8-ubN3mlNaehzJ9yw0/viewform and then get me a check by Monday night!
A few items regarding communication:
1. How is this online newsletter format working? Again, a new system and so I welcome your feedback regarding ease of use and comments to make it better.
2. Let me know if there are things that would be good to address! I am liking this new newsletter-style except that I feel like I don't hear back from people the same way I used to! Feel free to comment on the posts and/or send me an email anytime! Let me know what is helpful and/or if there are things that you need to know about.
You can always send an email to mayorunning@gmail.com! Thanks!! Kristin
A few items regarding the Subway orders today:
1. Thank you so much for the orders! This is a new system and so I welcome your feedback as far as ease of use and any comments to make it better. So far it is working pretty well on my end...
2. Coolers needed! I still need about 5 more large wheeled coolers. It works best if I can keep these for the season so that I don't have to chase them down before each meet. If you are able to share your cooler with me for this purpose, that would be great! I can grab it from XC practice on Monday or it can be dropped off at 719 19th Ave SW or I can send a kid to run and get it from you! Just let me know! I plan to take the order to Subway on Tuesday morning bright and early so if I can get them sometime on Monday, that would be great!
3. I received most of your checks...thank you! I sent notes Sunday morning if I have not received your check yet or if the amount needs to be adjusted...but in some cases the emails that were used are kid emails...and I never know how often the kids check their emails! If you have any questions, let me know. If I can get checks by Monday evening, that would be great! If I don't have your check by then, I will cancel the River Falls sandwich order for your athlete.
4. If you haven't ordered yet but still want to do so, no problem! Place your order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J0JcxU2FSXVYy40HdY_losvZU8-ubN3mlNaehzJ9yw0/viewform and then get me a check by Monday night!
A few items regarding communication:
1. How is this online newsletter format working? Again, a new system and so I welcome your feedback regarding ease of use and comments to make it better.
2. Let me know if there are things that would be good to address! I am liking this new newsletter-style except that I feel like I don't hear back from people the same way I used to! Feel free to comment on the posts and/or send me an email anytime! Let me know what is helpful and/or if there are things that you need to know about.
You can always send an email to mayorunning@gmail.com! Thanks!! Kristin
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