The Rest of the Week

I am very excited about our first competition at Mankato East.  There were many outstanding performances.  Most athletes are well ahead of where they were last year at this time.  The Junior High boys, JV boys and girls each won their races while the varsity teams each finished in third behind Mankato East and Orono.

Thursday practice at 3:20.

Friday practice at 8:00 am.

No practice until Tuesday after school.  Enjoy the labor day weekend.

Parents Night plus

Reminder Parents Night is Monday August 25th in the high school lunch room beginning at 6:30 pm.  Parents and the entire family are invited.  Everything is provided.  I look forward to meeting all of you.

Monday's practice begins early with pictures at 2:30 pm.  Bring your uniform for pictures.

Tuesday is our first official meet at Mankato East.  The course is at the Mankato East High School campus with Junior High running at 4:00 pm.  Boys varsity and junior varsity run at 4:20 and Girls varsity and junior varsity run at 4:45.

Wednesday morning we are having a voluntary practice at 6:45 followed by breakfast then practice at 3:20 pm the rest of the week.

Mid point of week two

So we have had the first taste of competition on Monday at the Jamboree.  The kids ran very well on the same course they will run the MRC championships on later in the year.  I was especially impressed with our new runners how well they competed and supported their teammates.  Tuesday was a big practice day with a morning hill workout on Grove Street.  If your child survived that they are well on their way to having an excellent season.  Into the pool after our morning run on Wednesday and the watermelon relay.  We have also hit the weight room twice already this week.  Your kids are working incredibly hard.  Tomorrow morning we are taking busses out to the ney center for our morning practice.  Friday only a morning practice.

Make plans to attend the parents night BBQ on Monday evening with your family.  We will be having hotdogs and hamburgers and your entire family is invited.  Next Tuesday will be our first official meet at Mankato East.  Thanks for transporting your kids we have had a great time so far.

Coming Attractions

1.  Tomorrow morning we are running then going into the pool to cool down and finish our relay Bring your swim suit and towel.

2.  Friday voting for captains.

3.  Monday August 25th Picture day 2:30 pm wear your uniform.

4.  Monday August 25th Parents night BBQ 6:30 pm bring your family to the high school lunch room for dinner and some information.

5.  Tuesday August 26th Mankato East Meet 4:00 pm.  Bus leaves at 1:45.  Junior High runs at 4, Boys 5000 meter is at 4:20 and Girls 4000 meter starts at 4:45.

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Monday Jamboree

Monday is the MRC Jamboree.  This year it will be held at Watertown-Mayer High School.  The meet starts at 9:00 am with the boys 4000 m run followed by the girls 3000 m at 9:30 and the JH boys and girls 2000 m race will begin at 10:00.

Bus leaves at 7:15 am.  No uniforms.  We should return by noon.

Triathlon Results

Congratulations to the triathlon competitors on a fantastic time.  Sam Gregory was the overall winner in 32:33.  Second place was Noah Mewes, 33:20 followed by Taylor Witt, 3rd in 33:29.  Female champion was Janessa Meuleners in a time of 38:36.  Danika Schroeder was second in 39:23 followed by Sophie Mewes, 41:03.  In the second annual Alumni competition Kiley Hallgren finished first in 40:48 followed by Corey Krautkremer in 48:07.

What a way to end the first week of practice.  Have a great weekend.

Beautiful Day at the Beach

What a great day to be running down on the beach.  Nearing the end of the first week of practice.  This is what hard working fun loving kids look like.

First Three Days

I can't believe it has only been 3 days so far it feels like a week.  Your young cross-country runners have been working very hard and have already discovered stoppelmann, deadman's, the brewery, and the ravine.  We have also hit the pool for a workout and the weight room twice.  We coaches have had a great time getting to know your kids these first few day.  Thanks for all of your support making sure your children are fed, hydrated, get good sleep, and of course for delivering them to practices.

Tomorrow we have two practices schedule 8:00 am a tempo run and 3:20 pm a run to the beach.  Friday is just one practice at 8:00 am and is our annual triathlon.  Your child will need to bring their bike Friday morning.  It will also be the second annual alumni triathlon, so if you know any Belle Plaine cross-country alum let them know.

Next week we start off the week with the MRC Jamboree Monday at 9:00 am at Watertown-Mayer high school.  The bus will be leaving at 7:15 am.  You are welcome to drive over and spectate if you have some time it will be a great event.

First Day

Wow!  What a great turnout for the first day of practice.  We are looking forward to seeing you back tomorrow morning at 8:00 am for the 2 mile time trial, and again at 3:20 in the afternoon for a ravine run followed by weights.  Get plenty of rest, water, and good food.

Welcome

It was great to see so many parents and kids show up for the eligibility meeting.  We are looking forward to another outstanding cross-country season.  If you haven't already filled out the Fall Eligibility Student Sign Up please do at your earliest convenience.  The link is at the right.  For those that may have missed the meeting this is the spot to find out when practices and races are, simply click on the calendar.  There is also a very informative FAQ section which may answer many of your questions.  Should you have any questions please contact me at sschroeder@belleplaine.k12.mn.us There was also some information about shoe stores handed out.

Here is that information.

TCRC | Eden Prairie

6405 City W Pkwy B5

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Tel: (952) 944-7386

Run-n-Fun Burnsville Store

14240 Plymouth Ave

Burnsville, MN  55337 

(952) 892-738

Mill City Running

411 E. Hennepin Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55414

612-378-6001

RUNNER'S GATE
15624 Pilot Knob Rd Apple Valley, MN 
phone: 952-997-2353

We look forward to working with you and your children to have a fantastic experience.