Darlene Dirkes has put up some awesome photos on a website (Snapfish) for everyone to view if you wish. You can contact her at: darlene1978@gmail.com and she will send you the link to her photos. (the photos from our home meet looking across the fields toward the homes that border our course on the north are REALLY cool).
Also, Tim Wright has photos taken on his Iphone at a couple of the meets that he can share with anyone if they contact him at: twright1@progressive.com. Tim can email them or text them to you. Do it quickly as he will be deleting the photos off of his phone in the near future.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Storm CC Runners Excel in local races!
Nathan Miller finished as the 9th runner overall at the St. Cloud Orthopedics Jingle Bell 5K on November 19 with a time of 19:34, good enough for 4th place in his age group.
Mariah Ballard, Sarah Roach, and Mckenzie Froiland also participated in the race, finishing with times of 26:04, 26:41 and 26:45 respectively.
If you have any other race results to report, please send them to Tim Wright at: twright1@progressive.com
Mariah Ballard, Sarah Roach, and Mckenzie Froiland also participated in the race, finishing with times of 26:04, 26:41 and 26:45 respectively.
If you have any other race results to report, please send them to Tim Wright at: twright1@progressive.com
Matthew Kruger profiled in St. Cloud Times!!
Here is the link: (with photo)
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111214/SPORTS03/112140006/Prep-wrestling-Blind-Sauk-Rapids-wrestler-has-big-goals?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Umbrella|s
Here is the article just in case it gets archived:
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20111214/SPORTS03/112140006/Prep-wrestling-Blind-Sauk-Rapids-wrestler-has-big-goals?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Umbrella|s
Here is the article just in case it gets archived:
Written by
Tom Elliott
SAUK RAPIDS — Matt Kruger always has loved wrestling. It’s a sport the Sauk Rapids junior always has been good at despite being visually impaired.
“It’s a physical sport,” Kruger said. “And, it’s a challenge.”
The challenge is taking on opponents who can see. Kruger says that on the mat, he really can’t see anything.
He has retinitis pigmentosa. It’s an inherited vision disorder that deteriorates the retina and causes vision loss. These days, he can make out shadows, but uses Braille to read.
Wrestling, as his limited vision gets worse and worse, indeed is a challenge.
“He does a pretty good job though,” said Sauk Rapids senior Erik Olson, who is ranked fourth in the state in Class 3A at 113 pounds. “He’s a fighter.”
He has been good enough to post a career junior varsity and junior high record of 47-56. He has wrestled varsity nine times and is 0-9.
The goal this season is to get that first varsity win.
“He got into it primarily because it’s a good sport for the visually impaired,” said Ernie Kruger, Matt’s father and a former St. Cloud Tech athlete. “They’ve made a few minor adjustments to accommodate him. Otherwise, it’s the same as everyone else.”
To start matches, Kruger touches hands with his opponent. After the whistle, little else changes.
Kruger said he uses his sense of touch and can hear his opponent moving around in order to judge what he must do next in a match.
“I can kind of feel where his hands are going, judging his movement,” Kruger said.
His dad says the time on the clock is shouted out more frequently during his son’s matches. Sometimes the score is shared, too.
Like most wrestlers, Kruger generally knows the score.
And, he rarely can make out what everyone is yelling about during his match.
“I can hear the coaches a little,” he said. “But that’s about it.”
Very active
Wrestling is one of Kruger’s two sports that he participates in. He also runs cross country. The Times did a lengthy feature on him in 2009 during his freshman season. He also was profiled by Fox Channel 9 television in the Twin Cities.
He still runs cross country with a partner, who is attached by a rope. He doesn’t mind the attention.
“It’s all right,” he said quietly.
In wrestling, he has a regular partner during practice, McKay Ness. The two have been buddies since elementary school.
In the Sauk Rapids wrestling room, it’s hard to spot Kruger. He’s just another high school wrestler working hard trying to get better.
The difference comes when there is running and conditioning. He and Ness share some head gear, each holding onto it. Ness makes sure Kruger doesn’t run into something. He generally doesn’t.
“When it comes to wrestling, he’s extremely motivated,” said Ernie Kruger, whose younger son Jacob also has retinitis pigmentosa. Sisters Katie and Elizabeth do not have the condition, nor do his parents, including mom Ann.
He wrestles at 138 pounds, usually on the JV for new head coach Wade Cruser.
“He’s all right,” Matt Kruger said. “He’s been around for a while (as an assistant).”
Part of the Storm
He’s treated like everyone else. He ran as hard as anybody during intense conditioning drills at the end of the Storm’s practice earlier this week.
“We’ve really been fortunate and blessed to be a part of this community,” Ernie Kruger said of the Sauk Rapids school district. “Everyone has been very helpful and very supportive.
“We know of other kids with Matt’s condition up north who don’t have the same opportunities that Matt has gotten.”
Kruger is an excellent student. He says history is his favorite subject and credits his sister Katie, who is 18, with motivating him to do well in school.
He likes school a lot, enjoys most aspects of it. When he’s not in wrestling, going to school or doing homework, he says he enjoys spending time with his friends.
In other words, he’s just another kid, albeit one who is dealing with a disability. Though to him, being blind isn’t unusual.
“I just think it’s normal,” he said.
His teammates think he’s extraordinary.
“It’s a physical sport,” Kruger said. “And, it’s a challenge.”
The challenge is taking on opponents who can see. Kruger says that on the mat, he really can’t see anything.
He has retinitis pigmentosa. It’s an inherited vision disorder that deteriorates the retina and causes vision loss. These days, he can make out shadows, but uses Braille to read.
Wrestling, as his limited vision gets worse and worse, indeed is a challenge.
“He does a pretty good job though,” said Sauk Rapids senior Erik Olson, who is ranked fourth in the state in Class 3A at 113 pounds. “He’s a fighter.”
He has been good enough to post a career junior varsity and junior high record of 47-56. He has wrestled varsity nine times and is 0-9.
The goal this season is to get that first varsity win.
“He got into it primarily because it’s a good sport for the visually impaired,” said Ernie Kruger, Matt’s father and a former St. Cloud Tech athlete. “They’ve made a few minor adjustments to accommodate him. Otherwise, it’s the same as everyone else.”
To start matches, Kruger touches hands with his opponent. After the whistle, little else changes.
Kruger said he uses his sense of touch and can hear his opponent moving around in order to judge what he must do next in a match.
“I can kind of feel where his hands are going, judging his movement,” Kruger said.
His dad says the time on the clock is shouted out more frequently during his son’s matches. Sometimes the score is shared, too.
Like most wrestlers, Kruger generally knows the score.
And, he rarely can make out what everyone is yelling about during his match.
“I can hear the coaches a little,” he said. “But that’s about it.”
Very active
Wrestling is one of Kruger’s two sports that he participates in. He also runs cross country. The Times did a lengthy feature on him in 2009 during his freshman season. He also was profiled by Fox Channel 9 television in the Twin Cities.
He still runs cross country with a partner, who is attached by a rope. He doesn’t mind the attention.
“It’s all right,” he said quietly.
In wrestling, he has a regular partner during practice, McKay Ness. The two have been buddies since elementary school.
In the Sauk Rapids wrestling room, it’s hard to spot Kruger. He’s just another high school wrestler working hard trying to get better.
The difference comes when there is running and conditioning. He and Ness share some head gear, each holding onto it. Ness makes sure Kruger doesn’t run into something. He generally doesn’t.
“When it comes to wrestling, he’s extremely motivated,” said Ernie Kruger, whose younger son Jacob also has retinitis pigmentosa. Sisters Katie and Elizabeth do not have the condition, nor do his parents, including mom Ann.
He wrestles at 138 pounds, usually on the JV for new head coach Wade Cruser.
“He’s all right,” Matt Kruger said. “He’s been around for a while (as an assistant).”
Part of the Storm
He’s treated like everyone else. He ran as hard as anybody during intense conditioning drills at the end of the Storm’s practice earlier this week.
“We’ve really been fortunate and blessed to be a part of this community,” Ernie Kruger said of the Sauk Rapids school district. “Everyone has been very helpful and very supportive.
“We know of other kids with Matt’s condition up north who don’t have the same opportunities that Matt has gotten.”
Kruger is an excellent student. He says history is his favorite subject and credits his sister Katie, who is 18, with motivating him to do well in school.
He likes school a lot, enjoys most aspects of it. When he’s not in wrestling, going to school or doing homework, he says he enjoys spending time with his friends.
In other words, he’s just another kid, albeit one who is dealing with a disability. Though to him, being blind isn’t unusual.
“I just think it’s normal,” he said.
His teammates think he’s extraordinary.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Upcoming Local Races
There was some chatter at the CC Pot Luck of some of our runners participating in a few local races in the coming weeks. It would be great to see some of the Storm runners out there in the off season participating.
Here are some links to some upcoming local races:
Snowflake Shuffle - St. Joseph - Saturday December 10
http://www.snowflakeshuffle.com/
Fire Up! 5K - Albertville - Saturday November 12
http://www.raceberryjam.com/indexrr.html
ANMAL Turkey Trot 5K Run - Annandale - Thursday November 24
http://www.raceberryjam.com/indexrr.html
Jingle Bell 5K - Sartell - Saturday November 19
http://www.stcloudorthopedics.com/news.php
Here are some links to some upcoming local races:
Snowflake Shuffle - St. Joseph - Saturday December 10
http://www.snowflakeshuffle.com/
Fire Up! 5K - Albertville - Saturday November 12
http://www.raceberryjam.com/indexrr.html
ANMAL Turkey Trot 5K Run - Annandale - Thursday November 24
http://www.raceberryjam.com/indexrr.html
Jingle Bell 5K - Sartell - Saturday November 19
http://www.stcloudorthopedics.com/news.php
CC Pot Luck - Thank you for attending!
Thanks to all of you who attended last evening's year end pot luck!! We had a great turn out and the food was tremendous! Thanks again to Coaches Zeilenga, Hines and Lahr for the great job this season!
Please check back frequently to the Storm CC Blog in the off season as I will continue to update it with news and ideas for the cross country team for the 2012 season.
As I mentioned last evening, I would be willing to help any and all runners in anyway I can during the off season. I am an email away: twright1@progressive.com or twright19@charter.net.
Please check back frequently to the Storm CC Blog in the off season as I will continue to update it with news and ideas for the cross country team for the 2012 season.
As I mentioned last evening, I would be willing to help any and all runners in anyway I can during the off season. I am an email away: twright1@progressive.com or twright19@charter.net.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Storm 2011 Post Season Pot Luck - Sunday November 6 - 6 pm
Our season end pot luck is scheduled for this Sunday evening at 6 pm at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School commons. The coaches will be providing plates, cups, silverware, napkins and drinks.
Please RSVP to Tim Wright at twright1@progressive.com how many family members will be attending and what you will be bringing to the pot luck. If we bunch up too much in one area, I may send out another email asking a few to change.
I don't have the complete email list of all of the runners, so please make sure if you of someone who doesn't get my emails to forward this message on to them.
We are all looking forward to this Sunday evening!! Let's celebrate every one's improvement from the start of the season to the end!!
Please RSVP to Tim Wright at twright1@progressive.com how many family members will be attending and what you will be bringing to the pot luck. If we bunch up too much in one area, I may send out another email asking a few to change.
I don't have the complete email list of all of the runners, so please make sure if you of someone who doesn't get my emails to forward this message on to them.
We are all looking forward to this Sunday evening!! Let's celebrate every one's improvement from the start of the season to the end!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Section 8 - Class AA Sectionals - Thursday October 27
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Site: River Oaks Golf Course, Cold Spring
Times: 3:30 Girls Varsity 4000 Meter Race
4:15 Boys Varsity 5000 Meter Race
The address: 23742 Cty Rd 2, Cold Spring, MN 56320
320-685-4138.
Alexandria High School
Becker High School
Bemidji High School
Brainerd High School
Detroit Lakes High School
Fergus Falls High School
Little Falls High School
Monticello High School
Moorhead High School
Rocori High School
Saint Cloud Apollo High School
Saint Cloud Tech High School
Sartell-Saint Stephen High School
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
Thief River Falls High School
Willmar High School
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Central Lakes Conference Championship - Tuesday October 18, 2011
Central Lakes Conference Championship
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Site: River Oaks Golf Course, Cold Spring
Times: 3:25 Girls Junior Varsity 4000 Meter Race
3:50 Boys Junior Varsity 5000 Meter Race
4:15 Girls Varsity 4000 Meter Race
4:40 Boys Varsity 5000 Meter Race
Awards: Varsity Girls/Boys Championship Team Trophy
All Conference Awards: top 15 Varsity Girls/Boys Individual Finishers
All Conference Honorable Mention: top 16-25 Individuals
(Plus 1 at-large Honorable Mention runner if they did not earn them in the original placement)
The Conference Meet will be at River Oaks Golf Course in Cold Spring, not at Rich-Spring Golf Course as initially listed on the Sauk Rapids CC Schedule.
The address: 23742 Cty Rd 2, Cold Spring, MN 56320
320-685-4138.
The Conference Meet will be at River Oaks Golf Course in Cold Spring, not at Rich-Spring Golf Course as initially listed on the Sauk Rapids CC Schedule.
The address: 23742 Cty Rd 2, Cold Spring, MN 56320
320-685-4138.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Central Lakes Conference Meet - Pre-race Meal Monday October 17
The team and coaches will be gathering after practice (roughly 5 pm) at the parents of Sara Johnson on the eve of the Central Lakes Conference Meet for a pre-race meal (pasta! yummy!). Good luck runners at the Conference meet!!
Storm CC Post Season Pot Luck - Sunday November 6
Please mark your calendars and plan on attending our post season pot luck at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School on Sunday November 6 at 6 pm. We will be having the pot luck in the north commons again. We wanted to get the date out early so everyone can plan accordingly (including our hunters :-))
Thank you to all who turned out for the Tech Invitational post race meal at Pizza Ranch. We had a lot of runners and parents attend and it is great to see the team celebrate together the hard work of all of the runners!
Thank you to all who turned out for the Tech Invitational post race meal at Pizza Ranch. We had a lot of runners and parents attend and it is great to see the team celebrate together the hard work of all of the runners!
Sartell Middle School Invitational Friday October 14
7th Grade Boys and Girls: 4:30 pm
8th Grade Boys and Girls: 4:55 pm
9th Grade Boys and Girls: 5:20 pm
All grades have run 3200 meters in the past.
The course is behind the Sartell Middle School. 627 3rd Avenue North
Albany, Alexandria, Holdingford, Hutchinson, Rocori, Storm, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. Cloud Tech, St. Cloud Christian and Sartell
8th Grade Boys and Girls: 4:55 pm
9th Grade Boys and Girls: 5:20 pm
All grades have run 3200 meters in the past.
The course is behind the Sartell Middle School. 627 3rd Avenue North
Albany, Alexandria, Holdingford, Hutchinson, Rocori, Storm, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. Cloud Tech, St. Cloud Christian and Sartell
Friday, October 7, 2011
St. Cloud Tech Invitational - Tuesday October 11
Oak Hill Elementary School
2600 Cty Rd 136
St. Cloud, MN
4pm - Girls Junior High 3200 Meters
4:20 pm - Boys Junior High 3200 Meters
4:40 pm - Girls JV 4000 Meters
5:05 pm - Boys JV 5000 Meters
5:35 pm - Girls Varsity 4000 Meters
5:55 pm - Boys Varsity 5000 Meters
6:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
Teams: St. Cloud Apollo, Bemidji, Duluth East, Brainerd, Rocori, Moorhead, Sartell, Storm, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. Cloud Tech, Willmar
Top 20 in each category will get a medal.
2600 Cty Rd 136
St. Cloud, MN
4pm - Girls Junior High 3200 Meters
4:20 pm - Boys Junior High 3200 Meters
4:40 pm - Girls JV 4000 Meters
5:05 pm - Boys JV 5000 Meters
5:35 pm - Girls Varsity 4000 Meters
5:55 pm - Boys Varsity 5000 Meters
6:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
Teams: St. Cloud Apollo, Bemidji, Duluth East, Brainerd, Rocori, Moorhead, Sartell, Storm, St. Cloud Cathedral, St. Cloud Tech, Willmar
Top 20 in each category will get a medal.
Monday, October 3, 2011
St. Michael Albertville Invitational Times - Thursday October 6
4:00 PM - 7th & 8th grade boys(2400 meters)-ribbons 1-30
4:08 PM - 7th & 8th grade girls(2400 meters)-ribbons 1-30
4:30 PM - Varsity Boys(5000 meters)-ribbons 1-30, T-shirts 1-20
4:55 PM - Varsity Girls(4000 meters)-ribbons 1-30, T-shirts 1-20
5:20 PM - JV Boys(5000 meters)-ribbons 1-30
5:45 PM - JV Girls(4000 meters)-ribbons 1-30
*The hosts won’t start varsity races before scheduled times(4:30 PM & 4:55 PM),
but if they get ahead of schedule, the JV times may be moved up.
6:10 PM - (appox) announce Varsity team scores, award t-shirts & introduce top 20 varsity
boys and girls. All ribbons passed out in chute
Directions to course-St. Michael Rec. Center
Exit in Albertville on County 19. Take a right (south) on County 19. Follow through Albertville and downtown St. Michael to 32nd street, then turn left(east) on 32nd for approx. 2 blocks, curve right as you go down hill and turn left into Rec. Center, right after curve.
St. Cloud Tech Post Race Meal - Tuesday October 11
The team will be going over to Pizza Ranch in Waite Park after the meet next Tuesday. Family members are invited to attend. Please RSVP yes or no to Tim Wright, by FRIDAY OCTOBER 7 as Tim needs to get a head count to the Pizza Ranch staff by then.
You can email Tim at: twright1@progressive.com or twright19@charter.net.
Here is the website for Pizza Ranch if you have any questions on the location, menu or other items:
http://pizzaranch.com/locations-menu/index.php?store_id=8926&id=9
You can email Tim at: twright1@progressive.com or twright19@charter.net.
Here is the website for Pizza Ranch if you have any questions on the location, menu or other items:
http://pizzaranch.com/locations-menu/index.php?store_id=8926&id=9
Willmar Optimist Meet Results
From the St. Cloud Times:
WILLMAR — Sam Sunstrom took third with a time of 15:33 to represent Sauk Rapids at the Willmar Invitational. Taylor Janssen won the girls race, leading Moorhead to the team win. Sauk Rapids freshman Mickey Amo ran the boys race in 19:01 to finish 43rd overall and lead the Storm.
Boys team scores — 1. Moorhead 28; 2. Hopkins 48; 3. Willmar 75; 4. Fargo North 114; 5. Redwood Valley 123; 6. Canby 150; 7. St. Cloud Tech 202; 8. Sauk Rapids 213.
WILLMAR — Sam Sunstrom took third with a time of 15:33 to represent Sauk Rapids at the Willmar Invitational. Taylor Janssen won the girls race, leading Moorhead to the team win. Sauk Rapids freshman Mickey Amo ran the boys race in 19:01 to finish 43rd overall and lead the Storm.
Boys team scores — 1. Moorhead 28; 2. Hopkins 48; 3. Willmar 75; 4. Fargo North 114; 5. Redwood Valley 123; 6. Canby 150; 7. St. Cloud Tech 202; 8. Sauk Rapids 213.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Willmar Optimist CC Invitational Sat 10/1
Meet begins at 1 pm.
Boys and Girls JV and Varsity only.
Race times are approximate only
1 pm Girls Varsity
1:25 pm Boys Varsity
1:50 pm Girls JV
2:30 pm Boys JV
Eagle Creek Golf Club
1000 26th Av NE
Willmar, MN
320-235-1166
Teams:
Hopkins
Moorhead
Canby
Community Christian School (Willmar)
Storm
Redwood Valley (Redwood Falls)
Hutchinson
Fargo North
St. Cloud Tech
Willmar
More information (including directions) here: http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us/sites/files/srhigh/file/pdf/athletics/CC/2011%20XC/WILLMAR%20OPTIMIST%20CC%20Meet%20Letter%2011-12.pdf
Boys and Girls JV and Varsity only.
Race times are approximate only
1 pm Girls Varsity
1:25 pm Boys Varsity
1:50 pm Girls JV
2:30 pm Boys JV
Eagle Creek Golf Club
1000 26th Av NE
Willmar, MN
320-235-1166
Teams:
Hopkins
Moorhead
Canby
Community Christian School (Willmar)
Storm
Redwood Valley (Redwood Falls)
Hutchinson
Fargo North
St. Cloud Tech
Willmar
More information (including directions) here: http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us/sites/files/srhigh/file/pdf/athletics/CC/2011%20XC/WILLMAR%20OPTIMIST%20CC%20Meet%20Letter%2011-12.pdf
Paynesville Invitational Results
Girls Varsity
Sam Sunstrom 2nd overall 16:12
Boys Varsity
Nathan Miller 7th overall 19:27
Paolo Grubat 11th overall 19:41
Girls JH
Sarah Roach 3rd overall 12:38
JV Girls
Makenzie Froiland 7th overall 20:22
Edith Egenberger 12th overall 22:44
Boys JH
Devin Ballard 13th overall 11:41
JV Boys
Jaiden Pick 11th overall 21:58
Congratulations to all of the medal winners for the Storm!
Sam Sunstrom 2nd overall 16:12
Boys Varsity
Nathan Miller 7th overall 19:27
Paolo Grubat 11th overall 19:41
Girls JH
Sarah Roach 3rd overall 12:38
JV Girls
Makenzie Froiland 7th overall 20:22
Edith Egenberger 12th overall 22:44
Boys JH
Devin Ballard 13th overall 11:41
JV Boys
Jaiden Pick 11th overall 21:58
Congratulations to all of the medal winners for the Storm!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Paynesville CC Meet Information - Tuesday September 27, 2011
Location: Koronis Hills Golf Course - Paynesville, MN
29757 State Highway 23
Paynesville, MN
320-243-4111
Race Times:
4:30 - Junior High boys and girls
4:45 - Varsity Girls
5:15 - Varsity Boys
5:40 - JV Boys and Girls
Teams:
29757 State Highway 23
Paynesville, MN
320-243-4111
Race Times:
4:30 - Junior High boys and girls
4:45 - Varsity Girls
5:15 - Varsity Boys
5:40 - JV Boys and Girls
Teams:
B.O.L.D. (Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian)
Sauk Centre
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle
Minnewaska Area
New London-Spicer
Annandale
Mayer Lutheran
Rocori
Saint Cloud Christian
Sauk Rapids - Rice
Benson/Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg
Saint John's Prep
Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball Results
From the St. Cloud Times:
KIMBALL — Sauk Rapids’ Sam Sunstrom took first place in the girls race of the Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball cross country invitational Thursday at Kimball High School.
Sunstrom had a time of 16 minutes, two seconds. The junior is in her first year of cross country. She played soccer last year.
Maple Lake’s girls and Dassel-Cokato’s boys won the meet.
St. John’s Prep took second in the boys division and Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball was third in the girls’ division.
The boys’ overall champion was Dassel-Cokato’s Troy Koivisto, who had a time of 17:16.
Two Sauk Rapids seniors finished in the top 10. Nathan Miller (18:54) took fourth and Paolo Grubat (19:19) was 10th.
Boys team scores — 1. Dassel-Cokato 48; 2. St. John’s Prep 68; 3. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 84; 5. Maple Lake 91; 5. Sauk Rapids 102; 6. Rockford 118; 7. Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball incomplete.
Girls team scores — 1. Maple Lake 31; 2. Dassel-Cokato 45; 3. Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball 93; 4. Sauk Rapids 114; 5. St. John’s Prep 138; 6. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 139; 7. Rockford 153.
(Congratulations to the other Storm runners who medaled or won ribbons in the JV and Middle School races!! Girls JH: Sarah Roach 5th place, Makenzie Froiland 6th place, Haven Decker 13th place. Boys JH: David Nelson 2nd place, Tanner Brudwick 7th place, Mason Hertz 11th place. Boys JV: Jaiden Pick 5th place, Taylor Rau 15th place)
KIMBALL — Sauk Rapids’ Sam Sunstrom took first place in the girls race of the Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball cross country invitational Thursday at Kimball High School.
Sunstrom had a time of 16 minutes, two seconds. The junior is in her first year of cross country. She played soccer last year.
Maple Lake’s girls and Dassel-Cokato’s boys won the meet.
St. John’s Prep took second in the boys division and Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball was third in the girls’ division.
The boys’ overall champion was Dassel-Cokato’s Troy Koivisto, who had a time of 17:16.
Two Sauk Rapids seniors finished in the top 10. Nathan Miller (18:54) took fourth and Paolo Grubat (19:19) was 10th.
Boys team scores — 1. Dassel-Cokato 48; 2. St. John’s Prep 68; 3. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 84; 5. Maple Lake 91; 5. Sauk Rapids 102; 6. Rockford 118; 7. Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball incomplete.
Girls team scores — 1. Maple Lake 31; 2. Dassel-Cokato 45; 3. Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball 93; 4. Sauk Rapids 114; 5. St. John’s Prep 138; 6. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 139; 7. Rockford 153.
(Congratulations to the other Storm runners who medaled or won ribbons in the JV and Middle School races!! Girls JH: Sarah Roach 5th place, Makenzie Froiland 6th place, Haven Decker 13th place. Boys JH: David Nelson 2nd place, Tanner Brudwick 7th place, Mason Hertz 11th place. Boys JV: Jaiden Pick 5th place, Taylor Rau 15th place)
Monday, September 19, 2011
Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball Invitational Thursday September 22
Kimball Golf Course
11823 County Road 150
Kimball, MN 55353
(320) 398-2285 Directions: http://www.kimballgolfclub.com/directions.html
Race Schedule: 4:15 Junior High Boys and Girls Race (separate finishing chutes) - 2000 meters 4:40 Girls Varsity - 4000 meters 5:10 Boys Varsity - 5000 meters 5:40 Boys and Girls Junior Varsity (separate finishing chutes)
Varsity Girls and Boys: medals 1-10 place; ribbons 11-15 place JV Girls and Boys: ribbons 1-10 place JH Girls and Boys: ribbons 1-15 place
Maple Lake, Dassel-Cokato, EV-W-K, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted,
Rockford, Storm, St. John's Prep
11823 County Road 150
Kimball, MN 55353
Spaghetti Feed!! Wednesday September 21
5:15 at Coach Hines' house (directions can be obtained from Coach Hines)
Unfortunately coaches cannot transport the athletes but we have quite a few drivers on the team who would be willing to help out. This event is just for the athletes but is not mandatory. Practice will be done at 5 pm on Wednesday.
Hope to see you there!!!!
Unfortunately coaches cannot transport the athletes but we have quite a few drivers on the team who would be willing to help out. This event is just for the athletes but is not mandatory. Practice will be done at 5 pm on Wednesday.
Hope to see you there!!!!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Storm CC Fund Raiser - Sauk Rapids VFW - Friday September 23
Our next fund raiser to help support the CC team is next Friday, September 23rd at the Sauk Rapids VFW. Coach Zeilenga will be heading up the raffle, but she needs a minimum of three volunteers to assist in selling the raffle tickets, setting up the games and counting money. The last meat raffle we had in August went very well and selling the tickets was quite easy.
Coach Zeilenga needs volunteers starting at 4:45 to set up and start selling at 5pm. The last raffle was done between 6:30 and 7 pm if I remember correctly. Please let Tim Wright know if you can help as he will be compiling the list of volunteers for Marie.
Please let your friends and families know about this event as well as they can come down to the VFW and support our growing program.
Go Storm!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Little Falls Meet Times - Thursday September 15
46th Annual Myron Ahle Lucky Lindy Meet
4:15 Boys JV
4:45 Girls JV
5:10 Boys Varsity
5:35 Girls Varsity
6:00 Boys Junior High
6:15 Girls Junior High
Teams: Alexandria, Apollo, Becker, Bemidji, Brainerd, Cathedral, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Foley, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Hopkins, Little Falls, Monticello, Perham, Rocori, Roseau, Sauk Rapids, Staples-Motley, Tech
4:15 Boys JV
4:45 Girls JV
5:10 Boys Varsity
5:35 Girls Varsity
6:00 Boys Junior High
6:15 Girls Junior High
Teams: Alexandria, Apollo, Becker, Bemidji, Brainerd, Cathedral, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Foley, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Hopkins, Little Falls, Monticello, Perham, Rocori, Roseau, Sauk Rapids, Staples-Motley, Tech
Saturday Morning Post-practice meal - Saturday September 17
We had a great turn out for our post practice meal this past Saturday. Thanks to all who came along!
After practice on Saturday September 17, we will be heading to Panera Bread in St. Cloud. Bring a few bucks for yummy bagels and cream cheese and a change of clothes if you like.
After practice on Saturday September 17, we will be heading to Panera Bread in St. Cloud. Bring a few bucks for yummy bagels and cream cheese and a change of clothes if you like.
Thank you volunteers!
Thanks to all of you who volunteered at our home meet on Thursday September 8! Thanks to the others who volunteered but were not needed as we had great numbers helping out at the meet. It is much better to have more volunteers than not enough. We were able to raise some decent money for the CC program.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Saturday Morning Post Practice Meal - Saturday 9/10
Practice is scheduled for this Saturday morning, September 10 from 7-8:30 am. We will be heading over to the deli at Sauk Rapids Coborn's after the practice for a good post-workout morning breakfast! No tremendous twelve at Coborn's, but still plenty of things to choose from. Come join us after practice!
Storm Cross Country Buttons
Show your Storm CC pride at all of the meets and around school! A new batch of buttons have been made again this year. The look is the same as last year (like the logo at the top of this blog) .
Buttons are available for purchase for $1 and will be available from Tim and Brenda Wright at all of our upcoming meets.
Buttons are available for purchase for $1 and will be available from Tim and Brenda Wright at all of our upcoming meets.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Home Meet Race Time Schedule - Thursday September 8
4:30 PM 7th & 8th Grade Girls 3200 m
4:50 PM 7th & 8th Grade Boys 3200 m
5:10 PM JV Girls 4000 m
5:35 PM JV Boys 5000 m
6:00 PM Varsity Girls 4000 m
6:20 PM Varsity Boys 5000 m
Monday, August 29, 2011
Cross Country Schedule (as of 8/29 - subject to change)
Tuesday 8/30 4 pm at Apollo/VA
Thursday 9/8 4:30 pm Home meet
Thursday 9/15 4 pm at Little Falls Golf Course
Thursday 9/22 4:15 pm at Kimball Golf Course
Tuesday 9/27 4:30 pm at Paynesville - Kronois Hills Golf Course
Saturday 10/1 1:00 pm at Willmar - Eagle Creek Golf Course
Thursday 10/6 4 pm at St. Michael Recreation Center
Tuesday 10/11 4 pm at St. Cloud Tech
Tuesday 10/18 3:25 pm at Rocori - Rich Spring Golf Course (Conference Championship)
Thursday 10/27 3:30 pm at Rocori - Rich Spring Golf Course (Sectionals)
Thursday 9/8 4:30 pm Home meet
Thursday 9/15 4 pm at Little Falls Golf Course
Thursday 9/22 4:15 pm at Kimball Golf Course
Tuesday 9/27 4:30 pm at Paynesville - Kronois Hills Golf Course
Saturday 10/1 1:00 pm at Willmar - Eagle Creek Golf Course
Thursday 10/6 4 pm at St. Michael Recreation Center
Tuesday 10/11 4 pm at St. Cloud Tech
Tuesday 10/18 3:25 pm at Rocori - Rich Spring Golf Course (Conference Championship)
Thursday 10/27 3:30 pm at Rocori - Rich Spring Golf Course (Sectionals)
Apollo/VA Meet Race Times
4:00 - Junior high girls
4:20 - Junior high boys
4:40 - Girls JV
5:05 - Boys JV
5:30 - Girls Varsity
5:55 - Boys Varsity
The Wrights have received RSVP's from 13 runners and their families as of Monday morning for the post race cookout. If you haven't RSVP'd to Tim, please do as soon as possible at twright1@progressive.com. Thanks!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Post Apollo Race Get Together!
The Wrights will be hosting a post race meal at their house after the Apollo meet on Tuesday, August 30th. Please make sure Coach Zeilenga has your email address so I can get an email out to all of you for RSVP and food purposes. The Wrights will provide hot dogs, bratwursts and hamburgers and condiments. We will ask that you bring a designated food (to be determined) and beverages for you and your families. Please mark your calendars!!!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Palao Grubat and Nathan Miller tackle the Tremendous 12! Sam Sunstrom finishes 3rd overall at the Granite City 5K!
Congratulations to Paolo and Nathan for tackling the Tremendous 12 at Perkins after our group run this past Saturday at St. John's. Thanks to all of the other runners and participants for joining us for a run in the beautiful countryside around St. John's University on Saturday August 13.
Congratulations to Sam Sunstrom for finishing as the third overall woman and first in her age group (High School Girls) at the Granite City 5K in St. Cloud on Saturday August 6. Sam covered the 5K course of pavement, grass, gravel and wood chips in 21:17.
Congratulations to Sam Sunstrom for finishing as the third overall woman and first in her age group (High School Girls) at the Granite City 5K in St. Cloud on Saturday August 6. Sam covered the 5K course of pavement, grass, gravel and wood chips in 21:17.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Last pre-season group run at St. Johns
Please come join us for the last pre-season run before practice starts on Monday, August 15. We will be meeting at 9 am on Saturday morning, August 13.
We are parking at the Warner Palestra which is next door to the indoor track at St. John's. Please park in parking lot P10 on this map: http://www.csbsju.edu/About/At-a-Glance/SJU-Campus-Map.htm
We will head to Perkins in Sartell on the way back for breakfast afterwards. Please let your friends and family members know about this. I would love to have a large turnout at our last group function before the season starts.
We are parking at the Warner Palestra which is next door to the indoor track at St. John's. Please park in parking lot P10 on this map: http://www.csbsju.edu/About/At-a-Glance/SJU-Campus-Map.htm
We will head to Perkins in Sartell on the way back for breakfast afterwards. Please let your friends and family members know about this. I would love to have a large turnout at our last group function before the season starts.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Slight Schedule Change
From Coach Zeilenga:
Practices before the school year starts will be from 7:30-9:30 am instead of 7-9am. Rain or shine.
Practices before the school year starts will be from 7:30-9:30 am instead of 7-9am. Rain or shine.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Parent Information Night and Practice Information
From Coach Zeilinga:
Parent Information Night is set for Monday, August 8 at 6:30 pm at the High School.
Practice Starts Monday August 15
Parent Information Night is set for Monday, August 8 at 6:30 pm at the High School.
Practice Starts Monday August 15
The first two weeks, practice will go Monday-Friday 7:00-9:00 am. (rain or shine)
Saturdays to be determined, but will be a morning run before 10 am.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Upcoming Storm Running Calendar
Sunday July 30 - Muncipal Park, Sauk Rapids 7 pm fun run
Saturday Aug 6 - Granite City 5K, St. Cloud - awards for high school runners!
Sunday Aug 7 - Municipal Park, Sauk Rapids 7 pm fun run
Saturday Aug 13 - St. John's University - 9 am fun run & to Perkins in Sartell after for breakfast!
(These are in addition to the fun runs Coach Zielinga has scheduled during the week.)
Please come and bring a friend and/or family member. We really need to get some momentum into the upcoming season when practice starts on August 15. The turnout on Sunday nights has been very low and we would like to have you join us!
Saturday Aug 6 - Granite City 5K, St. Cloud - awards for high school runners!
Sunday Aug 7 - Municipal Park, Sauk Rapids 7 pm fun run
Saturday Aug 13 - St. John's University - 9 am fun run & to Perkins in Sartell after for breakfast!
(These are in addition to the fun runs Coach Zielinga has scheduled during the week.)
Please come and bring a friend and/or family member. We really need to get some momentum into the upcoming season when practice starts on August 15. The turnout on Sunday nights has been very low and we would like to have you join us!
Congratulations to Sam Sunstrom and Nathan Miller - Race Winners!
Storm Cross Country athletes Sam Sunstrom and Nathan Miller came out on top of a couple of races earlier this summer. Sam was the overall female winner of the Tanner Fuls 5K in Sauk Rapids on Saturday June 25.
Nathan was the overall winner of the Balaton, MN Race earlier this summer.
Nathan was the overall winner of the Balaton, MN Race earlier this summer.
Monday, July 25, 2011
New Message from Coach Zeilenga
Hey Team,
Hope everyone is having a great summer and getting some running in! By now, you should be putting in some good mileage. If you have not started running...get to it! You should be putting in at least 10 miles a week...at a minimum. (Our first weeks of practice should not be conditioning.)
Take time to look at the schedule on the CLC website. We have 2 meets the 3rd week of the season. We will also be having Saturday practices for the first month of the season to get some longer runs in.
Practice times are yet to be determined for the first couple of weeks. I am leaning towards morning practices simply to avoid the heat in the middle of the day.
If anyone is interested in getting in a group run, I will be at the high school Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:45-9:45. We will put in 3-4 miles each of those days.
Enjoy the rest of summer and HAPPY RUNNING!!
Coach Zeilenga
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Storm CC Summer Running Program
From Coach Zeilinga:
JUNE:
Keep running to a minimum. Try and get some other cross training such as biking and swimming. Would be a great time to get into the weight room as well. Towards the end of the month, it is okay to pick up a little more running.
JULY:
Start putting in some miles, running 3-4 days a week. Keep each run between 3-5 miles. One day per week put in a tempo run...running at a faster pace than usual.
AUGUST: (official practice starts Monday August 15)
The first couple of weeks in August, you do not have to be running any more than what you already were, unless you were on the low side of the mileage. Aim for at least 60 miles between July 1st and when practice begins on August 15.
***It is EXTREMELY important to limit your training over the summer. Absolutely take some time to strength train, but do not overdo the mileage. You will peak too early or risk injury if you are excessive.
***Also, make sure you are taking care of your body. Get proper nutrition and take time to rest.
JUNE:
Keep running to a minimum. Try and get some other cross training such as biking and swimming. Would be a great time to get into the weight room as well. Towards the end of the month, it is okay to pick up a little more running.
JULY:
Start putting in some miles, running 3-4 days a week. Keep each run between 3-5 miles. One day per week put in a tempo run...running at a faster pace than usual.
AUGUST: (official practice starts Monday August 15)
The first couple of weeks in August, you do not have to be running any more than what you already were, unless you were on the low side of the mileage. Aim for at least 60 miles between July 1st and when practice begins on August 15.
***It is EXTREMELY important to limit your training over the summer. Absolutely take some time to strength train, but do not overdo the mileage. You will peak too early or risk injury if you are excessive.
***Also, make sure you are taking care of your body. Get proper nutrition and take time to rest.
Cross Country Team Summer Overnight Retreat
I am trying to gauge interest in a one night/overnight camping trip to a nearby park within one hour of Sauk Rapids. I would like to shoot for the weekend of August 5-7 or July 29-31 if possible.
Teams from nearby schools have been making summer retreats a part of their team building activities for years. I would like to see if we can start something in Sauk Rapids this summer.
We would complete group runs in the evening and following morning. Obviously, parent chaperone's are needed. Please contact me to let me know if you have interest in participating.
Teams from nearby schools have been making summer retreats a part of their team building activities for years. I would like to see if we can start something in Sauk Rapids this summer.
We would complete group runs in the evening and following morning. Obviously, parent chaperone's are needed. Please contact me to let me know if you have interest in participating.
SUNDAY EVENING GROUP RUNS BEGIN JUNE 2011!
Just a reminder to everyone, that we will start group runs officially on Sunday evening June 26 at 7 pm at the new shelter at Sauk Rapids Municipal Park (1001 River Avenue North). Drew and I will be there for "unofficial" runs on Sunday June 5 and Sunday June 12 as well!
Please bring any friends or family members that have interest whether they are running cross country this coming fall or not! We would like to make it a school/community event each and every week.
Out and back courses have been measured to the north (2 miles total to the Trailer Court and back) and to the south (3 miles total - to 6th Street South and back) for your convenience.
Please bring any friends or family members that have interest whether they are running cross country this coming fall or not! We would like to make it a school/community event each and every week.
Out and back courses have been measured to the north (2 miles total to the Trailer Court and back) and to the south (3 miles total - to 6th Street South and back) for your convenience.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Earth Day Weekend is upon us!
Good luck to all of the Sauk Rapids/Rice participants in this weekend's Earth Day Races. The 5K is run on Friday night with the Half Marathon, the 20 Mile Eco-Challenge and the Half Marathon relay to be run on Saturday morning.
Nathan Miller's You Tube Channel Link
If you want to see some of the Storm's finest in action, you can utilize the link to Nathan's site to watch Storm runners in various Cross Country and Track meets.
Nathan's You Tube Channel
Nathan's You Tube Channel
Link to Storm Track and Field Blog
To keep up with all of the happenings of the Storm Track and Field team, please click on the link below:
http://stormtf.blogspot.com/
http://stormtf.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Almost through the winter!! Upcoming local races.
Here's hoping all of you have survived what appears to be the worst of the winter weather (at least the cold!). Some of you have been participating in the winter sports season and I know a few of you have been off season training. The spring track season is coming up around the corner very soon. Again, if anyone wants to group train in the late winter/early spring, please let me know, we can make arrangements.
If you need suggestions or assistance in finding some off season programs to ready you for track this spring or cross country next fall, please let me know and I will do my best to send you in the right direction.
Checking the local running calendar, there are a few races just around the corner.
Gold's Gym is hosting a 5K fundraiser on February 26. You can contact Gold's for more information.
Cold Spring is hosting a 5K on March 5. Here is the link: http://www.irockrun.com/
Maple Lake has a 5k that is wildly popular as it ties in with their St. Patrick's Day celebrations on March 12. The link is here: http://www.maplelakechamber.com/sitepages/pid218.php
Lastly, you can tell the Earth Day Half Marathon is also approaching quickly as I am seeing more and more runners on the streets of the area lately. There is a 5k the night before as well. Here is the link: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/earthday/
As always, please do your best to encourage your friends into joining you on the Cross Country team next fall. We would love to see the numbers incease!
Stay safe and stay healthy!!
Tim
If you need suggestions or assistance in finding some off season programs to ready you for track this spring or cross country next fall, please let me know and I will do my best to send you in the right direction.
Checking the local running calendar, there are a few races just around the corner.
Gold's Gym is hosting a 5K fundraiser on February 26. You can contact Gold's for more information.
Cold Spring is hosting a 5K on March 5. Here is the link: http://www.irockrun.com/
Maple Lake has a 5k that is wildly popular as it ties in with their St. Patrick's Day celebrations on March 12. The link is here: http://www.maplelakechamber.com/sitepages/pid218.php
Lastly, you can tell the Earth Day Half Marathon is also approaching quickly as I am seeing more and more runners on the streets of the area lately. There is a 5k the night before as well. Here is the link: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/earthday/
As always, please do your best to encourage your friends into joining you on the Cross Country team next fall. We would love to see the numbers incease!
Stay safe and stay healthy!!
Tim
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