Coon Rapids Dual vs. Centennial

We were able to have a pleasant evening and got our first meet of the season in.  Our individual team results are posted on the right side of the blog under Team Results.  I will have the overall meet results posted some time on Thursday.
But some positive results, with a few surprises, but it is our first meet, and we know that we have a lot of work to do.  Plus, once we get some warmer weather, we know that times will start to drop, and with some more practice, all of our performances in all events, will improve.
It's a good start, but still lots of work to do and we won't stop trying to improve until we get the girls to reach their goals.
If you have any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

The Week Ahead

Now that we are getting to start of the meets, there will be more information posted on this blog, with the hope to have accurate stats for each athlete for each of the meets that they participate in, as well as team scores, any records or major accomplishments earned, and other information that is important to us throughout the rest of the season.

With that, first up is our first meet of the year, which will be on Wednesday, April 5th, at Cardinal Stadium across the street from CRHS.  The meet will be a Dual against Centennial High School, and will start at 3:45.  There is no charge to enter, but please remember that parking can sometimes be tight on that side of Northdale, so if you park on the school side of Northdale, be careful crossing over.

For those that are not sure of the schedule or who have not been to a meet, please look off to the right side of our blog page and look under "Normal Schedule of Events" to see where each event will be held.  With this meet, since we are not able to predict how many athletes are in each event, we cannot determine what time each event will be starting.  One thing to note though, is that the Pole Vault event will be held indoors in the High School Fieldhouse.

If there are any parents, or former athletes, that would like to help at the meet, please let me know.  We will more than likely need a few extra hands to help keep things running smoothly.  One spot I know we will need someone is in the press box helping compile the meet results.  If you are interested, please let me know.

Lastly, we still have the 3+ weeks left on our fundraiser, so please continue to help spread the word and share the link to as many people as you can.  The funds we raise will help us maintain a high quality for our program. Snap Fundraiser

If you have any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny Green

Iron: Low Ferritin Levels?

Good Morning,
I am wanting to continue to work on ways that we can help our runners, not only on the track, but with their health.  I have started a section off to the right that is going to be for health and nutrition, and I am going to add to that today.
Below are some links to information about Iron and if runners/athletes have Low Ferritin Levels and if they are dealing with anemia. (They will also always be linked on the right side of this page)  This is something that we should always be aware of, but we are becoming more aware of, so we want to try and make everyone aware of this so you can be seeing what the signs are.  It is something that more of us should be getting checked with our doctors, but if you have questions about it, please let us know so we can help you before you bring your runner in.  It is possible that your doctor may not be aware of some of the testing that can and should be done.  Also, this is an issue that can affect both males and females.
Thanks to the Edina Girls Cross Country team and coach for allowing us to use some of the articles they have posted on their website.  They have been one of the better programs not only in the State but the Nation the past couple of years, so I would like to think that they are staying on top of this.
Thanks,
Denny

Are your ferritin levels up to speed?
Iron Depletion in High School Runners
Impact of Iron Depletion without Anemia on Performance in Trained Endurance Athletes
Iron and Low ferritin levels but not Low Hemoglobin Levels
Iron-Rich Foods to Eat
The Female Athlete Triad
Iron Deficiency in Distance Runners
Physiological and Biomechanical Studies of Muscle Dysfunction
The Effect of Iron Therapy on the Exercise Capacity of Non-anemic, Iron-Deficient, Adolescent Runners

Monday Practice

Due to scheduling with the Fieldhouse, we will be meeting at 2:40 in the mezzanine for practice.  Please make sure you are signed up.  For those that are in middle school, we will make sure we are getting the workouts in for you as well.  We only have the Fieldhouse until 4:00, so we are needing to get going right away this week.  Once the weather is nicer, we will be starting at our normal time of 3:00.
Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

No Practice Friday

There will be no practice on Friday. Enjoy the rest of break.
Thanks,
Denny

Shin Splints

Some things to try even if you don't have shin splints, but you should do if you are starting feel pain in your shins. But, please be careful with the tip 2 that is suggested, adding arch support. Also, look at your shoes and make sure they are in good shape. If you need new shoes, I will post your best options for getting the correct shoes for you, within the area.
Any questions, let me know,
Denny

Shin Splint Tips

First Day of Practice

Reminder that tomorrow, Monday, 3/13/17, is the first day of practice. Be in the mezzanine (upstairs of the field house) by 8:50, practice will begin at 9:00.  Please remember that you must be signed up before you can practice with the team. Any questions, let me know.
Thanks,
Denny