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Post by kevinspradlin on May 31, 2008 19:57:58 GMT -5
Does anyone know the schedule of the Junior circuit this summer? I know the dates and places, but not the times and distances on each date.
Also, what ages qualify as "junior?"
Help would be appreciated.
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Post by tommy on May 31, 2008 22:19:37 GMT -5
The events are geared towards anyone high school age or younger, but it's open to anyone really. We list the under-12 results and the open ones seperately. All times are 6:30 and all 6 events have a 1 mile and a 2 mile run.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 1, 2008 8:26:45 GMT -5
Thanks. I used to coordinate a bi-weekly summer cross country series in Carroll County. Individual and relay events. First day might be 2K and 3K. Second week might be 4K and 1K, and so on.
As an individual, you could do one or both. Relays was fun, too. That had better participation than the individual events (and HS runners from different schools showed up for bragging rights). It was fun. It was open to anyone, of course, and pretty low key. Entry fee was just $2 per person.
I wanted my son to do a couple of them this summer. What is the cost? Sorry, I didn't ask that last time.
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Post by tommy on Jun 1, 2008 10:38:17 GMT -5
It's a dollar per person.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 3, 2008 15:53:47 GMT -5
what's the cancellation policy for these events? Will it be posted here if it's a no-go?
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Post by tommy on Jun 3, 2008 16:16:22 GMT -5
We've run in some pretty nasty rain before, as long as there's no lightning we should be a go.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 4, 2008 7:21:59 GMT -5
My son Noah dropped his 1-mile PR from 9;52 to 8:59.84 on Tuesday. He was pumped!!! Hopefully he won't notice his last name spelled wrong in the results.
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Post by Justin on Jun 4, 2008 8:28:38 GMT -5
My daughter beat Jordan. She did really well, paced herself real well and ran 95% of it. I think she "won" the 2 and under age group.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 4, 2008 10:23:39 GMT -5
Justin, I'm sorry I didn't say hello during the run. I didn't recognize you (wearing a hat). Also, my daughter dropped out after 60 seconds and I was hurrying to catch up with my son.
I was impressed with the turnout last night by everyone - especially given the weather conditions. This could be played up more. I wonder how many people don't know about the series?
A big "THANKS!" to everyone involved in organizing the event.
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Post by QCS Admin on Jun 4, 2008 11:26:05 GMT -5
working on correcting names now,need help on 1 mile run #23 maybe 37,38 and 39 2 mile #16 20 and 34
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 4, 2008 12:46:37 GMT -5
Can't help with any of those. But Speis sounds familiar. Doesn't he co-own the Cumberland Trail Connection at Canal Place? It's either that or Crabb Pig. I think the bike shop.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 4, 2008 16:15:12 GMT -5
Darrell, my son really enjoyed the photos you took Tuesday. Thanks for being there.
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Post by Justin on Jun 17, 2008 11:11:23 GMT -5
Hopefully the rain misses us today, although running in the mud is a real good incentive for my little girl.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 17, 2008 16:00:09 GMT -5
My son completed recently completed his first-ever run longer than 1.5 miles (it was 2.25) and Sunday evening did his first "speed workout" by running the bases on the community baseball field.
He's pumped and, if given a runner-friendly course tonight, is gunning for sub-8:45.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jun 17, 2008 20:39:41 GMT -5
Another great turnout tonight. Some returning, some brand new folks. Good to see. WONDERFUL weather, too - so thank the powers-that-be for that!
Noah placed 55th in the mile in an unofficial time of 9:36. I should have figured - but I didn't - that the course would have a hill. Noah's run a hill just once and I think it really took its toll on him tonight. Anyway, I told him not to get discouraged; I felt that 9:36 was an 8:45 or better on a more runner-friendly course. Tonight's terrain was challenging - uneven footing along the ridge line and narrow paths which made it difficult if not impossible to pass, especially in the 1-mile! (In the 2, it was tough because you had people coming and going...)
Anyway, I enjoyed participating in the 2-mile myself. Again, a great field. Not sure who won (way ahead of me, that I know). Saw Ian blow by me and almost catch Luke (who I never saw). Ian had major negative splits (6:30ish and better than 6:00, I think, for mile 2). I beat a guy whom I had not beaten ever, so that was neat (of course, he ran the 1-mile, too, but who cares?)
Thanks to George for registration, Dennis and the gang for leading the w/u, the high schoolers for leading the stretches and Darrell for the photos. If I forgot anyone, sorry. It'd be neat for the high schools who know how to stretch properly to place themselves at intervals throughout the circle and help the young ones stretch properly. Sometimes kids learn better from a "cool teen" rather than boring old Mom or Dad. Just a suggestion.
I do have some suggestions for improvements/slight modifications for next year's series (no, I never shut up, folks). But if I ever get a Tuesday night off, I'll show up at a board meeting to discuss.
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