Notes

The Runners did an excellent job on Tuesday in Austin.  Junior high concluded their practices with the exception of next Monday when we will all meet for practice before Tuesday's HVL meet in Hayfield.  It will be a fun practice!

All runners will be able to attend the remaining two meets at Hayfield (HVL) and Northern Hills Golf Course in Rochester (Sections) to cheer on those that are still competing.  Since junior high had one less meet than varsity (Swain), they were given the option to compete as junior varsity at conference if they want to.  A few have taken the offer.  They are continuing to practice on their own.

We dismiss at 2:35 next Tuesday and depart at 2:45 for Hayfield.  Schedule is as follows:
4:30 Boys JV
4:35 Girls JV
5:00 Girls Varsity
5:30 Boys Varsity

The top 21 finishers on each varsity race will be recognized as earning All-Conference honors.

On October 24, Thursday, the Varsity only will compete at the Section meet. I have yet to receive details on that meet.  However, at the conclusion of the meet our team goes to supper at Old Country Buffet.  We have reserved the community room and any family members that wish to join us may do so. The athlete's meal will be picked up by our Booster funds.

Finally, thinking beyond the season, there will road races that it would be nice for the runners to participate in throughout the off-season.  I would like to encourage you to consider checking some of those out to keep the incentive in your workout schedule.  One that Mr. Parry and I are going to compete in is the Gamehaven Cross Country Run in Rochester on Saturday, November 9 at 9:00 a.m.  I was thinking it might be fun for our running parents to join with your son or daughter and do it as a group.  Think about it!  More information can be found at minnesotarunner.com.