tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post535120962664555068..comments2024-03-27T17:43:26.504-07:00Comments on Cross Country Express: CCS Entries for this Saturday are up!Albert Caruanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-89878152677133173412013-05-17T10:45:07.601-07:002013-05-17T10:45:07.601-07:00Have you ever run on a dirt track in rainy weather...Have you ever run on a dirt track in rainy weather? Have you ever gotten a face full of mud from the runner in front, or slipped in the mud going around a turn? Have you ever almost turned an ankle on a dirt clod that wasn't there the last time you went around that "lovely" dirt track"<br />Methinks dirt-worship is misplaced nostalgia. Very nice when dry and freshly maintained, a total bummer 95% of the time.Nilsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-34390826355947964242013-05-16T23:49:17.773-07:002013-05-16T23:49:17.773-07:00That's "Train on Dirt, BURN on rubber&quo...That's "Train on Dirt, BURN on rubber", was the Lynbrook T-shirt slogan when we were 2nd at CCS and the FUHSD schools were said to be getting all weather tracks - it only took another 8 years to actually happen.<br /><br />hankhanknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-32157388126792863592013-05-16T17:59:20.960-07:002013-05-16T17:59:20.960-07:00Harker trains at a different track for hurdles and...Harker trains at a different track for hurdles and junps. Very nice track for training and less injuries. You feel fast when you get rubbers. They had very sprinters this year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-57378209382338695942013-05-16T16:59:05.484-07:002013-05-16T16:59:05.484-07:00At 35k a year how does Harker not have a track?
D...At 35k a year how does Harker not have a track?<br /><br />Does running effect marks when training for hurdles and the jumps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-71396860335132694702013-05-16T15:37:23.182-07:002013-05-16T15:37:23.182-07:00Harker has very nice dirt track. Great for trainin...Harker has very nice dirt track. Great for training. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-61992477023696856412013-05-16T13:20:24.895-07:002013-05-16T13:20:24.895-07:00Train on dirt and win on rubber!!! Dirt track all ...Train on dirt and win on rubber!!! Dirt track all the way at North Monterey!! Maybe by the time my youngest is in high school we'll get one! (He's in 2nd grade!)<br />Coach Ibarra<br />NMCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-33894348132001152342013-05-16T12:38:19.357-07:002013-05-16T12:38:19.357-07:00SF, Harbor and Scotts Valley still Have dirt Track...SF, Harbor and Scotts Valley still Have dirt Tracks. But Then Harbor Trains at Soquel, SV trains at SLV, SF trains at Watsonville.Rob Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-64398127583592406512013-05-16T12:34:16.122-07:002013-05-16T12:34:16.122-07:00The South San Francisco district still has dirt tr...The South San Francisco district still has dirt tracks, but they're in the process of replacing them now. I think El Camino's is under construction, and SSF's is breaking ground in the fall. Every other school in the PAL has a surface track, though not all are 8-9 lanes.<br /><br />Personally, I miss the old dirt tracks. Among other things, every one of them had a rail.Coach Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-34260077362867077712013-05-16T11:41:26.173-07:002013-05-16T11:41:26.173-07:00If they want to keep it to one 3200 race eliminate...If they want to keep it to one 3200 race eliminate the trials and take the top in each league plus the next 16 fastest times for a field of 24.<br /><br />Or go back to two heats.<br /><br />I can believe this got past you CCS coaches. Your complaining here is useless if you don't even speak up at your meetings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-67853985331249877622013-05-16T10:48:04.812-07:002013-05-16T10:48:04.812-07:00I know The King's Academy and Woodside Priory ...I know The King's Academy and Woodside Priory in our league have dirt tracks. There must be more out there.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-64350131205741212572013-05-16T10:23:36.903-07:002013-05-16T10:23:36.903-07:00Confused Track Fan made me wonder if there are sti...Confused Track Fan made me wonder if there are still any dirt tracks at any HS in the CCS - anyone still have one?<br /><br />hankhanknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-9813721282443525392013-05-16T10:21:49.061-07:002013-05-16T10:21:49.061-07:00It appears the decision for one heat for 3200 was ...It appears the decision for one heat for 3200 was for a minimum of 32 entries with no maximum considered. When adding the at large entries on top of the 32, these at large entries will be up in the top half of field (based on their time requirement being met) adding to the congestion up front and a greater risk of going downAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-21007051317826634582013-05-16T10:20:37.569-07:002013-05-16T10:20:37.569-07:00The Honest effort rule is only at State Not CCS.The Honest effort rule is only at State Not CCS.Rob Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-17100933269232955142013-05-16T10:08:41.707-07:002013-05-16T10:08:41.707-07:00I'm not saying it won't work, but 37 is 7 ...I'm not saying it won't work, but 37 is 7 more than state, and how about this being one of the strongest years ever for the the girls 3200. I wish there had been a better explanation than just trying to save time. We should just do this at Toro. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-35991837475019148422013-05-16T09:53:21.997-07:002013-05-16T09:53:21.997-07:00"Is it true if you are entered in more than o..."Is it true if you are entered in more than one event you must compete those events? "<br /><br />Only at the State Meet. There is no Honest Effort rule in place at CCS (trials or finals).<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-16458588943024840392013-05-16T09:39:56.478-07:002013-05-16T09:39:56.478-07:00Hello Albert, I was at CCS Meeting, when it was Me...Hello Albert, I was at CCS Meeting, when it was Mentioned to us about the Change in the 3200m, I do not remember any talks on the subject though. The Change was Made prior to Meeting I Think. Personally Not a Huge fan of it with 37 Kids racing in One Heat it could have easily been More after looking at all the League results, with so many more close to Standard. The Difference is between CCS and State is the Quality, there might be a 90sec gap at State and a few might get lapped but at Section with over Two Minutes gap and pending on how Several Top runners want to run there race, they will be running in and out of lanes to Pass other runners. But then again every runner there does deserve to compete in the CCS Trials because they Met all the qualifications to get here. Rob Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-74741259107649156222013-05-16T09:08:06.315-07:002013-05-16T09:08:06.315-07:00I wasn't at the meeting when the change in the...I wasn't at the meeting when the change in the 3200 format was proposed. Can anybody in the know chime in on the rationale for the change?Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-72280402470152524652013-05-16T08:54:09.599-07:002013-05-16T08:54:09.599-07:00If CCS is trying to save time why not have 1 heat ...If CCS is trying to save time why not have 1 heat of the 1600 as well and 2 heats of the 800, just double the kids up in lanes. If you want to really speed up the meet have only 2 heats of the 100, 200, and 400. Just put 2 or 3 kids in each lane and let them go for it. What a ridiculous section - you have your CCS Finals at a high school with 8 lanes and then you come up with a way to screw up the 3200 heats - the chance of a fall is too great and can really mess up someones head. Maybe you can find a nice dirt track to have CCS Finals on next year with hand timing and sawdust for the landing pits. Just DUMB!ConfusedTrackFannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-69383362077540580362013-05-16T06:02:11.653-07:002013-05-16T06:02:11.653-07:00Albert, Where is the rule that Anonymous @ 12:05pm...Albert, Where is the rule that Anonymous @ 12:05pm posted? Is it true if you are entered in more than one event you must compete those events? Please forgive me being naive.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-50994155457823030012013-05-16T00:52:32.852-07:002013-05-16T00:52:32.852-07:00On Maxwell, after Looking at the SCCAL results and...On Maxwell, after Looking at the SCCAL results and the Video's she Looks like she can Handle the 1600m/3200m double very well. Baxter hasn't looked like she has changed any running strategies in the Last 3 years. Were Maxwell has. With Maxwell, Hiltz, Goo and Robinson CCS will Be Very well Represented at State on the Girls Distance side. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-75415008743189666542013-05-15T22:34:54.002-07:002013-05-15T22:34:54.002-07:00Who are the favorites for the 800m boys?Who are the favorites for the 800m boys?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-51407764577032832072013-05-15T20:22:52.620-07:002013-05-15T20:22:52.620-07:00^
Whoops, forgot to add "at the State Meet&qu...^<br />Whoops, forgot to add "at the State Meet".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-56376295459542735572013-05-15T20:22:09.051-07:002013-05-15T20:22:09.051-07:00"Interesting that Anna Maxwell chose the 3200..."Interesting that Anna Maxwell chose the 3200 over the 800"<br /><br />Since the 3200 is finals only on the second day, it's a much easier double (with the 1600) than the 800.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-29507648394281962962013-05-15T20:09:39.663-07:002013-05-15T20:09:39.663-07:00Albert, Any idea when the NCS entries and heat she...Albert, Any idea when the NCS entries and heat sheets come out? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-10305923497970806142013-05-15T19:36:49.261-07:002013-05-15T19:36:49.261-07:00Interesting that Anna Maxwell chose the 3200 over ...Interesting that Anna Maxwell chose the 3200 over the 800 given she owns the state leading time at 800m and will likely face Sarah Baxter in the 3200 at State if she chooses to run the 1600/3200 double in Clovis. In any event, good luck to her and all the CCS runners!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com