Friday, September 24, 2010

Broomfield Invite Sept. 24, 2010

The Raptor Runners competed in the Broomfield Invitational on Sept. 24, 2010 at Broomfield County Commons Park.


Raptor Boys Varsity Results
3. Nick Kadlec 17:04
42. Austin Gunnarson 18:25
117. Connor Christoffersen 19:36
173. Hamilton Nelson 22:28
176. Mark Eifert 22:34
187. Carl Albano 23:19
203. Jacob Cox 28:10

Raptor Girls Varsity Results
75. Shaina Brown 23:11
120. Gabriela Koski 24:57
132. Gaby Perez 26:16
138. Helena Scharf 26:45
139. Alison Tripp 26:47
141. Hannah Naftel 27:35
142. Valerie Almann 27:42
148. Alex Hoang 28:14
164. Alyssa Voydat 29:25
175. Katherine Martineau 31:15

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Liberty Bell Sept. 17, 2010

The Raptor Runners competed in the Liberty Bell Invitational on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at Heritage High School, 1401 Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
Silver Creek raced in Division 3 at this race.
LINK TO ALL RESULTS
LINK TO RACE WEBSITE
Varsity Girls Results
29. Danielle Dagenakis 21:13
66. Shaina Brown 22:45
73. Gabriela Koski 22:59
95. Ana Gurau 24:25
108 Helena Scharf 26:02
112. Hannah Naftel 26:33
121. Madison Toretto 27:50
Varsity Boys Results
9. Nick Kadlec 16:50
44. Austin Gunnarson 17:59
87. Connor Christoffersen 19:15
115. Matt Eifert 20:18
133. Carl Albano 21:41
137. Mark Eifert 22:04
Meet Schedule:
3:45 PM Division 4 Boys
3:48 PM Division 4 Girls
4:05 PM Division 3 Boys A
4:08 PM Division 3 Girls A
4:25 PM Division 2 Boys A
4:28 PM Division 2 Girls A
4:45 PM Division 1 Boys A
4:48 PM Division 1 Girls A
5:05 PM Division 2 Boys B
5:08 PM Division 2 Girls B
5:25 PM Division 1 Boys B
5:28 PM Division 1 Girls B
5:45 PM Division 3 Boys B
5:48 PM Division 3 Girls B
6:05 PM Division 1 Boys C
6:08 PM Division 2 Boys C
6:11 PM Division 1 Girls C
6:14 PM Division 2 Girls C

Monday, September 13, 2010

RE-1J Meet, Sept. 14, 2010

The Raptor Runners competed in the RE-1J meet at Sunset Golf Course in Longmont on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.
LINK TO PHOTOS FROM BOYS RACE
Girls Varsity Results
Shaina Brown 25:57
Ana Gurau 26:33
Helena Scharf 27:20
Gabriela Koski 28:28
Boys Varsity Results
Nick Kadlec 18:53
Austin Gunnarson 19:55
Connor Christoffersen 21:57
Matt Eifert 23:10
LINK TO RESULTS
It looks like the girls results for Silver Creek in this link are messed up.

Schedule:
3:30 PM Middle School Boys (1 loop of course, ~1.5 miles)
3:40 PM Middle School Girls
4:00 PM High School Girls
4:35 PM High School Boys
5:15 PM Awards under big tree at finish line

Scoring is top 4 from each school.
Water and Gatorade will be provided at the finish chute.
Top 5 Middle School ribbons
Top 10 High School.medals

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

St. Vrain Invite Sept 11, 2010

The Raptor Runners competed in the St.Vrain Invite on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at Lyons High School.
Link to ALL RESULTS
LINK to RACE PHOTOS
Raptor Varsity Girls Results
113. Gabriela Koski 23:34
145. Helena Scharf 25:58
150. Ana Gurau 26:06
157. Hannah Naftel 26:41
159. Alison Tripp 26:42
164. Alex Hoang 27:14
165. Valeria Almann 27:16
173. Dani Depas 28:25
178. Madison Toretto 29:09
181. Rianna Huss 30:14
LINK to 4A/5A GIRLS RESULTS
Raptor Varsity Boys Results
100. Connor Christoffersen 19:22
126. Matt Eifert 20:06
182. Hamilton Nelson 22:33
191. Carl Albano 23:14
194. Gabriel Grant 23:41
195. Danny Bishop 23:46
198. Alex Mann 24:15
199. Josue Berdiales Laynes 24:52
200. Chance Robinson 25:12
203. Owen Huss 29:19

Meet Schedule:
8:15 AM         Boys Middle School (2-mile race)
            8:30                Girls Middle School (2-mile race)
8:55                Opening Ceremony/National Anthem on the Football Field
            9:05                Girls Varsity 2A/3A - Run 8, Score 4
9:30                Girls Varsity 4A/5A - Run 10, score 5
            9:55                Boys Varsity 2A/3A - Run 8, Score 4
10:20              Boys Varsity 4A/5A - Run 10, score 5       
            10:45              Boys JV (combine both divisions)
            11:05              Girls JV (combine both divisions)
            11:45              Awards in Front of the Grandstand



Parking – This is an important topic. Parking is going to be in the large field where we start the race. We believe we can fit all the buses and most of the cars. After you turn left just past the “Welcome to Lyons” sandstone rock off Hwy 36, you will approach a 3-way stop. We will have volunteers directing traffic from there. Please encourage parents and fans to carpool if possible. All the parking spots are less than 300 meters from the start line and within 500 meters of the football field, which will be much closer than most folks were able to park last year. 

Monday, September 6, 2010

Peaches

The peaches are coming in a day ( September 7th, 2010 ) earlier than expected.  They will arrive at 2:15 on Tuesday, at the E-wing doors across from the track. We will need all athletes to meet me at 2:15 at this area.  They are to  arrange for transportation with their parents to pick up the peaches and transport them home for deliver that day. Please get these delivered as quickly as possible.  DO NOT leave them in the garage for a week. 

Please let your customers know that they are freshly picked and will continue ripening each day. They will feel a bit hard when they get them, but they ripen quickly.    I tried a sample yesterday, and they are amazingly delicious.

If any athletes need to collect and or turn in money, they will need to collect it and resubmit their envelope to me the following day so that our funds can be deposited immediately.   Athletes are to return their order forms after delivery to Coach Keith.  Do Not throw the envelopes and order forms away.  We need these for our records.

Thank you - Coach Keith

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Pre-State Meet Sept. 4, 2010

The Raptor Runners competed in the Pre-State meet (class 4A) on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010.
The course had some tough hills and the hot and dusty conditions made for a real test.
Raptor Boys Results:
7. Nick Kadlec 17:06
87. Austin Gunnarson 18:59
197. Connor Cristoffersen 20:43
272. Hamilton Nelson 24:57
278. Danny Bishop 25:19
284. Alex Mann 25:32
Raptor Girls Results:
83. Danielle Deganakies 23:09
178. Gabriela Koski 25:33
183. Shaina Brown 25:57
196. Alex Hoang 27:06
200. Helena Scharf 27:15
221. Alison Tripp 28:44
234. Hannah Naftel 30:14

LINK1 TO MORE PHOTOS FROM MEET
LINK2 TO EVEN MORE PHOTOS FROM MEET
Race Location:
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
25690 E. Quincy Ave.
Aurora, CO 80016
Directions: Take the Quincy Avenue exit from E-470 and proceed 1.3 miles east. The Arapahoe County Fairgounds are on the south side of Quincy Avenue (turn right).
TIME SCHEDULE:
1A/2A/3A Boys 9:30 am
1A/2A/3A Girls 10:00 am
4A Boys 10:30 am
4A Girls 11:00 am
5A Boys 11:30 am
5A Girls 12:00 pm
Boys Open 12:30 pm
Girls Open 12:35 pm

Varsity races were timed using the chip system. Open races were clock timed – coaches needed to time their own runners.

Nick Kadlec Article in Longmont Paper

Get Your Motor Running
New diet won’t overtax Silver Creek’s cool-running Kadlec


He’s humble, never cocky. Nick Kadlec is as cool as they come while running on rough terrain. Competing. Sweating. Persevering.
The Silver Creek cross country runner prefers giving it his best. All the time, every time.
“I’m very determined,” Kadlec said. “That’s my biggest thing.”
A senior, Kadlec is preparing for his final shot to impress in a pair of sneakers.
No regrets, he says.
“This is my last chance to show what I got,” Kadlec said. “Not only for myself, but for some college recognition. I need to know what I’m capable of doing.”
But before Kadlec could settle in on his aspirations for the coming fall, adversity popped up.
Over the summer, Kadlec was feeling a bit lightheaded and queasy, so he booked a doctor’s appointment. No big deal, right?
“I went in feeling something was off,” Kadlec said. “I wanted to feel better.”
An allergy test discovered Kadlec had an intolerance for gluten, which is a protein found in most grains, cereals and breads.
Long distance athletes like Kadlec crave carbohydrates. They’re stored in muscles, then provide the essential fuel to keep a runner’s motor running.
“Most runners live off of pasta and carbohydrates,” Kadlec said. “So, oh yeah, it’s effected me a lot.
So, Kadlec needed to change his diet, and find the necessary “carbs through different ways.”
He said he’s made the switch to rice pasta, brown rice and Quinoa, which is an edible seed that is high in protein and nutrients.
But the new eating style is still a learning curve, Kadlec admits.
“It’s been hard,” Kadlec said. “It’s been the hardest thing I’ve done.”
Kadlec, though, is finding other alternatives to find more energy. And it’s not Red Bull.
In addition to logging several miles a day with his legs, Kadlec recently began cross training. The goal was strengthen his core, and to stay ambitious.
He’s also lifting weights and doing pilates. Kadlec wants a little bit of everything, he says.
“It’s all helped a lot,” Kadlec said. “It’s about keeping my body in shape, because it’s not just about running.”
The results are paying off, Kadlec said.
“I definitely feel stronger,” he said. “I have more endurance. I’m able to keep going.”
Kadlec’s efforts aren’t going unnoticed.
“He had a great summer,” Silver Creek cross country coach Barb Keith said. “He’s doing really good so far, and he looks awesome when he runs.”
Kadlec isn’t your run-of-the-mill runner. It’s not about winning or losing; it’s about drive.
“You have to be strict as a runner,” Kadlec said. “You can’t slack off.”

As a junior, Kadlec placed 15th at the Class 4A state meet. He’s a two-time state runner.
Also in 2009, Kadlec was part of the first boys team at Silver Creek to run together at state.
“He ran so well last fall,” Keith said. “He looked really strong.
“And Nick looks really strong this year. I expect good things.”
But Kadlec wants to be even stronger.
With the goal of running in college, Kadlec know it’s go time; now or never. His words are fiery, but his attitude is gentle.
“As a runner, you have to get in the workouts and the mileage,” Kadlec said. “You have to put it all together and hope it comes out in a positive manner. You don’t want to be burnt out too early in a race.
“You have to plan everything so you’re at the top of your game.”