The first official day of the 2025 Cross Country season will be on MONDAY, AUGUST 11th at 8:00 AM. We will meet at our very own Cross Country course located on Anoka High's campus. We meet at the opening on the south end of the campus, directly across from the tennis courts.

What will you need for the first day? BE REGISTERED WITH AND UP-TO-DATE PHYSICAL ON FILE! Bring water, running shoes, running clothes, and a watch (cheap watches with a stopwatch function are perfect).

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

We will practice Monday through Friday throughout the season with occasional and optional Saturday runs. Practices for the first two weeks will be from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (please note: some days will be shorter. Make sure you have transportation plans when needed). Beginning Monday, August 25th, practices will move to our usual 'after-school' time due to teacher workshops beginning. These practices will be from 2:45 - 4:30 for the remainder of the season.

Communication will be through both a program called 'Reach My Teach' and through Synergy emails. I will use these in case of practices or meet cancellations or any general communication that parents/athletes may need.

2025 MEET SCHEDULE (subject to change)

2025 SUMMER RUNNING PLANS

Use this LINK to access Jack Daniels' VDOT Running Calculator - use this anytime you need to find specific training paces, etc.

Coach: 

Sam Westerberg
sam.westerberg@ahschools.us

Description of Activity 

Assistant Coaches: Brittney Kurtz, Thomas Hagerty

Meeting Times and Places:  After School - on cross country course

Length and Timing of Season:   Mid-August through early November

Cost (if any):  $250

Equipment required:  Sweats and running shoes 

Description: In Cross-Country you will run on a variety of surfaces, mostly trails. The workouts are adjusted based on ability. Everyone participates at every meet (*not including MSHSL Championship Season Teams). This is a lifelong sport that you can enjoy.

Read our Tornado CC Team Handbook here!