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Tuesday, June 17 -- For the start of the second full week of fun runs, there was turnout of 21 runners and 4 parents...1 assistant coach, 1 former coach, 7 team members, 1 ACND volleyball player, 6 alums, and 5 St. Rose students.

For the routes we used modified, reversed versions of last Thursday's
run: walkers and short distance - around the field to the golf course to NE 6th, ¬then right to 103rd and down until 2nd Ave, then right down to 96th and back in through the front entrance of the field house (Due to some miscommunication and navigational confusion, this route was about
2.3 miles). Long distance -- same start down to 103rd street but down to N. Miami Ave instead, then all the way up 96th street to the bay where we waved to water and reversed our way back (c. 4.3) Afterwards, team members did 8x60 yd strides.

Though the weather was humid, we all stayed dry and enjoyed a leisurely run. We once again thank the Dominiques for the tasty popsicles and remember to be careful about what you eat before any run. Please continue to pray for Br. Corcoran and be thankful for the gift of running.


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Thursday, June 19, 2008 -- With the weather cooperating and being relatively clear, there was another strong turnout of 22 runners and 6
parents...1 assistant coach, 1 former coach, 9 team members, 3 ACND students, 4 alums, 5 St. Rose students, and 1 DCS runner.

For the third full week of fun runs we did a Miami Shores Bay run using the following routes: walkers and short distance - around the field to the golf course street to NE 6th, ¬then left to 96th. Walkers went straight to the bay and back (c. 2.5). Short distance turned left on 12th ave and 96th , down all the way to 104th street, reversed back up 12th ave, turned left on 96th to the bay, then continued back up the field house (c. 3.5). Long distance -- same route as the short group except ran down and up 104th street (4.5). With Coach Daly's motivation, some runners even went extra by entering the field house the same way we came out (c. 5.0)Afterwards, team members did 10x60 yd strides.

Rain or shine, please keep coming to enjoy a good run and show your support for Br. Corcoran. The fun runs really do mean a lot to him and there is probably nothing more he would want from us than to be running.
Please continue praying for his speedy recovery and rehab. Try to get some mileage in over the weekend and as Brother would say, read your summer reading books!

If anyone is planning on visiting Br. Corcoran, please wait until further notice as he has been very tired and prefers only the brothers and family.
For updates, you may call the Brothers' residence at (305) 756-7456.
 

Updated:  June 16, 2008

Thursday, June 12 – Despite the rainy weather, there was a wonderful turnout of 24 runners and 6 adults (give or take one) to run/walk and show support for Br. Corcoran….1 assistant coach, 1 former coach, 8 team members, 3 other ACND students, 6 alums and 5 other middle schoolers. Among the adults in the walkers group was Miami Herald photographer Ms. Nuri Vallbona who previously did an article on Brother’s fun runs. Ms. Tracy Horvath also came before the run to show her support while Br. De Piro and Br. Moffett came after chat with the runners. A special thanks also goes out to Mrs. Dominique who brought popsicles for post-run enjoyment.

We used the traditional second week routes: walkers and short distance - around the fields to the golf course to NE 6th, then to 96th down until 2nd Ave to 103rd, then up NE 6th to go back the same way (c.2.9); long distance – same start but down 96th to N. Miami Ave, then to 103rd for also the same finish (c. 3.4). Afterwards, team members did 8x60 yd strides.

As we pray for Brother’s speedy recovery, we will continue to have the regularly scheduled fun runs throughout the summer. If you have further questions, please contact Assistant coach Julia Cilona at Julia.Cilona@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 17 – same routes as last Thursday. And remember, as Brother always says, “Run so as to win!”
 

13th Annual Fun Run Series Starts June 5th

The Cross-Country team invites you to join our group fun runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays during June and July, starting Thursday, June 5^th.  We run at 6:30 p.m. from the Miami Shores Community Center on 97^th Street and Park Avenue.

The runs are relaxed, with varying routes and distances.  We usually split into three groups:  walkers, short distance, and longer distance.  We welcome people of all ages and ability levels, whether they are connected with ACND or not:  adults, alums, high school students, middle school students, parents, friends of parents, ACND athletes, ACND students who are not athletes, friends of ACND students from other schools, people from the neighborhood, anyone who wants to join us.

The runs are a good way for everyone to get some exercise or to get into condition for other sports or just to  get away from the pressures of a tough day.

Fun Runs - Week One, Day One

Thursday, June 5 - A great turnout!!!  Plus a really nice evening for running...26 runners - 2 coaches, 1 former coach, 2 seventh graders, 1 sixth grader, 1 ACND volleyball player, 7 alums, 12 team members...

We used the traditional first day routes:  walkers and short distance - around the fields to the golf course to NE 6th to 107th, over the canal to Griffing Blvd. and back (c. 1.8);  long distance - continue past Griffing to Biscayne and then back the same way (c. 3.6).  Afterwards, team members did 8x60 yd strides.

Tuesday, June 10 - we will keep the same routes until Thursday (as usual)

Preparing for the '08 Season

In addition to the fun run series, which is not in any way mandatory for any cross-country hopeful or returning runner, I have distributed a training schedule to all who came to the sign-up meeting.  As I stressed at that meeting:  "CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE WON IN THE SUMMER!!!!" 

You owe it to yourself and to the team to be faithful to the minimum fitness mileage levels established on the hand-out.   We do have  very promising prospects for improvement and real accomplishment next year, but   only if YOU work your hardest for the team.

Also, please remember that official practice begins on August 18th.   Do not dare come near  me that day if    you have not already submitted the necessary paperwork:  FHSAA medical forms, parental consent forms, insurance forms.   

Welcome to Our New Assistant Coach

We extend a very warm welcome to Mrs. Julia Cilona, who will be our assistant coach this season.  Mrs. Cilona comes to ACND from Ohio, where she ran cross-country in her high school days.  Mrs. Cilona is joining the ACND faculty as a member of the Foreign Language Department.   She will be an invaluable help in our training and as our finish line official at all home meets.  She also gives us an extra driver so  that we can take more runners on our "Scenic Saturday" Runs.

Current Stats: (11/18/07)

Records:

• Boys' team regular season record 1993-2007: 218 - 52

• Girls' team regular season record 1993-2007: 132 - 127

• Course record, 3.1 miles, men:  Guillermo Echarte and Larry Duran, Belen, 16:50 9/25/07

• Course record, 3.1 miles, women:  Liz Howe,Westminster Academy, 20:59, 10/15/02

• School course record, 3.1 miles, men:  17:52, Hegel Laurent, 10/15/02

• School course record, 3.1 miles, women:  21:26, Kathryn Della Fera, 9/27/05

• Fastest 3.1 mile time, men:  17:43, Javier Briz, State Meet, Ed Radice Park,Tampa, 11/6/04

• Fastest 3.1 mile time, women: 21:03, Kathryn Della Fera, at Westminster Christian, 10/3/05 

• Course record, 3 miles, men:  16:41, Chris Balseiro, 1998

• Course record, 3 miles, women:  20:12, Julie Tirella, 2000

• Fastest 3 mile time, men: 16:20,Danny Goehl, District Championship (at Westminster Christian), 1999

• Fastest 3 mile time, women:  20:12, Julie Tirella,at ACND, 2000

• Highest mileage, season, team:  517.8, 2000

• Highest mileage, week, team:   43.9, 9/2-9/7, 2002

• Highest mileage, single run, team:  11.2 (often)

• Highest mileage, season, career:  1,497.1, Julie Tirella, 2000 

• Highest mileage, season, individual:  498.0, Danny Reese, 2001

• Most victories, season, boys' team:  27, 2007

• Most victories, season, girls' team:  17, 2001

• Undefeated seasons, boys' team:  1997 (17-0), 2002 (18-0)

• State appearances (1993 - 2007):  boys - 10;  girls - 5

The Thousand Mile Club:            (graduation year)

1.   Julia Tirella                1,497.1       (2001)

2.   Alex Rogers                1,393.3       (2001)

3.   Reed Randolph            1,363.7       (1999)

4.   Melanie Holmes           1,360.2       (2006)

5.   Danny Goehl                1,337.3       (2000)

6.   Danny Reese                1,328.8       (2003)

7.   Javier Briz                  1,322.9       (2006)

8.   Matt Goehl                   1,305.8       (2002)

9.   Lara Bacchelli              1,305.1       (2005)

10. Thamy Crevecoeur        1,277.5       (2002) 

11.  Catherine Annese         1,211.8        (2004)                    

12.  Kyle Tripician              1,207.2       (1999)

13.  Gina Riano                    1,196.1       (2002)          

14.  Carl Dominique              1,119.9       (2009)

15.  K.C. Della Fera              1,100.2       (2007)

16.  Melissa Di Bella             1,065.2       (1998)

17.  John Heffernan            1,051.2        (1999)

18.   Oscar Lugo                    1,039.1        (2003)

19.  Amy Sheu                       1,016.7        (2003)

20.   Andrew Macedonia        1,010.8        (2007)

21.   Chris Rojas                   1,008.6        (1999, transferred)

22.   Chris Seignon                1,002.8        (2007)  

23.   Danielle Crisostomo       1,000.4        (2005)