May 5, 2025 Open to All Athletes, Including Incoming Freshmen, Summer Session Starts June 9
The Campolindo cross country program offers a summer running day-camp from June 9 through August 9. Comprised of Monday through Saturday training sessions for all levels, these are important opportunities for athletes to gradually develop their fitness and connect with teammates and coaches in preparation for the rigors of the fall-sport season.
The SUMMER TRAINING CALENDAR indicates daily session locations and workout suggestions. While consistent attendance is the best way to improve fitness and stay healthy, we do understand that athletes may have plans that conflict with the summer schedule. Daily attendance is encouraged but not required. Please join us for an exciting summer of running and socializing with teammates!
Please register for the Campolindo cross country summer camp by completing the steps listed on our TEAM HANDBOOK PAGE for summer sports camp eligibility.
December 12, 2024 Cal Poly Humboldt Running Camp Open for Registration; Sign up Now for 2025
The 2025 edition of the Cal Poly Humboldt Running Camp is slated for July 20 through July 25. All Campolindo cross country athletes are encouraged to join the squad for this exciting week of running, learning, and bonding amidst the most spectacular running terrain in the world. This is a critical opportunity for athletes to connect with teammates and coaches in preparation for the 2025 fall season.
Athletes can review complete details, view pictures, and watch videos of previous years at camp on the Campolindo HUMBOLDT CAMP PAGE.
The Campolindo coaching staff will coordinate transportation to and from camp. Participating athletes must register for this camp individually on the CAL POLY HUMBOLDT RUNNING CAMP WEBSITE. If you plan to attend, please register ASAP!
November 30, 2024 Boys Earn 2nd State Championship with Wire to Wire Victory over Crowded Field; Girls Finish 6th to Extend Top Ten Streak
In his meet preview, California cross country prognosticator Rich Gonzalez wrote of the Boys' Division 3 Championship race, "This one's crazy!" His reasoning being that no fewer than 7 schools from across the state were capable of a title run in this "white-knuckles affair." Further adding to the suspense was his note that the Cougars had nearly been beaten in their section championships amid challenging weather a week prior; yet when it came to putting his picks in order, Gonzalez placed Campolindo at the top of his list.
November 23, 2024 Disastrous Conditions Swamp Section Meet; Northgate Snaps Girls' Title Streak, Boys' Squad Claims 16th Championship
With several inches of rain already soaked into the Hayward High School course during the days preceding the NCS Championships, conditions rapidly declined with each race run as precipitation continued on Saturday. By the start of the girls' division 3 competition, the 5th race of the day, long sections of the looping 3-mile route had been churned into deep, slushy mud. Aside from the 500 meters of pavement, the rest of the course offered a comical trial of bogs, mud pits, and slippery slopes, leading to a spectacle more akin to a medieval battlefield than a cross country meet.
November 9, 2024 Cougars Earn 6 Titles with 5-1 Finish at DAL Champs; Boys Avenge 2023 Loss
In the penultimate race of the afternoon, the varsity boys turned away challenges from 2 of the top teams in the section to reclaim the Diablo Athletic League championship meet crown on Saturday at Hidden Valley Park.
Gavin Gunn (27) assumed the top spot for the Cougars, leading a 3-man string of blue and white across the line to claim the 4th, 5th, and 6th places in the race. Maxson Cook (25) and Jack Durden (27) closed out the scoring in 10th and 12th place, respectively, helping to provide the 3rd fastest team-time performance on the course in school history.
November 2, 2024 Fartlek Workout Preps Squad for Champs
Switching up the weekly training pattern in the 12th week of the season, the Cougars traded in the Saturday long run for a higher-intensity mystery fartlek workout on the gravel paths of Newhall Park on November 2.
The 8am start time provided cool temperatures and open trails as the team divided itself into 9 separate workout groups based on current performance levels. Each member of the group was responsible for executing 1 or more pace changes as the harriers sharpened both physical and mental racing attributes in advance of the looming league championships.
Over the course of 50 minutes, the goal was to notice and cover moves made by other athletes in the group as efficiently as possible.
October 30, 2024 Boys Outrun League Rivals in Final DAL Center Meet; Girls Sweep All Divisions
After clashing twice previously in the preceding 2 weeks, the Campolindo varsity boys' faced off yet again with their cross-town rivals to determine the final league standings heading into the November championships. While the Cougars had bettered Miramonte in the overall team results at the Rough Rider Invitational on October 18, and again at the Mid-Season Mania 3200m Invitational on October 23, in both instances it was the Matadors who won the dual scoring.
XCStats.com: This is our database for collecting athlete training and competition data as well as our tool for communicating to athletes and parents. All athletes must set up an XCStats.com account in order to participate in Campolindo cross country.
2024 Parent Volunteer Signup: We depend on parent volunteers to staff various positions throughout the season. Each family is expected to cover at least 2 positions each season.
Humboldt Distance Running Camp: This legendary week-long summer workshop is hosted on the CalPoly-Humboldt University campus and provides an opportunity for athletes to learn from some of the top coaches and elite athletes in the sport today, all while enjoying the most spectacularly beautiful running trails in the world.
Purchasing Team Gear: The NB Team Store is currently closed. The next order window will be open for the spring track sesaon at the end of December.
Do you enjoy the majestic landscape of the East Bay? We do. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and train in this region, rich in both cultural heritage and natural beauty. We encourage participants and their families to consider a contribution to the Sogorea Te Land Trust as a gesture of gratitude for the privilege to use this land and respect for its indigenous inhabitants.
Cougar Cross Country stands in solidarity with BLM against racial injustice. We are committed to equity work on our campus and in our community. Our athletes and coaches are actively engaged in these efforts both through regular team discussions, presentations and service projects, and in collaboration with Positive Coaching Alliance educational workshops and the campus-wide Diversity & Inclusion project.
Facebook Group: The official team Facebook group is where you will find frequent announcements, notes about competition logistics, meeting times, helpful links to current articles and more. It is also a useful forum for asking questions!
