July 20, 2024 Official Fall Practices Begin August 12; Requirements Due BEFORE 1st Session
The official start of the cross country fall season is Monday, August 12. In order to participate, athletes must have all eligibility requirements listed on the TEAM HANDBOOK PAGE completed.
July 19, 2024 Harriers Connect, Commit at Run Camp
18 Campolindo athletes joined over 100 prep runners from across the western United States for a week of intensive training and learning from elite coaches and athletes at the Cal Poly Humboldt Distance Running camp from July 14 through July 19. The annual trip included seminars on training, racing strategies, mental toughness, nutrition, recovery, as well as running skill development and the steeplechase.
Highlights included the Clam Beach run, where athletes forded a river before finishing their day in the epic Pacific surf. For many, the Tall Trees Trail along Redwood Creek offered the longest and most beautiful running experience of a lifetime.
Time was also spent determining goals for the upcoming season and recommiting to consistent training for the remainder of the summer.
Of course, the marathon week was capped by the steeplechase exhibition and donut relay.
July 6, 2024 Cool Temperatures, Tranquil Trail Dazzle Runners before Stinson Beach Barbecue
The annual trek over the shoulder of Mt. Tamalpais on the famed Dipsea Trail was enjoyed by more than a dozen current Campo cross country athletes along with appearances from recent alums Kate Kabenina (24) and Tyler Ngo (24). Coach Megan and the pair of veterans helped keep the rest of the athletes on course over the 7 miles of rugged climbing before descending into the sea-side village of Stinson Beach for fun and frolic.
November 25, 2023 Girls Finish 2nd to Inspired Cathedral Catholic Squad; Boys End Season 15th
For the 5th consecutive season, the Campolindo varsity girls ascended the podium at the California state cross country championships to complete their 2023 season. Shea Volkmer (24) continued as the squad's top performer, finishing 3rd overall in a personal record of 17:41 for the Woodward Park 5k course. The time is now 3rd best in school history.
November 22, 2023 Varsity Post-Season Squads Tackle Race-Pace Intervals ahead of CIF State Meet
Varsity athletes convened in Bob Wilson Stadium for a morning session of 400m, 1200m, 3 x 800m, 400m intervals as a final tune up before the 2023 cross country state championships.
November 18, 2023 Girls Claim 20th NCS Title; Gregory Leads Boys to 2nd with Top Freshman Time
In the penultimate race of a wet and muddy North Coast Section championship schedule at Hayward High School, Clark Gregory (27) continued his improbable climb into the elite ranks of a sport he only picked up a handful of months prior. In fact, Gregory's 3rd-place individual finish played a huge part in keeping his squad in contention in the team scoring and was the top time turned in by a freshman across all 5 divisions.
November 11, 2023 Varsity Athletes Preview NCS Course with Mystery Fartlek Workout, Burrito Bonding
Campolindo varsity cross country athletes previewed the North Coast Section Championship course at Hayward High School on Saturday, November 11, completing a mystery Fartlek workout before the obligatory stop in Montclair for burritos (or tacos?).
The Cougars will return to the site on November 18 to compete in the state-championship qualifying event.
November 4, 2023 Mats Cap Boys' Undefeated Streak at 15 Years; Cougars Claim 5 of 6 League Titles
While the Campolindo varsity boys did not go down without a fight, they were finally beaten at Saturday's Diablo Athletic League championships, ending a 15-year perfect run. Fittingly, the Cougars were finally bested by their cross-town rivals from Miramonte, who had come within the narrowest of margins to such an outcome just 2 weeks earlier at the final center meet of the league season.
October 25, 2023 Volkmer Sets 10:29.10 Stadium Record at Annual Mid-Season 3200m Invitational
The magic of Bob Wilson Stadium was on display at Wednesday evening's Mid-Season Mania 3200m Invitational as 23 Cougar harriers raced to career best performance for the 8-lap tour around the oval. Topping the girls' field was Shea Volkmer (24), who turned in a time for the ages, eclipsing the 10:30 mark to take down the previous stadium record set by Acalanes' Olivia Williams in 2022.
Purchasing Team Gear: The NB Team Store will be open for purchasing necessary and optional apparel for the 2024 fall cross country season from July 22 through July 26. Team apparel must be ordered in this window to ensure it arrives prior to our 1st competition of the fall season.
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.
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!
