On Saturday 2/24/06 my eldest daughter qualified for the indoor track and field nationals NCAA Div. III - in the Distant Medely Relay. If they finish in the top 6 at Nationals she will get "All American" Status. (Right now they are ranked #2).

I am very proud and excited... 2 week until Indoor Nationals and what's great it's in the mid west only 4 hours away. I'll have no problems getting there to watch.

LvC Meet in Northfield MN. LOL...

Biggest fustration comes the following week as my high season begins and my youngest daughter's season starts. I coach the sprinters and I have meets on the days of all of the my oldest daughter's outdoor meets. Except one!

That meet in in St. Louis so I guess there will be an LvC meet in St. Louis on the Weekend of the 1st of April. (No fooling) LOL...

These two girls make the February to June busy and fun!!

Sorry for bragging but got to love the kids!

Rich , you have a right to brag, so brag all you want and congrats to your two daughters :cool:

Thanks Pepps, couldn't help it... It's just so much fun watching them both run. A little competitive between them. Luck one's only a Junior in HS and the other a Senior in College. If they would be together on a team they'd kill each other. The youngest especially would be in the face of the oldest. Oldest would kick her butt but, the youngest is the more competitive one. Track if life of death with her. Her goal this year is to qualify for state in 4 events. She'd be the first girl at our HS to have ever done that. The thing is she has a great shot at 2 (200 m and Long Jump), strong shot for 3 (add the 400 m), and could squeak in that 4th the 100 m (not her strongest).

Thanks Pepps, couldn't help it... It's just so much fun watching them both run. A little competitive between them. Luck one's only a Junior in HS and the other a Senior in College. If they would be together on a team they'd kill each other. The youngest especially would be in the face of the oldest. Oldest would kick her butt but, the youngest is the more competitive one. Track if life of death with her. Her goal this year is to qualify for state in 4 events. She'd be the first girl at our HS to have ever done that. The thing is she has a great shot at 2 (200 m and Long Jump), strong shot for 3 (add the 400 m), and could squeak in that 4th the 100 m (not her strongest).
Cool siblings are always competitive especially in sports , keep the updates coming, i like hearing good news like that.:cool: , tell them i said good luck :cool:

Congrats rich, to you and You're daughters.:Beer

Damn braggart!!! :shifty:















































Hahahahahaha....congrats Rich to you and your daughters.....:D

Thanks Ray! They are 2 fantastic kids - the oldest might not like the kid statement LOL... But I've got her by 1 or 2 years.

Cool Rich!

Good Stuff Man!

Born and Raised in MN!!!

Have Fun up there and Good luck to your offspring

Congrats Rich and to your daughters! Keep bragging, holding your head high with pride is far better than letting it hang in shame.

Congrats on the kids. Hit me up when your in the area. and we should get a meet going then. i know theres a car show the 3 saturday in march.

congrats!! :cool: :cool:

Hey, Oldest is now on the UWP record Board with the Distance Medley Relay

Next Saturday is the NCAA Div III Indoor Nationals I'll let you know how it turns out.

I'll be in St. Louis for the only outdoor meet I can make for my oldest on March 31 - April 2 meet is at Washington Univ. Not a bad time for some MO and Western IL guys to stop meet for dinner and a few refreshments.

that's awesome Rich!! :cool:

Oldest Ran a PR of 59.29 last night and is currently 7th in her conference meet. Finals to come later today. To bad I had to miss this meet. Need to save for Next weekend's Division III National's Meet. Can't wait!!!

Sorry guys but this is like putting on cobra heads or something!

Oldest Ran a PR of 59.29 last night and is currently 7th in her conference meet. Finals to come later today. To bad I had to miss this meet. Need to save for Next weekend's Division III National's Meet. Can't wait!!!

Sorry guys but this is like putting on cobra heads or something!
That is awesome Rich, keep us updated :cool:

Hey Rich,
Looks like the girls got something from dad. CONGRADULATIONS hope they keep the speed up:D

Oldest finished 8th in the finals. But beat he teams #1 400 runner for the first time. Can't wait until next Friday!! Nationals here we come!!! Any LvC members near St. Olafs College in Northfield MN.

Outstanding news on your daughter Rich, good luck to her :cool:

RICH - UPDATES!!!!! Good job coach!!! Love that pic!...your standing there all puffed up looking for Landry, and the girls they are.... well ..... did you photoshop yourself in to that pic???? hehhe jk ;) Tell them I said keep running!

MsM8

Her complete list of success - #1 400 runner and 4 x 400 anchor get's injured. Daughter is put in to anchor spot. Comes from behind to claim 3rd place in the 4 x 400. Also took a 4th in the distance medley relay (was not the complete team that is going to Nationals).

Thanks for the update Rich, Wish that we could put together a LVC cheering section at Nationals would be cool :cool:

:facesjump :headbang: :wrench
:wave

Thanks for the update Rich, Wish that we could put together a LVC cheering section at Nationals would be cool :cool:

My family thinks I'm obsessed with LvC the way it is. If there was an LvC Cheering section they'd be making me a permanent fixture on Heather's ward!

But it would be cool!

LOLOLOL yup racing wheelchairs....down the STAIRS! hehehe UMMMM Orderlys with restraints!!!!! lololol

MsM8

LOLOLOL yup racing wheelchairs....down the STAIRS! hehehe UMMMM Orderlys with restraints!!!!! lololol

MsM8
With LVC painted on the back of the wheel chairs :D

sounds like fun!!

Very cool Rich.

Well there is finally an "All American" in the family
Daughter's Distance Medley Relay finished 2nd at the NCAA Division III National Indoor Track Meet on Saturday!
It was a close race and came very close to taking first.

The Distance Medley Relay first runner runs 1200 meters, 2nd 400 meters (my daughters leg) third runner runs 800 meters, and last runner runs 1600 meters. It's a wild race which puts speed and endurance together in one race.

Very Cool congrats to your daughter Rich, thanks for the update :cool:

Here are some pics from the Meet.

First Pic of Start of Race

Second daughter in yellow in line waiting for handoff

Third daughter's handoff

Fourth finish

Awesome pics Rich, very awesome :cool:

They fly like the wind. Awesome!

The DMR is a very exciting race... hand offs get wild lots of bumping and pushing.. Often wipe outs... especially at this level where the teams are so close in ability..

It was a rush!! My stomach hurt for a few hours after from the excitement. I feel so good for her. She's been nominated for valedictorian of your class. Has carried a 4.0 for a few semesters. This track season has just been icing on the cake for a great college experience.

Full contact Track and Field LOL....

Rich, you need to get a Digi camcorder so you can post some vids of those races.

Rich, you need to get a Digi camcorder so you can post some vids of those races.

I know! I know!

Thats great Rich,
Cogradulations to your family and tell your daughter she kicked ASS
Sounds like you have a couple good daughters:D :D
I remember watchng that in school and your right the handoffs can get crazy , loose a lot of seconds!!!:eek: :eek:

Tell Her CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Now I know for sure they are adopted!!!!!
heheheh

MsM8

Valedictorian to!!! ADOPTED!!!!!!!!!!! OHHHH thats right, they are Heathers!

MsM8

Oh sure Youngest just go accepted in the Boscobel High School's National Honors Society for her grades! And that one does have my genes!

Oh sure Youngest just go accepted in the Boscobel High School's National Honors Society for her grades! And that one does have my genes!
Congrats to your youngest daughter on that high honor :cool:

Enjoyed the updates! Congrats again!

Monday my youngest has her first official meet of the season. The updates will continue!! I'm too fired up and excited for this season.

Youngest has been getting contacted by many of the Division III colleges in the Midwest. Just hope it doesn't go to her head.

Rich, with you keeping her grounded i don't think it will go to her head.

Official Track meet #1 today. Going to be a late night!!! This one always take a while.... Should be back around 11:00 PM... Will let you know how things went.

Cool Rich, keep us updated :cool:

Update - Sorry no picks this time.

Youngest daughter - 3rd in the 55 meter dash, 3 in the 400 meter dash, and 1st in the Long Jump. Not a bad first meet.

Next meet is Saturday... Our Athletic Director went a little crazy this year and scheduled 17 meets. That's too many in my book! Not much time to practice and get ready.

Update - Sorry no picks this time.

Youngest daughter - 3rd in the 55 meter dash, 3 in the 400 meter dash, and 1st in the Long Jump. Not a bad first meet.

Next meet is Saturday... Our Athletic Director went a little crazy this year and scheduled 17 meets. That's too many in my book! Not much time to practice and get ready.
That is some good news thanks for posting it, get some pics next time :N j/k

FAST GIRLS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today's results.

Our Girls team with only 5 participating female athletes today took 6th out of 17 teams.

My daughter took 3rd in the 55, 2nd in the Long Jump, 3rd in the 4 x 200 m relay, and 4th in the 200 m after winning what was suposes to be the fast heat.

Was a great day!

That is great news Rich, congrats to your daughter :cool:

2 meets down 15 to go!!! Who the hell scheduled so many meets!!! Damn.

Next weekend trip to St. Louis to watch the only outdoor meet I'll be able to attend of my oldest daughter.

Sounds like it is going to be fun, wished that i could be there.

Wow, only 5! they busted their butts!!!!

NIce Job HOTTIES!!!

MsM8

Here are some Pics of the Meet.

55 5 heats 8 runners per heat winner of each race plus next top 3 times go to finals.

200 m 8 heats 5 runners per heat - top 8 times place.

Great pics again congrats to your daughter :cool:

Was a great weekend in St. Louis. Temps in the 70's... I got a sun burned head.

And Oldest Daughter came in 2nd in the 400 m at the Washinton University Invite.

St. Louis what a great place.

That is great news Rich, hearing good news makes my day :cool: , did you get to see Steve.

Sweet Pics on the 3rd Rich - How'd the meet go tonight!?

I'll post pics as soon as I get them from my youngest daughter who took over 90 pics. (don't worry I won't be posting all of them).

Tuesday's meet - was a very good first outdoor meet for the season. We only have about 10 girls out for our girls team and they only were 10 points way in a triangular meet from the team that should be our toughest confrence opponent this year (they also have 3x's the number of girls out).

Youngest Daugher took 2nd in the 100m, had a bad race in the 400m finished 4th, 2nd in the 4 x 400m relay, and 1st in the Long Jump.

Next meet is a 5 school meet on Thursday followed by the Wisconsin Indoor Track Championship on Saturday. This will be a very big meet and a good chance to compete with very good competition from many division 1 schools. In the past little Boscobel has made a good show at this meet.

I'll post pics as soon as I get them from my youngest daughter who took over 90 pics. (don't worry I won't be posting all of them).

Tuesday's meet - was a very good first outdoor meet for the season. We only have about 10 girls out for our girls team and they only were 10 points way in a triangular meet from the team that should be our toughest confrence opponent this year (they also have 3x's the number of girls out).

Youngest Daugher took 2nd in the 100m, had a bad race in the 400m finished 4th, 2nd in the 4 x 400m relay, and 1st in the Long Jump.

Next meet is a 5 school meet on Thursday followed by the Wisconsin Indoor Track Championship on Saturday. This will be a very big meet and a good chance to compete with very good competition from many division 1 schools. In the past little Boscobel has made a good show at this meet.

that is really great news Rich, tell your youngest i said congrats. I still say we should have an LVC cheering section at the track meets :D

that is really great news Rich, tell your youngest i said congrats. I still say we should have an LVC cheering section at the track meets :D

That would be way too cool!

Here are some Pics from the St. Louis Meet at Washington University.

View from our room
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Across the street in the park.

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At the Meet

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Oldest Daughter just about to pass into 2nd place on the race to the finish of the 400m
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Splash Down during the Steeple Chase - just looked like a good pic to share

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80 degree temps on Sunday

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Yikes! Hail!!! On the way home good thing for quick cover!!

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Youngest and Dad on a great road cruise

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Where are the pics Rich :D

They Show up for me? I don't know Pepps?

I still see red x's. :confused:

yep, red X

Congrats, even with the red X on the last set.

It is great to know you have such talented offspring. I am sure they get it form their Mom (just like my daughter gets it from her Mom).

Rich, i am not the only one who doesn't see them :D

Well Ok, the pics show up for me weird!!

Those were real good pics Rich, it's a good thing you got you Mark out of that hail storm that would have done some damage. Thanks for posting the pics again :D

Just a little update:

Oldest Daughter went to the Drake Relays this past weekend. Anyone who knows track knows the Drake Relays - This is a mix from NCAA I to NCAA III from all over the nation - In order to compete you have to be accepted.

Both Her Distance Medley Relay and 4 x 400m Relay finished 9th which was a good showing for a Division III school.

Youngest Daughter is coming around... We are entering our crunch time with the push for state. Tuesday Night she took 3 first and one second. 1st in the Long Jump finishing a foot longer than her next competitor, 1st in the 100m beating the conference's champ from last year and a state qualifier, and the 4 x 100m relay with the team closing in on what should be a good chance to get to state. She finished 2nd in the 400m leading 7/8th of the race claiming tired legs on the home stretch and just getting edged out. (I did work them very hard the night before which is not what we would do before the large meets coming up).

The next 3 weeks should be as exciting is watching 94m5 (Mike) prepare his car for Carlsile.

It's great to see parents involved with their kids.

I may only have one year left of coaching... When the youngest goes off to College I'll have to make sure that I am free to head to her meets.

I've been trying to explain that track is secondary not primary when you go on to school. But she's deturmined that track is primary so her choice of college will have to have a track team.

It's upsetting her mother! I'm trying to be no bias but what would you expect from a track coach.... Plus the colleges she's thinking about are closer to me.

It's great to see parents involved with their kids.

lololol Heather is the only parent in that house! lololol Rich is just a big kid! lolol....jk Rich ;)

Keep up the fast times and long jumps ladies!!!!!!

MsM8

I may only have one year left of coaching... When the youngest goes off to College I'll have to make sure that I am free to head to her meets.

I've been trying to explain that track is secondary not primary when you go on to school. But she's deturmined that track is primary so her choice of college will have to have a track team.

It's upsetting her mother! I'm trying to be no bias but what would you expect from a track coach.... Plus the colleges she's thinking about are closer to me.
Rich, i agree Track should be secondary, a good college education is priceless and should be the primary goal of attending college. both daughters are doing good so far tell them pepps said, keep up the good work.

New great news..

Oldest Daughter just qualified in the 4 x 400m relay for the NCAA Division III outdoor Nationals last night!!

Youngest Daughter last night in a 22 team meet mostly Division II schools finished 1st in the Long Jump, 4th in the 200m, 4th in the 4 x 400m relay.

New great news..

Oldest Daughter just qualified in the 4 x 400m relay for the NCAA Division III outdoor Nationals last night!!

Youngest Daughter last night in a 22 team meet mostly Division II schools finished 1st in the Long Jump, 4th in the 200m, 4th in the 4 x 400m relay.
Great news Rich, keep us posted. :cool:

Another Great day in the life of our oldest!! Yesterday qualified for Nationals, today graduated from College. She was 1 of 3 nominated for valedictorian, didn't get the title but still graduated Summa Cum Laude.

My congrats to your daughter Rich, that is an outstanding acheivement. Your daughter has a solid foundation for a great life ahead. :cool: Thanks for sharing the news and a good pic.

Confrence Meet today -

Youngest finished 3rd in the 400 with a PR - 2nd in the 100 with a PR - 2nd in the 200 - and 1rst in the Long Jump with a PR. Great day for her.

Cool that is great news, when is the last meet of the year?

Cool Rich, :cool: great pic's. I used to live in St. Louis when I was a truck driver. now that's a big town. :)

Youngest is State Bound - Sencond female in School History to Qualify for State in 3 events.

Long Jump, 4 x 100m Relay, and 200m. Just missed out in the 100m.

Our Girls team placed 7th out of 37 team. We only have 9 girls on the track team.

Congrats. Good Luck!

My son took 1st in the 400m and 2nd in some relay race this week. Just a 8th grade little meet thing. Pretty cool thou, he was very proud of how he just paced the runners and when he turned it on, no one had any left. When he took 1st in his relay he was confident, but not over confident. In the final race he ran his race and kicked some butt.

Congrats. Good Luck!

My son took 1st in the 400m and 2nd in some relay race this week.

That's great... Tell him to keep it up. Track is a sport where you use your own physical ability with no ball to carry, hit, kick, or dribble. It's your body's own strength, speed, and endurance... It's you and what you have.

I love watching the 400m races. Those who do it are insane and have something to be really proud about. On our team we have athletes who fear event day when we announce who's running what at meets. There are a few my daughter one who love hearing 400m. Most give a big groan and then 50,000,000 excused why they shouldn't. But usually after they are done they are proud of their accomplishment. They always come running over to tell their official time and excited, but when I ask so you enjoyed that... I get oh no, never again please..LOL....

I can't wait for next weekend. The state meet is so wild. Watching the athletes as they walk onto the track is so moving, the stand in awe for a bit then get so excited being there with the State's Best then realizing that they are one of them (the reality usually doesn't sink in right away).

Hope everyone has fun at Carlisle! I'd love to be there but watching you son/daughter run in the state meet is priceless. Wouldn't even trade it for 94m5's Mark VIII, not even Geno's Super Mark...

Good luck at the State track meet Rich, and good luck to your daughter also. :cool:

congrats to your daughters and to yourself rich.

Day one of Wisconsin State meet. Youngest daughter breaks longest standing school record in long jump and finishes 4th at state.

Youngest anchors 4 x 100m relay which breaks school record and qualifies for finals at state meet.

After a long meet and very warm temps youngest daughter finishes 15th in the 200m.

Coach and Dad (same person) is very proud... Watching Daughter standing on State Track Meet Awards Podium.... Priceless...

Congrats! I'm truely happy for you.

Here are a few pics...

Awesome pics Rich, thanks for sharing them. :cool:

rich stand proud and lovem mikes younger brother loves to run and so do i will have to start up again if the old joints will cooperate, jd

Just standing on the track at that meet, wow you can just feel the thrill and excitement. There are 1000's of people in the stands watching.

It was a real rush!! Can't wait until next season only 9 months away LOL....

I'm just now catching up on some of the news, Rich. Great pics, fantastic achievements, proud parents! Congrats don't seem like enough, I know you’re on top of the world! I feel a little pride you are sharing this with us, its great to see them doing so well.

PS; that pic of her kissing the medal with a gleam in her eye is killer, man!

EXCELLENT!!!!
BRAVO!!!

and great pics!

Debi

I'm just now catching up on some of the news, Rich. Great pics, fantastic achievements, proud parents! Congrats don't seem like enough, I know you’re on top of the world! I feel a little pride you are sharing this with us, its great to see them doing so well.

PS; that pic of her kissing the medal with a gleam in her eye is killer, man!

I have one picture left to post but I don't have the picture yet. That's the one of her standing on the medal stand at the state meet.

Her goal was to get to state this year after just missing out her Freshman and Sophomore years In Division II. This year our enrollment was down and we go dropped down to Division III (wish is not necessarily easier, just a little less completion. Here dream was to stand on the podium buy her Senior year. Well she made both. Next year the monkey is off the back and maybe a chance to stand on the podium for more events

Cassie now hold 5 school records the most by any athlete in our school both boys and girls. She tied the school record for taking events to state for a girl, the most you can take is 4 she took 3.

Now it's time for a short rest and then back to hitting the weights for the summer and going to a few track camps. (Just FYI, I do not push her as many parents do. Everything she does is on her time and at her request. I don't live my life through hers. I had my time in HS and it was fun. Now it's a rush to watch her have her fun). If she would choose to quit then so be it. But right now her hardest decision is what college to go to. She's been courted all year by a few area colleges and universities. Can't wait for the trips to visit those places. My favorite is Washington University in St. Louis but I think she feels that one is too far away.

Oh by the way.. Oldest Daughter now holds 2 records at the University of Wisconsin Platteville. Can't wait to take a pic of her name on the record board.

Thanks all for your comments this spring, hope you didn't my my boast but damn it was a fun year.

So until next Winter when the College indoor invites begin.

Do all the boasting you want Rich, i enjoy hearing the news. :cool: