run north summer xc
8 week summer XC training for high school & middle school athletes
train like a champion this summer
In 2023, we launched an 8-week in-person training program designed to help high school & middle school athletes take their running to the next level. We’ll be back for our 3rd season in 2025!
Our expert coaches provide guidance, structure & fun for youth athletes during summer cross country training. Athletes enjoy this small group training with a personalized plan that works well with where they are at in their individual running journies.
Chase the treeline this summer!
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Expert Coaching
Receive expert guidance from coaches who have excelled in high school, college & post-collegiately. You will get valuable feedback and have the opportunity to learn as a runner.
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Guided Workout + Training Plan
Execute workouts in a small group session with the help from expert coaches. Receive a personalized training plan that will set you up for success for your fall XC season.
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Drills + Strength + Mobility
Learn dynamic warm-up routines and speed drills to improve form and efficiency. Work on run specific strength and mobility to give you an edge on your competition.
the deets:
8-weeks | June 16 - August 7
Monday & Thursday | 7:30 - 9:00 am
Lake Harriet Bandshell | Minneapolis, MN
Designed for athletes in grades 7 - 12
Group Sessions + Personalized Coaching Plan
Access to training plans on FinalSurge
$250 *includes NCR Tee
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Our Coaches.
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Coach Cole Toepfer
Cole ran collegiately at the University of Minnesota Duluth where he held school records in the Indoor Mile, 3K & DMR. He currently coaches high school track & cross country at his alma mater Eagan High School.
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Coach Makenna Thurston
MaKenna runs professionally for Minnesota Distance Elite where she focuses on middle distance events. She was an NCAA DII Indoor Track All-American in the Mile for the University of Minnesota State Mankato.
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Coach Tanner Maier
Tanner runs professionally for Minnesota Distance Elite & owns the team record in the 1500 at 3:37.82. He has a passion for working with youth runners to achieve exciting goals & brings enthusiam to RUN NORTH.
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Coach Tyler Morey
Tyler has coached youth athletes since 2014 and enjoys developing athletes for longevity in the sport. Tyler ran collegiately at Clemson University & UW Oshkosh where he was a NCAA DIII All-American.
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Coach Noah Breker
Noah runs collegiately for the University of North Carolina. He was a multiple time Minnesota state champion at Armstong High School & set the MN prep 5K XC record clocking 14:51.
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Coach Missa Morey
Missa was a 2-time high school state champion in the 800 hailing from Montevideo, Minnesota. She ran collegiately at the University of Minnesota where she earned All-Conference & All-Region honors.
