Delano Athletics Baseball - The Early Years

Delano Athletics Baseball - The Early Years

Adam Jaunich is an experienced sales professional and technology advisor who has a passion for playing and coaching baseball in his free time. A member of the Delano Athletic Club, Adam Jaunich is involved in a campaign to preserve the municipal baseball park in his hometown of Delano. One of the oldest ballparks in Minnesota, Delano Municipal Stadium has been a community staple for over 100 years. Referred to as the "Terrors of the '90s," the Delano Millers were one of the first teams to call the field home late in the 19th century. The team played sparingly as travel was difficult, but by 1923, the Millers joined the Old Wright County League, which was sponsored by the American Legion. After multiple state championship appearances in the 1930s, the Millers changed its name to the Delano Colts and enjoyed similar success in the following decade, finishing as state runners-up in 1941 and 1942. Created in 1948, the Delano Athletic Club immediately became the team's official sponsor. The club was instrumental in making Delano Municipal Stadium one of the first ball parks in the state to use lights. Since 1948, the team has been known as the Delano Athletics, colloquially the Delano A’s, and has played in the North Star League. The team has hosted four state tournaments at the ballpark, with the most recent occurring in 2013.

Four Essentials of a Marathon Training Regimen

Training for a 26-mile marathon requires dedication, preparation, and perseverance. Starting too hard and too fast often leads to preventable injuries. First-time runners should build up a consistent base run mileage for at least a year before they begin their marathon training regimen. Marathon training regimens generally last between 12 and 20 weeks. When runners are ready to begin marathon training, they should focus on four basic elements. 1. The Base Mileage. The aim of the training program is to gradually increase runs so that the runner ultimately is running 50 miles per week divided among three to five runs. The runs should be leisurely paced, and mileage should never increase by more than 10 percent each week. 2. The Weekly Long Run. Once every week or 10 days, runners should complete a long run, which should be increased from week to week. Long runs usually peak at about 20 miles, but the preparation gained through the training regimen makes the additional six miles readily achievable on race day. 3. Speed Work. Most training runs are done at a relaxed pace, but incorporating speed work into the training regimen helps improve aerobic capacity and ultimately makes running easier. Runners can include short sprints within slower-paced jogs or run longer, faster runs at a challenging but maintainable pace. 4. The Rest Routine. Just as runners schedule run sessions, they also must schedule rest and recovery sessions. On rest days, muscles recover from the workout. In the final weeks leading up to a marathon, runners should reduce the distance and difficulty of the training runs so that the body is well rested on race day.

Tettegouche State Park - Cross Country Skiing

This past Saturday, New Years weekend, I left my downtown Minneapolis apartment early in the morning and ventured 3 1/2 hours north to Tettegouche State Park.

Upon my arrival with a fresh layer of snow, I gave cross country skiing a try for the first time this winter.

It was an excellent way to begin the New Year and a healthy mix of cross training for the Marathon that I will be running in Chattanooga, Tennessee in early March.

Happy New Year!

Puck in the Park Hockey Tournament in Delano

The Delano Jaycees will be hosting a Pond Hockey Tournament, "Puck in the Park" from Friday, January 20th through Sunday, January 22nd in Delano, Minnesota at Central Park. Fundraising efforts will go to support the Delano Girls Varsity Hockey Program in their inaugural season.  They are now accepting team registration online, by visiting www.puckinthepark.com

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, January 20th

• 5pm-8pm: Family night Open Skate / Pizza
• 5pm-8pm: Disco / DJ provided by Adam Welz

Saturday, January 21st

• 9am-10pm: Pond Hockey Tournament
• 11am-2pm: Bean Bag Tournament
• 4pm - 8pm: Pork Chop Feed
• 8pm - 11pm: Live Music by The White Keys (inside heated tent)

Sunday, January 22nd

• 9am-6pm: Pond Hockey Tournament

(tenative. subject to change) 

EVENT AMENITIES / DETAILS

• (2) 100ft X 60ft flooded rinks
• 80ft X 40ft Heated Tent
• Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Hot Chocolate, Coffee
• Craft Cocktails, Craft Beer
• Outdoor Fire Pits
• Stadium Seating
• Many Local Sponsors to be named

Adam Jaunich's Movie of the Week

I got a chance to watch "War Dogs" last night and give it my nod of movies on iTunes to watch. The movie is based on a true story of two young men, who won a $300 million government contract from the Pentagon to arm American allies in Afghanistan.

Jonah Hill and Miles Teller lead the cast, with action packed excitement.

2017 Stars and Stripes Legion Baseball Tournament

Thanksgiving has came and gone, it's beginning to a look a lot like Christmas... Well, a little.  Rain showers at the end of November?

At any rate, plans are underway for the 13th Annual Stars and Stripes Legion Baseball Tournament in Delano, Minnesota.  The tournament will start on Saturday, July 1st and run through Tuesday, July 4th.

We are looking at expanding the tournament from an 8-team format to a 16-team format in 2017.  The tournament entry fee is $375 and guarantees 3 games, with the potential of playing up to 5 games. For those interested in participating in the tournament, please contact me as soon as possible, as spots are filling up quickly.

Here is the list of teams committed to participating so far.

Wayzata
Eagan

Crete, Nebraska
Delano

Osseo

Minneapolis SW

Week 7 NFL Football Picks

My apologies, I skipped a week and missed my Week 6 picks, but the story line was the Packers continue to struggle on offense and the Cowboys, behind rookie quarterback, Dak Prescott, continue to thrive.  The Vikings were idle week 6 and Sam Bradford returns to Philadelphia to take on his former team, the Eagles, i'm picking the Vikings.


Packers 28 Bears 17
Giants 24 Rams 10

Chiefs 31 Saints 28

Titans 21 Colts 17
Vikings 30 Eagles 7

Bengals 38 Browns 10

Redskins 24 Lions 16

Jaguars 17 Raiders 14

Bills 28 Dolphins 23

Jets 24 Baltimore 14
49ers 31 Bucs 28

Falcons 38 Chargers 31

Patriots 24 Steelers 7
Cardinals 24 Seahawks 10
Denver 16 Houston 13