Madison Memorial Boys Cross Country

Madison Memorial Boys Cross Country

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Intrasquad

For the second year in a row the rains soaked Elver Park overnight before Intrasquad and this year the ground was just too soaked to absorb the new rain leaving shin deep puddles and mud slick trails. Instead of competing on the normal intrasquad course, changes were made, and the athletes adapted. The day was wet but we got to run a 3 mile race and see where we stand for the beginning of the year. It might not have been a true cross country course but hopefully we learn about warming up, racing, scoring a meet, and adapting to the circumstances.

The race was dominated by seniors up front but many new faces popped up on the radar as potential helpers throughout the season. Jonas B & Luke V looked really strong as 1 & 2 and they were followed by junior Joel F and senior Jack Z. The gap of 1:28 from our # 1 to our #5 runner is too large and we will have to work to get that under 1:00 (or better yet, :45) as the season goes along. The top 7 was rounded out by Dom G, Ty B, and Jared G. Our JV1 will be fun to watch this season and hopefully will provide some competition for our varsity team. They were separated by :47 at this race and we would like to see that group get even closer together too (less than :30). Our depth is not as strong as in past years but this group of runners is working hard and if we keep it up that will pay off throughout the season. The top sophomore on the day was Peter V in 10th and the top freshman was Brett N in 17th. The young runners are looking really good.

Things are getting busy with the season in full swing and school starting this week. Hopefully all the athletes are working on getting into a good routine of getting 8 - 9 hours of sleep, hydrating every day, and eating healthy to refuel. Intrasquad is the first step in hopefully a fun and exciting season.

RESULTS
Intrasquad 2016

UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun 8/28 - Spartan Card Blitz @ Olson Elementary 1 - 3pm
Mon - Wed Practices - 4:00 - 6:15pm
Wed 8/31 - Mini Golf Outing - 7:00pm @ Vitense
Thur - Fri Practices - 3:45 - 6:15pm
Mon 9/5 - Captains Practice (UW Arboretum) - 8:00am

NEXT MEET
Saturday September 3rd
Verona Invitational @ Verona HS
NO Bus - Arrive @ 7:30am
8:30 Meet Begins
9:00 Boys Varsity (2015 Results)
10:20 Boys JV (2015 Results)
11:40 Open 5k Race
12:40 Awards Ceremony - top 2 varsity teams - top 40 varsity & 30 jv individuals

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