Another racing season officially kicked off Saturday with the running of our 16th annual Intrasquad race at Elver Park. Our Spartans toed the line for a 5k race and a plethora of learning opportunities. Some guys learned that 5k isn't really that long, others learned why coach says to bring an extra pair(s) of socks, and some even enhanced their racing strategy for the upcoming season. Today is an important chance for our team to get better and prepare for seeing other teams next week. Whether you raced to a lifetime PR, can't wait to go to Verona to run your first race, or have learned something today to improve your performance next week...know that everyone is in this together and it is time to raise your experience for yourself and your teammates. An exciting 2022 season lays in front of us for every runner, every run, & every day.
The team battle was a nail biter throughout the entire race. The Warhawks held an early lead through the top 5 runners at 27 to 29. The Thundercats depth continued to run strong and when we scored every runner the Thundercats pulled off a repeat victory edging out the win 103 to 107. This was the Thundercats 6th victory in history and closed to only one behind Warhawks all time leading 7 victories (The CORE have won the other 3 team titles). This was our smallest number of competitors at Intrasquad (our highest number was 72 runners in 2013). For only the 3rd time in team history we had ALL racers break 30 minutes on this difficult Elver course. We also saw 6 lifetime PRs and many guys within seconds of lifetime PRs. We are excited to have some more bodies in the race next week and look forward to even more lifetime PRs at Verona.
The individual race was taken by senior Jack G with a great performance. Soph Finn A led a tight group of finishers for our top 5 as junior Tommy S, senior Alvaro S, and junior Alex B followed closely behind. Junior Aatman P ran a lifetime PR just ahead of sophomore Hunter N rounding out our top 7 on the day. Freshman Will H had a great race to be our top frosh finisher today finishing 13th overall. Everyone competed really well on a beautiful day at Elver. We look forward to adding in some more depth from our guys who were unable to compete today. The team returns to the grind on Monday to continue to improve. It will be important that we take care of our bodies by stretching, icing, sleeping, eating well, and hydrating if we want to see continued improvement (especially with school starting).
RESULTS
2022 Results
NEXT COMPETITION
Saturday September 3rd
Verona Invitational @ Verona HS (Stewart Woods School Forest)
NO BUS - Arrive at 7:30am
8:30am - First Race
9:40am - Boys Varsity (2021 results)
11:00am - Boys JV (2021 results)
11:40am - Open Race ($5 & must sign waiver at the meet)
12:40pm - Awards Ceremony - Varsity = 2 teams & 40 individuals, JV = 20 individuals
** Reminder - NO BUS but ALL athletes should arrive at 7:30am AND stay until after the final boys race & team cool down are completed before they may leave (around 11:20am)**
Drop off can occur near the course but parking must take place by the high school G1/F4 (see map)
Give yourself time to walk from the parking lots to the course
NO DOGS ALLOWED (this will be the case at most courses we go to this season)
NEWS & NOTES
Athletic Fees ($115 or waiver) - must be paid through Infinite Campus
Bucket Hats - bring $25 Monday to practice
Uniform Handout (athlete will be assigned top ($35) & bottom ($35) for the duration of the season and must return assigned items at the completion of the season). Uniforms should be worn only at meets and washed in between uses.
Wed - Varsity (jacket ($75) handout too)
Thurs - Sr & Jr competing at Verona
Fri - So & Fr competing at Verona
Week 3 practices --> 4:00pm - 6:15pm Mon, Tues, Wed....3:45pm - 6:15pm Thurs & Fri (note: school starts Sept 1/2...we will start right after school)
Labor Day (Sept 5th) Practice --> Run on own or captain's practice...more info shared at practice
