Three Lakes

Pretty exciting race at Three Lakes. We tied for second with Rhinelander and their sixth runner broke the tie. It shows what Coach Twardowski and I always say it takes all of us as a team to win as a team and to pick off as many runners as possible. That is what makes cross country a great sport. We have a week off to help heal the wounded and be ready for Rosholt. I will have times up later in the day.  It was good to see Gary and Olivia Zimmer at the race. They were cheering hard for the Running Rebels.

Racing against the best

If you want to know how good of competition we will see at any given meet, invite, Sectionals or State.  Read Running Times Magazine and you will notice a Wisconsin native running for Oregon.  A very elite school for any runner.

Pictures

If anyone has pictures could you post them on the facebook or send them via e-mail.  Much appreciated.  I have not been able to do it because of the nature of the last two races makes it impossible to take pictures and coach.

Smiley Invitational

I have to say I am very proud of our runners on Saturday.  Everyone improved on their times from last year and we continue to improve throughout each race.  It is what I heard after the races that really impressed me.  Megan saying she was hurting so bad but she couldn't let that one girl go, Amanda and Alanna just running through their shin splints to make sure our team stays near the top, Marissa getting stepped on with her calf in spasms.  For the general public, they don't understand that cross country takes a special person who is committed to the sport.  I believe Wetmore says it best in the book Running with the Buffaloes, "Distant runners are experts in pain, discomfort and fear....That's the nature of their game.  Taking pain."  The teams that beat us are ranked 6th and 8th in the state.

Three Lakes meet Information