The fall semester of 2014 may seem far away to most Yeshiva University students. However, to the cross-country runners, fall 2014 is right around the corner. After a tremendous performance by both the men and women’s teams this past fall Season, the only place these runners are headed is to the top. In order to achieve these high goals, the training needs to start early. No, we are not talking summer, which is already months in advance—we’re talking spring. The extra months of spring training during the non-traditional cross-country season aims to boost the fitness level of the runners in order to lead them into the upcoming traditional season. Speaking from the women’s point of view, the lady runners dedicated countless hours to training last season and managed to produce Stern Cross-Country’s best results yet. After finishing first in HVWAC championship, and third in Skyline, the ladies aim to repeat the first victory and up their place at the Skyline meet. Spring training may just be the extra push we need to accomplish these goals.
The fall semester of 2014 may seem far away to most Yeshiva University students. However, to the cross-country runners, fall 2014 is right around the corner. After a tremendous performance by both the men and women’s teams this past fall Season, the only place these runners are headed is to the top. In order to achieve these high goals, the training needs to start early. No, we are not talking summer, which is already months in advance—we’re talking spring. The extra months of spring training during the non-traditional cross-country season aims to boost the fitness level of the runners in order to lead them into the upcoming traditional season. Speaking from the women’s point of view, the lady runners dedicated countless hours to training last season and managed to produce Stern Cross-Country’s best results yet. After finishing first in HVWAC championship, and third in Skyline, the ladies aim to repeat the first victory and up their place at the Skyline meet. Spring training may just be the extra push we need to accomplish these goals.The cross-country spring training this year is different than any training from years before because it could potentially include two meets in April. The competitiveness of these meets will inspire the cross-country team members to push themselves to the limit during spring training. These meets will not just include the 5k distance in which our cross-country runners are used to competing, but smaller distances that range from 800 meters to 5k. Preparation for these meets would require tough speed workouts and the implementation of strategies that would be helpful for runners to use during their traditional cross-country season competitions as well.
While the current members of the cross-country team and their spring training efforts are instrumental to our upcoming season, we unfortunately have key runners graduating this May. It is important for underclassmen to build the foundations for the team. So if you are interested in keeping this dynasty alive, and being part of a championship team next season, then let your training begin! If you are interested in joining this amazing team next season, it would be wise to start training now. This way you will have plenty of time to build up the speed and stamina that is necessary to become a contributing member of our top-notch team. Yes, early morning wake-ups and long intense runs may seem like a daunting beginning, but it only leads to greatness: you will get in great shape, make great friends, and be part of a great team.