Against my normal custom I will briefly mention today's XC workout. I usually don't like to publicize what we do but I want to continue to show what a day as a Cardinal/Lady Cardinal is like (at least as an athlete). So...here it is...
It was another encouraging workout for the men's and women's cross country teams this morning. We decided to up the ante and decrease the rest of our intervals (the rest) while keeping the workbouts the same. So, the men successfully completed 5 x 1200m (cut the reps back because of decreased rest between workbouts) w/ 2 minutes jog recovery while the women successfully completed 5 x 1000m w/ 2 minutes jog recovery followed by 2 x Ledyiard (spelling) surges and 2 x 200m finishing kicks. It was tough but we did it and it felt good to finish that workout. The team is continuing to come around and peak when we need them to. It is always enjoyable for me to watch the team have fun, laugh, and encourage each other all while telling us that they are dizzy (from the oxygen debt) and feeling woozy. However, they continue to yell for each other, push each other and stay on one another to stay on pace and finish the workout strong. As I have mentioned earlier and as I preach to them often, keep it lunch pail and take care of business each and every day and you can't ask anymore of yourself.
Saturday's strong finish at the SA State School has provided new pep for the team as they look forward to competing at the conference championships next weekend.
Keep encouraging your Cardinals and Lady Cardinals in the weeks leading up to conferene and regionals! Give them a call and tell them how proud you are of their hard work and tell them that you love them! They are giving everything they have to represent their friends and family and the UIW community with pride.
Until next time...
