Wrestler/Runner

First off the night before the race there was a blizzard outside.  We were all nervous because we didn't want to run in the snow.  The next day we woke up to freezing temperatures and snow everywhere.  Luckily where we were at wasn't windy.  The race was way organized and we even had to where chips on both ankles.  The start was interesting because I think everyone kind of slipped because of the snow.  The course was covered in snow and mud.  We were all covered in it by the end.  The race funneled into a small turnaround right in the beginning.  People were slipping and falling all of over the place.  It was crazy!  I decided that I would conserve my energy for the first 2 miles and then push it hard for the last 4.2.  The race ran twice around Lake Paden and so on the second trip around I caught my second wind and started really pushing it.  I felt really good for the last half.  I feel like I could have gone faster but it was a solid race.  At the finish the gave us space blankets to warm us up.  I was glad because I was pretty cold.  Dixie State ended up taking 18th. Not to bad for us.

 This year of cross country was amazing!  I felt good and strong for most of the season.  I'm going to be sad that I won't be able to run cross country for 2 years at least.  This was quite an experience being able to travel to California, Hawaii, and Washington.  I loved it this year and I hope I can continue to run.