Coach's Corner

The Brisman-Lundeen invite proved to be a big step in the right direction for the Big Blue Cross Country team. 

We had a very tough week of training leading up to the meet, including an intense hill-series workout, and I knew going into the meet that we would not be fresh. However I was very proud of their effort and determination during the race. The meet was huge with over 700 competitors but we were very successful in maintaining our focus and remaining competitive for the duration of the race.  Besides developing our racing skills, we were also able to post 4 performances worthy of cracking the MU Top 25 All-Time list.  I am very excited to take the next step at the Border Wars meet on Oct 7th. 

Athlete's Corner

Name: Will McCann

Year: Sophmore

Hometown: Decatur, IL

Major: Sociology & Business Management Minor

Favorite Movie: The Longest Yard

Sophomore Will McCann finished first for the Big Blue Men

while running 27:30 on the 8,000 meter course.  McCann ran a

very consistent race and also managed to pass 80 runners

from mile 1 to the finish. 

Results

Brisman-Lundeen XC Meet (Friday Sept. 22nd)

Big Blue Men (8k)

Top Finisher Will McCann 27:30

Team: 15th out of 39

Big Blue Women (6k)

Top Finisher: Michelle King 24:22

Team: 22nd out of 33

Schedule of Upcoming Events

- Saturday October 7th

- SIUE Border Wars 

- Edwardsville, IL

- Women 6k @ 10:00 a.m.

-  Men 8k @ 10:45 a.m.

The women’s team during a tempo run workout.  The purpose of doing this particular workout on the track was to work on pacing and control.  The season’s workout regimen has several different components all designed towards achieving maximal performance at the end of the year.