FRESNO TRIP!

Last Friday, i went on a road trip to Fresno with the cross country team. Both the men's and women's teams qualified for the State Championships, which took place in Fresno. I, as the alternate 8th woman, went along with the team, "just in case" one of my teammates couldnt run the race.

It was a wonderful trip!i really enjoyed it!
On Friday morning, we met here at the college. Coach took us to the iHop for our breakfast. At about 1030 am, we headed north to our championship!

Coach had warned us that it was going to be cold, and there was 20% chance of rain. When we got there, first thing we did was run the course. It was mostly flat, with a few small hills. The weather was great! even though at night it got a bit chilly.
We went for dinner at a really good vegetarian buffet. The team had a great time, laughing, talking, eating, and enjoying our trip. After dinner, we went to the hotel we stayed at, and went to sleep at 10pm.

The day of the race was here. everyone was up by 600am, eating a small breakfast, since the races were at 10 and 11 am. We left the hotel at 830 and got to the park where the race was going to take place. As we got there, the women's team began warming up and by 10am sharp, the race began. The women raced 5k (3.1 miles).

The ladies finished 25th as a team in the final meet.

The men, started warming up after the ladies took off. They ran 4 miles, in a fast race. The first man in our team finished 16th, and the team finished 17th place.

After the race, we all took off to Sizzler, and then went our way back home.

We got home like around 630pm. I really enjoyed teh trip even though i didnt race.
But just like coach said, in 365 days, i will be back, and this time, racing for the State Championships =]

Cross Country season is over, Track conditioning began yesterday. Wow.
You gotta love running!