Metro Suburban Conference Championship Meet
Elmwood Park High School
Elmwood Park, IL
October 18, 2014
As I type this out, the sun is actually shining down on me through the window, so I ask, "Where were you five hours ago?" Then I remember. It seems to be tradition that we have bad weather on Conference Day. So today was no different than previous years.
However, in spite of the cold and wet conditions, Walther did well and was well represented by our athletes, earning recognition in almost every race.
But wait, before we continue with Conference results, let's rewind to last Sunday when some of the team went to work as volunteers at the Chicago Marathon.
We were joined by Walther alumni, Sonja, for the event.
(Sorry-it looks like I'm favoring my daughter since she's in every picture, but I wasn't there to make sure there was equal coverage.)
OK, back to Conference.
Pre-race Preparations:
Did I mention it was cold???
There's a unique bond among the Cross Country runners, and it seems to get stronger on cold days!
First up, Varsity Girls:
(Which would be Tammy & Ale)
Final time was 20:49.8, finishing in 12th place overall. Not her PR today, but it was good enough to qualify her for "All Conference." (Our only qualifier for the day.)
Way to represent Walther well, Ale!!!
Tamron's final time was 23:02.1. This was 9 seconds faster than her first run at Elmwood Park this year, and she has taken off more than four minutes from her initial 3-mile run at the beginning of the year. Way to go, Tammy!!!
Next up, Varsity Boys:
Oh, so ready!!!
The boys changed their order on nearly every single lap. They really seem to work best when they are all together because it helps to push themselves, and it makes a lot of fun to watch.
Heading toward the finish line:
Luis managed to work his way toward the front of the Walther pack, finishing 14th overall (missing "All Conference" by one place!!) with a time of 17:50.4. This was his PR for the season. Impressive!!!
Mitch was next in line, finishing 17th overall, with a time of 17:53.0. Not his PR for the season, but it was his PR for this course. Way to go!!!
Jaylin came in 19th, with a time of 18.05.4. He was the third on our team to finish in the top 20. Stupendous!!
Jack was only 2 spots behind Jaylin, finishing in 18:12.8, twenty seconds faster than his first run at Elmwood Park earlier this year.
Way to keep improving!!!
Jacob was our final scorer, finishing 25th overall with a time of 18.49.9. Not an overall PR, but like Mitch, it was his best time for this particular course.
Great job!!!
Kobe completed the run in 19:07.2. This was also his fastest time for this course.
Super!!!
James finished in 19:51.9. He has taken 33 seconds off of his mile pace since his first race of the season. What progress!!!
3rd Race of the Day-JV Girls:
