Men's team to sit out Michigan Intercollegiates
The Michigan Intercollegiate Championships host some of the most talented cross country runners from all over the state, giving competitors a chance to push themselves against some stiff competition.
For the CMU women’s cross country team, an opportunity presents itself this weekend. The Chippewas will compete in a 5K race at 4 p.m. Friday, while the men will take a break from competition in preparation for pre-nationals on Oct. 16th in Terre Haute, Ind.
Other notable teams competing at the meet include Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Oakland, Michigan State and Grand Valley State.
Willie Randolph, CMU director of cross country/track and field, said that getting the team both physically and mentally ready for the upcoming meets is key.
“We are getting them to believe in their own ability,” Randolph said.
The team will be tested in the coming weeks with the pre-nationals and the MAC Championships on Oct. 30th in Kalamazoo.
Freshman Krista Parks, junior Holly Anderson and senior Raeanne Lohner will sit out the meet in preparation for pre-nationals.
Senior Melissa Darling said that confidence is key this week for the women to be successful this weekend.
“I just want to make sure that both the team and I are confident going into the race,” Darling said.
