A 41 second gap to the 5th runner raises questions. Either Galloway or Wiltse will have to find a way to run with the Ihrkes. Having their No. 1 runner ahead of an All-American was sure to fuel several dungeons and dragons parties in St. Paul.
Or, more relevant to XC, Crotteau was 40th at 2022 MIAC in 26:53 and 26:14 at Region. He was 8th just behind Nick Ihrke at this year's Ole Opener, not sure what he's been dealing with past couple meets he's been out.
A 41 second gap to the 5th runner raises questions. Either Galloway or Wiltse will have to find a way to run with the Ihrkes. Having their No. 1 runner ahead of an All-American was sure to fuel several dungeons and dragons parties in St. Paul.
Or, more relevant to XC, Crotteau was 40th at 2022 MIAC in 26:53 and 26:14 at Region. He was 8th just behind Nick Ihrke at this year's Ole Opener, not sure what he's been dealing with past couple meets he's been out.
A healthy Crotteau could certainly make a difference for them. Hope that he's ready for MIAC's and the Regional meet. I expect that Galloway will be at a better spot after a tough race and I certainly expect Edwards to be closer to McKee. I'm not saying that will help them beat the Oles, but if I'm a Northfielder I'm not sleeping easily.
Why are so few people talking about Bati's incredible victory. With their schedule this year it is unlikely he will lose a race until Regionals/Nationals, but it seems reasonable to say he could run 23 mid on a legitimate course. Why isn't their coach taking him to Augustana or another big meet to face actual competition and get ready for a National run?
Why are so few people talking about Bati's incredible victory. With their schedule this year it is unlikely he will lose a race until Regionals/Nationals, but it seems reasonable to say he could run 23 mid on a legitimate course. Why isn't their coach taking him to Augustana or another big meet to face actual competition and get ready for a National run?
I'm still waiting on him putting up a more respectable showing at regions before I get excited for his nationals run.
A 41 second gap to the 5th runner raises questions. Either Galloway or Wiltse will have to find a way to run with the Ihrkes. Having their No. 1 runner ahead of an All-American was sure to fuel several dungeons and dragons parties in St. Paul.
Or, more relevant to XC, Crotteau was 40th at 2022 MIAC in 26:53 and 26:14 at Region. He was 8th just behind Nick Ihrke at this year's Ole Opener, not sure what he's been dealing with past couple meets he's been out.
Why are so few people talking about Bati's incredible victory. With their schedule this year it is unlikely he will lose a race until Regionals/Nationals, but it seems reasonable to say he could run 23 mid on a legitimate course. Why isn't their coach taking him to Augustana or another big meet to face actual competition and get ready for a National run?
He’ll get to race Vanwestienen from Cornell and Logan Murphy from UWSP, so he should be pushed considerably more at Carleton than he was last week. The UWL meet typically has good front runners from the Iowa junior colleges. La Crosse usually used the race as a glorified workout. Not everybody needs to spend money to travel to find fast times or short courses.
Why are so few people talking about Bati's incredible victory. With their schedule this year it is unlikely he will lose a race until Regionals/Nationals, but it seems reasonable to say he could run 23 mid on a legitimate course. Why isn't their coach taking him to Augustana or another big meet to face actual competition and get ready for a National run?
He’ll get to race Vanwestienen from Cornell and Logan Murphy from UWSP, so he should be pushed considerably more at Carleton than he was last week. The UWL meet typically has good front runners from the Iowa junior colleges. La Crosse usually used the race as a glorified workout. Not everybody needs to spend money to travel to find fast times or short courses.
Looks like Bati only has three 20 mile runs since Saturday. Maybe he can squeeze a marathon training cycle in by Friday, taper and do Twin Cities Marathon after the Carleton meet next weekend?
Who else is running TCM? Can we score out MIAC runners XC style? I don't think any alumni other than Matt Wilkinson would have a snowball's chance of beating Bati, but I'm not aware whether Augsburg would have any older alumni that can run sub 3.
Why do the Oles do such dumb workouts? Seriously, who let this guy be in charge. My sister could write better workouts.
Where does your sister coach?
Would you rather do a seven mile tempo? 6 x 6:00 at subtempo pace, 10 x 800 and jog a slow alumni 5K on the roads? 7 x 1200m? 3 x 3200m? Looked like a big volume day for everyone.
The Oles always do this. In watching the documentary it seems like it is more of a confidence building workout than a practical workout. I'm a little surprised Power had them on the roads for any of it, because he sells the soft surfaces to train on so hard in the recruiting process. Personally I think it seems unwise to run such fast times the week before a meet, but I clearly don't know as much as your sister.
Bati is just different in XC. Should be a great race.
On a different note, while we can all agree STO is a strong team. In what world are they good enough to turn away athletes who want to be part of their program. I’m hearing bad things about how the coach treats athletes who don’t meet his made up standards and even worse things about what he does to athletes who are injured or have to take time away from the team. The alumni are talking about this and we can expect changes soon.