Griak update -Tyler Goss is the top MIAC finisher. Tight :45 spread for Mac. Looks like Wiltse had a rough day, but if he runs closer to his potential, he should be close their No. 2. Nice race for Fitterer too. Course ran really slow today. Our coach said to take 75-85 seconds off the final time.
Chunko can no longer claim to be the top non D1 program. Mankato’s combination of redshirts and international runners has made them next level. They out four in front of Mac’s No. 1.
Chunko can no longer claim to be the top non D1 program. Mankato’s combination of redshirts and international runners has made them next level. They out four in front of Mac’s No. 1.
As you just said, Mankato is in a different division
Not sure why you find this important or somehow a hit on Olaf
Bati looked smooth as ever running conversational pace while Turlington held on for dear life for most of the race. Race got out slow because Oles were running “controlled” whatever that means and La Crosse was doing some sort of pack workout. Chunko told us the course is 80 meters long, so hard to know what to make of times. Course was in decent shape.
Several Oles didn’t finish and their lack of depth showed today. They are likely the top MIAC school, but that margin is thin and they shouldn’t be ranked. The La Crosse B team would have beat the Oles if Chunko would have scored them. I’m not sure that’s legal, but let him claim any victory he can get. And if they are going to host this much they need to find a better timing company. Way too many errors for such an expensive meet and they need a better playlist.
Carleton women looked very strong today. Freshman running with Preisser makes them dangerous. You won’t find two low sticks on many teams like that duo.
If they can tighten the spread from 1:00 and maybe close the gap with some 6-7 runners we may be looking at a top five team.
Mo looked at the La Crosse bubs working out in there race and said I'll cruise the race to beat you all, but I'll also run over 24 miles in 2:30 when I get back from Northfield. It was nice of him to pace Turlington, but nobody will touch this man at the end of season. Has any D3 runner ever put in the massive mileage Mo runs?
Mo looked at the La Crosse bubs working out in there race and said I'll cruise the race to beat you all, but I'll also run over 24 miles in 2:30 when I get back from Northfield. It was nice of him to pace Turlington, but nobody will touch this man at the end of season. Has any D3 runner ever put in the massive mileage Mo runs?
Well, he kind of tapered into the race… instead of 2 ten milers, he did 20 yesterday morning and took the afternoon off.
Funny checking on Grant, he ran a 4:37 mile before the race then paced his team and Mo makes that seem like a light day.
That just show that just like the rest of us La Crosse has little respect for Chunko and his gamesmanship for inflated rankings. On a countable weekend if they had any concerns, they would have raced. I'm fairly certain Stout tempoed too. At least Chunko didn't try to fight a fan this year. Of course, we all know he is on not-so secret probation from his new boss.
It also seems like he's not maintaining the course well. Past coaches would have laid down gravel on the slick downhills and sloppy turns. We're lucky no one was seriously hurt. It's not like they didn't know the rain was coming.
Mo looked at the La Crosse bubs working out in there race and said I'll cruise the race to beat you all, but I'll also run over 24 miles in 2:30 when I get back from Northfield. It was nice of him to pace Turlington, but nobody will touch this man at the end of season. Has any D3 runner ever put in the massive mileage Mo runs?
Well, he kind of tapered into the race… instead of 2 ten milers, he did 20 yesterday morning and took the afternoon off.
Funny checking on Grant, he ran a 4:37 mile before the race then paced his team and Mo makes that seem like a light day.
After this morning’s group run he hit a new PR of 151 miles this week. His consistency is simply incredible. He is a D3 Cam Levins.
Genuinely curious why so few teams are racing this month. Many are taking three weeks between racing and then running BluGold and a 6K the following week.
Are these budgetary decisions? A new training approach? I’m curious if only racing one 8K and crushing a big training block will be the difference maker for the Johnnies. The Oles look very bearable right now, but history suggests they will probably get better as the season goes on.
Anyone know Mo’s racing schedule? Could he fit the Twin Cities 10 miler in during the season? Since it’s a road race during XC he’d be able to race and maintain eligibility. Not sure if he can win money though. Maybe he’ll pace some of his MDE teammates.
Bati named National Athlete of the Week! First in Auggie history and first MIAC athlete in recent history. Maybe Wilkinson or Mueller, but more likely one of the Tommies or Hamline guys from a decade or so ago.
Congrats to Mo! He joins a prestigious MIAC list of multiple time All-Americans and National Champions.
Will Kelly also enjoyed that honor in 2023. In 2015 Hart Horner of Carleton and Jake Campbell of Carleton won. In 2014 Horner also won as did Grant Wintheiser of Olaf.
For the women, Noelle Olson of St. Olaf won in 2013 and Clara Mayfield of Carleton won in 2022. More impressively, Fiona Smith won twice in 2023!
Congrats to Mo! He joins a prestigious MIAC list of multiple time All-Americans and National Champions.
Will Kelly also enjoyed that honor in 2023. In 2015 Hart Horner of Carleton and Jake Campbell of Carleton won. In 2014 Horner also won as did Grant Wintheiser of Olaf.
For the women, Noelle Olson of St. Olaf won in 2013 and Clara Mayfield of Carleton won in 2022. More impressively, Fiona Smith won twice in 2023!