Lady Viking Cross Country
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Success: How bad do you want it?
Times are important, but our ability to compete fiercely matters more! While Conference may be the last opportunity to compete for some this season, our varsity squad will move on to Regionals with the ultimate goal of making Sectionals as a team. Pack running will be essential to our success, so the girls are constantly trying to close the gaps between teammates and encourage each other to take on the next group in front of them!
Runner Bios
Rachel Carr (Sr.)
The feeling of achievement after a run, being with the team, and getting in shape in general.
What is your favorite kind of workout and why?
Long runs because you are going at your own pace and not being timed.
What piece of advice would you offer to new runners?
Consistency, water, and a strong mind
Favorite running quote
Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is far better then the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running.
Cameron Williams (Jr.)
The family-like feel.
What is your favorite kind of workout and why?
I like the long runs because we can take our time to build up our speed.
Favorite XC memory
Going to Panera in the morning after practice.
What piece of advice would you offer to new runners?
Hydrate!
Lauren Davidson (Jr.)
What do you love about XC?
My favorite thing about cross country is my teammates; without them I could never get through a tough workout.
What is your favorite kind of workout and why?
My favorite workout is the long run because while I'm running I feel very peaceful. Being by yourself with your own thoughts feels like a beautiful distraction during the stress of everyday life. Even if the distraction is painful.
What piece of advice would you offer to new runners?
To any new runners don't give up. Running might feel like an impossible task but it's just a hurdle you have to jump over until you become used to it.
What makes our XC team special?
Our cross country is honestly amazing. Everyone on the team loves each other and we are all really good friends.
2016 Mud Run (aka Rich Central Invite)
Results
Fast Times at the Peoria Invitational
SWSC Championship
9:00 a.m. Freshman/Sophomore Girls Race
9:30 a.m. Freshman/Sophomore Boys Race
10:00 a.m. Varsity Girls Race
10:30 a.m. Varsity Boys Race
11:00 a.m. Co-Ed Open Race