First day of practice

The Mills Mansion hill workout for the men went well. Chuck had the women down at Bowdoin Park and reported that it was an excellent practice.

The weather was fantastic for mid-afternoon: Sunny, warm but low humidity.

While the entire men’s team was not able to complete the workout due to injury issues, the majority of our mob scene of a team (41 on the roster!) was there. It was great to see the freshmen guys running together as a group. In most cases, it was the first time I was able to analyze their running form. It is one of the reasons I enjoy doing this workout first, as we have for several decades now.

And so it begins. A nice workout, a spirited workout, and some great vibes all around … but a quick reminder that it is still summer: August 22. We have a long way to go (three months) on our cross country journey, which is only the first leg on our three-season trek. A nice start.