Final trails

Hard to believe, but today was essentially the final cross country practice, off campus, of the long season.

On a relatively mild mid-November day, we traveled up to the FDR Library for a short, timed fartlek session on the Cator Loop. It worked out perfectly, as we got the warmup, workout and cooldown in before the heavy rain came.

And so what began more than 12 weeks ago during the summer months and preseason week comes to a close. Another XC season will be in the books after Saturday’s IC4A/ECAC meet.

There is always a bit of sadness with the ending of one season, but it is mixed with the hope of new seasons and new starting lines to come.

But first, one more starting line -- in the grass on Saturday, at Van Cortlandt Park.