University of North Florida
JU Short Course Duals
Men’s Cross Country Set for Season Opener at Jacksonville
9/2/2010 4:06:04 PM | Men's Cross Country
The squad will treat this opening meet as more of a workout than a race in preparation for the bulk of the season, which starts up in two weeks on Sept. 18 when they travel to
The coaching staff will use this meet to get a feel for which athletes seem ready to step up this season and be able to contribute.
“I'm not sure exactly who will run as we are still sorting through a few eligibility issues and minor injuries that should be cleared up by next meet,” head men's cross country coach Mark VanAlstyne said. “Regardless, we are approaching it as less of a race and more of a trial run for races later this season. Our top runners will actually do a fairly strenuous run as part of their warm-up for this race and will go to the line a bit tired. Most importantly, we want to come through healthy and ready to continue training toward what will hopefully be our first A-Sun Championship.”
The Ospreys will get an early look at conference competition as they line up against
The men's 4,850 meter race is slated to start at 6:25 p.m.
