As an XC Runner…
Oct 23rd, 2009 by Admissions Counselor
Our athletics program provides our students with a variety of opportunities to stay active. In addition to our 17 varsity sports for men and women, we also have a robust intramural sports program, and well-maintained indoor and outdoor facilities available for all of our students. We asked one of our cross country runners to give some insight onto her time on the team. In her own words…
My senior year of high school I had a season of injuries during spring track. The idea of starting a season of college running my freshman year with a history of injuries was daunting. But, I will never regret my decision to call the coach after I had recovered, to see if I could still join the team. College running is challenging but one of the best college experiences I have had so far. Each season at the end of August we start with a week and a half of preseason with all of the other fall athletes. Classes don’t start until September so we have a preseason of practices twice a day and meals with the team. We hang out as a team during free time, swim at the reservoir, and go out to dinner. I met a lot of my close friends during preseason and knew how to get around Towson before most of the freshmen arrived. Racing in cross country has kept me challenged academically and athletically. I have been able to manage my time really well and love the challenge of speed workouts and the relaxing long runs and recovery practices. It has been a way to de-stress and stay focused on succeeding academically at Goucher. Although a lot of my friends are from the cross country team, I have met so many people who aren’t athletes. It is really easy to get out and meet other people at Goucher because of classes and night-time and weekend activities. I have found a diverse and fun social world here and college athletics have helped me experience everything this college has to offer. - Hannah S. is a junior from New Hampshire