and that's a wrap...

Thank you to everyone who came out for formal! Make sure that you venmo WTC $45 if you have not yet 🙂

Pictures from formal: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN-nmOHqvcGLVWviQeoLAAKgfDZvngs9GlGIXh8JdAebaoCoGSuXwzhpobiAud6oA?key=UEw0NVVsTm1FV3U3bFZRamtkV1lXZXZtbmZkeHlB

milk mile

 4 milks, 4 laps. The only things stopping you from eternal glory. Celebrate this annual WTC tradition with us at Edward Klief Park on Friday, December 3rd at 5pm!

Holiday lights run

Holiday Lights Run will be taking place on 12/8!

Ooo and Ahh at the beautiful light display over at Olin Park! We will meet at E Hall at 5pm before running over to the park to enjoy holiday fun!

WTC ELECTIONS

Get ready to run for a position or to exercise your right to vote!

 It is once again time for us to select new leaders. Join us on Tuesday, December 7th at 7:30pm for WTC Elections! The sign up sheet for positions and more information will be sent soon!

5k, 10k, Half & Full marathon recap

Great job to all of the cows who raced in the 5k, half marathon, and full marathon! Also, thank you to all of the cows who were out there to volunteer or cheer 🙂  SPECIAL CONGRATS to John Judge for winning the marathon and for Oliver Hammond for getting 9th!

FORMAL THIS FRIDAy

Formal will be taking place on November 19th (THIS FRIDAY)! We will be taking a bus to Maple Bluff Country Club. The bus will pick us up and drop us back off at the cow house.

More information:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k9COUkM5aZO22vYDZ7eKAZ9zcNQ4oSz8Un2_y51JmQU/edit

AWARDS SURVEY FOR FORMAL (PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL THIS OUT BY THURSDAY AT 11:59PM):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDP_D8LzjbzgBW5gAVxxuh3P2-8FW-3yD3kf0BmzztQZed5g/viewform

Brinner recap

Thank you to everyone who cleared their schedules for Brinner!

Link to some pictures from THE Chanimal:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPpb5VJ_FP-GRLZUwwUiIv3UPHMJeMRnWpn0MJA7zUfYbW1lZnEVJhCZRUKqXCF6w?key=QjZCWG1JaVhUWnJwZ1lYREdGZnoyaHJaLUhYS0tR

A look at our winter season

As cross county has come to a close, we will now move into winter training. There will still be practice at Engineering Hall. Due to it getting darker sooner, there will be a practice time added at 4:30 pm for those who are able to make it and wish to avoid running in the dark. The 5:30 pm practice time will stay in place for those who are unable to make the 4:30 pm time.

October recap

• Firebird Invitational
• Screamin Acres
• Regionals Meet at the University of Illinois
• Cowcast!
• NIRCA NATTYS

NIRCA NATTYS RECAP

Great job to everyone who made the trek to Shelbyville for this years NIRCA NATTYS. Amazing work to those who competed. Way to close out the cross country season!

Link to pictures: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMm8odAsINnPcsWQrUozW6rtkbLEa8SMoh1N_nNLqyCVcZxwyQNkCANQZnkrb7cJQ?key=eVlmWWhYdkZPRU4yMlBjR1FfZFVpXzMwU0d4OGtB

Link to results:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ienEcw6Uf1CCSGl6u56I6GLBoaGL8JuK?usp=sharing

Socials/Volunteering coming up

Brinner: Brinner will be coming up THIS THURSDAY (11/11) at the cow house at 7pm! Be ready for the breakfast for dinner of a lifetime.

FORMAL: SIGN UP FOR FORMAL! Sign up closes on November 10th at 11:59pm. Formal will be taking place on November 19th! We will be taking a bus to Maple Bluff Country Club 🙂

Sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jUZaHgLlfZo8NL0BkU0g2WQbLwgNd_RwdWpNNcJBCdA/edit#gid=0

More information:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k9COUkM5aZO22vYDZ7eKAZ9zcNQ4oSz8Un2_y51JmQU/edit

RACE: This year we will be continuing our partnership with RACE (running with autism in the community and everywhere). This has been a wonderful and rewarding opportunity in years past for cows to run and create strong bonds with kids living with autism in our community. Volunteering will take place Saturday mornings from 9-10AM. If you are interested in this awesome volunteer opportunity, fill out the form!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xy7gFddv_1H1kplUzuhWcBXPctKZEk37-FkVjnE18zQ/edit#gid=1705464385

Madison Marathon: This Sunday (11/14) is the Madison Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k! Many members of WTC will be racing. If you are interested in cheering on some teammates who are running and helping out, sign up using the link below. Reach out to Ryan Unruh (runruh@wisc.edu) if you have any questions!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18OkwAX0gnYV9Xxsj4UMb9MjzDtqqRDnSyHEr9klmpx8/edit#gid=0

Events to expect

With the season at a close, there is no more official practice until next semester. Those who are on campus, stay tuned for a summer track series!

Stay tuned for updates on volunteer opportunities this summer. Linked below is a survey to fill out your name to be included in volunteer opportunities for this summer if you are in Madison!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w_spyN4JtFYEYhcWQj9Ij8UZJizSSFLJeYZ6gfLMqwQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2OnyQo0Iiy_YIJEbkSFns3DwsR9_-4G5RiTcjUr9-3BPlnppCFR0qOCp0&edit_requested=true

apparel update

If you still have not received your apparel, reach out to ullius@wisc.edu to figure out a time to pick up anything you may need.

Milk Mile recap

Great job to everyone who ran in the milk mile! Congrats to Frank Deguire for winning the race and setting the milk mile record. Also, congrats to Lauren Fitzsimmons for being the winner of the girls 🙂

Here is the link to the race results:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zbG6IKAp1tPL0fws5b-ZMWlQctErqFLka87dZT75Nho/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to photos from the race:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMI6Ac6dubju67v9DnxDWXeFtQbRtepfai_Y3XM4Bkii5AKo8slokQRVC6Iog8xeA?key=X3FYMEZNYXcwektaU2E0blQtS0JzSV93ZUVUeGNR

And more photos...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PkeUFxNXSL6iq5iL9

Stay tuned for a Milk Mile video that will be released after exams!

Events to expect

Coming up, there are some special events that are important to the Wisconsin Track Club.

• Crazy Legs time trial is planned for 4/10
• In-person yoga is planned to take place 4/18
• Tie-dye social TBA
• Milk mile and end of season awards ceremony 4/30

apparel update

COW MASKS AND HEADBANDS HAVE ARRIVED! They will be distributed to those who signed up for one soon 🙂 Keep a look out in the Groupme to see when they will be given out!

Quinn Lodholz: "Wtc helped me find some of my best friends and roommates. I am forever grateful for the fun moments that track has given me."

David Young: "WTC reminded me of how much a love track and field and how awesome the people involved are."

Allie Levin: "WTC has been an integral part of my college experience. Over the years, I've grown as a runner, student, leader, and community member all through the opportunities WTC has provided."

Events to expect

Coming up, there are some special events that are important to the Wisconsin Track Club.

• Bagel Run: Bagel run will be Sunday 3/7 for both girls and boys
• Possible Time Trial coming up so stay on the lookout for that!

apparel update

COW MASKS ARE ON THE WAY! A grant has covered the cost of masks for anyone who is signed up for track club on IMLeagues. Our apparel coordinator, Ashley, just sent out an email with the spreadsheet link! It is also attached below 🙂 Get ready to be the best looking club in town.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kZPsZ5qbpxqM_EkpHgLCFgiF2lmc3r1LqLrh3Xy2VD4/edit?usp=sharing&usp=embed_facebook

Meet the freshmen

Colleen quinn

Major: Biology

Hometown: Verona, WI

Favorite workout: Interval/tempo workouts on track

Favorite post-workout meal: Pasta

Favorite running shoe brand: Brooks

Zach Spears

Major: Biomedical engineering

Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN

Favorite workout: Tempos

Favorite post-workout meal: Banana & protein shake

Favorite running shoe brand: Brooks

Emily Phillips

Major: Pre-pharmacy

Hometown: Appleton, WI

Favorite workout: 1600s/800s on track

Favorite post-workout meal Mac&cheese

Favorite running shoe brand: Saucony

Nick chan

Major: Material Science & Engineering

Hometown: Jackson, NJ

Favorite workout: 3x 4-6min pick ups at 5k pace

Favorite post-workout meal: Chocolate milk and pasta

Favorite running shoe brand: Brooks

update on this season

Hello cows!!! This upcoming track season will be a lot like last semester. You are required a mask to practice just like last semester. You must reserve a spot on IMLeagues so make sure you set up you account on IMLeagues. This is not required for the first week or so as practice is unofficial until practices are up on IMLeagues.

It is important that at practice you maintain six feet of distance between you and and other club members. People will run in groups of four at practice and these pods will be sent out in staggered waves. If you test positive or have covid symptoms, make sure you report this to club leadership.

The link below will show you how to sign up on IMLeagues.

IMLeagues How To Guide

FOR THE FIRST WEEK OR SO, SIGN UP ON THE SPREADSHEET LINKED IN THE WTC INSTAGRAM BIO

what to expect for practice

SPRINTS: Sprinters will meet at the Shell. There will be two practices, one at 5pm and one at 6pm. They will meet at the Shell Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

DISTANCE: Distance will be meeting at Engineering Hall with practice times including 5:15pm and 5:30pm.

Monday and Wednesdays are workout days. 5:15 is faster practice and 5:30 is fast practice.

Tuesday and Thursdays will be coed so they are not divided by pacing. Practices will still be held at 5:15 and 5:30 but it is not determined by paces.

Fridays we do not meet.

Saturdays are the fast pace long runs and Sundays will be the faster pace long runs which meet at 9am at Engineering Hall.

Events to expect

Coming up, there are some special events that are important to the Wisconsin Track Club.

*The following events will all be held over zoom*

• ORG Fair will be held Wednesday 2/3 from 6-8pm
• Kickoff meeting will be Thursday 2/4 @8pm
• Meet & Greet will be held Wednesday 2/10 @8pm

apparel update

Our apparel coordinator is working hard to create new products for track club. Stay tuned for when these new items become available as they are quite moosworthy 😉

David Young

"I took a road trip to a cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to celebrate my friend's birthday."

Colleen wall

"Over break I looked after my neighbor who is five. We went sledding, made Christmas cookies, played her toys, and attempted to learn her letters and alphabet."

Brian Wiedenfeld

"I took a little road trip to the great state of South Dakota with some pals! Lots of beautiful views, long car rides, and even some skiing (yes South Dakota has ski hills, I was shocked too :O)."

Quinn lodholz

"I went skiing for the first time at Tyrol Basin over break!"

Jacob reiner

"I visited Death Valley and Zion National Park with a couple friends for some hiking! It was really nice to get a break from the cold weather in Madison and get to enjoy some beautiful scenery."

Ashley Ullius

"My friends and I got together and went ice skating on the Monona Rink in Madison! It was really fun since I haven't ice skated in forever and the whole set up was really cute!"

sarah Miller

"My family and I went up to northern Minnesota to ski over New Years!"

update on this season

     We really don't know what this season will look like quite yet, hopefully we will have our questions answered in the near future. For all of our updates on how/if practice will be run, make sure you are following our FaceBook page and on our email list! Also, there will be another Cowcast the end of August that will go over what the season will look like. Don't forget, we have core zoom calls on Tuesday nights- I highly suggest you join them to see your fellow cows and get that six pack going.

cowcast

Y'all, the Cowcast is back! Tomorrow, August 6th, join Brian and Allie at 8pm on Instagram live and Facebook for a fun night! One thing about this Cowcast that may look a little different... we do not know who the guests will be😱😱😱 That's right, we will choose guests who join us on Instagram live to chat to and find out who their WTC crush is👀 You will not want to miss this folks. See you tomorrow night!

apparel update

As always, we have info on the apparel you ordered! No worries, we have it safe and sound at the Cow House. If you would like to pick up your apparel, contact your president Brian Wiedenfeld! If you will not be returning to Madison this fall, we can ship it to you.

catching up with your cows

Lucia Frias-Wackman

Favorite binge tv show: This is Us
Favorite meal you've made over quarantine: Sweet potato and chicken curry
Favorite ab exercise: Plank dips!!
A song you've had on repeat:  Sedona- Houndmouth
Cow you miss running/working out with: Quinn Lodholz❤️
Favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate peanut butter
Why should freshmen be interested in WTC: I met my best friends in track club! Aside from getting you in fantastic shape, what the club really gives you is the chance to be part of such a great, supportive community. I love my track fam. Joining was the best decision I've made in college.

Xander Ostaffe

Favorite binge tv show: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Favorite meal you've made over quarantine: Mac n cheese quesadillas
Favorite ab exercise: Bus drivers
A song you've had on repeat: Come and Go - Juice WRLD
Cow you miss running/working out with: El presidente himself, Brian Wiedenfeld
Favorite ice cream flavor: Salted Nut Roll
Why should freshmen be interested in WTC: Whether you were really good in high school, or if you're a beginner, we have a place for them. It's a ton of fun, and you can practice and race on your own time versus a coach making you at a time you really can't.

Meghan gain

Favorite binge tv show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite meal you've made over quarantine: Carne asada tacos
Favorite ab exercise: Rowers
A song you've had on repeat: More than my Hometown - Morgan Wallen
Cow you miss running/working out with: Everyone!
Favorite ice cream flavor: Babcock Chocolate Peanut Butter
Why should freshmen be interested in WTC: WTC has a very energetic and inclusive atmosphere. We do lots of fun activities inside and outside of running. It's a great way to meet new people while staying active!

Eric Kubash

Favorite binge tv show: Selling Sunsets
Favorite meal you've made over quarantine: Baked mac n cheese
Favorite ab exercise: Mountain Climbers
A song you've had on repeat: Start with Me - Roddy Richh
Cow you miss running/working out with: too many to count but for sake of a name, David Young
Favorite ice cream flavor: cookie dough
Why should freshmen be interested in WTC: WTC is a great way to get away from the stress of college exams/work and also stay in shape!

Jordyn Benn

Favorite binge tv show: Parks and Rec
Favorite meal you've made over quarantine: Kraft mac and cheese
Favorite ab exercise: Russian twists
A song you've had on repeat: What's Poppin - Jack Harlow
Cow you miss running/working out with: Morgan Butterfield<3
Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint chip or strawberry
Why should freshmen be interested in WTC: It's definitely the most fun way to stay active on campus! Everyone is super nice and there's never a dull moment at practice.

JOSH Reidel

Favorite binge tv show: Trailer Park Boys
Favorite meal you've made over quarantine: Shrimp Scampi
Favorite ab exercise: Leg circles (obviously)
A song you've had on repeat: Stayin Alive
Cow you miss running/working out with: all sprinters😢
Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookies & Cream
Why should freshmen be interested in WTC: Everyone is awesome and track is literally the best part of the day. Also, socials.

Lindsey Miller

Favorite binge tv show: Friends
Favorite meal you've made over quarantine: Curry
Favorite ab exercise: Bicycles
A song you've had on repeat: Brazil - Declan McKenna
Cow you miss running/working out with: um all of them!
Favorite ice cream flavor: a tie between Zanzibar and anything with Reeses
Why should freshmen be interested in WTC: b/c of the pasta dinners and the races!

Tyler Masuda

Favorite binge tv show: Avatar the last Airbender
Favorite meal you've made over quarantine: I'm such a good chef its hard to pick just one😏. Probably stir fry tho
Favorite ab exercise: crunch
A song you've had on repeat: We like to party - The Vengaboys
Cow you miss running/working out with: Good ol Reiner
Favorite ice cream flavor: anything with cookie dough
Why should freshmen be interested in WTC: simple. Ya meet people. Ya make friends. Ya run fast.

CLUB RELAYS

     Wow cows, did we show up or what !!! Club Relays was a wildly successful meet with many impressive performances. The men took 2nd overall and women took 3rd overall! There quite simply, is too much to highlight in one moosletter... that is why you have to check out the all time records! See how you/your team scored on the list of top 10 performances in each event on our website under the records tab! Here is a link to the pictures! We are waiting on results but will notify you when they are out!

UPCOMING EVENTS

CAREER development talk
This Tuesday at 7:30PM we are having a career development talk from a WIll Jordan at northwestern! If you are available, i would highly suggest going to union south at 7:30pm to hear him speak! The specific room the talk will be held in will be posted on the big tv looking boards scattered around u South! rumor has it there will be pizza👀👀

CONCESSIONS
Friday at 3pm we are in need of volunteers for Concessions at the kohl center! If you are available please please please volunteer! The money made from concessions goes directly to lowering meet fees and we want to see some fresh faces helping us out! If 60 of us competed at club relays this weekend, surely we can get 15 of you to help at concessions. here is the link to sign up!

Meets and deadlines

CARROLL INVITE (outdoor)
Meet Date - March 28th @ Carroll University
Deadline - March 21st @ Midnight

OUTDOOR NIRCA NATS
Meet Date - April 4th-5th @ Miami University
Deadline - March 21st @ Midnight
*NOTE: This is an overnight meet! We will leave Friday afternoon and stay in a hotel Friday and Saturday night. We will be returning Sunday night! ALSO you MUST fill out the eligibility form (it was at the meeting so if you signed something that is probably it). If you have not already signed the form and want to compete at nationals please contact Frank Deguire!

The meet sign up link is here!

Other Reminders

JERSEYS/SHORTS AND SPANDEX
We have jerseys, spandex, half tights, and shorts all available for you to purchase! Also, keep an eye out for an email from Josie regarding apparel order distribution! You can contact her with any questions about clothing!

AUTHORIZED DRIVERS
Please become an authorized driver if you are a Wisconsin resident! All the info can be found on the website! Remember, we need two authorized drivers per vehicle! THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO DRIVE! But hey, someone has to drive to meets, don't let it be the same people every time!

WORKOUTS: WEEK OF 3/1