QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

COWS ON ICE

This Thursday we will be having a Covid safe in person event! It will take place in Villas Park at 5:30pm instead of practice. If it gets too cold we may reschedule. Skate rentals are $6 so make sure you bring money if you do not already have skates. Be ready to bundle up and skate safely with your fellow cows!

Check out the spreadsheet below to sign up or go to the post on our Facebook page!

APPAREL This semester

Our apparel coordinator is in the working on creating new pieces of apparel for this semester. Keep on the look out for some sick new cow merch 🙂 A possible cow mask is in the making!

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR SPRING SEMESTER: February 1st is the first day of practice for distance and sprints!

UPCOMING MEETINGS TO ATTEND

*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

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

KEEP OLD SHOES TO DONATE

If you have any old running shoes or you are getting to the end of your current pair make sure to save them as we will be collecting them for donation at a later date.

New members

If you are a new member, make sure you sign up for IMLeagues. We do not use WIN anymore so it is important to not use that program. Watch this video to learn how to use IMLeagues. See how to join by following the links below

IMLeagues-App-How-To-Guide

Practice Sign Up IMLeagues (video tutorial)

ALSO... make sure you join Strava so you can virtually cheer on your fellow teammates of the Wisconsin Track Club!

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

LAST DAY OF PRACTICE: November 23rd, 4:30pm (or if it fills up 4:15pm too)

ELECTIONS: December 2nd, 8pm (on zoom)

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

BRINNER

BRINNER WAS AMAZING! I loved seeing all of your creations on the Instagram! I am thoroughly impressed and think we should hire some of y'all to make brinner for everyone next year. Here are some pictures of the WINNERS of the brinner polls that were on Instagram Monday-Thursday!

ELECTIONS for board positions

I'm sure you have heard this by now but please consider signing up for a board position or an appointed position at elections! Be ready with a short speech explaining why you are running and what you will contribute to the board. You could talk about past experience and what ideas you have to improve the club! Elections will take place on December 2nd at 8pm! If you don't want to run for a position, PLEASE COME TO THE ZOOM MEETING TO VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATES!

AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER POSITION:
This position has not been established in the past couple of years. Typically, myself (or Luke, an older cow) have taken photos at meets and events for fun and/or because I need content for the Instagram and website. However, we could use all the help we can get! If you like photography and happen to go to a meet (if we have them in the future), then consider bringing your camera and capture our cows competing or hanging out. I think it is important to not just have one person in this position, because that would put a lot of pressure on them to go to every meet and try to get pictures of everyone! If you have any questions about this position, photography, graphics, anything, let me know! (horf@wisc.edu)

Here is a link to a spreadsheet that includes all the different board positions and appointed positions you can apply for, along with a detailed description of the roles of that member both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PLEASE feel free to reach out to any of the board members about their job and sign up if you are even a little interested in contributing to the Wisconsin Track Club in a larger way!

END OF SEMESTER FEEDBACK

Please fill out this end of the semester google form! This helps the board hone in on places where we could improve and where we want to keep the momentum going. Let us know about practices, socials, inclusivity, races, etc. We want to hear from you!

Here is the form: https://forms.gle/MYVZShbZFGFkiFsE6

APPAREL IS HERE!!

Crewneck sweatshirts, long sleeves, and shorts are here for those who ordered them! Josie has them all at her apartment (431 West Dayton street) and you can arrange a time to pick them up from her (Josie's # : 414-897-2631).  If you forgot to order apparel, we have a few extra sweatshirts and shorts, just contact Josie for sizes!

***NO WORKOUTS THIS WEEK

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

Holiday Lights Run: Monday, November 16th @ 5:15 and 5:30pm

BRINNER WEEK: November 16th-20th

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

HOLIDAY LIGHTS RUN

On Monday, November 16th we are having our annual Holiday Lights Run! We will run through Olin Park and check out all the festive lights! You must wear a mask and sign up on IMLeagues to attend, no exceptions!!! We will be breaking up into groups of four like a typical practice. Essentially, everything is the same and our route is through Olin Park.

PRACTICE ON 11/9

Unfortunately, there was a reported case of COVID-19 in our faster training group last week Monday. Every member of that group has been notified and will not be allowed to return to practice until they have finished a quarantine. Remember, there are many rules in place to prevent COVID from spreading at practice, please stay diligent about wearing face masks and social distancing outside of practice as well.

turkey trot Pictures

If you are running a 5k or any race on Thanksgiving, whether that be with your family, your roommates, alone, etc. please dm a picture of yourself to the insta account @wtccows so I can put together a post!

BRINNER

The most prized social event of the year... BRINNER. Brinner has to look a little different this year, but we hope to carry on this tradition nonetheless. We are going to be having a Brinner ~week~ where you can submit photos of your meal via insta dm (@wtccows) and they will be featured on the insta story against another cow's meal. Our followers will vote for who created a better brinner plate. This may be challenging for freshmen but we urge you to get creative! BRINNER WEEK IS STARTING ON MONDAY! Please showcase your meals and send them our way!

ELECTIONS for board positions

Elections are right around the corner folks! They will take place on December 2nd at 8pm. I highly encourage you all to look into the role/s you may want to take on in the spring and fall! THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES! Our club usually has the highest participation amongst lower grade levels, which means you should have a big say on how the club is run! If you have been coming to practice and enjoy the people you run with, please consider applying!

In the past, we have all met together in a building to hold speeches for every position, followed by a vote by the rest of the cows in the club. Whoever gets the most votes will hold that position for a year and appointed positions are chosen by the board that same night. This year we will be holding elections over ZOOM! Anyone in the club who attends the Zoom meeting  will be eligible to vote so PLEASE PLEASE COME to vote for who will represent this club.

Here is a link to a spreadsheet that includes all the different board positions and appointed positions you can apply for, along with a detailed description of the roles of that member both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PLEASE feel free to reach out to any of the board members about their job and sign up if you are even a little interested in contributing to the Wisconsin Track Club in a larger way!

APPAREL IS HERE!!

Crewneck sweatshirts, long sleeves, and shorts are here for those who ordered them! Josie has them all at her apartment (431 West Dayton street) and you can arrange a time to pick them up from her (Josie's # : 414-897-2631).  If you forgot to order apparel, we have a few extra sweatshirts and shorts, just contact Josie for sizes!

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR AND ATTEND PRACTICE

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

Keep 'er Movin' Winter WTC Sale: Sunday, November 11/15

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

Practice time change for distance

Starting tomorrow (the 9th) the distance practice time will change to 4:15pm (for the faster-fast group) and 4:30pm (for the slower-paced group). Hopefully this will help us stay out of running in the dark! Make sure you sign up folks!

ATTENTION SPRINTERS

Additionally, tomorrow sprinters will be having a practice at the Shell (6-7pm) as well as at the Near West Fields (5-6pm). Quinn will be leading the Shell workouts and Thomas will be leading the outdoor workouts! The sign up is on IMLeagues like usual. For now, we will have the indoor practice on a first come first serve basis. The same rules apply for attending practice and the capacity indoors is limited to 10. If it continually fills up, we will assign either Monday or Wednesday to be in the Shell for you, and the other day you will be outside. Hope to see you all there!

APPAREL IS HERE (MOSTLY)

Crewneck sweatshirts and shorts are here for those who ordered them! We are still waiting on the long sleeves so sit tight on those. Josie has them all at her apartment (431 West Dayton street) and you can arrange a time to pick them up from her (Josie's # : 414-897-2631). If you ordered the long sleeve along with either the shorts or crewneck, we ask that you to wait to pick up your apparel until we get the long sleeves in. And if you forgot to order apparel, we have a few extra sweatshirts and shorts, just contact Josie for sizes!

submit your race results for big10

If you ran the 5k/mile for the Big10 race make sure you submit your times to the meet results form so that you will be counted as running for Wisconsin! Here is the link for that:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX32AAOkqFZLvfQ_smJxgvsZchES9pA2wOsRnaXk2wq5gUEA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR25T5uS9eavsyZCuovjP7OCQLBHR1sElEs7EWy-evMeFhWKZj0va_GHkAE

APPAREL AND SHOE SALE AT MOVIN' SHOES

The infographic says it all! You heard it folks, Movin' Shoes is having a winter WTC sale! Here is the spreadsheet to sign up for an appointment!

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR AND ATTEND PRACTICE

*I will update these as soon as I get them!

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3rd

VIRTUAL BIG 10 MEET: November 6th-8th

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

KEEP COMING TO PRACTICE

nirca nats!!!

Just wanted to congratulate everyone who ran virtual NIRCA nats! It ain't easy staying motivated to run fast but boy did you make us proud. The results can be found here!

If you haven't, make sure you submit your results using the same link above.

VIRTUAL BIG 10 MEET

• November 6th - 8th
• Sign up on the team spreadsheet
• More info will be coming from Frank on FaceBook this week

VOTE VOTE VOTE

Make sure you get your vote in cows! Here is a link to some helpful information about voting at UW.  https://vote.wisc.edu/ 

Additionally, the BadgersVote instagram account is always being updated with new information as it comes about.

MEET THE FRESHMEN

Alas, this semesters sequence of Meet the Freshmen has come to a close. Thank you to all of those who participated and shared some tid bits about themselves! Y'all rock!

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

SPRINTER'S FIRST PRACTICE: Monday, October 19th @ 5pm

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

Return to practice ~sprinter addition~

Sprinter cows!

Tomorrow (10/19/20) is the first practice we will have! If you are in the sprinter GroupMe, all the information you need is there. If not, here are the important things you will want to know.

We are only allowed to practice per the face mask guideline and social distancing. This means that face masks must be worn during practice and we cannot be within 6 feet. I'll have extras if you forget one. I will remind you if you happen to break this because we are required to follow these guidelines to practice.

We will be practicing on the Near West practice fields by lakeshore. We will be on Field 1. If you’re a freshman or new and do not know where this is, send me an email.

Practice will be Monday and Wednesday at 5 PM. We only have an hour so please try to be on time.

CROSS COUNTRY MEET SIGN UP

If y'all liked competing in the virtual 5k, check out the WTC Cross Country 2020 Sign Up!
You can sign up for NIRCA Nationals (October 24th-November 1st) and/or the BIG10 virtual meet (November 6th-8th).

• Men run an 8k, women run a 6k
• October 24th - November 1st (Sign up on the NIRCA website before you run so you can submit your time)
• Sign up on both the team spreadsheet AND the NIRCA page
• Meet fee is $5 (you will receive some nationals gear in the mail)
• Compete against other club teams across the country!
• Building off of past tradition, we will be hosting "Virtual Staches for Virtual Nashes" -- in past years, the men's team has grown out mustaches for nationals. However, since the meet this year is virtual, so is the tradition. To participate in this time-old tradition, photoshop a picture of a mustache onto your face.
• We will be making an event page later where everyone can post results and the virtual staches

• November 6th - 8th
• Sign up on the team spreadsheet
• More info will be coming after a video call with the coaches of other schools this week

VIRTUAL FALL COLORS 5K RECAP

Thank you to everyone who ran the virtual 5k, you all rock! The individual and team results are in this spreadsheet!

We loved seeing all of your awesome pictures of ~fall time~ and saw some pretty impressive times by our speedy cows.

These are the top three times of the boys and girls! Congratulations Cole and Zoe for kicking it at that top spot! Enjoy some of my favorite cow selfies, or colfies, down below.

MEET THE FRESHMEN

Here is another week of our segment "Meet the Freshmen." This is the last week I will be introducing some newbies looking to run/compete/socialize with us. If you did not get the chance to answer my poll on instagram but want to be featured on the bulletin at some point, dm @wtccows on insta!

Molly Paras

Where are you from:
- Pewaukee, WI
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- I'm a mid to long distance runner
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- I currently live in Ogg
Favorite post race snack:
- Peanut butter protein balls that my teammate used to bring for all of us
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Brooklyn Nine Nine
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- I would either say the 4x800 or the 2 mile because I love being part of a relay team, but I've also learned to love that you have time to get into a groove in the longer races.

Zach Spears

Where are you from:
- I'm from Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- Distance Runner
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- I am living on campus and am in Swenson which is part of kronshage
Favorite post race snack:
- apple with peanut butter
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Avatar the last air bender
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- The mile because it's fun to run so quick and it isn't a super long race, I also really want to try steeple if possible.

Derek O'Leary

Where are you from:
- Fon du Lac, WI
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- Mid-Distance
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- Living in Kronshage Hall
Favorite post race snack:
- Almonds
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Lucifer
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- 4x4 because everyone gets super hype for it and it fuels my motivation

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

RETURN TO PRACTICE: Monday, October 12th

POWERPOINT KARAOKE NIGHT (virtual social): Wednesday, October 14th @ 8pm

VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL: Thursday, October 15th - Sunday, October 18th, 2020 by 6:00 PM

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

Return to practice

Exciting news folks! We got approved to return to practice and our first practice will take place on Monday, October 12th! There is A LOT to know about before you come to practice. Here is a list:

-YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR PRACTICE ON IMLEAGUES! All of the info for how to do that can be found on THIS DOC. Not only do we need a head count of everybody but this is required to attend practice and make sure we are following RecWell and community guidelines.
-YOU MUST WEAR A MASK THE ENTIRETY OF PRACTICE!
-You must bring your phone AND HAVE THE IMLEAGUES APP DOWNLOADED so we can check you in to practice with a QR code on IMLeagues.
-Review the ROUTES for this week.
-We will meet at Engineering Hall at the specified times below.

5:15pm = easy run pace is 8 minutes or faster

5:30pm = easy run pace is slower than 8 minutes

5:45pm = overflow group if you did not get a spot in the earlier practices

***SPRINTERS!! We are working on resuming practice for you in the next week or so. We will update you when we finalize the sprinter practice schedule and locations.

and lastly...

Veteran WTC members: We need your help! Please let the board know if you would like to be a small group running leader. Essentially, you would be responsible for being knowledgeable about the designated route and ensuring your group complies to the plan. Please specify your interest/availability here.

Powerpoint Karaoke Night

We have a social event coming up on Wednesday, October 14th starting at 8pm! Don't worry, you don't have to sing... this will be a great way to get to know the members in the club and possibly see there improv skills. THIS IS HOW IT WILL WORK:

1. You can create your own PowerPoint and present it. Either let us know a little bit about yourself or present a fun topic of your choice.

2. The VPs will create PowerPoints that will relate to Track Club or running and you will have to present without knowing what the slides will be. Show off your improv skills!

**Disclaimer: You don't have to present to attend the zoom call. Everyone is welcome. If you do plan on presenting it would be helpful if you signed up in the Google sheet so we have an idea of how many improv presentations to create and who will be presenting their own. Here's the link for the sign up sheet.

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ZOOM CALL FOR POWERPOINT KARAOKE!

UPDATE ON THE RUNNING FOR YEMEN FUNDRAISER

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that participated in the Running For Yemen fundraiser! With your help, we were able to raise $445 as a club. If you still need to input your miles for the week, head on over to go.rallyup.com/runningforyemen and do so. Thanks Cows!

Virtual 5k Time Trial

We highly encourage all of you to sign up for our first virtual 5k time trial! Challenge yourself and compare your time with others in the club! Here is what you need to know:

Who: Any track club athlete
What: 2020 WTC Fall Colors Virtual 5K
When: Whenever you are free to run Thursday, October 15th - Sunday, October 18th before 6pm.
Where: The course will start and end at the Porter Boathouse, with a loop around University Bay in the middle. A more detailed course map and description is included on the next page.
Why: To have fun running fast and enjoying the beautiful Wisconsin fall colors!
How: Sign up on the meet sign-up sheet (link to sign-up sheet). No payment is required. Then run the race anytime that works for you. Make sure to post a picture of your watch and a selfie with your favorite fall colors after the race! Men’s VP of distance Jacob Reiner also created a Strava segment for the course where you can post your time.

Some more info with a picture and details on the course are on this info page.

**DISCLAIMER: you do not need to be remotely fast to participate. Use it as a workout or normal run, just sign up folks!!

MEET THE FRESHMEN

Here is another week of our segment "Meet the Freshmen." For the next 3 weeks I will be introducing 3-4 newbies looking to run/compete/socialize with us as soon as it is safe. If you did not get the chance to answer my poll on instagram but want to be featured on the bulletin at some point, dm @wtccows on insta!

Simon Bushmaker

Where are you from:
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- Distance
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- Living on campus in Witte hall
Favorite post race snack:
- Almonds and craisins in a little ziplock baggie every time
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Over the garden wall
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- The 4x8 because it just has an energy about it that always gets the distance kids on their toes.

Lauren Fitzsimmons

Where are you from:
- I am from Mequon, Wisconsin, which is a suburb of Milwaukee.
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- I am a distance and mid distance runner.
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- I am living on campus in Dejope!
Favorite post race snack:
- My favorite post race snack is fruit snacks!
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Over quarantine I binge watched The Society.
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- My favorite event is the 4x800! I love running with a team and the energy of the 800 makes it such a fun event!

Brianne Capper

Where are you from:
- I'm from Kimberly, Wisconsin
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- I'm a distance runner
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- I live in Kronshage residence hall
Favorite post race snack:
- My favorite post race snack is a peanut butter sandwich
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- The Office
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- I like the 3200m because it gives you a lot of time to focus on your performance.

**these are last weeks workouts, I will update this when we get new workouts (but as far as practices go, we will be focusing on easy runs)

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

LAST DAY FOR APPAREL ORDER: Wednesday, October 7th

VIRTUAL CORE: Every Friday @ 6pm

VIRTUAL TIME TRIAL: Thursday, October 15th - Sunday, October 18th, 2020 by 6:00 PM

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

RUNNING FOR YEMEN FUNDRAISER

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that participated in the first part of the Running for Yemen fundraiser. We've raised $405 so far! This week, Ocotober 4th-10th, be sure to track your miles to enter them at the end of the week. Head over to go.rallyup.com/runningforyemen for more info!

Virtual 5k Time Trial

As you are probably aware, we are not able to practice and compete in person yet. But fear not,  we put together an optional virtual 5k time trial for you to challenge yourself and compare your time with others in the club! Here is what you need to know:

Who: Any track club athlete
What: 2020 WTC Fall Colors Virtual 5K
When: Whenever you are free to run Thursday, October 15th - Sunday, October 18th before 6pm.
Where: The course will start and end at the Porter Boathouse, with a loop around University Bay in the middle. A more detailed course map and description is included on the next page.
Why: To have fun running fast and enjoying the beautiful Wisconsin fall colors!
How: Sign up on the meet sign-up sheet (link to sign-up sheet). No payment is required. Then run the race anytime that works for you. Make sure to post a picture of your watch and a selfie with your favorite fall colors after the race! Men’s VP of distance Jacob Reiner also created a Strava segment for the course where you can post your time.

Some more info with a picture and details on the course are on this info page.

VIRTUAL CORE EVERY FRIDAY AT 6PM

Just like over quarantine, we will be having a virtual core session every Friday at 6pm! Here is the zoom link to join our VP's in crushing some quick ab workouts. It was a great time last week and I loved seeing all your familiar faces!

Meeting ID: 817 1574 9977
Passcode: 6cBR28

exclusive sweatshirt!!!

Our apparel coordinator Josie put together an order for these super cool sweatshirts! Anyone can buy them and right now the price stands at $29 but could go down if we get more orders. The order closes on Wednesday so get them in! If you have any questions you can email Josie (jmhelf@wisc.edu) HERE IS THE LINK

MEET THE FRESHMEN

Here is another week of our segment "Meet the Freshmen." For the next 3 weeks I will be introducing 3-4 newbies looking to run/compete/socialize with us as soon as it is safe. If you did not get the chance to answer my poll on instagram but want to be featured on the bulletin at some point, dm @wtccows on insta!

Katie Langis

Where are you from:
- Ridgefield, Connecticut
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- Mid distance
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- Living on campus, dorm: Witte
Favorite post race snack:
- Peanut butter and apples
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- New Girl
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- The 4x4 because it is such a fun relay and a great way to end a meet!

Yahira Escobar

Where are you from:
- I'm from Chicago, IL
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- I am a distance runner
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- I am living on campus in Kronshage, showerman
Favorite post race snack:
-Banana with peanut butter
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Criminal Minds
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- My favorite event is the 3200 because I love distance more than anything and I like the challenge

Chris Mckenna

Where are you from:
- Brookfield, WI
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- Distance
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- Sellery
Favorite post race snack:
- White chocolate macadamia nut Clif Bars
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Tiger King
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- 1600, it's a true race that requires guts and toughness

QUICK IMPORTANT DATES:

KICK OFF MEETING: Tuesday, September 29th @8pm

VIRTUAL CORE: Every Friday @ 6pm

QUICK IMPORTANT LINKS:

Facebook Page: If you are not a member, request to join!
Instagram Page

kick off meeting

HEY EVERYONE! PLEASE COME TO OUR KICK OFF MEETING! Our virtual kick off meeting will be on Tuesday, September 29th starting at 8pm! Here is the zoom link to attend the meeting. Typically, we go over all the details on practices, meets, volunteering opportunities, apparel, running routes, etc. You will get a lot of information on this season and how to stay involved. SEE YOU THERE!

Running for yemen

As many of you already saw on Facebook, our volunteer coordinator, Ethan Sharp, has been talking to the Michigan Running Club about a virtual running fundraiser event. Yemen is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world, and we are raising money for UNICEF. Ethan has all the information on his facebook post but the general outline that the Michigan Running Club set up looks like this:

Step 1: Set up your individual fundraising page!
Step 2: Promote your individual campaign page to friends and family!
Step 3: Run!
Step 4: Enter your mileage!

Please head over to Facebook and look at what Ethan posted!! Thanks y'all!

VIRTUAL CORE EVERY FRIDAY AT 6PM

Just like over quarantine, we will be having a virtual core session every Friday at 6pm! Here is the zoom link to join our VP's in crushing some quick ab workouts. It was a great time last week and I loved seeing all your familiar faces!

Meeting ID: 817 1574 9977
Passcode: 6cBR28

MEET THE FRESHMEN

Here is another week of our segment "Meet the Freshmen." For the next 4 weeks I will be introducing 3-4 newbies looking to run/compete/socialize with us as soon as it is safe. If you did not get the chance to answer my poll on instagram but want to be featured on the bulletin at some point, dm @wtccows on insta!

Colleen Quinn

Where are you from:
- Verona, WI
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- Distance runner
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- Yes I'm living on campus, in Waters Hall.
Favorite post race snack:
- Chocolate covered pretzels!!
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Criminal Minds
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- 5k, the longer the better for me! And I love all the different cross country courses 🙂

Ethan Seng

Where are you from:
- I'm from Wheaton Illinois
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- I'm a distance runner
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- I'm on campus in Bradley
Favorite post race snack:
- Chocolate milk
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- The Mandalorian
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- The 1600m because it feels intense and exciting from start to finish

Emily Phillips

Where are you from:
- I'm from Appleton, Wi
Are you a distance runner/sprinter/hurdler/jumper/thrower/etc:
- Distance Runner
Are you living on campus and if so what dorm are you in:
- I live in Sellery
Favorite post race snack:
-Chocolate chip muffin
Favorite tv show you binged over quarantine:
- Criminal Minds
Favorite event to compete in and why:
- My favorite event to compete in is the 3200 because I like the loner distance, and it's a great opportunity to really push myself mentally