in this issue:
Time Trial RECAP
upcoming events
SOCIALS
Volunteer opportunities
Meet deadlines
TIME TRIAL
We had some stellar performances by our cows at this year's time trial! Over 40 cows came out (10 more than last year) and competed against one another for some fun and bragging rights of course. To start out the evening we had Nathan Orf finish first in the mile with a time of 4:27.6. And for the ladies Sylvia Lechnir won with an impressive 5:45.2 (with Kaylee Sadeghpour-Hess just .3 seconds behind). Next came the 200m where Adam El-Hendy (24.3) and Autumn Wickman (29.3) sprinted to victory. The 800m race showcased some speedy freshmen with the champions being Haley Orf (2:29.4) and Tyler Masuda (2:06.7). The 4x400 meter relay was an exciting event with the top mens team being "Yandi" and the co-ed team being "3 Calves and a Bull" featured in the picture above.
This thrilling time trial would not have been possible if it wasn't for our volunteers that timed the events and helped everything run smoothly. It looks like we are in for a very exciting and speedy season from our cows!
Photos and results can be found here (thank you Luke).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring Org Fair
Wednesday, February 6th, 5-8pm at the Kohl center
If you are considering joining and want more info, come talk to us at the Org Fair!
Kick-off Meeting
February 7th, 8pm @ location TBD
Join us for an introduction to the upcoming season! (There will be pizza)
If you want to compete at Nationals please attend so you can sign the required waiver.
Socials
Cows Go Skating!
February 7th at 11:15pm (same night as the kick off meeting) come ice skating! $3 for skates and $4 rink fee. Bring your wiscards!
Long Run Brunch
February 10th, brunch at Short Stack Eatery after our Sunday long run! Meet @ the Phallus at 10am for the run.
Eat with the Board:)
February 11th join your fellow cows and board members at the dining halls for dinner. Get to know your cows and learn more about the club while eating some delicious dining hall food (what will it be... tex mex or pasta?)
Pasta Party
February 21st pre-meet pasta party before Club Relays! Location and time tbd.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have some great volunteering opportunities on the horizon. Remember, every member needs 2 hours of volunteering this season!
Sign up for the SubZero Race series on February 9th, or for our more experienced cows, perhaps the Org Fair would be a great opportunity for you!
To sign up to volunteer and for more info, visit this spreadsheet.
Contact Rachel Weix (rgweix@wisc.edu) for any further questions.
Meets and deadlines
VALENTINE'S DAY 5K
Race Date - February 9th @ 11:00am, UW-Natatorium
Check it out here
BIG DAWG INVITE
Meet Date - February 16th @ UW-Steven's Point
Deadline - February 2nd @ Midnight
ILLINOIS CLUB RELAYS
Meet Date - February 23rd @ U of Illinois
Deadline - February 9th @ Midnight
*NOTE: This is an overnight meet. We will leave Friday and return Saturday night.
The meet sign up link is here!
Other Reminders
Now that you see all of these enticing meets, I'm sure you're looking to compete with your fellow cows...but wait! Make sure you check off these couple things in order to compete!
DUES
Dues for this semester are $30. You can Venmo @WiscoTC or if you don't have venmo, we also accept cash or checks.
FORMS
To officially become a member of Track Club, visit our website to fill out the 3 required forms and request membership through WIN. Don't forget to become an authorized driver (@ wisco natives)! Here is a link to our website on how to become a member.
-If you still need to purchase a racing singlet for $17, contact Tessa Rayne (tjrayne@wisc.edu)
-There will be female team jackets available soon so keep an eye out!
PRACTICE
Distance/Mid-distance: M-Th 5:30pm @ the Shell (workouts M/W). Sunday long runs 10am.
Sprints/Fields: M-Th 6:00pm @ the Shell