Natalia Cross Country runners will start their early morning workouts next week as they prepare for another successful season and hope for repeat trips to Regionals. An informational meeting will be hosted on Wednesday, August 2 from 11-12 noon.
Practices start at 6:30 a.m. and will run until 8:15 daily Mondays-Thursdays starting with Tuesday, August 8th-10th. The next week August 14-15 6:30-9:00 am then on August 16-17 a little earlier but shorter from 6:00 to 7:15 a.m. Fridays runners will have off as rest and recovery days.
There will not be any scheduled events August 21-25 (enjoy the last week of summer). Formal practice will begin Monday, August 28th at 6:00 a.m. according to the schedule.
Last year the Natalia Lady Mustangs qualified for a second straight year for Regionals. The Mustangs secured their third straight regional appearance. Both were able to compile 3rd place team finishes at the 26-3A meet led by Brianna Bernal and Joel Rios.
“Overall, I was proud of how successful we were as a team and how hard all of our runners fought, ensuring that our seniors would make it to Regional one last time,” said Coach Nelson last season.