McMaster 2012 Graduates - Part 2

Andrew Bysice

Editors Comments: Andrew came to this team as a triathlete with something to prove. His first two years with cross country team were, in hindsight, utterly unimpressive. That is drawing them over the backdrop of this past year. In his first year in the top 9 for the Mac team he was our second man at the CIS championships. Continuing on that performance he signed up for track for his first time in his 5 years of eligibility. He crushed the stereotype that triathletes don't have leg speed by running 8:42.27 for 3000m which puts him 9th all-time as a Marauder.

Sport

XC/Track

What are you graduating from?     

Masters of Science in Biochemistry

What doing next year?     

I'm working on it...

Running plans next year

Racing triathlons at the elite level and continue to improve on my 10k and 5k times

Favourite part of Mac experience

Family dinners with the guys, theme parties, workouts, long runs, candy awards and traveling with the team. It was all good!

Most memorable race

3k at Notre Dame. Got a PB but it was not the time I wanted. However, its probably one of the most magical track meets ever. Will remember racing there for the rest of my life.

Words of wisdom for rookie's or recruits? 

Commit to the process. And love the process. If you focus on that, the results will come.

How being a part of McMaster XC/Track has enhanced your university experience?

I feel I have left a better person and will take these experiences with me through my life. I have made life long friends and will continue to make friends through this team and sport. I felt like I have contributed to something great and hope to see bigger things from this program in the near future. I have learned from this team that if you believe in yourself, anything is possible

Thanks to

The coaches (Pete, Paula and Rory) for being patient with a swimmer trying run and helping him learn how to run properly! Couldn't have done it without you! My family for supporting me and allowing me to do what I love to do! And finally thanks to my team mates. A wise man once said to me that 'showing up is half the battle for success'. Any of my success in running I owe half of it to you guys because you are the reason why I show up.

Additional comments

Had the time of my life! Train or die!

Rachel Lamb

Editors Comments: Rachel made steady improvements throughout her 4 year career as a Marauder, though with some injuries, her pool running has really taken off. She's had several jaw-dropping runs on the track and we certainly hope she is running for Mac next year, because she is gearing up for a monster 5th year.

Sport

XC/Track

What are you graduating from?     

Kinesiology

What doing next year?     

Hopefully doing my Master's in Occupational Therapy at either Western or Mac!

Running plans next year

Run x/c and track for whichever University I am at and do the Around the Bay 30km road race!

Favourite part of Mac experience

Going for long runs on the trails with the girls and dinner at Pete and Paula's!

Most memorable race

Running the 1500m at McGill track in 2nd year and pbing in both my 1500m time and 1000m time! Also seeing the looks on Rory and Pete's faces when I decided to lead the race from the start :P

Words of wisdom for rookie's or recruits? 

You can't do everything! You have to manage your time well and prioritize. Set schedules for yourself and follow them, once you get into a good routine you become much more efficient at getting things done and then you can fit more into your day! Make time for the important things and realize and appreciate the enormous effort the coaches put into everything! Last words of wisdom, if you have a problem (academic or athletic)--> talk to Pete Self (he gives really good advice)!

How being a part of McMaster XC/Track has enhanced your university experience?

Being a part of the Mac x/c and track team allowed me to spend time and get to know so many awesome people. I found my housemates through the team and now they are some of my best friends:) It gave me a stress relief and really got me through 1st year especially. It gave me a greater understanding of the value of hard work and dedication and enabled me to increase my self confidence and focus better in school! It helped to teach me time management skills and made me much more efficient at getting work done and prioritizing things. It gave me a second family, my Hamilton family (I know that sounds really corny but it's true!), and I am going to miss everyone so much! <3

Thanks to

Rory, Pete and Paula! They are really the most dedicated amazing coaches you could ever ask for! :D Also the student therapists! So helpful! And to the team, for giving me some of the best friends and experiences of my life!

Cory McCurry

Editors Comments: Cory McCurry impressed right from the word go. He won the cross country team time trial his first year and proved to be Mac's most consistent and steady performer. He stayed healthy in all 5 of his years, and we can't find a race where he didn't score for the team. This year he was chosen for the role he was born to play. Team Captain. All the best Captain Cory.

Sport

XC/Track

What are you graduating from?     

H. Biology and Pharmacology Co-op

What doing next year?     

MSc in Medical Sciences at McMaster

Running plans next year

Likely road races and the occasional track race in London

Favourite part of Mac experience

Every September to early November

Most memorable race

CIS cross-country 2011

Words of wisdom for rookie's or recruits? 

Don't burn yourself out (have a social life). Have confidence in yourself. Be a part of the team. Be nice.

How being a part of McMaster XC/Track has enhanced your university experience?

There should be a second degree given to student athletes who compete throughout their undergrad (B.A. in time/stress management and dedication would suffice). Its hard to describe how much I have learned and the experiences I have gained as a result of my time as a Marauder. My undergrad would have been significantly easier, but MUCH less memorable without McMaster XC/Track. It has defined my university experience.

Thanks to

Our coaches are second to none. I really need to thank Rory, Pete an Paula for the time they have dedicated to the team. Many of my accomplishments can be attributed to their direct action as coaches. I should also thank the entire team. Although they may not know it, I've learned some important lessons from many members of the team. Collectively, they form the best kind people you will find on campus.
Additional Comments
I wish I could do it all again. Good luck to the incoming athletes!

Sara Giovannetti

Editors Comments: Sara (G-Money) has had a stellar career as a Marauder. In cross country she has finished as high as 23rd at CIS', and 11th at OUA's for an OUA All-Star. Picking up another OUA All-Star she was 2nd at OUA track in 3000m, and 5th in 1500m following day in 2011. That year she was also 6th in the CIS 3000m. She finishes her McMaster career as 7th alltime in 1500m with a 4:37.00, and 4th alltime in 3000m with a 9:48.42.

Sport

XC/Track

What are you graduating from?     

Kinesiology

What doing next year?     

MSc in exercise physiology at Queens

Running plans next year

TBD

Favourite part of Mac experience

Being a part of this team. It allowed me to feel school spirit and wear maroon & grey proudly!

Most memorable race

Running to a silver medal in the 3000m at the 2011 OUA Track & Field Championships. I was leading the pack in 2nd place throughout the race, but at the 2k mark fatigue set in and a number of girls passed me. I heard Rory screaming from the sidelines: "YOU WANT THIS", and got back on track (no pun intended).

Words of wisdom for rookie's or recruits? 

Although recovery runs are supposed to feel 'easy'... trust their importance, put in the time, and you'll see results! Also, ask a vet to show you the sweet trails Hamilton has to offer... and watch out for deer ;)

How being a part of McMaster XC/Track has enhanced your university experience?

It has enhanced my university experience in every way imaginable. Not only did it teach me time management and allow me to release the stresses of schoolwork on the XC course or track, but it gave me the opportunity to meet an amazing group of people. I have developed great friends and memories on and off the field or track during my time as a Marauder.

Thanks to

Rory, Pete, and Paula. They are the most dedicated and caring coaches I have ever had. Thanks to my teammates for all the support and good times during my 4 years. Also thanks to my parents, who came out to many of my races (even when it was freezing cold and raining on the Plains of Abraham or in Kingston).
Additional Comments
I will always be a Marauder at heart!

Alison Ludzki

Editors Comments: Alison is always eager to discuss physiological adaptions, and needs to be torn away from her kin textbooks to go running. She followed the McMaster development program to a T. Alison improved immensely over her 4 years as a Marauder and saved the best for this past year. Now she's off to shadow Trent Stellingwerff at Guelph.

Sport

XC/Track

What are you graduating from?     

Kinesiology

What doing next year?     

MSc in exercise physiology at Guelph

Running plans next year

Pick up some more PBs

Favourite part of Mac experience

Saturdays! Team long run + stretch + breakfast

Most memorable race

Chicago xc - first time I raced to my potential and it was amazing to cross the line and find my teammates as pumped about it as I was!

Words of wisdom for rookie's or recruits? 

Strive for consistency but listen to your body - off day runs and long runs add up but no one run makes your season. Keep a running log to remind you how much you've done. Set goals - not just results goals, but process goals and fun goals! For each season/training period/long solo tempo you have to do in the rain on a windy bayfront - makes you come away from every run feeling positive (hopefully).

How being a part of McMaster XC/Track has enhanced your university experience?

Left me always surrounded by AMAZING people! Running goals take the stress off school and extracurricular goals, keeping things balanced. Also allowed me to break-up my cubicle time with daydreaming about next track practice!

Thanks to

Pete, Paula, Rory - it's not just running I love, it's the Mac program and I know you guys take the care to formulate this! Pete for starting a rumour I could break 5 (only took a year). Housemates for accepting hermit life. Teammates for encouraging non-hermit life and keeping me running through 2010/2011 season!

Cross + Track Nominees for McMaster Athletic Awards

On Monday, March 26, 2012, McMaster University will host the 88th Annual Athletic Awards Ceremony to announce the Most Valuable Players and major award winners from the 2011-12 season.

The major Cross Country and Track award nominees are:

The Thérèse Quigley Trophy | Outstanding Female Athlete: 
- Katie Anderson
- Lindsay Carson

The Edna Guest Award presented to the graduating female athlete that exemplify the “Spirit of McMaster’ while showing noteworthy athletic ability:
- Sarah Haliburton

The Les Prince Award presented to the student-athlete that best combines leadership with community service through participation in an outreach program:  
- Cory McCurry

View the rest of the nominees here.

The ceremony will be streamed live on the www.marauders.ca/live web site for those unable to attend the awards ceremony in person.

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OUA Videos and Results

Chelsea's 1000m

  8 Chelsea Mackinnon            McMaster University  2:53.00    2:54.61    2 

Laura and Claire's 1000m

 15 Laura Morrison               McMaster University  2:58.53    3:04.85 

 -- Claire Stewart               McMaster University  3:02.12     DQ   rule 163.3

Mike and Cory's 1000m

 16 Mike Percival                McMaster University  2:35.12    2:34.65         
 18 Cory McCurry                 McMaster University  2:36.44    2:37.60     

Women's 4x800m

  3 McMaster University                               9:07.00    9:03.90!   6   
     1) Chelsea Mackinnon               2) Jill Wyman                           
     3) Lindsay Carson                  4) Katie Anderson     

Katie Anderson, Lindsay Carson, Victoria Coates 1500m

  1 Katie Anderson               McMaster University  4:30.91    4:26.66!  10  

  6 Lindsay Carson               McMaster University  4:31.97    4:34.36    3  
 17 Victoria Coates              McMaster University  4:38.70    4:49.31 
 




Ryan Tice, Sean Bowen 1500m 

 13 Ryan Tice                    McMaster University  4:04.15    4:02.59 
 20 Sean Bowen                   McMaster University  4:03.75    4:09.31 






Graham Bowes' 1500m 

  8 Graham Bowes                 McMaster University  3:53.86    3:58.91    1   

Women's 4x400m

  6 McMaster University                               4:11.93    3:59.81   1   3        1) Jessica Tat                     2) Laura Morrison                      
     3) Sarah Wilson                    4) Chelsea Mackinnon   

Men's 4x400m

  6 McMaster University                               3:21.96    3:24.35   1   3 
     1) Rudy Baronette                  2) George DiCenzo                               3) Denis Noronha                   4) Jimmy Tat  

Full Results

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2012 OUA Track Championships - Live Results, Heat Sheets, Schedule, Preview

Live Results - Heat Sheets

Schedule

General Info

OUA Preview

McGill Open II - Performance List, Live Stream, Marauder Entries

Performance Lists

Schedule

The good people at Montreal Endurance are doing a Live Stream again.

Marauder Entries

Women's 1500m - 11:05am
Alison Ludzki
Men's 1500m - 11:20am
Blair Morgan
Women's 600m - 12:50pm
Jessica Tat
Men's 600m - 1:00pm
Rudy Baronette, Taylor Fox
Men's 60m - 2:05pm
Denis Noronha
Men's 4x200m - 3:10pm
Women's 1000m - 3:30pm
Katie Anderson, Chelsea Mackinnon, Laura Morrison, Claire Stewart, Sarah Wilson, Katie Schurr, Laura Sinclair
Men's 1000m - 3:45pm
Eric Barry, Mike Percival, Cory McCurry
Men's 300m - 3:55pm
Jimmy Tat, Scott Hutchinson, Denis Noronha, Matt Pawelke, Garrick Mok, Mike Makarov, James Noordam
Women's 300m - 4:25pm
Latisha Rhooms
Women's 3000m - 5:00pm
Lindsay Carson

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CIS Cross Country 2011 Results

CIS Cross Country 2011 Results - Men
CIS Cross Country 2011 Results - Women

Haliburton leads women to a team bronze in 18th place.
Bowes leads men to 3rd best all-time finish in 21st place.

CIS Preview

Race: CIS Cross Country Championships
Location: Plains of Abraham, Quebec
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Start Times:
Women 5k: 1:00pm
Men 10k: 1:40pm

CIS Info

CIS.ca Preview

Last Years Results
Men & Women
Find results up to 2006 in Results Archive tab above.

All-Time List
Men
Women

Weather

Course Map

The course is 2.5km loop on the Plains of Abraham. The women do the loop twice and the men do it 4 times. See the following video of a Quebec race this year on the course to get an idea of the course.

Up to Date Action

I'll be sitting at home trying to follow as many twitter feeds and texts as I can, and will post someone to follow here, as well as summarizing Mac results as soon as I can receive them.

Preview

Women

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham was a crucial battle in the Seven Years' War fought between the British and French Armies over North America. Prior to the war the French dominated nearly all of Canada, but the stand made at the Plains of Abraham was enough to swing the tide in favour of the British. Foreshadow? Will this year's CIS cross country championship be a remake of the ancient battle? Can the Marauder Women overthrow the current dominators of Canada in the Guelph Gryphons? 

Mac will need strong performances from the likes of Lindsay Carson and Victoria Coates upfront as they strive to best the lowsticks of the Gryphons. The depth will have to come fast and hard as Wymann, Haliburton, MacNeil, Patterson, and Anderson will have to all be searching for Guelph singlets. Silver at a National Championship is nothing to be upset with, but these girls want the gold.

Photo Curtsey of Ryan Tice

Men

With Yorke, Bowes, McCurry, Bysice, and Tice all moving on next year, this is a do or die race for most of the squad. They have done the mediocre, and are now ready to turn some heads on the big stage. All of these boys have had sub-par races this year, but word on the street is they are rolling now and ready to make it hurt. Competition for the Bronze this year is tough with Victoria, Laval, and Queens, but these Mac boys are going to go out with a blaze.

Photo Curtsey of Ryan Tice

OUA Cross 2011 Recap

Women's Highlight Video

Men's Highlight Video

SportingCanada.com Summary

Women's Results
OUA Champs

Saturday, October 29 2011 at University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Conditions: sunny, pleasant, 8ºC
Race Distance: 5km

Teams Participating: 16
Winning Score: 25
Winner Name/Time/Team: Guelph

Teams You Beat: 14
Teams You Lost To: 1
CIS Teams You Beat: 14
CIS Teams You Lost To: 1

Course Rating: 3

McMaster Team Result: 2    Team Score: 57

Individual McMaster Results:

Place	Athlete Name	Time	Comments
4	Coates, Victoria	17:50
9	Wyman, Jillian	18:20
11	Haliburton, Sarah	18:29
13	MacNeill, Stephanie	18:32
20	Patterson, Courtney	18:44
28	Giovannetti, Sara	19:02
34	Mackinnon, Chelsea	19:17

Team Members Not Participating Katie Anderson, Lindsay Carson, Rachel Lamb, Sarah Wilson

Next Competition: 12-Nov-2011 - CIS Champs
Next Race Distance: 5km





Men's Results
OUA Champs

Saturday, October 29 2011 at University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Conditions: sunny, pleasant, 8ºC
Race Distance: 10km

Teams Participating: 15
Winning Score: 20
Winner Name/Time/Team: Guelph

Teams You Beat: 10
Teams You Lost To: 4
CIS Teams You Beat: 10
CIS Teams You Lost To: 4

Course Rating: 3

McMaster Team Result: 5    Team Score: 135

Individual McMaster Results:

Place	Athlete Name	Time	Comments
19	Bowes, Graham	32:17
23	Yorke, Andrew	32:27
27	Reid, Taylor	32:43
31	McCurry, Cory	32:50
35	Bysice, Andrew	33:04
39	Bierema, Jordan	33:16
45	Tice, Ryan	33:39

Team Members Not Participating Zac Brown, Sean Bowen

Next Competition: 12-Nov-2011 - CIS Championships
Next Race Distance: 10km


A good weekend for the Marauders this weekend. The women were back of guelph but well ahead of the other teams as they finished second. Coates had a huge kick on the track as predicted, but had to settle for 4th. The Mac men had some solid runs and some not so solid runs. This coupled with stellar runs from Queens and Toronto meant yet another 5th at OUAs for the maroon and grey. But Head Coach Rory Sneyd said it best, "You ain't seen nothing yet"

See you at CIS.

Conference Summaries:
Quebec - Laval Team Recap
East - AUS Video, AUS Results
Canada West - Stewart Cup Results and a couple videos

OUA Results

Women 2nd, Men 5th

Coates leads women with a 4th place finish. Bowes leads men in 19th.

Videos and recap to come tomorrow.

Marauders.ca Recap

Mens Team

Mens Individual

Womens Team

Womens Individual

OUA Cross Preview

Updated Slanders and Speculation


Race: OUA Cross Country Championships
Location: Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Start Times:
Women 5k: 11am
Men 10k: 12:15pm

OUA Info

Last Years Results
Men & Women
Find results up to 2006 in Results Archive tab above.

All-Time List
Men
Women

Weather

Course Maps

Mens Course

Two starting loops, 4 big yellow loops and finish on the track. Something tells me track season is coming :D.

Click to Enlarge

Women's Course

Two big yellow loops and finish.

Click to Enlarge

Women

It looks like the girls might have to settle for second again this year at OUAs. Okay settle probably isn’t the right word for it. More like kick butt, and place just about as low as possible without winning a team title. Of course we do need to keep in mind that anything can happen on a cross course, and you can bet your bottom dollar that Coach Rory will have these girls peaking come CIS’s and they will be looking for a great pre-CIS tune-up Saturday.

Sarah Haliburton will try to keep her steady rise through the ranks as she feasts on mere mortal's flesh that didn’t spend their summer working in India. Victoria Coates will be flying around the course in her Nimbus 2000, with mud and mondo in her eye. Maybe we will see a huge kick on the track like CIS indoors last year. Jill Wyman will also be dangerous on the track finish. I wouldn’t want to be ahead of any of these girls come that final 300m (flashbacks of every Halloween movie chase scene). Rounding out the scoring will be Steph MacNeill and Sara Giovannetti, who both have had rock solid performances this season. Close on their heels will be Courtney Patterson and the top female rookie for Mac, Chelsea Mackinnnon.

Men

The men have not looked better than this in over 10 years. Could this be the year that they claim the programs second ever OUA team medal? Well let's set the scene a bit.

The Western Mustangs have been the favourite for the early part of the season for the Bronze at OUAs and CI’s, as Guelph and Windsor have solidified themselves as distant 1^st and 2^nd teams. But Mac beat Western handedly in Chicago at the Loyola Lakefront. Why on Earth is Western still ahead of Mac in some rankings? Well, the crux of their success is hindered on their consistency. Western’s top 5 has run very inconsistently over the past two years. With a lack of depth, and injury prone front runners, they have disappointed on many occasions. However, when all their guns are firing on the same day they are lethal (see the CIS Bronze they pulled off last year). If Western has an on day on Saturday, Mac will have some serious competition.

Queens is the other team with a legitimate case for a top 3 position at OUAs. Under new coach Steve Boyd’s, Queens is transitioning into an aerobic powerhouse. Boyd has impressive personal credentials, and has lead Queens to dominance in the past as an athlete, but his team has yet to really show results indicative of beating the Marauder men this year. Some close to the team claim they have been waiting until the championship races to show their cards. I think we’ll find out Saturday.

For the Maruaders, Andrew Yorke will keep carrying on his beet-infused stellar season as the top dog. He finished an impressive 9^th at OUAs last year, and this year seems to be on track for a top-7 performance. No pressure. Graham Bowes, Taylor Reid, and Jordan Bierema are going to be the Ghost Busters this Halloween weekend. Will this trio be able to win battles against the provinces’ best, and bust the myth that the men are just waterboys for the women’s team. Normally I just look at the last race to list off the team members, but I know Cory will come in here for at least the 5^th spot (sorry Bysice). Cory was built for 10k cross and is the team’s X-factor that can push the team onto the podium. Challenging for scoring positions will be Andrew Bysice and Ryan Tice. With this veteran top 7 the boys will be looking to trick and treat Saturday.

Speaking of Ryan Tice, he is one of the top reason’s you should make the trek to Ottawa Saturday. Not only to see him race, but to see the pure genius of the flag he has made for this year.

Treat yo self
Jeremy

Vic Matthews Preview

Race: Vic Matthews Open (Formally Guelph Open)
Location: University of Guelph Arboretum, Guelph Ontario
Date: Saturday October 15, 2011
Start Times
11:30 am Women 5km
12:15 pm Men 8km

Meet Information
http://gryphons.ca/sports/2011/9/6/CROSS_0906113247.aspx?path=cross

Trail Video

2010 Results
Women (4k)
Men (7.5k)

See results back to 2007 in Results Archive tab

Weather Report

OUA Teams Present
Guelph, Windsor, Laurier, Queens, UofT, Waterloo, Trent, York, Nipissing
9/15 total teams in OUA
430 Entries
Plus Eastern Michigan, Regina, Detroit Mercy


Women

The Marauder women's team will march into the rival guelph's neck of the woods Saturday and try to shame them on their home turf. Linday Carson will be making her first return to racing at her past home, and though she's not expected to be booed everytime she goes for the lead like a high-profile hockey player  might, we do expect the Guelph girls to put up a fight in the race. Luckily she's not fighting this battle on her own. Close on her heels will be Victoria Coates (who was crowned Jr. National champion on this course last year), and Jill Wyman. Not to be outdoed will be the likes of Sarah Hali(burden)  and Steph MacNeil amongst a slew of Maraduer depth runners as they not only try to prove their worth against Guelph, but also amongst themselves as they battle for the hotly contested top 7 OUA and CIS racing positions. Although nothing really matters until we get OUAs and CIS, if the Mac girls are going to take home the top prize they are going to need to show that they can win some battles this weekend.

Men

With 9 out of the 15 OUA teams representing this weekend, the Vic Matthews Open should be a great indicator of how OUAs will turn out in 2 weeks. Missing only Western out of the big name teams (but how can you really miss Western ;)),  the finally full Marauders squad will be looking to prove their worth to all those doubters that make the polls. Yorke wants to mix it up this weekend with the Guelph lads as he will continue his duties as the lowstick. Taylor Reid will be riding his strong performance in Chicago into this meet with Graham Bowes chasing closely. Expect to see Jordan Bierma to slot in around here as he will be trying to pull off a redemption race after a rough go in Chicago. Captain Cory McCurry should round out the scoring as he waits patiently to get in another 10k at OUAs and CIS. The odds seem to be in the favour of Brown, Bysice, Rasmussen and Forbes to finish out the Marauder top 9, but on a tough course like this where the real grinders stake their claim, who knows what may happen. Maybe we'll see a darkhorse.

If you've got some free time Saturday make sure you get down to Guelph to watch will definitely be an amazing couple of races with a strong McMaster presence.

Go Mac Go!

Loyola Lakefront Recap

Women 2nd, Men 3rd! Lindsay Carson leads women with a 2nd place finish, while Andrew Yorke leads men with a 3rd place finish.

Marauders.ca Recap

Results:

Men Team Results
Men Individual Results
Women Team Results
Women Individual Results

Sorry to dissapoint, but the file containing the men's race was corrupted while trasferring to my laptop and has been deemed unsaveable. The girls race, men's "run-outs", and awards are all in the following video.

Video Recap

Cory McCurry Post Race Interview

Andrew Yorke Post Race Interview

Rory Sneyd Post Race Interview

Loyola Preview

Race: Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront
Location: Montrose Park, Chicago IL
Date: October 1, 2011

Return of the King

Men’s Preview

Simba has returned to Pride Rock and is ready to once again rule the Pride Lands. Yes Andrew Yorke is back and in fine form after a 4th place US Triathlon Nationals last weekend. He’s running his cross opener with Timon and Pumba (John Rasmussen, Taylor Reid), returning from the jungle of triathlon racing to man up and face there fears in the Pride Lands (get it, triathlons are silly). Jordan "Beerme a great opener" Bierema is fired up to debut his season as well after sitting out at Western. Look for him to be flying right from the gate. Let’s not forget about captain Cory "Mufasa" McCurry who led the marauders in a character defining race at Western. Graham Bowes will also be planning to score for the Marauders after a solid Intra-Squad and a mediocre Western race (yah that’s right, I called you mediocre).

On the fringe of scoring will be Ryan Tice who had a fantastic run in London last weekend and seems to have flipped the switch from all-star cheerio flag-maker to all-star cross country stud. The rest of the Marauders will be a wash for predictions as they seem to be fairly evenly matched at this point in the season. Rookies Zac "Rabbit" Brown and Blair "Witch Project" Morgan had solid University debuts at the tough Thames Valley course, and will now get to showcase some of their speed in the reasonably flat 8k and fast Lakefront course. Andrew Bysice is back for his cross country opener, and will be looking to make an impression. Rookie Taylor Forbes learned how to hurt the University way at Western and will be excited to be racing anywhere else this weekend. Sean Bowen, Tristan Sandhu, and Eric Barry will be looking for redemption races this weekend after subpar races last weekend. But hey guys, Hakuna Matata!

Hakuna Matata

Women’s Preview

Hakuna Matata, it means no worries, and the Mac Women have none after a close loss to Guelph at Western International last weekend. They know OUAs and CISs is where they want to be teaching "The Circle of Life" to their rivals. The Marauder scorers at Western finished with an impressive spread of a mere 7 seconds. Lead by queen Sarabi, Lindsay Carson, and followed closely by young Nala, Victoria Coates, the battle for queen bee (or lioness rather) is heating up. Jill Wyman is going to be tough to keep out of the top spot as the flatter course this weekend plays to her strengths. Also scoring for the marauders last weekend and likely to do so again were training partners Courtney Patterson and Stephanie MacNeill. Although the rivalry seems close, these lionesses aren’t out for individual glory, they just keep singing “WE just can’t wait to be king!”

Just outside of the top 5 at Western was 4th year Sara Giovannetti, who will be joined by captain Katie "Can feel the love tonight" Anderson and Sarah Haliburton in their season debuts as they try to secure top 7 positions, and to crack the ellusive top 5. Looking to build on a successful season opener, Rachel Lamb will use the momentum she picked up at Western to try to stay one step ahead of this year’s rookie class. Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed or as they are known in real life, Chelsea MacKinnon, Laura Morrison, and Sarah Wilson all ran well at Western as they start to get adjusted to the more competitive University scene after being highschool heroes. Rounding out the impressive squad will be Lizz Hodgson and Ashley Kellam, who both ran very well at Western (they would’ve have been the first or second runner for 7 of the 17 schools present!) and will be ones to look out for this weekend.

Western International Results

Women: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66879224?access_key=key-16ssxw6ldw5dkpx7vqgj
Men: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66879225?access_key=key-qgsppsljlbu0jc8rar3

Last Year's Loyola Results

Womens: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66878796?access_key=key-qvpsjp2jcl5hn5czxuu
Men: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66878800?access_key=key-2i1cb79wk3lkob5browz

Course Map

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66877256?access_key=key-1uplnxey5b6kb47nlqya
Loyola Lakefront Info
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66877422?access_key=key-26ir5hoof3rasvz3nij8

Women's Loyola All-Time

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66753320?access_key=key-1lqyp6uc1x4wpe5p9vvd

Men's Loyola All-Time

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66753324?access_key=key-1tl10gw8jgbv1yfqlnge

OUA Teams Competiting

Western, Windsor

Weather Report

The weather looks like it will cooperate on race day, but it's been raining all week so hopefully we don't have any Rob Gibbs out there that can't handle a little moisture.

Be Prepared!
Zazu