The Bowdoin Orient

April 13, 2001
Volume CXXXII, Number 21

CBB ahead for Bowdoin

byCAIT FOWKES, COPY EDITOR

   As the seasons change from winter to spring, the women's track team is still in training for itsrespective events. Although the change in season may not seem to be a big change to the average person, all you track and field fanatics are well aware of what this change in season entails.
   On the track, runners will have the opportunity to compete in longer races. Senior co-captain Erin Lyman's cross country and winter season has left her ready for her favorite race: the 10K (6.2 miles). Jeanie Boudreau, also a senior co-captain, will also run a distance event: the 3000m.
    She said of the team, "It is really great to train with people who are so dedicated. Many of the women have been training since November, and even though our meet was canceled last weekend, everyone is enthusiastic about this upcoming meet. The women seem confident about this season after working so hard throughout the winter season."
   Some of the running events change in distance because the 600m and 55m dash are no longer run. However, the 100m dash and the 400m hurdles are new running events that our sprinters and hurdlers have been preparing for.
   Spring presents a whole new world for our throwers. They are no longer confined solely to the shot put and the 20lb. weight. Though the weight is not one of the spring field events, the hammer, discus, and javelin are all welcome additions to the throwing realm. Shannon Elf '03 has been training since the winter season solely for the javelin.
    The women's track team has been out in San Diego training hard over spring break to prepare for their rigorous season. The first official meet of the season will be held at Colby next Saturday where they will compete against rivals Colby, Bates, and MIT. Last season the women finished up 38-11 for the season. They claimed the ECAC title and placed fifth out of 26 teams in New England.
    Perhaps the toughest competition they will face throughout this season will be Middlebury. This team has provided Bowdoin with tough competition throughout the indoor season that will most likely not relent during the spring. The next meet is at Northeastern against Bates, Colby, and MIT.

The track team is fired up for the meeting.
(File Photo/The Bowdoin Orient)