Writing a blog post after a long break is like seeing an old friend. We could spend time discussing what we’ve been doing for the past six months, but we most likely just gloss over the past and focus on what’s happening now.
We made some plans, we changed some plans, the state got shut down, everyone went home for break, and now we’re back. That should do it!
The important news is that the team is back to training and we have meets on the calendar. In fact, we have a home meet on Sunday. The track season will look different this year, but everyone is just happy to be back with the team and training with purpose.
SJU is hosting four of our five indoor meets this season. The meets will be duals or triangulars and single-gender. It will make for some short meets! Our first meet is with Hamline and Southwest Minnesota State. The season will build to a Johnnie/Tommie dual in March (there will not be an indoor conference championship meet this year). Unfortunately, spectators are not allowed, although we are working toward streaming the meets. The Go Johnnies webpage will update with streaming information and Wayzata Results will have live results for our meets.
Besides the changes to meets and the season, the guys have some extra chores during the week. Track athletes are Covid testing two times each week. Testing two times a week allows the athletes to take off their masks while practicing. Additionally, to maintain more distance and avoid any unnecessary quarantining, practice sessions are split into smaller groups. Despite the changes, everyone truly seems happy to be back practicing.
Look for more regular updates as we get going with the season!
Jeremy