On the jolly eastern coast of Canada, the lads and lasses of the Dinos cross-country running squad vied for national pride at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Cross-Country Championship Sat., Nov. 12. Dalhousie University hosted the competition, which took place on a course in Halifax commencing so close to the Atlantic Ocean the fish could smell the athlete’s sweat.
Can fish smell, you ask? Perhaps a more important question must first be explored: How did the Dinos do?
The men were not so hot, placing 12th of 15 teams. Geoff Kerr led the Dinos, crossing the finish line of the 10-kilometre course just under a minute behind the leader in 11th.
The Dinos ladies, on the other hand, ran their five-kilometre course like crazy easterners. They were fourth in a field of 18 teams and placed two runners in the top 10. Shannon Popowich was just under 40 seconds off the pace, managing fourth. Lindsay Winter blew in another 15 seconds back in ninth.
Both teams have seen better results–the women won in 2003–but they return with their heads held high. Focus is now on training for track and field events as the meets begin all too soon.