Cross Country 101
What are the metal pieces called that go into the bottom of your race shoes?
Spikes
Where does Coach Lewis almost always spend his birthday?
State Track Meet
How many places earn All State honors at the State Championship?
30
In track and field, what events have Eureka athletes held a State record in?
3 (4x800, 1600, 800)
How many ounces of water should you drink per day in relation to your body weight?
1/2 your body weight in ounces
How many points does your team score if you get a perfect score in cross country?
15
Give the first and last names of our entire coaching staff the year we won State.
Lewis, Smith, George, Werges, Delaney
What time must you run the 5K faster than in order to add your name to the All Eureka list?
21:30
What was the first year that Eureka had a girls cross country team?
1979
What is the power house of the cell?
Mitochondria
How many meters is in a mile?
1609
How tall is Coach Smith?
6' 8"
How many hills have names at the Sioux Passage XC Course?
3 (Man Maker, Confidence Breaker, Roller Coaster)
How many head coaches has the cross country team had?
3 (Coach Kimball, Coach Fischer, Coach Lewis)
How many hours of sleep a night should a runner get?
8-10
How do you spell the Swedish word meaning "Speed Play". (Hint: It could be smelly)
Fartlek
Between XC and track how many team trophies have Coach Lewis' teams won?
5
In order to earn 1st or 2nd team All Conference you must finish in the top _____ places?
14
How many times have we qualified for State as a team?
30
True or False - Modern science shows that icing a running injury isn't always a good idea.
True
Mihaly Igloi coached an athlete named Bob _____ to the 1964 Olympic Gold Medal in the 5K. You also do a workout named after him.
Schul
What sports did Coach Lewis and Coach Smith play in college?
Smith = Basketball
Lewis = Cross Country, Track, Soccer
The State Cross Country meet was held on what course before Gans Creek?
Oak Hills Golf Course
How many girls have qualified for State in Cross Country? (Must be within 15 to be correct)
228
We run in Route 66 sometimes. What is the name of the neighborhood that used to be where Route 66 Park is now?
Times Beach