Cross-Country

2009 Great Northeast Athletic Conference 

Women's Cross Country Champions

2009 EMERSON COLLEGE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS

The primary goal of the Emerson College cross-country team is to foster a healthy environment that contributes to the athletic, academic & personal success, of its team members. Any individual, regardless of running ability, is welcome to join and compete on this team provided they are dedicated and willing to train hard. The following components are critical to maintaining a high level of team and individual accomplishments.

• Dedication cross-country runners train harder than most athletes, mental toughness, consistent year-round training and the ability to push yourself to the physical & mental limit are the necessary skills in this sport.
• Life Balance regular exercise is a critical component to maintaining balance in hectic student life. Runners consistently show high levels of academic performance and tremendous ability for balancing school, social activities, work and training.
• Fun cross-country training at Emerson is an enjoyable experience. There is no pressure. Everyone makes the team, a no cut policy is in effect. From the bus trips to meets at some of the most scenic places in New England, to post-race cookouts and pre-race pasta dinners, you will have a lot of fun.
• Teamwork although viewed as an individual sport, cross-country is really the ultimate team event. The common goal of team success is achieved when each runner pushes to their limit.
• Coaching The coaching you will receive at Emerson is as good as any coaching you will receive in the country. Workouts are customized to meet the runner’s ability, injury intolerance, and time available to train. A unique blend of quality over quantity, with a focus on soft-surface training, integrated strength & flexibility, and creative cross training to optimize performance and keep injury rate non-existent is the plan.