My career at Conrad Weiser

I don't know what to say but that my years with this team have been some of the best of my life. I spent hours a day with Pete, my coach, and my teammates sweating and working hard. I had a lot of fun and I'll always remember the work we put in together to win counties 3 years in a row and become repeat district champions. I was blessed with great teammates to train with and a great coach to teach me what I know today. Although I didn't perform as well as I'd hoped in my last couple of races, I know that I gave everything I had as a part of this group and although my high school career has ended, I still have a lot to go through. My running career is actually just beginning. Liberty will be a great experience for me. While I'm there though, I will always look back and remember the days with CWXC and know that my love for running originated with the Conrad Weiser Cross Country Team. I love you Clint, James, Nate, MnM, Ryan, P.D., T.J., Andy, David, Alex, and Pete. Thanks for all you've done for me. A lot of people leave high school and lose touch with all of their friends from back home. I know it will be different with you guys though. We've become so close over the years that it will be impossible to not be friends anymore. I'm glad I can say, you guys will always be my friends and family, and even though I'm leaving, I know I'll always be a part of CWXC.

Zach
"Gitch"
Barker

Week Totals

Miles: 21

Saturday May 22

Sadly my season ended today. I had a pretty awful day at districts. I didn't feel good for the last lap and a half and had nothing left to give. I don't know if it was because I was sick this week or I just had nothing to give. My season is over though and although I'm really sad about ending my high school career, it's nice to get a break and look towards college.

Miles: 4

Friday May 21

Today we did 4 200's as a pre race. It went well and I think I'll be ready for tomorrow.

Miles: 3

Thursday May 20

Today we did 1 perimeter and a couple of 100's. We are just getting ready for the district meet on saturday. I'm really excited for it and I hope I can make states!

Miles: 3

Wednesday May 19

Today we did a little bit of speed. We did 4 200's and a 400. I felt alright. It wasn't the greatest I've ever felt but it was good enough.

Miles: 3

Tuesday May 18

Today we all ran on our own. I woke up early this morning to run. I ran 3 miles around my neighborhood in the rain. My legs felt pretty good but I made sure I didn't overdo it.

Miles: 3

Monday May 17

Today we did a speed workout. Nate and I did a mile workout. We did 2 400's, 4 200's and then 2 more 400's. I felt alright but my breathing was a little off. I'm going to go to the doctors tomorrow to get it checked out.

Miles: 5

Week Totals

Miles: 28
Pushups: 80
Situps: 20 minutes

Saturday May 15

I didn't run well again today. I was sick and had a terrible day. I don't even want to write about it.

Miles: 5

Friday May 14

Today we did pre-race. Pete had me do only 2 200's because I was really tired. Hopefully I can get rested up for the 2 mile tomorrow.

Miles: 3

Thursday May 13

Today we did another mini speed workout. We did a couple 200's, a couple 300's and a 400. I didn't feel as great today. I guess that is alright but I need to get better for Saturday.

Miles: 4
Pushups: 40
Situps: 10 minutes

Wednesday May 12

Today we ran through Womelsdorf. I felt pretty good again and we ran pretty well. It was about a 6 mile run.

Miles: 6

Tuesday May 11

Today we raced against Oley. The only race I did was the mile and it went really well. I ran a 4:26 in the rain and had a lot of fun running it. I had a nice warmup and cool down too and I'm ready for championship season.

Miles: 5

May 10

Today we did a mini speed workout. We did 2 200's, 3 400's, and then 2 200's. I felt really good and ran really really well. I'm ready for tomorrow. We are racing Oley and I'm going to try to run a really fast mile time.

Miles: 5
Pushups: 40
Situps: 7.5 minutes

Week Totals

Miles: 26
Pushups: 60
Situps: 20 minutes

Saturday May 8

Today I raced the mile and the 800. I placed 6th in the mile and 7th in the 800. I guess it was alright but I know I can do a lot better. I think I was still a little down from the 2 mile yesterday. The times weren't that great because of the wind but what can you do about the weather.

Miles: 5

Friday May 7

Today we raced the 2 mile. It didn't go so well for me. I was trying to go for a really good time but it didn't happen for me. I got 2nd with a 9:52. Maybe the 2 mile just isn't for me anymore but I will try it again one more time.

Miles: 4

Thursday May 6

Today we did pre-race for the 2 mile tomorrow. We did 4 200's and jogged a couple of laps. Then we did 40 pushups and 10 minutes of abs.

Miles: 3
Pushups: 40
Situps: 10 minutes

Wednesday May 5

Today Andy, PD, and I ran Masters. It was a fun run and we played frisbee while running also. When we got back we did 10 minutes of abs and 20 pushups.

Miles: 4
Pushups: 20
Situps: 10 minutes

Tuesday May 4

Today we raced against Fleetwood. We raced the 4 by 8 and ran an 8:12. That will probably get us close to qualifying for districts but I don't know if we will even try it. I ran the 2 mile also but we didn't race it hard so we could save it for this weekend.

Miles: 5

Monday May 3

Today we did 3 downverts at the Heidelberg hill. I felt ok. We only went at about 90 percent. McClaff and I ran at 1:38's and we felt pretty relaxed. We probably did a total of 5 miles today.

Miles: 5

Week Totals

Miles: 33
Pushups: 40
Situps: 10 minutes

Saturday May 1

Today I ran on my own. We didn't have practice because most of the guys had SAT's. I did about 4 miles from home. The entire run I was thinking about the 2 mile and how fast I want to go in it. I'm ready to race it at Shaner next weekend and I really want the school record of 9:18.

Miles: 4

Friday April 30

Today we did 20 400's. I felt amazing and my confidence is high right now. I was on my 2 mile pace of 9:20. I went 1:10 every lap with the ocassional 1:11. On the 11th one I went 1:07, the 17th one 1:08, and the last 2 were each 1:05.

Miles: 8
Pushups: 40
Situps: 10 minutes

Thursday April 29

Today we did Porter at a 7:30 pace. It was pretty quick but I practiced my lean and I felt pretty good. We are doing 20 400's tomorrow with only a 200 meter jog as rest.

Miles: 5

Wednesday April 28

Today we ran in the chip for an hour. It was nice and relaxing. We ran my trail and the trail of seamen. We went really slow and the goal of the day was to relax and have fun running.

Miles: 8

Tuesday April 27

Today we raced Muhlenburg. I ran the 4 by 8, the mile, and the 2 mile. We won but
the 4 by 8 and I placed 3rd in the mile and 2 mile. OK day but I'm starting to get a sore throat.

Miles: 5

Monday April 26

Today we did pre race for our race against Muhlenburg. We aren't racing our absolute hardest tomorrow but enough to do well and score some points. We did 4 200's and jogged a couple of laps.

Miles: 3

Week Totals

Miles: 32
Pushups: 40
Situps: 5 minutes

Saturday April 24

We had a speed workout today even though we had a race last night. We did 3 200's, 3 400's, 2 800's, and 2 300's. Even though I was fairly tired, I had a good day and ran on my times. It was a good workout and I really feel confident about the rest of the season.

Miles: 5

Friday April 23

Today we raced at Millersville. We started off the day by winning the 4 by 8 with a time of 8:19. It wasn't what we were shooting for but we still got the win. Pete moved me to lead off leg and I feel I did a pretty good job there. I split a 2:03 and started us off in the lead. I ran the mile about an hour later. I started off in the back and with 2 laps left I took the lead. I ended up placing first in 4:30 but only beat 2nd place by .07 seconds. It was a good race and I had a lot of fun. The rest of the night I had fun cheering on my teammates and having a good time.

Miles: 5

Thursday April 22

Today we did pre race for our race at Millersville tomorrow. We did 4 200's and a couple of handoffs. I'm excited about tomorrow. I will be racing the 4 by 8 and the mile and I hope to do really well in both.

Miles: 3

Wednesday April 21

Today we ran Sportsman. I didn't feel the best but still we had a pretty good run. Sportsman is about an 8 mile run.

Miles: 8