Seattle Pacific cross country teams kickstart the 2023 season at Puget Sound Invitational
Key points:
- Seattle Pacific cross country teams begin the 2023 season at the Puget Sound Invitational
- The women's team aims for another strong performance after a perfect team score of 15 last year
- Assistant coach Eric Hansen joins the team after success at Wayne State University
The Seattle Pacific cross country teams are gearing up for the start of the 2023 season. With a new distance coach and a strong returning roster, the Falcons are ready to compete at the Puget Sound Invitational this Saturday. The races will take place at Fort Steilacoom Park in Washington, with the men’s 5K starting at 11:00 a.m. and the women’s 5K at 11:30 a.m. The Falcons had a successful outing at this meet last year, with the women sweeping the podium and the men finishing second. The weather conditions are expected to be ideal, with sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s to low 70s. Live results will not be available, but results will be posted on the athletic department’s website after the race. Assistant coach Eric Hansen, who previously coached at Wayne State University, is excited to work with the Falcons and see their fitness levels at the first meet. The team is also looking forward to running close to home for their upcoming regular-season meets.
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