USATF Club Cross Country Nationals
Kudos to BCTC’s men’s masters and women’s open teams for braving wind, mud, and hay bales yesterday at USATF’s Club Cross Country Nationals in Tacoma, Washington! The Club cross country national championships are one of BCTC’s major team efforts each year. And this year was no exception.
The team made the long journey to Washington state with memories of the Spokane race from 2018. But Mother Nature took one look at the golf-course smooth and nearly flat course in Tacoma’s Chambers Bay Regional Park and said, “No, too easy. A race of this caliber requires far more adversity.” The adverse weather got started the day before, with a drenching rain thoroughly soaking the ground all day. Then, overnight, gale-force winds slammed the facilities that shredded tents. With the precipitation from the previous day, the course turned muddier and muddier with each race. Moreover, the wind and rain continued.
The BCTC men’s masters team finished in 14th place. The race was won by Club Northwest, whose team was stocked with 40- and 41-year olds apparently used to the weather. BCTC finishers included:
- Marc Jeuland
- Jake Green
- Allen Baddour
- Dan Anacker
- Jason Page
- Paul Jones
- Michael Bulleri
- Ronnie Weed
The BCTC women’s open team finished 34th behind overall champion Minnesota Distance Elite. BCTC finishers included:
- Sammy Rueckies
- Becca McGavin
- Hana Baskin
- Heather Steele
- Morgan Meadows Davis
Congratulations to all BCTC harriers!
