By Matt Browning
For her sophomore season, Moundridge cross country runner Haylee Jantz was the only girl on her team and then as a junior, she had one teammate.
Now a senior, Jantz is excited to have a full team.
“So this is my first year with an actual team I can score with,” Jantz said. “I can’t wait to make memories with these girls and see what we can do. I’m also super excited to finish my senior year strong and with no regrets.”
Jantz dealt with injuries throughout last track season so she made it a point to give her body some rest throughout the offseason.
“I fought an injury all of last track season so rest has been really beneficial and important,” Jantz said.
Improving her endurance and speed was also important for Jantz to work on so she can improve on her 21st place finish at the state meet.
“I have been training with my Coach in order to grow my endurance and speed,” Jantz said. “I have also been strength training with Revive Performance for the summer.”
Perhaps more than resting her body or focusing on speed or endurance, Jantz knows she has to remain confident throughout an entire race. Having that mindset could make her senior year a memorable one.
“Being able to go up to the start line thinking ‘I can do this’ and keeping that mindset and confidence throughout the whole race and season,” Jantz said. “Knowing that I have done the training and everything that comes with it and just being able to show it.”
