Situated in The Upper Valley, the Kimball Union cross country team has access to its own beautiful and extensive trail network as well as several beautiful trail systems in the surrounding area. The cross country team seeks to create a dynamic and inclusive team culture that promotes a love for running and competition. Coaches encourage student-athletes to develop and reflect on their goals while celebrating their progress throughout the season.
A typical training week for the cross country team involves trail runs, a few speed and strength-based running workouts, and two strength training circuits. A focus of the cross country team is to help our runners work on efficient and proper running form, so the team often begins practice with a series of dynamic stretches and running form drills.
The cross country team competes against other Lakes Region Schools, ending the regular season with the Lakes Region Championship early in November. Following the Lakes Region Championships, Kimball Union Academy competes in the NEPSTA Championships against a broader range of independent schools.
The KUA Cross Country team traveled to Proctor Academy to compete against the entire Lakes Region at the NNE Invite. Both boys' and girls' teams raced very well. The girls had an amazing race, with multiple seasons bests. Isabelle led the way, placing 2nd out of over 60 runners. Eliza and Ella also had fantastic races, placing 6th and 11th respectively. 9th grader Grace also placed in the top 20, contributing to the best team score at an NNE invite in recent KUA history!
The boys' team also had a very strong team race. 9th grader Dylan led the way for the boys, placing 11th in a field of almost 70 runners! Patrick was next to cross the line with a strong finishing kick to place 29th. 9th graders Michael and Wonjun also contribute to the team score with their performances.
It was a beautiful day to race at Proctor Academy! 9th grader Isabelle led the girls' team placing 1st overall! Eliza and Ella also scored for the team, placing 4th and 8th, respectively.
On the Boy's side, Dylan led the way for his team, earning a 5th-place finish. Patrick was next to cross the line in 14th place. John and Michael scored for the team as well, placing 22nd and 25th, respectively.
The Wildcats will travel to Holderness for their next meet on October 6th!
The KUA Cross Country team traveled to Proctor Academy to compete against the entire Lakes Region at the NNE Invite. Both boys' and girls' teams raced very well. The girls had an amazing race, with multiple seasons bests. Isabelle led the way, placing 2nd out of over 60 runners. Eliza and Ella also had fantastic races, placing 6th and 11th respectively. 9th grader Grace also placed in the top 20, contributing to the best team score at an NNE invite in recent KUA history!
The boys' team also had a very strong team race. 9th grader Dylan led the way for the boys, placing 11th in a field of almost 70 runners! Patrick was next to cross the line with a strong finishing kick to place 29th. 9th graders Michael and Wonjun also contribute to the team score with their performances.
It was a beautiful day to race at Proctor Academy! 9th grader Isabelle led the girls' team placing 1st overall! Eliza and Ella also scored for the team, placing 4th and 8th, respectively.
On the Boy's side, Dylan led the way for his team, earning a 5th-place finish. Patrick was next to cross the line in 14th place. John and Michael scored for the team as well, placing 22nd and 25th, respectively.
The Wildcats will travel to Holderness for their next meet on October 6th!