As the outdoor track season begins here for Seth and Lydia with Russ as their track coach, I thought I'd better update on the college indoor track season. Nicolas struggled with hip pain when returning to Dordt after Christmas break. He was able to run in one meet before ultimately seeking medical help. After an ultrasound and MRI, it was found that he has some fraying in his femoral labral area and lots of inflammation and swelling. Since they did not recommend surgery at this time, they gave him a cortisone shot, advised him to take a month or more of rest, and then return in a month for follow-up. Sadly, this means he probably won't be able to return to running while in college. This is an extra bummer because he didn't have a season last year due to COVID-19. Therefore, all the pictures below are of Anna.😔
Anna had a great indoor track season as a freshman. She worked pretty hard to become the 5th fastest 400m runner on the team. Every time she stepped on the track to run a 400 in a meet she would run a 1/2 second or a second faster. By the time the NAIA Indoor Nationals came around, she was able to plug into the 400m leg of the women's distance medley relay, placing 6th overall. She struggled with shin splints throughout the season and is looking forward to running on the outdoor track instead. Anna especially has enjoyed having Caleb as one of her graduate assistant coaches. With COVID preventing any spectators at the indoor meets, it was so nice to have a family member be able to attend and cheer her on. She will miss him next year!
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| Getting running advice from Coach Herman |
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| The distance medley relay team |
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| All the women national qualifiers |
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| A screenshot from the live stream with coach and athlete--both loved in this Herman home! |
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