Sorry it took so long for me to finally be able to write here! I had some trouble setting up the wireless internet with my computer, but now that it's all fixed (and I have a break from activities) I can write to you Californians. First off, the trip here was good. It took us 3 days to drive here, but we split up the drive, 12 hours the first day, than 6 and 6 the next two. We stopped in Salt Lake City, UT and Laramie, WY. But finally, I am home: Lincoln, NE. On Wednesday I went through all of the necessary physical procedures for D1: height, weight, blood pressure, spine check, check of leg/arm movement, EKG, drug testing, and blood work (ferratin levels, other things, and sickle cell (new NCAA rule for freshman). So, after 4 viles of blood (I've never had so much blood taken), I checked into my dorm. It is actually quite spacious, and so far I love it. It was hard to sleep the first night, I kept waking up from just being in a different environment and then the time difference too (we're 2hrs ahead here..) but I've acclimated a bit. Although, not to running in the humidity!! It hasn't been horrible, but I went for my first run yesterday and struggled only running 4 miles at 8:07 pace. I'm not sure if it was the blood being taken or lack of proper hydration, but I was tired to say the least, I did get a little dizzy at the 2mile and so I stopped while my dad biked next to me. I did jog to breakfast in the Training Table (athletic cafeteria facility) this morning, and felt better :) Yesterday I also met up with the rest of the team. We have returners, three freshman, a transfer from Colorado, and a girl from the Czech Republic. The whole team is really nice and helpful too! I am definitely enjoying my time here, and I've only been here a few days. In addition to all of that, yesterday we had a meeting and then got our equipment (freebies!!!!), that of which I was VERY excited for. We also played indoor volleyball and Ultimate later that night, ate dinner at the Training Table, and went to a home-made-ice-cream shop called "Ivanna Cone" which was delicious. As for today's agenda, I have a Beep Test, NCAA Compliance meeting, team/individual photos, Team meeting, and then Women's XC Meeting. I'll post some pictures below, hope your training is going good as well as your first full week of school.. I start on Monday :)
Self explanatory
The view from my dorm room (the indoor track is that white building)
My room (wooh!)
My gear (minus more shoes, spikes and flats)
Finally :D
3 comments:
Awesome pics! I know you will enjoy putting the warm-ups on when you get to race day!
Seeing the pic of you by your dorm bed made me realize two things:
1. Holy moly sam's in college! Omg omg omg!
2. When did we grow up and get so old?
I'm so happy for you sam! I remember my first year/very first day at college/very first day at my very first college sport practice (rowing...not running unfortunately). Those are some of the best moments of my life! Cherish it because it will fly by SO FAST! And I don't care what anyone says but the best advice I can give anyone is:
If you can take 5 years to do your bachelors...DO IT! 4 years flies by in the blink of an eye AND STUDY ABROAD STUDY ABROAD STUDY ABROAD! You will regret it if you don't and if you've got the opportunity to do it...why not?
I'm so proud of you! You're such a stud and an incredibly determined and beautiful young lady! I know you'll make those huskers proud just like you make all of us proud!
Your cousin-L
Thanks for the info, Sam! I didn't realize all of the tests you had to take and the effect of having so much blood taken... Yikes! Glad you're feeling better though. Thank you for being so helpful, I know it's probably tough to fit this in with everything else you have to do!
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