Anna Lamont

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March 8, 2004

It was a hectic three days for everyone to get everything done for classes and pack up to go to Cleveland.

However, we managed to work in a team dinner at the ATO house the Wednesday night before leaving. The next morning, after using a phone tree to ensure that everyone would get up, we got on the plane and headed to Akron.

UAAs in particular is always fun for me because everyone is there cheering for everyone else during their events. One of the most exciting performances was watching Dorothy Boone and Caroline Hagedorn pick it up in the second half of the 3,000 meter run and race with so much energy.

The meet itself was so close; the top teams were within just a few points of each other. Placing fourth but being so close to moving up leaves us with the incentive to work harder in the outdoor season.

In addition, some of our freshmen women's parents hosted a team dinner at their house near the meet. Afterwards, the whole team was called in for a humorous rap appearance from one of the guys on the men's team for entertainment. After competing, the whole team appreciated having a place to go to relax for awhile.

UAAs in itself was to me like the end of a marathon. The past few weeks have been a bustle of working out, traveling, and competing. The meet was the culmination of all the work that we have put in since September, but also required that extra push as at the end of a race.

Coach Goss went ahead and gave those who went to UAAs the week off (for spring break) to rest up for the outdoor season. I look forward to the outdoor season as a chance to improve more.

Anna Lamont is a senior from Decatur, Ala. She would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.