By Matt Browning
Republic County’s Ellie Callaway had one objective this cross country season.
“My goals for the season are to qualify for the state meet, not only as an individual but as a team,” Callaway said. “So I’m doing my best to hold my team accountable and help them achieve their goals.”
Callaway’s offseason was filled with a regimented schedule that helped her head into the season in peak condition.
“During the offseason I attended our schools summer weights program four days a week and trained four to six days each week,” Callaway said. “I had various types of workouts that ranged from short speed workouts to long runs.”
There were many facets to her running that Callaway wanted to improve on this season.
“One thing that I want to focus on this year is improving my time and becoming a stronger runner along with increasing my endurance,” Callaway said. “To accomplish these goals, I did many different types of workouts over the summer. I had lots of long runs, hill sprints, and many other tough workouts so that I can accomplish my goals during the season.”
So far, so good in 2024 for Callaway, as she has finished high in all the races she has ran in.
“During my first two meets of the season, I finished in the top 10, with a 3rd place at the Concordia Invitational and an eighth place finish amongst 132 runners at the Wamego Invitational.”
