Collegiate cross country seasons are short. Just a handful of Friday morning meets will tune and strengthen the Tigers before they race to place at SECs and the NCAA Midwest Regional.
This season marks the first time Missouri coach Kyle Levermore acted as the “architect” of the off-season training and race plan. After stepping into a schedule that wasn’t his own last fall, he added an extra race in September to prepare his athletes accordingly.
Here’s a capsule look at each race’s function and notable competitors.
Race: Mizzou XC Opener
Where: Gans Creek Cross Country Course, Columbia, Mo.