Vavra improves pace at hilly Bruce course

Carly Vavra, Cornell-Lake Holcombe senior, finished strong in a cross coun- try invitational at Bruce, Aug. 31. As the lone varsity runner for her team, Vavra ended in 66th for the high school girls side, with a time of 30:15.1. Photo by Todd Roehl

With the weather bringing cooler running conditions Aug. 31, the Cornell-Lake Holcombe Knights Cross Country team headed for Dodson Memorial Recreation Area, for the Bruce Invitational.

The rec area used to be a golf course, which can prove challenging with the hills and dips. Despite that, senior Carly Vavra worked on getting her time down from the previous meet.

Coach Greg Anderson says Vavra is completing speed workouts to help her get back in condition after the off-season. During the Bruce meet, Vavra placed 66th, with a time of 30:15.1.

“She did really improve,” said Anderson.