Representing Concordia University in lane 4 will be....
Honestly, I never thought I would be the "blogging type." I was under the impression that blogging was simply an outlet for those wanting attention, but that is not the case. After reading many posts on TrackShark, I've decided that blogging (at least from an athlete's perspective) is another way to help maintain focus in the goals that we pursue. It's a great way to share ideas, get advice, and talk about what we all love to do; Track and Field. With that, I welcome you to my first of many blogs to come. I hope you find it somewhat enjoyable.
I'll start with a brief introduction. My name is Matt Eicheldinger, and I am currently a junior at Concordia University in St. Paul, MN (Division II). I was an average athlete in high school (Montrose, Colorado). I qualified all four years of high school, placing in both the 200m, 400m, and 4x400m. Somehow I came across Concordia in the midst of my college search, and decided to take the opportunity to continue my education and track career in a state other than Colorado. I came into Concordia as a 200m/400m, but have made the common transition into middle distance. I have been an NSIC Champion in both the 400m and 800m, and have gained All-Conference Honors in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. Although I have come close to an NCAA provisional qualifying time in the 800m, I have not yet made it to the national level. I'm looking to change that this season though...
Our Men's Track and Field program is currently in the rebuilding stage as well. Our sprinting and jumping crews are strong, but we don't have depth anywhere else. To give you an idea, I had to run the 4x800m, 4x400m, 4x100m, 800m, and 400m at the NSIC Outdoor Championships in 2007. This past Fall I was also asked to run in the NSIC Cross Country Championships, because our men's squad didn't have enough people to field a team score (I had never raced anything over 800m before either, so it was quite embarrassing). In any case, our program will need to grow quickly with the NSIC (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) expansion next year. After the expansion, there will be fourteen teams in our conference!
I hope that gives you all an idea of where I am coming from. You'll learn more about me and my running as the season progresses. Excluding this one, my future posts will have my workouts, news in the NSIC, results from meets, and probably a bunch of hypothetical running questions (why not, right?) Tomorrow, I will recap the past week of training, and Monday's workout. With that I bid you all a good night, because I have to wake up and run tomorrow! God Bless.
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2:35 AM, March 25, 2008
.. Posted by jjryks
I always thought the same thing about blogging. But it is a great way to build a community outside of the people you see every day at practice. The people here will support you and offer advice. It is really nice. I can't wait to read more of your blogs. Good luck with your upcoming season.
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10:40 PM, March 25, 2008
.. Posted by joshwyn
I appreciate that. Good luck on your season. I know you will do great
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