Gators focus on building team chemistry before home meet

Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2011 11:25 pm

JONATHAN CZUPRYN, Alligator Writer

With its long, grueling runs, cross country is not typically known as a sport that exudes team chemistry. But with a regular morning routine in place, UF's women's squad is trying to replace individualism with a group mentality.

After morning runs, the Gators will usually bond over a team breakfast, something they say is unusual to any other sport, and they like it that way.  Sophomore Cory McGee says because there are fewer people – only 15 female runners – they are more “close-knit” even when not in practice. To her, it is this unique chance to connect off the course that makes them better runners on the course.