THE ITHACAN

Fight to the finish

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • April 28, 2011

Senior cross country runner Alissa Kersey’s accolades range from MVP of her high school team to a two-time all-conference team selection. Kersey recently added yet another title to her résumé when she completed the Boston Marathon on April 18.

National security

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • March 2, 2011

The women’s indoor track team has hit the point in its season where almost every athlete has one final shot to prove they belong on the national stage. Having won their fourth straight Empire 8 Conference Championship and third consecutive New York State Collegiate Track Conference title, the Blue and Gold are preparing for their…

Blue and Gold aim to stay on track after break

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • December 8, 2010

The Bombers, who finished last year’s season ranked ninth in the country, opened up their season Saturday at the Cornell University Relays, but unlike most other collegiate sports, the track season opener is barely a season opener at all.

Squad overcomes injuries and takes aim at NCAAs

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • October 28, 2010

The women’s cross country team is gearing up to make a run at the postseason and a potential 11th straight trip to the NCAA Championships. Despite injuries to several key runners this season, the team has stayed the course because runners have stepped up to the challenge of leading the team.

Junior benefits from summer training routine

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • September 22, 2010

Junior Heidi Baumbach was named the 2008 Empire 8 Rookie of the Year, honored with a spot on the all-state second team and was named to the all-conference team as a freshman. But entering her third season on the women’s cross country team, Baumbach had yet to win her first collegiate race.

Alumni run sets early tone for team

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • September 2, 2010

Labor Day weekend is not a typical weekend for the women’s cross country team at Ithaca College. This holiday weekend is one of the most special times for the team, as past, present and even some future Bombers come together to celebrate the cross country program and the life of one legendary Bomber whose life…

Blue and Gold face nation’s best

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • April 22, 2010

When track and field fans rank the best outdoor competitions in the nation, a couple of meets come to mind. The Prefontaine Classic, honoring former Olympian Steve Prefontaine, in Eugene, Ore., and the Adidas Grand Prix in New York, for being part of track and field’s professional circuit, are sure to be on the list.…

Squad on track for nationals

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • April 9, 2010

With the 2010 outdoor track season starting at the Ithaca Invitational on March 27 at Butterfield Stadium, the women’s track and field team begins a new season, with one goal in mind: send as many athletes as possible to the NCAA Championships later this season.

Three Bombers compete at nationals and get set for outdoor season

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • April 1, 2010

The women’s indoor track team had a season that will go down as one of the best in the program’s history. Capturing both team and individual titles all year long, the Bombers were able to finish the season off ranked No. 7 in the nation by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country…

Squad set for outdoor competition

By Chris Lotsbom, Staff Writer • March 29, 2010

The women’s track and field team took to the track yesterday at Butterfield Stadium for the first of two times this season, running at the Ithaca Invitational. The Bombers used the meet as a way to prepare for the big championship meets ahead, aiming to adjust to competing outdoors rather than on the indoor oval.