It has been only a couple of days and the team has already put in a good amount of work full of tempos, cross training and circuit drills, strength-building long runs, aqua jogging, and even special exercises imported from Kenya (care of Assistant Coach Alison Wade).  Although it is early in the season, our team's work ethic emanates a diligence and toughness that will be with us throughout the season. 
  We only have a couple who are coming back from injuries and they will fully return to the team's training soon enough.  The largely healthy and prepared state of our team has made everyone quite excited for what the season will bring.  With the release of the USTFCCCA DIII Cross Country National Poll, the bar has been set at number one and the Amherst Women are eager to maintain their status.