Strawberries - The Runners Food!

The red color of strawberries comes from antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins, which are also found in other red and blue fruits. They help to reduce inflammation and counteract muscle damage from exercise. One cup of strawberries contains just 49 calories and nearly 150 percent of your daily value for vitamin C - more than an orange!
So if they are not now a part of your diet, consider keeping them on hand for post workout intake.

Carius, Imig, and Donini excel at Race for the Cure

Brittany Carius and Alyssa Imig took second and third, respectively, at the 2009 Race for the Cure in Peoria. Brittany's time of 19:34 was 42 seconds behind winner Angelina Anliker of Chicago. Alyssa was 24 seconds behind Britt with her 19:58.

In the men's division, Michael Donini placed third with a time of 17:13. Josh Bannister of Peoria was the winner with a time of 16:40. Nice Job Cougars!

Raven Pettry signs letter of intent

Raven Pettry, a four time state cross country qualifier from Henry, has signed a letter of intent to run for the Cougars this fall. She is the seventh runner to commit to the women's team this year, joining Olivia Renken , Kayla Christ, Rebekah Baer, Danie Fisher, Jenny Smiles, and Amelia Schultz. Add those to the six returning women and we will have the largest female roster in the eight year history of the

program. Not only is the roster high in numbers, but quality as well. Both Danie and Raven have been on the Journal Star honor roll list this year for the 3200 meters, while Kayla was top 20 at the state cross country meet last fall. Expectations are high for the coming season!