The Loyola University Chicago track team kicks off its outdoor season this weekend, competing at meets in Raleigh, NC, and St. Louis, MO. The Raleigh Relays, running from March 26-28, will showcase events including the men's and women's 3K steeplechase and women's 5K. Concurrently, a team will participate in the SLU Speed/Power Festival in St. Louis on March 27, featuring the men's and women's 1,500m races. This outdoor campaign follows a successful indoor season when the Ramblers secured seven medals at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Loyola earned a total of seven medals at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships.
  • Jake Phillips finished second in the men's 5K with a time of 14:02.65.
  • The women's 5K bronze was achieved by Eileen Seebon at a personal-best 16:50.23.
Yes, But

Despite the impressive indoor season, transitioning to outdoor events can present challenges in performance consistency due to weather conditions and track differences.

State of Play
  • The outdoor schedule begins with meets in Raleigh and St. Louis this weekend.
  • Loyola's athletes are looking to maintain momentum from the indoor season.
What's Next

As the outdoor season progresses, Loyola is expected to focus on improving personal records and securing qualifying times for post-season events, while also aiming to build on their indoor success.

Bottom Line

Loyola Chicago's outdoor track team is primed to build on their indoor achievements as they kick off the season, emphasizing the need to perform well at both upcoming meets to establish momentum for the rest of the outdoor calendar.