{"id":2083,"date":"2015-11-07T17:57:55","date_gmt":"2015-11-08T01:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernjournal\/?p=2083"},"modified":"2015-11-07T17:57:55","modified_gmt":"2015-11-08T01:57:55","slug":"ribich-ready-to-take-on-regionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/ribich-ready-to-take-on-regionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Ribich ready to take on regionals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By: Brianna Bonham\r\nStaff Writer<\/pre>\n
David Ribich started his sophomore year off strong with high hopes for the racing competitions this cross country season.<\/p>\n
Being in the lead in the top 6 of the team, David is very determined to work with his team to get to nationals.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur ultimate goal is to get to nationals this year, we\u2019re all very committed to that goal […] We\u2019re committed to do the work it takes,\u201d said Ribich.<\/p>\n
Ribich said that he team last year \u201cfell short at regionals\u201d and with regionals being at Western this year, the team and David both feel a lot of pressure to perform. They want to make Western proud.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the season rolled around one of the highlights was [at] Sun Dodger where I went 24:38 minutes for 8K. It was a minute PR (personal record) and really set the tone for the rest of the season,\u201d Ribich said.<\/p>\n
He has been training to be his best in order to get to the goal of nationals.<\/p>\n
Ribich recently set a new PR running a 10K at 32:02 minutes. His personal highlight is getting 4th in conference.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe race started out like I thought it would,\u201d Ribich said, adding \u201cBut we\u2019re only climbing. We\u2019re on the uphill for regionals.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor regionals right now, we are sitting in the middle of the pack between all the teams [\u2026] We\u2019re in the hunt for it,\u201d said Ribich. During their last race, the team exceeded what they were expecting and are feeling good about their ability to compete at regionals. They were ranked 7th in the conference this year and exceeded expectations.<\/p>\n
This summer, he counseled at a running camp and was able to train through the summer and work to better his times. He managed multiple new PRs and is continuing to train.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just know that if I have support I can go out there and make everyone proud,\u201d Ribich said. He looks to his family and community to support during races, and with Western being the host for regionals this year, he hopes that the community will come to support as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt some point in the race, everyone is going to get physically tired,\u201d he said. For Ribich, the majority of races are a mental challenge as opposed to a physical challenge. He believes that mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation.<\/p>\n
Ribich has been running since 7th grade, he went to a small high school that did not offer soccer past 6th grade, and soccer was his passion. His sister ran cross country which inspired him to begin running as well.<\/p>\n
He is in his sophomore year here at Western and is majoring in communication studies with a minor in sports leadership and sports development.<\/p>\n
\u201cProfessional running is a macro goal for me. My micro goal is to pursue athletics,\u201d Ribich said. Choosing this major\/minor allows him to pursue his passion for athletics. He wants to pursue a post collegiate career in running and coaching<\/p>\n
\u201cNetflix is definitely a post workout priority [\u2026] Right now I\u2019m watching Arrow, The 100, Prison Break and Supernatural,\u201d Ribich added. He also finds time outside of workouts to hike and do outdoor activities.<\/p>\n
Ribich and the cross country team hope to see Western supporters at regionals. He looks forward to pursuing cross country the rest of his college and professional career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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