Though some may think change can be bad, but for senior Ernesto Valencia he sees the benefits that can come from change, good and bad.

With new cross country coaches the team has had to adjust to the shift in leadership, and although some may be struggling with it, Valencia enjoys the change. He says that the coaches’ altered practices and new exercises will ultimately help him when it comes to running, especially as he continues to run for cross country.
“I would say cross country is like my offseason sport when I’m not doing track,” Valencia said. “The new workouts and conditioning will help me when track season comes along.”

New coaches or old coaches, new workouts or old workouts the past three years of running, Valencia says running really helps him get his mind off things

“… It clears out my mind, like whatever problems I’m going through doesn’t matter.” Even as things change around him, Valencia is able to stay focused on his goals and take change as it comes.