Lady Stallions making noise in Houston!
The NAU Women's Cross Country team hit the trails at Rice University on September 12, 2025, and showed just how much determination it takes to keep climbing early in the season.
Samantha Medina set the tone with a 17:35.30 finish, locking into her pace and proving she's ready to lead the charge. Milca Ramirez followed strong at 19:41.40, pushing herself through a demanding course and keeping the Lady Stallions competitive against top-tier opponents.
Cross country in September is no easy task. Setting a pace this early in the season takes discipline, patience, and toughness—because every race is about finding the balance between where you are and where you want to be. For Medina and Ramirez, it isn't just about the times on the clock, it's about sharpening their consistency and improving with every outing.
Coach Kenneth Apande reflected on their performance with pride:
"Consistency shows progress. Samantha and Milca are pushing themselves each week, and the results are showing. Cross country is about building season by season, race by race—and these women are proving they're committed to the grind."
Next Up:
The Lady Stallions will use this week to regroup, train, and keep sharpening for Prairie View A&M. Each practice is another chance to perfect their pacing and add fuel for the races that matter most.
Team Notes (Week 9/15–9/21)
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Monday (9/15): 6:30 AM practice – NAU trail | 4:00–4:30 PM weight room
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Tuesday (9/16): 6:30 AM practice – Mark McGrath Park
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Wednesday (9/17): 6:30 AM practice – Fountain Lake Park | 4:00–4:30 PM weight room
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Thursday (9/18): 6:30 AM practice – Dulles HS (Track & XC Trail)
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Friday (9/19): TF – 8:30 AM warm-up at NAU & 9 AM Dulles HS (Track & XC Trail)
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Saturday (9/20): XC – 3–6 mile (slow pace on your own) | TF – OFF
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Sunday (9/21): 1 PM recovery day
NAU Lady Stallions: running harder, running smarter, and proving that greatness is built one stride at a time.
Get those hooves up and ride with the Lady Stallionsssssss!!!!
