FAYETTEVILLE -- The arctic blast that hit Northwest Arkansas earlier this week was ideal timing for the University of Arkansas men's and women's cross country teams.
Training at home in temperatures that dipped below 25 degrees helped prepare the Razorbacks for the conditions they'll face today at the NCAA Championships in Madison, Wis.
WHEN Women’s 6,000 meters race 10:45 a.m. Central today; Men’s race 11:45 a.m.
"Mother Nature has been very good to us in Northwest Arkansas," said Lance Harter, coach of Arkansas' women's team. "I know it's not ideal for the general public or myself, but as far as exposing our crew to the weather they could see in Madison in November, it was perfect.