Every Missouri men’s cross-country workout varies, whether it’s the time of day, mood or mileage. But at the beginning and end of every workout, there’s always one guy pumping runners up, going around and talking, reminding runners to get good rest and food.
“He’s a very positive coach,” redshirt freshman Tyler Gillam said. “He’s always up and ready to go and get things done. He gives off energy which is good … Sometimes at six in the morning [for practice], you’re like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ But Burns is all energetic, asking, are you ready to go?”
It’s been two years since coach Marc Burns came to Mizzou and former coach Joe Lynn left.