Max Ryan has been preparing for senior year of cross country and track and field. Ryan competes for Trinity Catholic School in Hutchinson and has set high goals for the season. Ryan and teammates have their eyes on the final big win for all high school athletes, a state championship. Last season The Trinity cross country team were runners up at the state tournament, and currently the team is ranked second overall in the state.
One of Ryan’s favorite races is at Rim Rock. Now that Ryan and teammates have already competed at Rim Rock, Ryan is now focused on what’s to come, the state tournament. Ryan is not only working on preparing physically, but also is preparing by mentally focusing on the state tournament.
During the summer, Ryan attended a running camp called Bridge 23 located in Iowa. “It really helped me to focus on the season ahead.” Not only did Ryan attend running camp but spent time in the gym weightlifting and focusing on milage over the summer.
During sophomore year of cross country, Ryan shared with Vype Magazine that he finished fifth at state, but Ryan improved placing during junior year at state to second place. Ryan also competes in track and was proud to compete in three events at state for track.
After graduation this coming spring, Ryan plans to attend Saint Mary University and run both cross country and track. Ryan’s academic focus will be Physical Therapy. In addition to track and cross country, during the winter months, Ryan plays on Trinity’s basketball team.
