The week leading into the State Cross Country Meet for Knoxville Runner Isaac Rankin is a balance of continued workouts, but not overdoing it so he has something left for the meet on Friday. Coach Michael Splavec tells KNIA/KRLS Sports they have been tapering for the last few weeks to be ready for the conference, State Qualifier and ultimately for the State Meet and how to be smart with the work while still being ready to run on Friday.

Splavec: “We’ll fine a couple of things for this weekend. The later half of this week we’re going to keep the it light and smooth and make sure he’s ready on Friday.”

Spalvec says this will also not be an overnight trip. He adds there are a lot of positives that can be gained sleeping in your own bed. Rankin will run the class three-A race at 11:15 on Friday.