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Show Health Insurance Cycling helps improve Young's athleticism www.janetandcrson. mymedicalquotes.com "All engagement ringsON SALE! Everyringpriced UNMR 5999.99 Stare Hours Hoaday - Saturday 12*00-1*00 BY ERIN WADSWORTI-I Staff Writer With a love for cycling and a gallon of water in hand wherever he goes, the tennis courts are where Dantley Young can be found at USU. This season has had its ups and downs for tennis veteran Dantley Young. Beginning his fitness career at West Jordan High School in West Jordan, Utah, Young has found his niche as an Aggie after a short-lived career with the University of Utah. "I played my first year at the University of Utah," Young said. "I did not get along well with the coach. This was a school that I was also looking at to play tennis for, and I ended up transferring here because Chris Wright, the head tennis coach, is a great guy. He's really relaxed, doesn't put a ton of pressure on us and likes to have fun, and that's something that I've really enjoyed." With a visit from Idaho State University on April 17, Young won his sixth singles match, aiding in the 5-2 Aggie victory. This came after a difficult loss against Weber State on Feb. 8 as Young lost 6-3, 6-3, and the Aggies were defeated 4-3. "I've had other focuses," Young said. "With my cycling, I'm trying to do Ti North Main Street Jacrow frnn thv* Tabernacle} FOUR PAWS Yard Sale Fundraiser wilt be held on Saturday, June 2nd Donations Wanted BY D A V I D BAKER Staff Writer Tyler Larson/tmlarson@cc.usu.edu SENIOR D A N M Y YOUNG watches the ball as he calculates his next move in a tennis match against New Mexico State earlier this season. Young's love for cycling has helped his athleticism. LEARN TO FLY! Experience our brand new fleet of Diamond Aircraft! Nine-week Summer Private Pilot Program beginsJune11,2007 USU is the only four-year flight program in the Mountain West with all Glass Cockpit. one low price you will receive 6 college credits; For more Information contact us at flight fees; FAA checkride; text-books pilOt@CC.USU.edU and equipment. • • - • • ' • ' • * • court. I think the biggest thing that I've learned is my best way to play tennis." Winning against Brigham Young University was the best match Young has played this season, he said. Seeing both wins and losses this season has been a bit of a struggle, but defeating BYU has brought back a sense of what can be done, he added. Last season saw Young in the basement of the Sports Academy and Racket Club at the first home match where Young was down 52 in the third set and the score was 30-love. Young made a huge comeback and won 7-5 in the third. Young said this win was the best in his career at UStf and offered a push toward a stellar season. "I haven't done that well this season compared to last season," Young said. "I started out as the No. 3 singles spot, and I'm down to No. 6. I've kind of struggled a little bit. Compared to last year, it hasn't been as good." Missing from Young's days at the University of Utah was team compatibility, something the Aggies What do people do after running a marathon? Sleep for a week? Gorge themselves? Lie on the couch and be sore? Or start worrying about finals? That's what Christina Hansen did - although she was sore as well. Hansen, an 18-year-old chemistry major, ran in the Boston Marathon on Monday She was one of several people from USU to run in the marathon. Scott Ensign, a professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, and Marvin Hailing, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, also ran. They couldn't be reached at press time. The Boston Marathon was Hansen's second marathon. The Logan native qualified by running under three hours and 40 minutes at the Top of Utah Marathon last September. It was a big step to go to the Boston Marathon as an 18-year-old - the youngest age allowed to compete - but it was one Hansen said she had to take. The marathon worked well in her schedule, and she wanted to do it while she still had the opportunity. Hansen said as she gets older, her classes will get harder, so she won't have the time to go to a big marathon like Boston. APARTMENTS • fct:-;.; have in abundance, Young said. When a team travels, it's important to be able to get along with everyone, as he said it makes team time together more enjoyable for those long trips. "I love my teammates," Young said. "We've all got our different quirks, I guess you could say. It's fun to see how everybody gets along." Young won't be around for graduation as he'll be busy cycling in a national stage race in Silver City, New Mexico. Following this competition, Young will be heading to Belgium to continue his passion of cycling professionally. Young currently rides with a team based out of Salt Lake City. This exercise science major will be finishing college to express appreciation for the money his parents have spent on his tennis career and many other things to get him to where he is today, he said. "I don't really think the education is that important," Young said, "but I owe it to my parents because they've given me a lot. I'm thankful for that." -eawads@cc.usu.edu USU chemistry student balances schedule to run Boston Marathon Four Pawsrescue,your local no-kill cat and dog shelter, is looking for donation items for a June Yard Sale. Have old stuff you don't need??? Calf Mlchele 7544462 RESCUE that professionally. That's kind of taken away a little bit of my drive on the tennis court, but I'm starting to play a little bit better now each match." Progression throughout the season has been a process of understanding what matters is not trying to go for the big shots, Young said. Some people have no problem doing this, but for Young it can be difficult. He has to keep doing what he can to improve within his boundaries, he said. As the season and Young's time at USU draws to a close, Young said he feels the burnout that comes from countless hours spent practicing. But what Young enjoys most about the game is the competition, the drive to improve himself and really discover who he is, he said. "I've learned what I can do and what I can do well," Young said. "I'm not necessarily somebody that's going to go out and hit a lot of winners when I play, but what I can do is use my fitness really well. That I've developed through cycling and apply that on the tennis nttn Rent ifik^ $425/ P Forest Got? East (school year) $1395 to $2350 • Forest Gate West (school year) $2225 460 N 400 E Logan, UT84321 ^,- (435) 7 5 2 " ! 5 1 6 She seized the opportunity, but running in such a huge marathon at 18 was still a little trying. "It was kind of nerve racking to be 18 and run the Boston Marathon," she said. "It was intimidating, but it was also really cool to run in the same marathon that these world renowned champions run in. So it was intimidating, but it was a really neat experience." Although she may have been intimidated, she ran a pretty good time of three hours and 35 minutes. She finished 6,904 out of more than 20,000 runners, and was the 1,301st female to cross the finish line. Not bad for only a second marathon, but Hansen said she wasn't completely satisfied with her performance. She said she ran a "decent" race, but thought she could have done better if the weather was better. The marathon was run in rainy conditions with occasional strong winds. Hansen said the weather wasn't as bad as the media made it out to be. Hansen said the marathon was harder than the Top of Utah because the course had quite a few hills. But the marathon may not have been the hardest part of the whole experience. As a chemistry major and an honor student taking 17 credits, Hansen had to balance her academics with her training, while still working 15 hours a week at a local grocery store. She started training the first week of Spring Semester, right after she figured out the marathon would fit into her schedule. Hansen ran six days a week, resting on Sunday. Every week she increased the amount of miles she ran and lengthened her long run, which she did on Monday to prepare her body for the marathon, because it was also held on a Monday. Hansen peaked at 75 miles a week, with a daily average of 10.5 miles and a long run of 23 miles. She recovered the last three weeks, running only a daily average of 1.6 miles in the last week of training. Amid all the running, Hansen still was able to maintain her high grades. She said it was hectic, but she learned how to manage her time. The balancing act was worth it for Hansen. "It was totally worth it," she said. "Just running in Boston was so much fun. Just being there to see the elite runners and the atmosphere, just having everyone out there. The streets are packed with people cheering you on." Hansen is used to having people watch Photo courtesy of Christina Hansen HANSEN, A CHEMISTRY MAJOR, placed 6,200 out of 12,000 runners in the Boston Marathon. She was one of several people from USU to run in the popular marathon. 460 N 400 E Logan Saturday, April A.M. Large Private Rooms and Living Area, Semi-Furnished, New Appliances, Close to Campus, Wireless Internet FREE Hot DoqS & SoJa! (Look for the Coke Trailer) • MARATHON seepage 16 OFTBALL SLUGGERS From page 13 game series. "Every team has their different qualities," she said. "San Jose is going to be a tough team." Not only will Schaible have to go up against a difficult team, she will also be competing against former high school teammates Kasey Igarta and Brittany McConnell. M I have a couple of friends I've grown up with that are on San Jose, so it's going to be a pretty big rivalry; we're really excited about that," she said. After leading the Softball team to its first Western Athletic Conference sweep last week against Louisiana Tech, Schaible received the . USU Player of the Week award by the state media panel. "It feels good, but I don't want to think about it too much because I don't want to put too much pressure on I myself," she said about the recognition. "I want to be able to stay relaxed and just keep doing my thing." With support from her family, coaches and teammates, that's exactly what she plans on doing. Schaible said she will end the current season with personal records, success and a determination to keep the momentum going for next year. -bfairman@cc.usu.edu |