The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) men’s and women’s cross country seasons opened in style this past Friday as Lewis University freshman Anthony Farmer and University of Indianapolis senior Lauren Bailey were recognized for their efforts as both GLVC and U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Runner of the Week, the Conference announced Tuesday.
 
MEN’S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Anthony Farmer, Lewis
Fr., Elgin, Illinois
Team Result:  1^st of 3 Teams, 34 pts, GLVC Triangular (Indianapolis, Southern Indiana)

• Scored a victory in his collegiate debut with a 6,000-meter time of 18 minutes, 41.4 seconds
• Bested runner-up teammate by eight seconds to help defeat defending GLVC Champion Southern Indiana, 34-41.
• Earns program’s first-ever national weekly honor and GLVC’s first men’s honor since Oct. 9, 2018 (Austin Nolan, USI)
• Earns first career GLVC Runner of the Week award
• Last Lewis Runner of the Week:  James Frederickson (9/19/17)