Sophomore Mary BurkeSophomore Mary Burke
Gymnastics

Mary Burke's Gymnastics Journal

Sept. 23, 2009

Hey tiger fans!!

It's been another exciting week in Mizzou gymnastics! This week we finished up voluntary practices and are finally ready to move on to preseason!

We have been continuing to condition in the gym and our hard work is really paying off. We are already looking stronger and faster! Coach Looney is also keeping us busy in the weight room. We are running three times a week and lifting twice a week. On Friday, after a week of hard work, we were able to play ultimate football at the stadium. We all had a lot of fun and it was a great way to go into the weekend!

In the gym we are looking great! Everyone is working hard and it is really starting to show. We are getting back into the swing of things and are starting to get our skills back. We have a lot of new skills in the works that are coming along very nicely. The team's difficulty this year has definitely improved. Also, our new floor routines are finally finished and they are looking great. Amy has done an amazing job with the choreography and we can't wait to show them off!

We are all anxious to get started in preseason and are excited to kick off another year! Thanks for all your support and keep checking in to Mizzou gymnastics! GO TIGERS!!

Mary