Ladies,
Okay, so we are heading into the final stage of the season. This weekend's race is full of portent for many of you... who makes the squad of 12? Of those, who makes top-7 for Conference? This weekend's race will go a long way to make that decision...
I'm torn a whole lot of directions on some of you... I know the course is rough, and you are going to hurt if you race. The problem is, there is no other way to go. This is do-or-die time for many of you... I can't hold you out anymore. If you are medically cleared to run this weekend, you will run.
Notice I said you will hurt - not that you will get hurt. If I was certain anyone was going to get hurt, I would never allow you to run under any circumstances. No race is worth that. Pain is another matter. All racers feel pain, this is different pain is all. As long as you won't be injured, I'm sorry for you, but I have to run you.
There are a number of you clustered in that 24:00-25:30 range, any of whom could make the top-7. Realistically only three of you can make it... our first four are pretty set, barring injury. Returning runners also factor in. It's a bit of a mess, and I hope this weekend gives us a clear-cut choice.
SO! You are one of the runners fighting for a spot. What to do? Rest as much as possible. In quiet moments, visualize your perfect race. Think about what good form looks and feels like. Imagine yourself powering over hills, passing runners, kicking hard to the finish. Feel confident, unafraid, and focused. You will be surprised how far a little positive self-talk can go.
We will run short tomorrow. We will be off Friday. We will meet at the course at 8:30 Saturday morning. Seniors return your Senior Night slips to me at practice tomorrow. Also, I just heard a rumor about "Dress-Up Friday". Contact your seniors to find out.
Oh, and Kate wants you to eat pasta tomorrow!
Okay, so we are heading into the final stage of the season. This weekend's race is full of portent for many of you... who makes the squad of 12? Of those, who makes top-7 for Conference? This weekend's race will go a long way to make that decision...
I'm torn a whole lot of directions on some of you... I know the course is rough, and you are going to hurt if you race. The problem is, there is no other way to go. This is do-or-die time for many of you... I can't hold you out anymore. If you are medically cleared to run this weekend, you will run.
Notice I said you will hurt - not that you will get hurt. If I was certain anyone was going to get hurt, I would never allow you to run under any circumstances. No race is worth that. Pain is another matter. All racers feel pain, this is different pain is all. As long as you won't be injured, I'm sorry for you, but I have to run you.
There are a number of you clustered in that 24:00-25:30 range, any of whom could make the top-7. Realistically only three of you can make it... our first four are pretty set, barring injury. Returning runners also factor in. It's a bit of a mess, and I hope this weekend gives us a clear-cut choice.
SO! You are one of the runners fighting for a spot. What to do? Rest as much as possible. In quiet moments, visualize your perfect race. Think about what good form looks and feels like. Imagine yourself powering over hills, passing runners, kicking hard to the finish. Feel confident, unafraid, and focused. You will be surprised how far a little positive self-talk can go.
We will run short tomorrow. We will be off Friday. We will meet at the course at 8:30 Saturday morning. Seniors return your Senior Night slips to me at practice tomorrow. Also, I just heard a rumor about "Dress-Up Friday". Contact your seniors to find out.
Oh, and Kate wants you to eat pasta tomorrow!
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