Just this morning I was thinking what a great group of nine runners appear each morning! Although they don't all welcome the workout of the day announcement, they do put on the safety vests and head out for the workout.
Today it was a track workout! The coaches thought they had set pretty aggressive times for the 400 workout. The first rep was preceded by some dynamic warm up and then it was time to begin. Coach Mark reminded them of the times and that they had a long rest in between each one which meant the work should be quality. I reminded them that the work needed to stay quality throughout all 10 reps!
The start as it sometimes is was pretty fast, on repetition 2 runners started settling into paces faster than we had set and continued with those paces for all 10. It was a great morning.
Although the runners always don't see their place as at cross country practice at 0600, by the end of the workout they do feel good about the work accomplished and how this will lead them to better times in races.
This team is moving together in the right direction. I have to reflect on Patriot's Day that I believe many since 9-11-01 want to make sure that they live each day happy and without regret. Being at cross country practice with this team is that for me.
Stay tuned for practice tomorrow - meet at 0600, same place!
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