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ALWAYS DRINK WATER!
HOLY COW!
THAT’S DETERMINATION
THAT KID WOULD HAVE FINISHED NEAR THE 16 MINUTE MARK
Elite Runner’s & Walkers Sidewalk Sale – Get Yourself Some Gear!
Passing along the information to you in case you’re in need of shoes, clothing, waterbottles, whatever you need for running.
P.S. – I am on day two of my return to running! I spent a lot of the month of June walking the dogs and riding my bike to get ready. It’s tough after three years of poor diet and inactivity; I’m not giving up.
2011 WV State Meet Results
Congrats to all high school runners who participated in the WV State Meet over the weekend. The weather was excellent and the races were intense.
The hurdle events seemed to have it out for the participants. Friday saw a lot of hits on the track with participants tripping and hitting the ground hard. That was painful to watch, but made for some good races from the respective teams. I applaud them for getting back up and finishing the run, way to go!
The official results are posted, CLICK HERE.
Slacker’s Guide to Getting out the Door to Run.
I found the boys open 800 where the second place finisher dove across the finish line. It was spectacular! Kudos to him for the attempt to finish strong. You can’t coach that in a runner. It must come from within. CLICK HERE.
I found videos of previous state meet events posted on YouTube. I have provided the link to the Girls 1600 AAA from last year to give you the link.
AAA Girls 1600m Run 2010 featuring A. Govey.
I recommend you watch some of the distance races and take note when and where the leaders “make their moves” to finish.
T-shirts are ready. I will be at the track a little later today than I originally planned. Look for me between 3:15 to 3:45 today. Please remember to bring your money before you get your shirt. Thanks for a great season!
Track & Field Fails (Wait for the End)
More Track & Field Fails…
Special Message from Chuck Norris… something about a prophecy fulfilled?
OMG! We Thought Mis-matched Under Armor was Bad!
Jobless Track Coach: Allowed Boys Team to Practice Shirtless
This high school coach lost his job on the spot (at practice) because he allowed his boys team to practice without their shirts.
I’d say it’s a matter of decency and school policy that amounted to that decision.
Keep that in mind the next time you choose to remove your top, guys. It could cost someone big time.
Winning Attitude?
I wanted to post the last update for the 2011 Track season today, two weeks before the Regional Meet.
I’ve made attempts to tell you all throughout the season that an athlete is not simply someone who wins all the time or is the fastest runner. An athlete is someone who is versatile, willing to step into uncomfortable running situations and perform, even if they doubt their abilities. An athlete has compassion for his or her teammates. An athlete works hard every day to be better than the previous day.
I wanted to give each of you enough time to think about the following words from Amby Burfoot’s book – The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life.
George Sheehan was once a spectacular runner. When he was dying of cancer, his running career changed dramatically. He was no longer winning races. His focus shifted to other things. Winning does not make the runner. Practice, determination, and willingness to try make the runner.
You are the only competition that truly matters in the end. “The most important thing I learned, is that there is only one runner in this race, and that is me.” – George Sheehan
The other runners in the race only provide the backdrop for the race. They are “filler”.
(The previous was paraphrased from Amby Burfoot’s – The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life)
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I want you to heed those words and remember what I’ve told you all – “The competition does not care about you. They are not sitting around worrying about what you are doing. Therefore, why should you care what training they are doing? Doing so will not help you at all.”
That’s sound advice that many coaches try to instill in their athletes. I remember my high school Cross Country coach telling me, “I want you to race today like you run in practice.” Then he asked me, “Will you do that for me?” It was the one time I really listened. That same Saturday morning I ran a personal best by nearly 40 seconds.
Easter Egg Hunt 2011
Today the 3rd Annual BHS Distance Team Easter Egg Hunt took place. It took virtually all of practice. The group and I could not find five eggs.
The original rules were as follows:
You will have 30 minutes to search the designated egg area which will be announced at practice on Thursday.
There are a total of 22 eggs.
16 are camouflaged (8 light camo, 8 dark camo).
6 are regular color.
All eggs have something inside.
There will be two “big” prizes given to the two with the most eggs collected.
In the event of a tie, there will be an egg-carry run off.
Eggs cannot be opened during the event as they are taped to prevent fraudulent activities by some runners. I’m talking to you, Bill. Vincenzo can make your eggs disappear if I find out… 
Enjoy the Easter rest time and get at least one day of long, easy running while we are off.
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Steubenville Early Bird Video from WTOV9
Features a few of our runners. WTOV9 Coverage of the Early Bird meet.
Structured Workouts?
Article from Runner’s World (just realized I’ve probably been spelling the name wrong all this time – failure to use the apostrophe) on how a structured running schedule can keep you running and healthy.
I think the article gives good reinforcement to anyone who says cross-training isn’t beneficial to training.
There’s sound advice in here if you think on how the information can relate to your running.
Runner’s World Article: The Perfect Training Week
How to Tie Your Shoes?
Oh yea, I thought the same thing, “Really? Runners World went there?”
Watch the video & check your lace tying aptitude.
