2024 Summer Miles #12

 2024 Summer Miles #12

What a GREAT first RACE for ALL of you. Those that ran at the PREMIER XC Invite at the Cottonwood Complex. For some of you it was the race that you wanted to have, others it was ok, and yet for some it was not the start that they envisioned. No matter the result, remember this is only the start of the season. TRUST the work, we know that it’s hard.  All the hard work that you have put in, it is difficult to know for sure, will it pay off? will it make a difference?

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The answer? ABSOLUTELY YES!  The question for each one will be, when?  

In my running experiences and life, the effort I give and all the training I have pursued, didn't always SEEM to line up perfectly; it didn't always FEEL like it matched up with what I was aiming for. 

BUT I ALWAYS CAME AWAY FROM ALL MY EXPERIENCES BETTER!  I tell you this because after our FIRST races this weekend, I feel that overall, many of us are wondering how this season might play out...all those miles, will they pay off, will they get me to my destination?  

We were very pleased with the efforts you ALL gave this weekend.  When we have told you to TRUST the WORK, those are not just words to make you feel better! We pay attention, we keep track, we watch, we see, so that our TRAINING will pay off! 

You need to remember it's not exactly how you start that's most important, but it’s how we FINISH! You need to recognize the STEPS needed to get there!  You need to take advantage of every MOMENT you have to keep getting better.  Remember to enjoy the PROCESS...the chance to keep getting better...as an individual & especially TOGETHER!  

Every new day is the opportunity to do something better, to improve, to feel the excitement of recognizing that TODAY is the chance to get closer to the "FINISH".  

We can't explain in exact words how it FEELS to LOVE what you do...it is one of those things that must be lived...tried...experienced...sought after...wanted...hoped for...and if we will just continue to LOVE the pursuit of our dreams, goals, beliefs, and the CHANCE to do something GREAT...then something GREAT WILL HAPPEN! This whole running experience well…is it worth it? IT IS ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT...IT WILL PAY OFF...IT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Don’t let your fears and insecurities stop you from becoming who you were meant to be. You are always stringer than you think you are.

Running is hard, every runner who has ever run a race or done a workout knows this. It is physical to push your body each step our minds tell us that it is too hard. Do not listen to the voice that tells you, you can't. As you take a step then take another step. Make goals each run such as I will go until I get to that tree or that rock, and then make another goal to reach the next marker. 

There have been Incredibles accomplishments these past few weeks from athletes on an Olympic level, we have all been inspired by their courage to keep moving forward. Runners will run in the snow, rain, wind, and the hot sun, the biggest competition is yourself. Keisha Caine Bishop offers great wisdom she says, "you can never judge the start, it's not the start it's the finish." 

Picture your run, workout, race, and envision what the finish will look like. You are all doing amazing work and watching where you have started and where you are now in your season, you are incredible. Think about where you want to go this season and believe you are capable of getting there. Don't STOP! keep reaching for the end, success, and belief that you are AMAZING!

It is in you to finish the race, that run, that last step, that mile! 

Coach Stewart