Fan of the Sport!

There are times when I hear our athletes say, "Nobody appreciates (or recognizes) cross country (even when we have won 2 state championships, 2 city championships and numerous regions and sectional championships"). Well so what!

Especially when I meet with the few of my team members showing up for practices this past week.

And what's so special about this week (and last)? Well... IT'S THE OLYMPIC TRIALS!!!

I come to practice to discuss the results, but no one has a clue (Galen Rupp beat Lagat after losing to him 12 times previously, and running a 52 second lap in the process!!!). No one at NPA has ever run a 52 second lap... alone!

The best story so far was Julia Lucas's 4th place finish in the women's 5K (or should I have said, "sad story?").

Never mind that Lomong qualified... who on the team noticed?

My point. BE A FAN!

It's a truly wonderful sport!!! If you can't. I'm sorry and my coaching is somewhat lost on you.

If you want to glance at why our sport is the greatest, check this out:

http://www.letsrun.com/

Schedule for June 28th — July 5th

All practice times are from 9 AM to 10:30, unless otherwise noted.


Thursday, 6/28
Meet @ Buffalo Park
Stanfords

Friday
Ft. Tuthill
We meet at the Ramada just north of the tennis courts.

Saturday
Meet at Wheeler Park

Sunday
On your own (please run, as Wednesday is our normal built-in day off)

Monday
Sunset Trail
We'll drive there (Schulz Tank located @ Schulz Pass) in the school van.
Those living on the east side of town meet at NPA, and those on the west side meet at Late for the Train on Ft. Valley Rd (Hwy. 180).

Pick up at 11:30

Tuesday
This will be a very easy run.
Let's talk about were to hold this...

Wednesday
4th of July
We typically do the "Four on the Fourth" Run, which begins at Thrope Park.
Race starts at 7 AM.
Details to follow.

Thursday
Off (since we ran on Wednesday)