Track Recap

            

             As runners we conjure up these perfect race day scenarios.  The “perfect” race day begins with fantastic weather and is followed up by an amazing performance.  I must warn you that this doesn’t happen very often.  It’s almost as if all the stars must be aligned to find yourself having a perfect race day.  I can count how many times I have personally experienced this scenario on one hand.  This past Saturday was one of those rare times.  The sun was warm, but the air was cool, the humidity was low, and the environment was electric.  This led to many great performances at the 4^th Annual Blue and Orange Track & Field Day.  The cheering and laughter created a chain reaction of smiles.  This is the result of us all coming together to combine our love of running with our ability to have fun.  In the end we are given a memorable experience. 

            I just want to take a moment to thank all the volunteers that helped us have a phenomenal experience.  Having volunteers who sacrifice their free time is what allows us to continue to have this event.   A huge thank you is in order for the following:

Diane, Jimbo, Tom C, Jen, Karl, Tom P, Pearl, Cece, Rachel, Jim, Christine M, Christine H, Jenna, Taylor, Heather, Tim and Brian. 

Thank you to everyone that participated and also helped setup and/or break down.  I can’t say enough about our club and how amazing our members are.  Allyson and I have received some of the kindest, warmest, words of praise for putting on such a great event.  I won’t dispute that we put a lot of time and effort into making that event a special one, but it really comes down to the participants and volunteers.  Everyone contributed in some way on Saturday and that’s rare.  Also, thank you to Matt and Lori Hastings for hosting the post-meet party.  The food was delicious, the conversations were rich, and the games were fantastic.  Overall a great day was had.

The official results will be released in the near future. 

Till we run into each other again…

CT

Just the Facts Ma'am

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”

 -John Adams

                                                                                                           

                                     The greatest gift that I can receive each and every season is to see improvement in the athletes.  In most cases the improvements takes place individually.  I’ll receive a phone call or an email informing me of a new personal record achieved.  Last night was an achievement it in itself.  Last night was the third and final timed mile of the season.  The sole purpose of these timed events is to track the performance of the athletes.  Seventeen of the thirty-three runners that participated last night had run the first timed mile of the season back in early April.  Of those seventeen, sixteen bettered their time.  That number isn’t the only fascinating statistic of the night; the average time improvement was 18 seconds!  Runners continuing to become stronger, faster, better, versions of themselves is all the motivation I need to continue.  I’m so proud of you all!  Your hard work has paid off and I hope this motivates you to continue to push the limits and see what else you can achieve. 

                                       As I mentioned, we had thirty-three runners come out last night.  This ties the all time high for attendance for a track workout.  I find that funny, being the majority of those out last night complained about it being a timed mile night.  I can understand the first year members not knowing it was coming, but those that have been around for awhile had to know.  I think secretly you all enjoy the timed miles.  To be completely honest I’m not a miler and I despised it when I would be thrown in the mile just to get the team some extra points.  But, I know doing it a few times throughout the season is a good way to gauge where our running performance is.  With that said next week we have a timed 400 scheduled and it’s the week of the Blue & Orange Track & Field Day, so I’m going to just push it to the following week.  I just don’t want to chance someone on the Blue team pulling something.  Okay, okay, or an Orange member. 

                              Coming out last night:

                              Jay, Joe H, Geoff, Bharminder, Glenn, Beth, Neil, Harris, Jenn, Scott C, Carol, Kevin, Chystal Molnar (1^st Timer!  Welcome!), Matt, Greg Z, Brian L, Allyson, myself, Tim, Cory, Brian A, Jason, Christy, Jeff, Jimbo, Cherie, Joe L, Scott S, Christine, Rob, Rod, Lori, and Denise.

                              Also coming out last night was Dr. Joe De Carlo.  Dr. Joe has been a great sponsor of our club.  Having him come out to practices to work on all of our nagging injuries is just another perk of having such a great relationship with such a giving person.  Dr. Joe was there long after most of the group had left, in his attempt to work on everyone.  He didn’t have to come out at all and I didn’t even ask him to come out this time, he asked me.  Thank you Dr. Joe!  My hamstrings thank you as well.

                              Workout:

                             

                              1 mile warm up

                              1 mile hard

                              4-6 X 400 (400)

                              1 mile cool down

                             

                              Next up:

                             

                    Thursday we will be meeting at Council Rock North (Park by the track) at 6PM for our hill workout.  After the hill workout we will be heading over to The Brick Hotel in Newtown (another great club sponsor) for Speedsters 1^st Thursday Happy Hour.  Bring a towel and a change of clothes.  The weather is supposed to be cooler, so I expect we will be able to sit outside and enjoy our post workout meals and beverages. 

                             

                           Saturday is the very last day to sign up for the Hot Diggity Dog Labor Day 10k Trail Race and receive a race shirt.  Don’t go shirtless this Labor Day!   

                             

                           Sunday is the Greater Philadelphia Pentathlon! 

                             

                           https://www.buckscountyspeedsters.com/hot_diggity_10k.html

                             

                           Till we run into each other again…

                             

                           CT