Things went great today and we got to look at some athletes in different light. We used a 4 x 1 with two other legs and qualified for the state class meet for our boys. The head coach was brilliant. It was the first time I have been hugged as a coach in years.
Our relay (4x400m) was the fastest in the state in the Boston Globe. We decided to sit out our best 400 guy cause he wasn’t 100% and this is why we kick booty here.
We rested a few kids and played with the line up since we peak when it counts…and this feels so liberating! The weather has been gross for a while but we had plenty of PRs today and kids were rolling. I had more donuts and coffee…
Then what is important?
Should I look at a 49 and be happy because I WON, and not be disgusted because I am capable of a 46 or better but I haven’t done it yet? I can’t be satisfied with myself running those times, it doesn’t matter than I won with it. And that satisfaction IS important.
Since you tell your runners to beat me and use me for motivation, naturally I want to know where they’re at and get motivated myself.
I will get the times I want on my own, regardless.
Who is gunning for you? The fact is that the athletes look at the top times and want to be the best. All I care about are best efforts and improvement…
Today was the highlight of my coaching career…on the far side of my track I got to see my 4 x 400 go from 8th (poor seed from the previous meet-winds were insane) to third in the company of Krasnayfluer, an athlete I admire. We broke the school record and each leg battled like men. While we didn’t win, each had a great time (PBs)
Magico and Fluke were the best coaches out on the track. Each kid ran smooth and looked like college runners. They are the best sprint coaches in the state. In 8 years of coaching I have had about 80 school records or more…this was the most important. My athletes did their best…it was so emotional i felt like that spelling bee kid!
