Today went well. We ran many, many 200s. In fact, the varsity boys ran 30x200m while the girls and the junior high boys ran 24x200m. The junior high girls ran 20x200m. This was another high mileage day then. Tomorrow will be another hill workout. We need hills because they simulate speed work without having to go as fast. Reservoir works nicely.
We talked about soreness vs. injury today. Remember, if you're injured--you hurt so badly that your running is greatly affected and you risk furthering the injury, then be certain to sit, ice, and stretch. But, as you know, if you sit out of our workouts, then you are risking further injury if you race. If you can't practice (for whatever reason--injury, appointments, whatever) then you can't race, because you are not putting in the miles to make you race-ready--both physically and mentally. Plus, it is a slap in the face to those who are logging every mile during practice and in the evening.
Every day you get to choose. Will today be a good day? A bad day? Can today be a day that I get to build my character and become the person I'm capable of becoming? Or is it a day of indifference? You decide every day what person you are.
Choose well, my young padawans.
Also, Nate texted me and said his first week went well. He logged 75 miles and felt great. He wishes us well. Go Nate. Go UNC-Charlotte 49ers!
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