Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all. We are missing all of you at open gyms. It's okay, though. I am definitely doing a Spring race...let me know if you might want to run a race at the end of March or in early April. Yet to be decided. Enjoy the holidays.

Hello. Is There Anybody Out There?

We miss all of you that could be running and aren't. Don't underestimate the value of running when it's cold. First, it is actually not hot. Second, most athletes don't do it, and when we do it that makes us better than them--physically and mentally. Third, I would love many of us to participate in a Spring race somewhere, so we need to train and prepare for that.

Did I say I miss you?

Bring a Friend Day!

We start Open Gyms on Tuesday. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:45. We lift int the weight room until 4, then run until 4:45.

Every day is BRING A FRIEND DAY!

Open Gyms

I hope all are enjoying their brief hiatus from the stresses of running every day. We are now entering the post-season phase of training, which involves rest, maintenance, and recovery. We will start Open Gyms on Tuesday, December 6th. All are invited even if they are not a Cross Country team member. We generally do a light workout in the weight room until 4pm then we run til 4:45. Your rides need to be ready to get you at 4:45.

Welcome one and all. I hope to see anyone who is not participating in a winter sport running with us.

Mud Run Details

Just to be clear for everybody, we are going to meet at the park and ride at 9:15. The fun run starts at 10:15 with a $15 entry fee, more if you want a shirt. If anyone wants to do the competetive race with awards, it will start earlier and you will need to head to Slippery Rock before the group going with Fuzzy. All they provide is a hose to clean off with so take garbage bags for muddy clothes and definately some towels. Hopefully we don't freeze, hope to see a bunch of you there. It will be lots of fun!

Banquet Remarks

I wish to thank everyone for the wonderful gathering last evening. I am always delighted that I get to participate in such a way that I can see the "inside" of what makes us all do the things we do. We all are passionate about the same things: making young girls into confident young ladies, boys into accepting and motivated men. The self-discipline it takes to be a runner is truly at the heart of this building process. Our kids are special.

I am very lucky to have great parents who go above and beyond to make the banquet special for those deserving kids. I know we all want what's best for our kids, but it takes more than words to get things down, and YOU make that happen. Thank you.

As for me, it's been a great season. It seems that an era has ended--something feels different. This class of seniors? The make-up of our team? I don't know. I am sad. But life is a paradox, of course. And therefore, I am also happy.

I am already thinking about next year. What is possible?

Open Gyms begin the first week after Thanksgiving Break. Except if you run with Fuzzy at Woodcock Dam (Fuzzy never takes time off).

Banquet

Don't forget the finale of our season on Wednesday. Our banquet begins at 6pm with dinner, followed by presentations at 7 or so. I hope everyone has rsvp'ed to the Coons. Please remember to bring a side dish as the main course has been taken care of by the boosters. It is always a treat to see everyone one last time before we part and embark on other journeys until we can reconvene at Open Gyms or next season.

See you Wednesday!