review of Portage results

Look at the results of everybody near you in your race.  Look how many people finished near you.  Understand the importance of what just 5 seconds can do to your place (either 5 seconds faster or slower).  Varsity – we hoped for a faster first mile, but we didn’t get out well enough.  At this level, after a mile you tend to run with whoever you start with.  If you go out with the 5:50 people, you’ll probably stay with them.  If you go out in 6:05 or 6:15 you’ll probably stay with those people.  We’ve discussed it before – there is an ART to knowing how to run the first mile (not too fast, not too slow). 

For those of you who ran a great race, think about what was different that you did so well.  Sure the weather was good, but I’m willing to bet because you knew it would be fast you were more mentally engaged.  You were going to PR no matter what because you were convinced you would PR.  Mind over matter.  How do you continue this into the future AND keep improving.  The season isn’t over – you can get even faster!!!!!

Lastly, look at the team result sheet for all the teammates who PR’d.  Pick 3 people you don’t usually talk as frequently and send them an email congratulating them on their PR.  It doesn’t have to be a long email, just a quick note.

Special shout out to our over 1 minute PR people (and sadly some weren’t nominated for athlete of the meet)

Marie Musser – 1:07

Maura Jordan – 1:05

Caitlynn Keyser – 1:01

Alex McGuire – 1:16

Rachael Ialacci – 1:03

Alyza Titschinger – 1:16

Molly Corrigan – 1:25 (wow!)

Sarah Dever – 1:06

Rachel Mancuso – 1:22 (wow!)

Athie Dek – 1:47 (double wow!)