Championship Season

I live (perhaps thrive) on championship season. It is the part of the season where there are no excuses. Training cycles are wrapping up, everyone knows what is up for grabs, and there is no room to fake it out on the 1/4 mile oval. No place or reason to hide.

This is the line up for the Catholic State Meet (in order they are run). Also, I have included some lofty but obtainable goals.

4x8 - Perhaps a win or a top 3 finish?
Will Nyce
Nicholas Roberts
Matt Gardner
Andrew Holleran

1600m - A win or 3 in the top 6?
Andrew Holleran
Will Nyce
Nicholas Roberts

800m - Someone scores?
Andrew Holleran
Will Nyce
Nicholas Roberts

3200m - 3 guys under 11:00 and a W?
Matt Gardner
Drew Fletcher
Dan Welch

If the meet has similar results as last year and previous years (results found here) we have a chance to score at least 1 guy, if not 2 or 3 guys in every race.

Someone might say, "Why Coach, those guys are running 3 races! Why not have them build a pyramid while you are being a slave driver!". I would reply... IT IS CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON! We are going for a state title and want to get points when and where we can. The guys in the line up are our best shot. Plus, the 1600m is before the 800m, and perhaps our best chance to get an individual win and score 3 guys. Whatever happens in the 800 is purely calorie filled gravy. Depending on who shows up in the 4x8, we should have a shot at the title. Outside of the 800, I think we have an outside-good chance for someone to get the big W.

All I know for now is the bus leaves at 7:30 AM from the HS. I would advise packing food to eat and water to drink for the guys. Staying hydrated and out of the sun will be very important for us as I hear it will be a long day. It is also important for the guys to get plenty of rest this weekend and stay hydrated all week.

If anyone wants to come watch the meet for fun this weekend, get a hold of me and I will see if we can find you a ride down somehow.

Coach