Saturday, May 10, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
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
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
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Draper Recap
Sorry if this is brief.
I already did the 3200m recap. Nice job guys!
The 1600m went really well considering Andrew and Matt were up early to take the SAT and it was a little on the warm/windy side on the track. Andrew ran 4:58 and Matt 5:02. Look for them to roll when they get fully rested.
The 800m went excellent, probably the highlight event of the meet for us. Will ran a GREAT race. Tucked in the first 400 and absolutely crushed everyone in his heat the second 400. I think he negative split (hard to do) going 65 then 64. Andrew ran really well considering SAT, heat/wind, and doubling. We are going to wait for the official time, but he ran 2:08-2:10 range.
Overall you can see us maturing in terms of racing tactics. Pushing at the right parts of races, sitting back when the pace is too fast early on. We just need to become more aware of what is going on mid race. Do I need to be with that pack or should I run alone? How do I put myself in position not to lose momentum when I want to pass someone? These are things we will continue to get better at and don't always show up in the results.
To end with I want to thank everyone who cheered for me today. The Fletchers came out to watch the 5k and the 1600. It was great to see them. I BY FAR HAD THE BEST CHEERING SECTION from the girls team! I now know how it must have felt to be one of the Jackson 5 or some other more recent boy band. Those ladies can scream. I think my competition was jealous. Due to the nature of the race, the pace was fast early on, I was out at the 200 in 28, and the 400 at 65 (what Will was out in for his 800). I went through the mile in 4:48. I surged at the 2400m mark as there was some prize money for leading the race at that point. I felt I held on decently well and ended up running 3800m and got 4th place.
It is championship season! Many great things to come hopefully!
Coach
I already did the 3200m recap. Nice job guys!
The 1600m went really well considering Andrew and Matt were up early to take the SAT and it was a little on the warm/windy side on the track. Andrew ran 4:58 and Matt 5:02. Look for them to roll when they get fully rested.
The 800m went excellent, probably the highlight event of the meet for us. Will ran a GREAT race. Tucked in the first 400 and absolutely crushed everyone in his heat the second 400. I think he negative split (hard to do) going 65 then 64. Andrew ran really well considering SAT, heat/wind, and doubling. We are going to wait for the official time, but he ran 2:08-2:10 range.
Overall you can see us maturing in terms of racing tactics. Pushing at the right parts of races, sitting back when the pace is too fast early on. We just need to become more aware of what is going on mid race. Do I need to be with that pack or should I run alone? How do I put myself in position not to lose momentum when I want to pass someone? These are things we will continue to get better at and don't always show up in the results.
To end with I want to thank everyone who cheered for me today. The Fletchers came out to watch the 5k and the 1600. It was great to see them. I BY FAR HAD THE BEST CHEERING SECTION from the girls team! I now know how it must have felt to be one of the Jackson 5 or some other more recent boy band. Those ladies can scream. I think my competition was jealous. Due to the nature of the race, the pace was fast early on, I was out at the 200 in 28, and the 400 at 65 (what Will was out in for his 800). I went through the mile in 4:48. I surged at the 2400m mark as there was some prize money for leading the race at that point. I felt I held on decently well and ended up running 3800m and got 4th place.
It is championship season! Many great things to come hopefully!
Coach
3200 Recap
Drew was in the slower section of two and ran very well. He didn't get caught up in an early fast pace and moved up well through the whole race. He was out in 5:24ish. He officially runs 11:00, which is an 8 second PR.
Matt was in the faster section. He was out in the 800 in 2:33, the 1600 in 5:16. He went for it! Things didn't go as smoothly after that. He finishes in 11:06. Despite knowing he can run faster, it is still a 40+ PR for him. He gets another shot today in the 1600.
I am off to eat some toast and drink some water to get ready for this afternoon. Should be interesting to say the least.
Matt was in the faster section. He was out in the 800 in 2:33, the 1600 in 5:16. He went for it! Things didn't go as smoothly after that. He finishes in 11:06. Despite knowing he can run faster, it is still a 40+ PR for him. He gets another shot today in the 1600.
I am off to eat some toast and drink some water to get ready for this afternoon. Should be interesting to say the least.
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