Southern Connecticut Invitational, Saturday, March 29. I heard the above statement more than once. The wind was brutal. It really was. And it certainly wasn't warm.
Phil and I have stood out in some of the most miserable weather imaginable in the past 17 years. Saturday ranks up there as pretty bad. However, it was sunny and it was not wet. But in terms of fast times ... that wasn't happening on this day.
You get what you get for outdoor track in the Northeast on March 29. Hopefully, better days are ahead. A few random notes on what I discussed with you guys before your long run this morning, while most were probably half-awake ...
1. We will train HARD the next few weeks, gearing up for end-of-season meets. The first few meets, run them hard but expect to be a bit tired. We can't be sharp for everything.
2. If you are a distance runner not racing Friday night in Princeton, most likely you'll be in the 1500 or 800 on Saturday since all the longer races (with FAST cutoff times) are on Friday night.
3. The 4.12 meet at USMMA does not have a steeple and has an entry limit of 3 per event. There is a flat 3k (rare for outdoors) and a 10k. That, combined with the fact that several Friday night Princeton runners will take the meet off, will enable most if not all to race. Even if it's out of event.
4. Workout schedule this week will be as discussed: Those that are racing Friday will do a track workout on Tuesday; those that are racing Saturday will do a road fartlek on Monday followed by a hard track workout on Wednesday.
5. THANKS VERY MUCH to Mike Holinko for taking down splits for us. Saved me from frostbite.
6. THANKS VERY MUCH to Mr. Raucci and David Raucci for driving out to the meet and watching the meet even though Dave did not run. That is true dedication to the program.
That's all for now. I'll post splits from the meet later tonight or Monday morning.
Coach Pete
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