View Workout (Ethan Teare)
XC 2011 Recap
November 15, 2011 (Afternoon)
Exercise Type: Other
Comments:
I met with Coach this afternoon at 3:30 so thought this would be a good day to write a recap of my season.
It was one of ups and downs. I have never felt closer to or been more proud of any team. I think everyone gave it their all when it counted, and I think many changes were made for the good. The mentality was stronger than ever, and everyone was running for the team; not for anything else.
We did not make it to the ultimate goal but we cannot lose sight of what was accomplished in the process; an awesome team dynamic, good times, and
great friendships.
Personally, I think that I was mentally strong and worked towards competing at a new level. As far as my goals...in terms of affirmations.
1) - I am a front runner.
Not at the beginning but by the end of the season I feel like I got here. Now, I am truly a front runner and know that is where I belong in a race in the future. I have the mentality now and am conifident that I can be there. The best part of this is that getting to the front started to make it fun. I had fun out there.
2) I am an all-region runner -
At the beginning I was thinking just top 35. By the time last week came and I was thinking top 15, I had raised expectations for this goal a lot, but I pretty much got it, the top 35 piece definitely. It happened because of patience and running a smart race. This was what I decided I needed to do standing in the crowd at Hope while we watched other teams claim multiple spots in the top 35. I got it.
3) All day I am All-UAA -
I had my chance. I was 18th at UAA which I was not really upset with but the all-conference pack was right in front of me going into that 4th mile and a surge would have gotten them. I let the fear of taking off and not being able to finish take hold, so this was a good lesson. One I applied at regionals and need to remember for the future. If I am there next year, it's top 7. So, a miss for this goal but a good learning experience.
4) - I run a 25:04 - 25:29 8K.
Once again I was close, < 2 seconds so not technically met but on the borderline. It's ok though, 25L31 shows me I am capable of this range and below. That's the important thing.
5) - I lead this team to Wisconsin.
We did everything in our power and that is good enough for me. The dedication and heart was there, it will happen eventually. Olympians don't become elite athletes in a span of 4 years. Yet, this remains my goal - replacing Wisconsin by Terre Haute - if I'm around.
6) - Off the line I am ready.
UAAs was the only meet that gave me an overly nervous feeling at the line. Regionals was awesome, we were loose, laughing, I was even smiling...but I was ready. My goal was to not second guess anything standing on that line, and with the exception of at UAAs, I think I was able to do that; no regrets.
I love this team. Until next time,
ETown