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State Race Reflection

October 31, 2009 (Morning)

Exercise Type: Run

Weather: cold and really windy

Comments:
So this race didn't go how I wanted it to (for me), and I'm still disappointed in myself. But I really don't feel like dwelling on it, or explaining why it went how it did, because the rest of our team did so good and the trip was so fun and I feel like overall I had a good season. So I want to end on a happy note. :)

What I liked about the race: running with Savannah for 2/3rds of it, how muddy and squishy it was, the bridge, THE 3RD PLACE TROPHY, the wind knocking over the water table, finishing with mud on my face

Varsity Girls: I can't believe we made it this far! I'm so proud of all of you, and the trip was so fun! :) Thanks for giving me the opportunity to go to state. I love all of you!

(trying to keep it brief)
Sora: I'm so glad I got to know you over the last few years. You're so happy all the time, and so inspiring and such a good runner and I'm so sad that you're leaving!
Callie: All of your hard work over the year and this season is so inspiring. I'm glad that it payed off! You and Kerrie are so funny, I love hearing all your little stories. And listening to you laugh at Taylor for a 10 hour bus ride. :)
Lila: You're so sweet and nice. :) I'm glad we got to share a hotel room! I can't wait to see what you do next year, you're such a great runner and only a freshman!
Chelsea: You guys crack me up. I love hearing your laugh in the background everywhere we go, and your flarp. You're so fast! And I'm really glad you're part of the team.
Becca: I'm so happy you beat your freshman PR at districts! I love how outgoing and friendly you are, and I'm going to miss all the crazy stuff that you, Chelsea, Callie and Kerrie do.
Savannah: I'm really glad I got to know you this week and at state! You've really stepped up in running! I know you have so much potential and I can't wait to see it all come out next year!
Meghan: You're still a varsity girl, even though you got sick. It sucks that this season didn't go how you wanted it to, but next season I know you'll be back to your beastly self!

Coaches:
Rusty-Our team has gotten so much better since you came. Thanks for caring so much about our races and all the great running advice and all your hard work!
Brice-The PPT acronym really works! Thanks for all the running advice, enthusiasm and encouragement! You're a great cooach.
Liz (AKA: Lace and Leather)-Thanks for organizing all of our stuff, being so nice, and all your help!
Cindy-Thanks for coming with us on our trips and meets and always encouraging us!

I just kept it breif because there's so much I could say about all of you. You guys are all amazing! I really appreciate everything you guys have done for us. Thanks for a great season and fun trips (especially the state trip)!

Team-I love all of you guys! And I'm REALLY going to miss all the seniors. It makes me so sad. :( But I'll see the rest of you next year!