One Final Touch

Yesterday Coach informed Brian and I that practice was moved up from 11:30 to 10:30. I arrived right at 10:30. Coach took a couple minutes to get ready so that he could run with us today. It was now 10:45, still no Brian. So we went outside and sat at the table to wait. We talked with Coach Williams and after about 10 minutes Brian walked out the door. He had forgotten his watch and wanted to go back inside and get it. I said, “Finally you’re here Brian; let’s go.” Brian responded, “What do you mean? I’m 10 minutes early.” To no one’s surprise Brian failed to retain this information having received it just after completing the hard workout. Not only that but he believed practice started at 11 which was never the case.

After the warm-up we decided to run the Runnymede loop since Mother Nature had spoiled our attempt on Monday. It was an absolutely beautiful day for a run. Brian was going for an easy 25 minutes and I had 35 minutes. Coach joined us for what was a very nice run. We jogged the shady route and talked about a little of this and a little of that including race strategy. Brian and I both made sure to touch the sign as this was our final practice at DeSmet.

After the run, Brian and I had core for the last time. We made it fun by rolling around of the turf. It was nice to see some guys (including 20 Lap Jack) out running. Here’s to a great summer of training which will lead to a great cross country season.

Tomorrow, I have an easy pre-race day run and Brian has the day off. The two of us along with the other Spartans competing at the State Meet depart for Jefferson City at 1:30 (Scherping!). It is going to be a great trip. We are all so excited. Can’t wait to tell you all about it right here on the Milk Table.
The Schedule goes:

• 1600m – Friday 2:40 (Abernathy)
• 400m Prelims – Friday 3:40 (Pickel & Johnel)
• 200m Prelims – Friday 5:20 (Durron)


• High Jump – Saturday 11:00 (Pace)
• 4x800m Relay – Saturday 12:10
  (Scherping-Potter-Johnel-Pickel)
• 400m Finals – Saturday 2:20
• 200m Finals – Saturday 3:20

Quote of the Day: “You guys can make any practice three hours long.”- Coach Traughber to Brian and I as we were getting ready to leave DeSmet. That has definitely become a habit of ours this year. No matter how long or short we run, our practice always seems to go three hours. I guess time really does fly when you’re having fun.