All packed and ready to head to Des Moines tomorrow for the NCAA Outdoor National Championships. Three women will compete in the 400H, the PV, and the TJ. Send positive thoughts their way on Wednesday and Friday as they represent us all in one of the greatest track meets around.
As you embark on week two of your summer training, I think about what lays ahead. Being twenty-some years removed from my competitive days, I remember most the many memorable times with my teammates and coaches. I can read through meticulous training logs and see the immense commitment that was made, but really, the training is just a blur. Still, it's not lost on me what each of you choose to undertake, and you have my respect for that choice. Truthfully, I'm also envious of your youth, your healthy knees, your ability to pursue such an endeavor.
Watching the NCAA Women's Softball World Series on TV today, I saw a quote taped to the wall in one of the team's dugout. It's from the movie 'A League of Their Own', with Tom Hanks playing a baseball manager named Jimmy Dugan. And I immediately thought of you, and what the upcoming year promises...
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." - Jimmy Dugan
If you don't understand that now, in time, you will. I promise you it's the truth.
Monday, June 6, 2011
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