Dear Foxy Friends,
The
phrase they save the best for last truly does apply to the group of girls I’m
about to be lucky enough to close out my running career with. The potential
amongst every individual is unfathomable and the strength that we pertain as a
whole is undeniable. You guys have shown so much heart for both one another and
your own training and thinking about it gives me goose bumps for the upcoming
season. With that being said, this
summer I hope you focus on two things: dedicating yourself to being a component
of our team’s success and remembering who YOU are as a runner. Ask yourself
each morning when you wake up what you can do that day to be a better team
member. Whether its fitting in drills, remembering to stretch, or texting a
teammate to have a good run, make everything you do something that will
ultimately propel our team in the fall. The little things we do now will build
for bigger successes in the future. This team making Marist history starts with
each of you staying focused and healthy in the summer. EVERYONE’S training
matters!
As for remembering who you are as a
runner, I think the summer is the best time to re-engage yourself. Smile when
training hurts, close your eyes and think of how running is closest we come to
flying. Remember where you came from and the girls who have carried you to this
point. Think of how you’ve felt at your best times, your lowest times. Dig deep
and find solitude on long runs, have confidence in your capabilities on hot
tempos. Fall even deeper in love with this sport (or take the time to remember
why you do) because your team loves you as an athlete. So remember why you are
proud to be able to call yourself one.
Love you guys cannot wait to train with you in August. Feel free to call
me at anytime you need training pick me up, always here for each and every one
of you.
-Mur
Hello, ladies!
Summer training has
just begun! It is a long time before we all come together in August! It can
seem daunting, but we are all doing it together. Use each other for motivation
when you need it! I'm so stoked for cross-country to come so that we can put together
a great team. Let's use this summer to train smart and healthily so that we
come into cross fresh and ready to work. Use this time to create healthy eating
habits. To give yourself the base you need. And to get ready to beat other
teams! We will be training off of the roads come august, so stay off of the
roads as much as you can this summer! Focus on putting the right fuel into your
body, if you want to be great, you have to start with the nutrients your body
is working with. Starting the habit of eating healthy foods is perfect over the
summer, because you can put in extra time in trying new things and what
works/doesn't work with you.
To the freshmen,
welcome to the team! Please ask any and all questions you may have. Good luck
to everyone in their first and second weeks of training!
~Jenna
To my teammates, best friends, and the best gals I know;
happy summer training!!
Summer training is one of the best times of the years, and,
when done right, really sets a great base for a successful cross country season.
That being said, I know how easy it is to get overexcited about goals and push
every run. The important thing to remember this summer is to train smart, and
remember that recovery days are just as vital as workout days.
I recently came across a quote that stuck with me, and is a
good reminder; “always keep in mind that ultimately we are training to race and
not training to have impressive training logs”. This summer keep that in the
back of your mind, because we need each and everyone of us healthy, so that we
can be a strong unit and force to recon with come championship season!
Remember, our main goal as a team is to be a top three team in the MAAC, and
“what your mind can conceive you can achieve”. So let’s spend this summer
training smart, and training for one another.
~Mariah
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