Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Track is Back


Track 07
Kezar Stadium.


Yeah Baby. Tonight was our "Intro to Track" session, especially targeted for new folks, people who have never done track or have not done it in a long time. We had a great turn out. J.P. led the workout for tonight and I managed to snag my last two track admins for the season. Track admins are the folks who check in and welcome new people, help with the warmups and exercises, help lead the pace groups and whatever else that needs to be done to assure a smooth and fun workout. I've got 5 signed up and not only are they good people but they are accomplished athletes as well. That should free me up to "float" around and do what I do best, help out the newbs or the folks who are struggling. Actually J.P. and I did that tonight, once we finally got down to the track to go through a short workout, we kept an eye out for folks who looked overwhelmed. J.P. was the Run Director last year so this was all familiar to him.

Next week will be the real deal followed by drinks at Kezar Pub. It's tradition that the first track session is followed by a social. First round is on the club. It was really good to be back. The last time I was in Kezar was the last week of October. The moment I walked through the gates I felt invigorated. Seeing SF Triathlon (rival club) gathering on their part of the bleachers got me all pumped. There were other groups as well, the Impalas for one, an all women's running team seemingly made up of very fast amazonian women.

It was a great night, no fog and not too cold. Good attendance and it will only get better from here. The days are getting longer, races are on the schedule and people are getting serious about their training.

17 comments:

  1. "...the Impalas for one, an all women's running team seemingly made up of very fast amazonian women".

    What...no pictures?

    Will G.

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  4. RICK POST Said: "It was a great night, no fog and not too cold. Good attendance and it will only get better from here. The days are getting longer, races are on the schedule and people are getting serious about their training."

    NOW that's a great way to close your post... you guys are on TRACK(no pun intended)but I will take it--lol

    Good Job Bro

    PS UPGRADE already to Beta blogger --takes forever to POST a comment on your site... Change is GOOD Rick YOU CAN DO IT!!

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  5. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

    PS UPGRADE already to Beta blogger --takes forever to POST a comment on your site... Change is GOOD Rick YOU CAN DO IT!!

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  7. I feel overwhelmed - can you and JP take care of me, please?
    Welcome back, we are even on the same day of the week. It's like we're training side by side!

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  8. Well Will I don't actually know any of the Impala women so it would be a bit strange if I followed them around with my camera. But yes pictures would be nice.

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  9. No worries Bob, I deleted your duplicate posts. So upgrading will speed it up eh. I haven't done it cause I heard there were bugs....maybe this weekend.

    Olga, all I need know is your splits:) Just like in Miwok.

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  10. Once I work on those closer to June, I'll send it in. Me think we might team up since we don't have pacers as Mike Bushwhacker and I did for Wasatch, with no obligation. Registration opens tomorrow.

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  11. Olga - that is not a bad idea. Likewise no obligation. In the event that I have a bad race I don't want to slow you down. On my first two 100s I didn't have pacers but teamed up with other runners.

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  12. Rick SORRY but you have BEEN Tagged, see my blog for details...Not that bad after you read mine and some of the others :-)

    for not having and updated blogger is my reason why ...well not really but sounds good --LOL

    Ciao,

    Bob
    PS only thing that will happen is some of your pictures on your main blog page may not move over so make sure you have them saved BUT I think they have fixed that by now...come on over everyone is doing it--no BLOG pressure--hahah

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  13. You have rival tri clubs? Around here, it's all we can do to scrape together enough people for one little club.

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  14. Looks and sounds like an awesome club. I like that track session sounds focused and caters to pacing and those who need help.

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  15. Sounds like a great scene. I wish I could join your club! : )

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  16. awww...we would love to have you.

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  17. Sadly Bob, I don't have cable and unwilling to fork up the bucks for it. Ironically the only time I get to see cable is when I visit my folks in Florida.

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