Nice morning for some #xc at the #glorydays5k this morning. This is the open race that’s part of the #glorydaysinvitational high school meet, at which of course, I’m coaching my #leelancersxc team. As for my race, I’m pleased with the outcome and it was good for 2nd in my age group. I definitely felt like I could have gone faster but that is also a sign of good fitness as I ramp up for #usatfxcnationals in December. Next race up: #richmondhalfmarathon2019 on 11/16, which I’ll use as a supported #longrun in my #xctraining. Onward…#runblr #fitblr #fallrunning #mastersxcrunner #fallracingseason (at Bull Run Park Special Events Center)
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#flatme is taking shape for tomorrow morning's #glorydays5k. This will be a benchmark race in my training for #usatfxcnationals in December and I definitely want to nail down a solid time that will give me confidence. And that's just the beginning of my day at this event, because after that I switch to #xccoach mode and guide my #leelancersxc runners though the #glorydaysinvitational meet, one of the top regional #highschoolxc meets in the area. It will be my varsity's final tuneup for before Districts in less than 2 weeks, so hopefully I turn in a strong performance in the morning, and then my athletes ride that wave all day! #athleticseastc #fallrunning #mastersxcrunner #runblr #fitblr #richmondhalfmarathon2019 (at Mantua, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fxlIWndMb/?igshid=m9su97luzg4p

Sometimes as a #xccoach you have to be tough and throw one hard workout after another at your athletes. But sometimes you can smile and enjoy the moment as you watch the kids get the reward they deserve for all the hard work. @leehighschool_lancers #leelancersxc killed it today at the #glorydaysinvitational. I’m pretty sure every runner PRed today, some by huge amounts. This was the confidence boost and momentum kick we needed as we head into the most important part of the season. The team knows it, too, you can feel positive buzz on the bus. I couldn’t be happier with how today went and I can’t wait til we get back to work on Monday! #xc #coachlife #crosscountryrunning #runblr (at Centreville, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bom1DEcF6T6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e1yg1chgytk1