Intensity

As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I felt there was a lack of intensity at the meet the other day. Due to the craziness today, I didn't really get to touch on the subject much but we will on Monday. Until then, I thought I would offer this video. It is a couple highlights and the finish of the 2009 Women's Boston Marathon. I want to point out how intense these 3 women are. I was hoping to find a clip of Kara Goucher, the American, throwing off her gloves and trying to surge for the last time before she was passed, but I couldn't find one. Regardless, this was one of the most exciting races I have seen. These women did not give up and pushed themselves to their ultimate limits. I cannot even imagine going as fast as they are at the end of the marathon. This video has also motivated me, as I will be running the same race in a couple months. I want all of you to give everything you can in a race and bring some fire to our meets. I want to see people pumped and ready to go, not giggling on the starting line or looking to scratch from events. You are on this team for a reason and you should be excited and looking forward to each race.