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OMA indoor track and field meet #1

1/8/2018

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Yesterday was the first indoor track meet of the season and my second year racing as part of Ontario Masters Athletics.
I honestly think I was more excited to watch, cheer and share info with my friends Maria and Mike who ran their first track races! At one point Maria asked me, "Aren't you going to warm up?" Oh yeah! I'm racing too! Needless to say I enjoyed telling them about waterfall starts, bell laps, track cough and some rules while the information was still relatively fresh in my mind. Also nice that Michelle didn't have to worry about relaying the repetitive details and just focus on giving them their pacing and racing info. (I did forget to warn them of the very loud starter's pistol that signals the start of a race--something I realized when I saw Maria jump at the first one. Oops!)

I had to laugh when they both said the same thing upon finishing their second race. The exact thing I'd said after racing the same 1500m then 600m races the year before...  “That was so m
uch better!” 

I’m pleased with my first race of the season. It was two seconds slower than last year, but I think I ran a strong, evenly paced race and I look forward to pushing myself in the next two meets and championships later this season.

A special shout out to Leanne and Doreen for their constant support and love and cheers!
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6 Comments
Michelle link
1/8/2018 01:44:21 pm

Thanks for being my assistant coach!! ❤️❤️ Also I was ten seconds slower than last year - so you had a great time! Season opener - no pbs are allowed 😂😂😂

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CathyV
1/9/2018 11:25:35 am

Anytime! Like I said in my post, I almost forgot I was racing too!

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Maria
1/8/2018 10:16:14 pm

Thank you for making my first track race so amazing. I was actually nervous but having all my friends there and your little tips made it so much easier. I'll never forget the gun start. Hahaha

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CathyV link
1/9/2018 11:25:00 am

It made such a difference for me last year to have Michelle, Erik and Michelle's Mum there as support. You totally nailed it when you mentioned the scenario of having someone start without having the support how difficult it would be. Yes, they do mention things along the way, but it's the other stuff not mentioned and just having someone there that makes a difference!

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Allison Van de Kemp link
1/9/2018 12:19:06 am

Love that all the people on the sides are in down parkas and Maria is running by in her sports bra. Hahaha! Congrats on a great first track race back!

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CathyV link
1/9/2018 11:21:43 am

When I got there and started taking off all the winter wear layers and sat to spectate for awhile as my race wasn't for a couple hours. Within about 5 minutes I had my coat and toque on and was contemplating my gloves!

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