9/2 update

Braves,

This past week was one of our better ones. With 10 days between the last two races we were really able to take a big step forward, which showed on the course last night. It was unbelievable how well we did as a group. The course was fast and well set up so naturally everyone was going to be somewhat faster than any other race this year, but on so many accounts there were huge improvements. If you go to the following link you can see your time, place, and average mile pace http://www.runnercard.com/results3/meet?meetId=426719aa-77b2-498c-b5f5-45579c1e23ed

Our girls team ended up 4^th overall, but the first of 7 or 8 5A schools, and around 20 schools overall. We were behind a 4A school and two 6A schools. Our boys finished 12^th overall and had some outstanding races as well. Congratulations to our top 10 finishers: Laurie finished 3^rd overall, Trisha was 10^th with Anna Sophia just a step behind her, and Dalton finished 5^th overall.

I rarely, if ever, see the end of a race. I’m always relying on live updates on my phone or someone to tell me where they finished. Not seeing the finish is the price I pay to be able to be back 400-800m to see each of you come through one last time before the final stretch, and it is completely worth it. It is my favorite place to be, hands down. Yesterday in particular I was amazed at how many of you found another gear and made a move at that stage of the race. A woman I didn’t know, supporting another school, was standing near me when I yelled something like “go around this group” at one of our girls – I don’t even remember who it was – and of course she proceeded to make a move around them. Right then, the woman said to me, almost surprised, “Look at her. Don’t you just love it when they do what you tell them to do?” I was kind of confused by the question, because I guess I have become accustomed to seeing our kids make moves like that. Not because I’m some great motivator but because of the heart of the individuals on this team. I don’t have to wonder if you are going to move, because there is no doubt in my mind that each of you is going to give a full effort, it’s just who you are. I thank you for being willing to give your best effort each day, even when you are having a difficult day, physically or mentally. Being around great kids every day can make me forget how privileged we are to have this group, so I apologize for that. I hope that each of you knows how lucky you are to have the teammates that you do. Enjoy this time together because it is going quickly and will be done all too soon.

For those who are in town, we will be practicing Monday at 7:30 AM, per popular request (I took a poll on the bus home). Fair warning, it will be a tough workout, but one that will be greatly beneficial for us, and we are looking forward to it.

This week we will have a home meet at MPJH on Wednesday. Box Elder, Viewmont, and possibly a team from Idaho will be coming down. We will need the help of all our athletes to run/manage the meet., as soon as school lets out. We could also use all the help we can get from any parents who are available. The meet will officially begin at 3:30 with the girls, and the boys will begin at 4:00. I’d like to be cleaned up and done by 5 PM. Parents, if you are available to help, even if not for the entire time, please let me know.

Team dinner will be Thursday at 6 PM at the Wood’s home 1048 N 640 W West Bountiful. Please bring a side to share or $2 to supplement costs.

We will also be racing Friday at Murray. There is a lot of information for that meet, including parking and schedules. That info can be found at http://murrayinvite.com/

If you have any questions for me please let me know.

Let’s make this another great week and take another step forward.

Coach Jacobson