Track Work

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Originally uploaded by jjactive2.

Heading to the high school track for Wednesday night speedwork is like being in the cool part of town--the eclectic neighborhood where people of all shapes, colors, and sizes hang out together.

In recent weeks I've seen nine-year-olds practicing the relay baton handoff, 2:20 marathoners clicking off 2:20 800s, a boxer shadowboxing his way around the oval, a triathlete pounding out 400s, a masters track competitor working out with a stopwatch, and a college soccer player putting in some miles.

What these people share is a drive to improve and a willingness to do the work. Instead of simply having "the courage to start," they have the guts to battle their personal limits to improve.