Feb 27, 2020
Boys Soccer CIF Finals Set for Saturday
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Boys Soccer CIF Finals Set for Saturday
Mile 1.
Race Recap?
So, today was an awful race and I feel like these are just as important as the good ones. (I’ll add a “Read More” soon)
Pre-Race: So D1 was the last race of the day, so it was actually pretty hot, which was annoying. The fact that I lost my racers this week also didnt help my mood haha. But I came in feeling nervous, but excited and ready to break 19. By the time we got to the line we were all jittery and we did our cheer, then our Key Club’s cheer (long story) which I was told was stupid because we wasted a lot of energy haha whoops.
Race- Valley Loops: The gun sounded and we all took off. By the time we got to the first valley loop, everything went downhill (not literally, unfortunately). Our #1 and #2 got out hard enough to miss the giant blockage of girls but unfortunately I did not, and therefore neither did the rest of our girls. Honestly, it felt like I was stuck behind the whole entire southern section and it was just really really detrimental to my mental strength, but I tried to hold on. My body just felt so weak today. I don’t know.
Race- Switch Backs: By now, I was just getting tired. I didnt know how the heck I was going to make it through the race, and that obviously doesn’t help you break 19. I was on pace during the loops but at the top of switchbacks I fell off by 4 seconds. My legs felt like cement but I just kept trying to get a decent place somewhere in the giant pack of girls. By the bottom of switch backs I was 6 seconds off pace and almost running on empty, it seemed.
Race- Poopout: I was just trying to use my arms here. Thankfully, the girls around me were just as tired as I was, so I just kept going balls to the wall and made it past a decent amount of girls. I got to the top and was just like, “The worst is over. The rest is just desert. Just finish the race, Caroline.”
Race- Reservoir: I don’t know why, it’s probably to run tangents but no one runs on the left side of reservoir. So I always use it to not be blocked by anyone haha. I went balls to the wall here, too. Almost threw up at the top. Some spots also made an appearance in my vision here. Very fun. I was just counting on the fact that the race was almost over tbh.
The Finish: I just freaking ran. I don’t even know. I just ran. All I cared about was being able to stop. I came in around the 19:30s, which is terrifically awful for what I’ve done the past two times I’ve raced Mt.SAC this year. I also was about to pass out for a good 10 minutes which was an experience. But what’s done is done. We trained to peak last week, not this week, and I gave it all that I had left in me. We still had a kick-booty season and I’m still so so so proud of my season and my team’s season. We made history.
Pros of today: FINALLY GOT TO MEET whydoirunagain , nicolas-robinson , and saw pinetreesandcalfsleeves again. These people honestly are amazing. They lifted my spirits immensely so thank you guys!
Also, shout out to arcadiaxc , who I got to see again, for always being so supportive at races! Congrats to your girls! :)
A Little Bitter, but Mostly Sweet
5 years is a long time to hurt. Congratulations to the ones who finally accomplished what we started—that was amazing. My condolences to the ones who tried and came up just a little bit short–that was, in every possible way, just as amazing.
On that note, I officially resign as assistant coach. Thanks for everything, Arcadia. It’s been a hell of a ride :)
I have to break 19 tomorrow. I have to. I will. Even my psychology teacher, who I didn't know pays pretty close attention to my team, said to me, "I believe in you, Caroline. I believe you can break 19!" I didn't even know he knew that was my goal! And then one of my coaches wrote me this really nice letter that I appreciate so much and I'm just really ready for tomorrow. Wish me good luck...skill...whatever you prefer!
Well
I completely fucked that up.
Oh well.
I'm just gonna lock myself in my room for the rest of the day while I eat food and listen to sad music.
Only my most important race ever today.
Nbd.
BROSEPH-GORDON LEVITT,
Even though I can't be there, I know you'll kick ass at MT. SAC. I love you, Andrew Dean. <3