This year in Cross Country, I accomplished and exceeded my goals that I set up at Mammoth Camp. I improved drastically as a runner as I had a great time. I challenged my self to running A group and ran it for most of the season. It was hard in the beginning with the extra mileage and the extra work, but soon, I adapted to it and got used to it. It didn't seem that bad anymore. I remember the first day back from Mammoth Camp, at that Monday practice, I challenged myself and ran 8 miles for the first time ever. Just kept on running and running. Time wise, I was consistent throughout the season. I ran in the 20:30 range in most of my races throughout the season. I peaked at the Dual meet at school, as I set a PR by running a 19:25. Breaking 20:00 was a relief as that was also one of my goals I set. In running a 19:25, I won Athlete of the Meet honors. At. Mt. SAC, I ran a 20:26, which was a 2:40 improvement from last year. Overall, I was most proud of my consistency in the times.
I had a lot of fun running with the team. Stretching with A/A- group is a lot different than stretching from B/C. We got to talk about many things. Last season, I thought running was a burden but this year, I completely discovered that it was fun and wasn't hard. All it takes is mental motivation within yourself. Mammoth Camp was one of the highlights at the season. That week at Mammoth was one heck of an intense training, but it benefited me as I wasn't afraid of those small hills at La Mirada Regional Park or Mt. SAC. Mammoth Camp was also fun, especially with the activities that we did at Shadys Rest Park and in the condos.
I'm gonna miss running with my fellow CXC teammates, especially the wonderful seniors who helped me.
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