~:[CH10 - Day 289]:~ Quick Fix
It was the first time we ran at Artesia for a cross country meet. Their newly redone field was an awesome setting for a start and finish. However, without an opportunity to check the full course, it was at the end of the first girls race that we realized the course was off. Later I discovered that I had an extra lap on the track and turned too early on the blacktop. During the second race, we made the adjustment to add the distance on the blacktop and figured out a way to get the right markings for the varsity race. Life throws you challenges regularly and the question is, how do you handle the situation. Luckily, not only did I have my competent staff, I also had two former coaches who just happen to be there as well figuring out the problem. In the end, despite the dry and warm conditions, the races went smoothly and lots of people went home happy with this blazing fast course. I was definitely exhausted, but exhilarated with how things went. Our younger athletes are improving a lot and everyone else is shaping into form. We discussed it as we sat later that evening drinking boba and just enjoying a non-busy evening for once. As much as you plan, things will go wrong, but it's your ability to adapt and fix things that will help you set things straight. Even if you think it's too late, do you best to right the ship as best as possible.
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