~:[CH11 - Day 260]:~ Bridging the Gap

 
~:[CH11 - Day 260]:~ Bridging the Gap

The group missed homecoming so they did their own little mini HOCO shoot. After our race, we ventured to the beach and just wandered near the fog covered Golden Gate Bridge. We got a second view later on from another viewpoint, however in both cases, it was nice to be able to just enjoy the view. It was a late start to the day as we took a break after our race to rest and allow them one final chance to get some homework done. I used it to take a nap as it's been an exhausting few days including waking up early this morning to get to the race. The course itself was nice ,but there were a few issues such as the bottle neck at the start where a few of my athletes got pushed into the barriers and one got pushed from behind, the hill was one of the toughest they'll face all year, although it was a single big hill towards the start of the race and of course, it was tough competition as there were a number of state ranked teams in attendance. With a young inexperienced team, it was good for them to get in there and battle with these teams. I think they learned a lot and it helped them bridge the gap to this higher level of competition. Of course, the race was the last thing on their mind later that day as they smiled, laughed and just enjoyed their time together. We stopped off at North Beach before heading back to our hotel as I enjoyed a nice dinner with some of the athletes and coaches. I know the group is exhausted and sore, but I'm glad that they got to venture out and let loose, enjoyed their time together and having their own traveling HOCO experience. While they missed out on the big dance, I was glad that they had the opportunity to spend time together and find a way to build bridges with each other throughout this weekend.