~:[CH11 - Day 266]:~ Just Being Together
We probably could get a few more miles in on these activity days. When we have food runs, it may be a day where we lose out, but I think of it more as an investment. Cross country is definitely not seen as a shining star among the list of sports a student looks at on a list, however, it doesn't mean it can't be the shining memory of an athlete when they leave. As important as training in, having a connection is more important. Seeing athletes connect with one another when they can just hang out is worthwhile. These athletes often give up so much time to study, but also time to hang out in more of a regular atmosphere, so these days allow them to get a run in, while also just giving them time to be together. I also see athletes take this time to meet newer athletes. I saw one of my captains talking to one of the newer athletes as she tried to bring him into the larger group. It's these small things that remind just how important these days are. Life for students is already tough enough with the expectations to perform in the classroom and while we want to be competitive and want them to run fast, more importantly, we hope this experience can be one that they can cherish for years after they leave the program. Ohana.
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