~:[CH13 - Day 257]:~ Even Better Together
We had an athlete break our school record together. It was a feat to be celebrated. Running under 18 minutes is a tall task for anyone, but to have it done by someone who faced a lot of struggles last year, makes it even more exciting. However, what made it even better? It was magnified by the fact that her teammates were cheering her on, but also that they were accomplishing great things together. I've long emphasized the importance of a program. Having a good team is great, but when you have a program, not only does it lead to greater success, it also leads to more bonds and connections, leading to a better experience for all. It's great to accomplish things, but even better when you have a network supporting you, raising you up, but also being uplifted by your success. Our ohana has long been able to accomplish great things over the years, not only because we support each other while we are in the sport, but also for the many years beyond those days, as it brings me joy to see alumni hanging out together still long beyond their days on the team. Hopefully that trend will continue for this generation of athletes, as I hope that they see while the PRs and championships are great, simply being together makes the experience even better.
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