There’s a reason for this quote on dreaming. Hang on while I set it up…

For those of you that follow track and field and cross-country running, we are fortunate to have the Cross-Country Championships this weekend, Saturday Nov. 30th at Jericho beach. Ever been to a cross-country race? It’s a hoot over the grass and muck. Fortunately us spectators stand on the sideline cheering while the runners compete in all-weather conditions. I once ran in snow, but that’s another story.

I went to the press conference earlier in the week based on a generous invite from my good friend and speaker, Thelma Wright. She spoke at our Stories & The Power in Sport night Nov. 19th. She continues to serve the running community by working tirelessly.

She suggested I meet National Team athletes Dylan Wykes and Natasha Wodak.  Of course, I seized the moment!

Dylan ran in the 2012 Olympics in the Marathon and Natasha competed at the World Cross-Country Championships back in June.

I dug up this article on Natasha written back in June (Canadian Running). This quote stood out. She shares how she surprised herself.

The last two months have been kind of surprising for me.To be honest with you, if you would have asked me last year if would ever try to make standard for the world championships, I would have said, “No way.” Now, my goal is to go to Moscow (World Championships) in the 5,000m or 10,000m. ~ Natasha Wodak

Let us be inspired by someone who is putting in the daily work and discipline to improve and finds herself breaking through.  A great lesson for life.

Let’s see who surprises us next….

 

 

The Canadian Cross-Country Championships are Saturday November 30th with a 10:00 am start with the Masters races. The highly competitive senior races start at 1:45pm. Get there early to claim your spot. Tip – dress warmly, wear boots, and bring your umbrella.

Course map: http://www.xcountry.athletics.ca/course-map.php

Schedule: http://www.xcountry.athletics.ca/

 

-ld

 

 

 

 

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