In high school, my runs consisted of Garfield Freestyle Running style runs through Seattle's Central District. Sometimes going til dark along the water, on wet streets, up and down urban stairs, across pavement strewn with moss and leaves...
Last week, a running time trial loved by many at Williams was canceled because of guess what, wet trails. I find it hard to believe that college students can't run within their own bounds and race on wet terrain. Isn't that part of what ski racing is about? Shedding speed at the right times, maintaining balance through ice sections, not running into trees? What happened to athleticism, technical prowess?
Yes, New England trails are wet and can turn into streams, the trails eroded by years of rain. But a little caution goes a long way. Sunday mornings running in the rain or on wet trails are a treat, a time to focus on something other than a computer screen or a book.
Last week, a running time trial loved by many at Williams was canceled because of guess what, wet trails. I find it hard to believe that college students can't run within their own bounds and race on wet terrain. Isn't that part of what ski racing is about? Shedding speed at the right times, maintaining balance through ice sections, not running into trees? What happened to athleticism, technical prowess?
Yes, New England trails are wet and can turn into streams, the trails eroded by years of rain. But a little caution goes a long way. Sunday mornings running in the rain or on wet trails are a treat, a time to focus on something other than a computer screen or a book.
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