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FLRC Newsletter - December 2004 |
| And a Response from a Newcomer | |
After reading the great accounts of experiences running in the cross country series on the FLRC listserv, I feel compelled to throw in some comments from the perspective of a beginning runner! I have really appreciated FLRCs genuine support and spirit of inclusion.
I met Karen (Grover) and Diane by volunteering at the Tom B race a couple years ago. Their kindness, encouragement, and dedication as runners really sums up my encounters with other members of FLRC as well. It's this spirit that made me want to join the cross-country series this year. For new runners, this can be extremely intimidating. For starters, everyone is damn fast! And while this is a reality check of how much time and effort runners have put into their training each season, it is also a reflection of the priority placed on running in one's life. I've found this to be my struggle as I try to make more time for running while balancing other endeavors. It's been tremendously helpful to be on the FLRC and hear the various discussions—trials and triumphs that people experience while training and racing. It's encouraging to have "models" of various runners as I seek out my own style.
So thank you. It felt really good to drive away from the last cross-country meet with a car full of people.
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