35 Days In.

RUN: A Love/Hate Relationship

I started running three weeks prior to the spreading of Covid-19 in March. I remember getting ready to head to the New York City, for the 2020 Indoor New Balance National Championships. The night before I started noticing the cases where rising, and I really thought about my experiences as resident of New York City, that this virus could spread quickly. Fast forward haven’t had one organize practice of Spring Track, thirty five days later we are all isolated.

Over the last month we have been wondering about when is the next time is competition ? This downtime I have gotten to use wisely I must say. I would like to share, that I am going to bed earlier, I am reading more, eating healthier, meditating, praying more. I believe i have just begun to scratch the surface, but the goal to vibrate at level, that my work impacts, my community. Today the weather was beautiful, I decided to go for a 20 Min run.

I have been living in despair, I have been weak and inconsistent. Covid-19 had me stuck for a few, but I had to recollect my thoughts, gather myself. In my heart, with faith I believe we won’t return back to the days of old, but the new normalcy. I am curious to see how many World Records drop in the next two years because all of these athletes are inside the home, missing competition. I have also been thinking I believe the sport of Track & Field is going to explode. The only activity one can conduct currently is, walking and jogging, the means to getting fit, isn’t at your local gym memberships, isn’t in a pickup basketball, futbol or softball game. I can’t believe the Basketball nets have Zipties.

Who knows but what I do know that the power is prayer and positive thinking. Please everyone practice socail distance, wear your mask in public. Make sure your eating the proper foods, reading and training.

Dreams Are Tangible Goals

Coach H

#TraditionEstablished #Year4 BPS vs. @MarshfieldTC Rams

#Year4 A tradition has now been established. The last three years the Marshfield High School Boys team, coached by BPSXC dear friend Dennis Sheppard has opened their season at the historic Franklin Park. Over the last three years, the student athletes', had a open window view into what a premier XC & Track field program operates on a high level, the most beautiful part to see both teams develop bond and friendships over the past three years.

The picture above is again is example of a new tradition started last year where each team switches Jersey and take a pic. Personally I believe this picture is so powerful because what's the difference when you ask yourself ? Doesn't matter what's the name on the front of the singlet or the color of the team jersey, What matters is the respect of your common man no matter the school district or the complexion of one's skin. We are runners and we compete, and competition has no color.

I am beyond grateful that I have an opportunity to be part of this beautiful journey and I stand by this message of the student athlete's. These kids are the future of our country they are courageous and their bravery speaks volume 

Year 1 Results 2015
Year 2 Results 2016
Year 3 Results 2017

First race of the day went off at 4pm, which was the JV 3k. I entered Max Barcan an 8th grader and Cristian Novelle-Ruddy the younger brother of Three year Captain now Freshman at Regis College "Goose" aka Gustavo Novelle-Ruddy. Cristian continued improving and bounced back where he left out in his first race four days ago in Martha's Vineyard with a win with a time of 12:23 his first 3k.  Max Barcan with a major accomplishment completed his first 3k in 16:22

Boys Varsity had their work cut out for them. Marshfield Boys XC has been a top 10 Program since i started coaching fall of 2015. This was the year we felt that we had a chance. Consistency is the key boys team followed up the Martha's Vineyard Invitational with a win over Marshfield. Results are below. God willing this tradition gets carried on, right now Marshfield 3 - BPSXC -1 via cityofbostoncrosscountry