02.12.08
Last Wednesday
Tomorrow will be my last official CAC workout. You see, I have decided to give up my spot on the team, and I know that people will be re-signing tomorrow night.
Don’t think for a minute that this means I will slow down my training or racing. I feel more focused now than ever before in my approach to this crazy sport. I also want to make the standard in Run for the Oaks, and am shooting to break 15 minutes on the track. I just dont feel right and have never felt quite right about taking a spot on this team when there are so many younger, better runners out there.
My main priority has always been to be a part of this team, and to learn from Joan and all the talented runners in this area. I feel that this has been fulfilled, and will continue to be fulfilled with every practice I attend. As I have always said, the comraderie and friendship have been the driving forces for me, along with the insatiable desire to improve upon my times each year.
This is not to say, however, that I have not appreciated the generosity of New Balance, Fleet Feet, and the Workout Log. It has been a blast to see this incredible concept flourish, and to see this steady influx of talent. I can’t wait to follow the progress of this group of people I have called and will continue to call teammates. I just don’t want to take a spot that could be filled by the next great talent in the area.
See you all tomorrow!
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brent said,
February 12, 2008 at 4:43 pm
rob, you scared me for a minute (”oh crap, he is hanging it up” i thought), but i was glad to read on that you will still be working out with us. it will be good to see you back at the track, “official” or not!