Friday, February 5, 2010

On the Horizon, the USA Cross Country Championships

So the USA Cross Country Championships is just about a week away and the entry list is looking pretty good!  There are only 6 spots to make the USA World Cross team and 5 spots to make the NACAC team.  Both of them are US teams, and I would be honored to make either of them.  So the goal is to be top 10 and secure a spot on either team.  I know its going to take a lot of grit and grind to make anyone of those teams, but I've been thinking about this race for a year.  Since last year, this has been all I've been thinking about and all I want, among a few other achievements in running.  The obvious would be to: make a US team, make the Olympic Trials, run sub 14 in the 5k, or make a US National Championships race.  Anyone of those things and I may feel content with all the years of running I've done.   

3 comments:

Marc Pelerin said...

Just found your blog. Best of luck at USA's.

-Marc

run-marc-run.blogspot.com

Kris said...

Hey Jess,

Nice 3k PR! I'm so impressed by how far you've come along. I will be watching the USATF XC results with great hope and praying for your success.

"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." Deut. 31:6 (NASB Version)

With love & support,
Kris

Robert said...

Hey Jesse,

Keep running strong and fast! Stay healthy. Do you know if it will be televised?

Big fan in Texas!

Robert