10-11-2007, 20:12
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My Son runs 3.1 miles in 17.44 !!!!
I have to gloat ! My son, Garrett, is a freshman on the Varsity Cross Country Team at Greeley Central High School in Greeley, Colorado. They had an invitational run last week and out of some 295 runners he came in with a time of 17.44 minutes for 3.1 miles. He finished 25th.
His coach, Woody Wilson, mentions him about halfway down the page in this article about the invitational. Way to go Son !! 
(Thanks CoLawman for putting me in touch with coach Woody Wilson. One hell of a great guy and mentor for his runners.)
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/2...ORTS/110060191
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10-11-2007, 20:25
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Congrats to your son!
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10-11-2007, 22:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 82ndtrooper
My son, Garrett, is a freshman at Greeley Central High School in Greeley, Colorado.
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You have my sympathies.  Congrats to your son. Tell him he's not that far from 6 minute miles now.
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10-12-2007, 03:36
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You have my sympathies. Congrats to your son. Tell him he's not that far from 6 minute miles now. |
What he said!
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10-12-2007, 06:23
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Isn't 3 miles in under 18 minutes sub 6 minute miles?
Congratulations
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10-12-2007, 06:45
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LMAO!
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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
Isn't 3 miles in under 18 minutes sub 6 minute miles?
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Yes it is...
Congrats and stay safe!
BTW...I know kids that couldn't run 1mile in 18min 
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10-12-2007, 08:34
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Isn't 3 miles in under 18 minutes sub 6 minute miles?
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5:54.4 where I live...but I guess Razor is on to some new math or something...
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10-13-2007, 08:48
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Great time.
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10-13-2007, 12:10
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Ok kids, pay attention as there's a valuable lesson here. Before you hit that "Submit Reply" button, be sure that you re-read the original post so you don't misread a '7' for a '9' and end up looking like you need a refresher in elementary mathematics, like yours truly. 
That is all. 
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10-13-2007, 13:00
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Congratulations proud papa. Woody's true worth is his development of his kids into winners in life. The invitational was named for Greeley raised Andy Meyers, a kid who was a phenomenal runner and student who was a member of West Point Cross Country (IIRC) when he was tragically taken from us.
Andy could always be seen running uphill sprints along 16th Street prior to his acceptance into West Point. He would have been a great leader and soldier. Coach Woody played a significant role in what Andy had become. I could recount several others who benefited from Coach Woody's tutelage.
Again congratulations. I will continue to watch his progress.
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10-13-2007, 16:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CoLawman
Congratulations proud papa. Woody's true worth is his development of his kids into winners in life. The invitational was named for Greeley raised Andy Meyers, a kid who was a phenomenal runner and student who was a member of West Point Cross Country (IIRC) when he was tragically taken from us.
Andy could always be seen running uphill sprints along 16th Street prior to his acceptance into West Point. He would have been a great leader and soldier. Coach Woody played a significant role in what Andy had become. I could recount several others who benefited from Coach Woody's tutelage.
Again congratulations. I will continue to watch his progress.
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I knew you'd show up sooner or later. Thanks to all for the congrats !!!!
Thanks for sharing the Andy Meyers story. I'm going to pass this to my son.
Thanks all !
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