How hard can you try?

At last night's practice, we were reminded that we have only seven official practices left before the Milpitas meet. Seems our coach is trying to induce some panic reaction into the team. So instead of back to back races in which we do two races in a row, we are doing five races in a row, without any rest. She even tried once to start before people were in ready position:-) I was exhausted, but it seems not as exhausted as the others:-) and I managed quite well, lead four out of five races in the one lap races and two out of four races (as we had one senior joining us) of the two lap races.

Ruri maitained her position for all five races, not dashing for one and resting for one, which I think was good. The competition among the elementary boy/girls are getting more intense. They are now finishing in alternating lead, which is good for them to improve as a whole. As a small group, they are moving towards the back of the pace line gradually.

It seems however hard you tried, you can always try harder. This should be a good lesson for Ruri, and even me.