I think I can honestly say that Elite Track played an important role in my hurdler breaking the school record. Not only did I receive valuable advice in terms of technique and cuing instructions, but perhaps just as importantly it helped keep me out of the way. It is in my nature as a coach to constantly push my athletes–only when I’m pushing do I feel a sense of control (false as it may be). It took hearing from multiple sources that the athlete’s health and vigor were more important than running her every day to get me to say “today we’re doing technique only.” A valuable lesson for me.
