in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 25 Nov 2011
November 2011
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in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 22 Nov 2011
In my humble opinion one of the most important parts of your college “experience” is the new relationships you form. I’m not talking about a boy girl thing. But those friendships. Some of my best friends I met at college. And in two short years became lasting friendships. I have been able to keep in contact with a few and some I have lost contact with. Emerson Reynolds, had a great time with him at KC, last I knew he was in Springfield, MO teaching. Stan Huels, have not seem Stan for ever. I believe he works at Altamont, he is a veterinarian. Terry Hoksrtea (might of mis spelled his last name). Best friend I made is Dale Ford, we had every class together at KC the first semester. So we started car pooling. Of coarse in those days we didn’t have all the duel credits, so you had to take all your classes at KC. So you were there more. The point I’m trying to get at, is the sports allow you to make bonds and make new lasting relationships and friends that will last forever. So take advantage of your short time at KC, to learn, to make friends and then keep in touch. I’m starting to sound like an old man, trying to share what few lessons he has learn in life. Sort of makes me feel like I need to throw up! Getting old sucks, so I guess another lessons is enjoy your youth, don’t waste anytime!
in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 22 Nov 2011
This is for all travelers.
When leaving your motel rooms you need to check your rooms for items that you need to take home with you. Like items that belong to you. What comes to my mind? Maybe shoes, socks, little things like that. Maybe water bottles or Gatorade bottles. Or maybe your SUIT CASE! Just saying. Just a little travel tip for the future!
in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 21 Nov 2011
Mike,
We are hosting two meets and you are more than welcome to bring some kids, as long as your numbers are minimal and they are all distance runners. I'm trying to keep the meets small in number to allow us to complete them in about two hours. They are tri-meets and very low key. We will not have a full schedule of events, nor will we have fully automatic timing. Just good, low key competition. The meets will be very athlete friendly.
Our dates are Tuesday, March 20 (possible Wed, March 21 if the weather is bad) and either Tues or Wed, April 10th or 11th.
Let me know if this will work for you. I can send more info later. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving.
Neal West
MCK Track
in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 19 Nov 2011
This is for you Mallory.
There is an old saying that when you have not been to church in a long time, that you fear to go because the ceiling might fall in. Sort of a raft of God thing. Similar to being struck down by lighting by God. So that was the pun I was trying to get to you about you finally getting to go to church. Of coarse I realize that the roof will not fall in on you. Just joking with you.
For Dustin and Josh.
I guess we know who the big game hunter is now. Josh bagged the 11 pointer. Dustin got shut out.
For Trisha.
You are a hard worker and will go far. A very hard worker and a great person.
For Keatyn.
How are you feeling? Is the pain getting easier for you? I hope so. You were a beast with the heart of a lion!
For The Legend.
Peoria-ISHA State Track Meet-Hobbs NJCAA Nationals-North Centrals Nationals somewhere up north. You are the traveling man!
For Toni.
You are the woman of Facebook. Pictures all the time. And a great, caring person.
For Elizabeth.
Get your back pack back, its yours to keep. I enjoyed your toughness. I enjoyed getting to know you…………
For Leslie.
Thank you and next year will be an even better year………we might even have a spot for you to run on the team.
For Chelsea.
Thank you for being yourself. As a coach to see someone improve as much as you did makes coaching worthwhile.
For Thomas
Thanks for working your butt off. Trying to get back to where you wanted to be. Most people would of given up.
For Cory
Sometimes adversity is thrust on us to make us a better person in the long run.
For Brandon.
Rough way to end the year. A man is not judged by how many times he gets knocked down, but by how many times he gets up!
For Josh
I’m really looking forward to see how you come back next season. I know you can do the work and I know you will do the work.
For Dustin
Thank you Dirty. You always gave your all.
For Steven
Good luck with your air force commitment. Get ready for next fall.
For Janelle
Always remember this very important piece of advice from the dark caves of the high priest in the holy mountains of the Alps. You can not bring full water bottles through airport security!
For Mallory
You get two. You had a great season. But I except more out of you for next fall. We are going to break that 20 minute mark. So all I have to say is “Be Ready!”
in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 18 Nov 2011
After supper on Saturday, Josh, Mallory and myself were hanging around talking and decided to go to the movies. So we ended up with Steven, Toni, and Elizabeth going also. Josh wanted to see The Immortals. When we get to the movie theater, its one that you pay outside. We are standing in line and here comes two police cars.One of them pulls right up next to us……..Josh thinks we are getting busted because we didn’t show ID for R rated movie. Mr Policeman gets out and says “Did you see the fight!” Most of us answer “no we just got here” Mallory responds with a “I wish I had!” She doesn’t get out much! We go into the movie theater and the place is a mess, garbage everywhere, liquid all over the floors, my seat is soaking wet. I’m thinking the fight took place in the theater! The movie was good, oh did I say it was 3D? It was 3D! Little slow at first and then the heads started to fly off! Ended pretty good. I kept giving Josh crap that Pus n Boots would of been better in 3D! It was a good time. I must say a good bunch of young people!
in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 18 Nov 2011
Yes that was my uncle at the airport in St Louis! He has worked there for ever and a day. Old enough to retire but still working. My grandma Hargis or Meme as we have called her forever! She is going to be 96 or 97 in December. Has 5 kids. There is Christine, my dad JD or John Durre, Don, Ron or James, and Dick. None of the men have hardly any hair! I know I might tell a tale once in awhile, so I could understand the mistrust when I said “thats my uncle Ron!” Sorry I will do better!………………………….
in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 18 Nov 2011
Ok-we keep learning as well, we should of been there on Thursday! We needed that extra day. To say we were wipe out Friday is an understatement. We left the school at 3 am, drove for over an hour and a half to St Louis. To be honest, I have traveled some, but usually my wife tells me what to do and how to get the tickets and what line to get in. So when we got inside the terminal and first thing we see is Continental’s check in area closed, my heart stopped for a second! Believe it said “Sorry we want to confuse you folks go to the United check in area!” Anyway we sent The Legend over first, with just his driver’s license, that was all he needed, made sense to me…………he is The Legend! Well luckily some nice lady showed up and started printing out our boarding passes and show us how to use the machines to print the passes out. Next up check in some bags, only Toni and myself had bags to check. Which proves a point…………..Janelle can pack light if its going to cost her money! My bag was full of shoes with spikes in them, figured we would not be able to get pointed spikes through security. Next off to security, the line was long. There was a lot of people there that morning. So we were in line for a while but we made it through without any problems. I was worried about Josh, was not sure what he might be trying to get through. But we seem to make it. What I learn is you don’t want patted down don’t wear a sweat shirt! The plane ride was a little shaky. We landed in Houston and had a bit of a layover. Guess what …. no $1 menu in the McDonald’s in the airport. That was surprising………………to some. The ear popping is one thing I do not enjoy about flying. I know Toni had a real rough time with it. I have tried chewing gum, hold my nose, nothing works for me. I noticed Toni was trying the water in the ear thing. I thought she was going to break her neck. We landed in Hobbs and lets just say, the airport is not very big. But doesn’t need to be. I have been working on this post for a couple of days, so I’m going to just post it.
in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 16 Nov 2011
Thanks to the greatest parents in the world. We had a great gathering that traveled over two thousand miles round trip to watch us run! Lets see-M/M Bach, M/M Kujawa/M/M Wendling and son plus girl friend, M/M Huff. Thanks so much! We will miss the Huffs!
Also thank you to my “seniors” or I guess sophomores-Thomas, Cory and Dirty on the men side and Chelsea, Janelle, Toni and Elizabeth. Elizabeth is not a sophomore but since she ran a year at SIU-E she had only one year with us. Thanks for everything. Great bunch of young people-hoping to get some All Academic Americans out of the group but we have to wait until the end of the semester. Also an outside chance we can get an All Academic American team as well, the ladies have a chance, but we need for a couple to pick up a little…………..and you know who you are!!!!!
in Kaskaskia College Cross Country by coach mike on 16 Nov 2011
First time in New Mexico. First time in Hobbs. The people down there were great. The folks from college were very hospitable. New Mexico Junior College or maybe it was New Mexico Community College, either way they did a fantastic job running the meet. I’m still not sure of what to make of the area. I guess all the brown colors, was just different for me. The lack of a lot trees and there seem to be a lot of rock, sand and dust. One of my best friends from childhood has lived down there for over 20 years and I got to see him. John Holler, except down there he is know as J R. When he came out to the meet, a lot of people knew him, but they all called him J R. John and I played basketball together all through grade school and high school. Yes I played basketball! We even went to KC together. He was telling me how Hobbs was a real boom town right now with the oil fields and an uranium enrichment plant. So times are good, can’t say that about most of the rest of the country. Truck drivers making over $100, 000 a year but working 70 plus hours a week. Not sure I would want to live down there, too much dust, dirt and wind. I bet it get hot in the summer time!