April 8th,  Sunday

Water logging (LOL)

I am inspired today by a comment from my hero, Matt Hoh.( Matt is my hero because he is a warrior for his country and a man of honor. Plus  young men like Matt made coaching and teaching a joy.)  This was his comment.

In 1991, Coach, you had me run in the pool when I had an Achilles injury. A few months later I barely lost the Group III, 800m state championship, I think the pool may work fine for you too ?

I do remember that race at South Plainfield. Matt and Pat Redmond were both in the hot heat. The finish was a blur of five guys lunging simultaneously at the tape.  I wish I had a copy of the photo finish because I did see it. Pat was awarded third place even though he was not in the picture thanks to my friend Bill Bannon who was the photo analyst. Pat was sprawled  on the track across the finish line, and the camera did not catch his body.

I also remember that Matt  anchored our 1st Place Eastern State Championship 4 by 800m relay, running a 1:53 for the 800m.  That team of Brian Harris, Brenden Heffernan and Pat Redman ran 7:48 that night. It was the fastest time in New Jersey that year and remains the North Hunterdon High School and Hunterdon County record to this day.

Thank you for the encouragement and a nice memory, Matt.

Stats –

I-Mad = 0

I-Mid = 4

a.m.HR =54BPM

Weight = #145

Sleep = 9.5 hrs

Workout = 1 hour at club;  15 lift – 15 swim  – 30 water fun