Clemson distance star Kim Ruck blogs about her first nationals experience.
Saturday, March 13
Day three blog
It was a pretty relaxing day. I was able to sleep in and go running in the morning with my coach and a couple others. I hung out in the afternoon, then headed to the track in time to watch the mile.
The competitions were very intense and it was awesome to witness some of the records that people hit. I was able to watch the 3K as well. A handful of girls I raced with in the 5K also ran the 3K and the competition in that race was exciting. The winner won by less than a second! It made me want to be out there and made me eager to race this outdoor season.
After the meet was over, we finished seventh as a team! It was really exciting watching everyone compete in their events. Our coaches were very pleased and congratulated us on an awesome weekend.
Overall, this experience is one I will never forget. Not only did I get to compete atthe national level, but I got to spend time with my teammates and get to know them better.
- Kim Ruck