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Focused

11/9/2013

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Coach Paulson pinning on Eric's number before the race.

"Any  active sportsman has to be very focused;
you've got to be in the right frame of  mind.
If your energy is diverted in various directions,
you do not achieve the  results.
I need to know when to switch on and switch off:
and the rest of the  things happen around that."

~~Sachin  Tendulkar
As a sophomore,
Tuscola's Eric Ponder placed 55th in the 2012 Illinois IHSA Cross Country State Championships.

Eric returned with something to prove,
and prove he did.
This year he dug deep to earn his 5th place finish.

He led the pack through much of the race,
but racing against runners he had never met,
and competing against the same spirit within the top four boys,
he finished fifth with nothing left,
having given his "All".

We are proud of the year you have had, Eric,
and have enjoyed watching you and your teammates train and run.
Tomorrow begins a new year to train for the dreams that you have ahead of you...

~Nancy ~ 312/365
Eric leading the pack.
Fifth at the finish line.
Fifth place medal.
Pride of Tuscola.
Well-earned.
The Ponder "boys".
Coach Smith, Eric Ponder, Coach Paulson
Yes, he can smile...
2013 Illinois IHSA State Cross Country Championship Meet
Eric Ponder
As a final note,
I need to give credit to the coaches,
Kristi Paulson and Shannon Smith.
Their smiles in the pictures say it all.
As with most coaches,
their work and dedication did not just start at the beginning of the season,
nor does it end with this race.

And Shannon.
Yes, she is my daughter.
She ran cross-country, has continued to run, and as a volunteer coach,
has run right next to these kids leading by example.
I love you, Girl...
2 Comments
Rosemary West link
11/9/2013 11:29:01 pm

Talent, hard work, and support.....it fuels memorable moments for all involved. Congratulations! Beautiful are the children!

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~Nancy
11/10/2013 04:52:05 am

That they are, Rosemary.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I am in awe of these athletes...

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