Comments for TRACK MOM http://trackmom.com Information. Motivation. Inspiration. Fast. "My view from the finish line" Mon, 07 May 2012 03:12:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Fun Track Quotes by Colby http://trackmom.com/2009/02/28/fun-track-quotes/#comment-3273 Colby Mon, 07 May 2012 03:12:05 +0000 http://trackmom.com/?p=2407#comment-3273 If you can't throw with the best, run with the rest. If you can’t throw with the best, run with the rest.

]]> Comment on Fun Track Quotes by Hornet Jumper http://trackmom.com/2009/02/28/fun-track-quotes/#comment-3271 Hornet Jumper Wed, 02 May 2012 22:04:19 +0000 http://trackmom.com/?p=2407#comment-3271 the distance running quote was on my teamate's t-shirt! i laughed at it 'cuz its true! :) the distance running quote was on my teamate’s t-shirt! i laughed at it ‘cuz its true! :)

]]> Comment on Fun Track Quotes by Hornet Jumper http://trackmom.com/2009/02/28/fun-track-quotes/#comment-3270 Hornet Jumper Wed, 02 May 2012 21:50:54 +0000 http://trackmom.com/?p=2407#comment-3270 finally found a jumping quote! jumping=flying flying=awesome awesome =ME!!! I made that myself. Go P.B Hornets! finally found a jumping quote!

jumping=flying
flying=awesome
awesome =ME!!!

I made that myself.

Go P.B Hornets!

]]> Comment on It’s All About Track .. More Track Quotes by Brooke http://trackmom.com/2009/05/20/its-all-about-track-track-quotes-continued/#comment-3267 Brooke Tue, 01 May 2012 02:01:10 +0000 http://trackmom.com/?p=3514#comment-3267 "I truly believe that we can overcome any hurdle that lies before us" Gillian Anderson “I truly believe that we can overcome any hurdle that lies before us” Gillian Anderson

]]> Comment on Fun Track Quotes by Ginger http://trackmom.com/2009/02/28/fun-track-quotes/#comment-3264 Ginger Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:54:09 +0000 http://trackmom.com/?p=2407#comment-3264 I/We run faster than small town gossip. I/We run faster than small town gossip.

]]> Comment on Fun Track Quotes by Hornet Jumper http://trackmom.com/2009/02/28/fun-track-quotes/#comment-3263 Hornet Jumper Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:16:05 +0000 http://trackmom.com/?p=2407#comment-3263 any jumping quotes? and here is a cross country on the back of our old tee shirts: "run like you stole something!" "This Ain't no disco show!" "zombies hate fast food!" "if you want more playing time, RUN SLOWER!!!" go track! go P.B Hornets! any jumping quotes? and here is a cross country on the back of our old tee shirts:

“run like you stole something!”
“This Ain’t no disco show!”
“zombies hate fast food!”
“if you want more playing time, RUN SLOWER!!!”

go track! go P.B Hornets!

]]> Comment on TrackMom Diaries ” I Took 4th Today I Am So Excited!” by Wright mom http://trackmom.com/2012/04/23/trackmom-diaries-i-took-4th-today-i-am-so-excited/#comment-3262 Wright mom Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:33:05 +0000 http://trackmom.com/?p=11436#comment-3262 I must say that it was a pleasure to be at the Quietfire meet this past weekend. Your track club's meet was more organized than any San Diego association meet we have attended so far. It was refreshing! It was also good for the parents on our team to see what track and field is all about. Our head(and) assistant coaches have a habit of making excuses for their lack of coaching expertise. Our parents are often told that "those kids are just exceptionally fast" when their child is consistently 30m behind all of the other children. The kids are only praised by the head coach when they come in first, they are NEVER praised for their efforts otherwise.Our parents had the opportunity to see the full spectrum of abilities at this meet. This has sparked the beginning of change (something I have been advocating for since day one). My husband(hurdles) and I(high jump)coach for the team and are often frustrated with many things that happen. As for my family, we have decided that maybe this is our first and last season with our team( inland valley wildcats). I have daughters in the bantam and sub-bantam divisions who really injoy the sport. My sub-batam baby had fun, finished her race and was focused on running the race (she usually looks at the trees, her feet and in the stands when's she runs). As for my batam baby she did well. Although I was nervous for her, she was able to hold her own without any coaching. She pr'd at 15.49 in the 100m and ran 32.8 in the 200m(last weeks time was 32.5) We have to find another place for her to develop her god given talent. There were several lessons that my girls were able to walk away with my girls now understand how aware they must be of check in calls and are a little more at ease that I will not be able to check them in at all meets. My oldest daughter has made the 100m finals every meet thus far and now understands that may not always be so. My youngest daughter now understands the meaning of focus......thank you Quietfire Invitational I must say that it was a pleasure to be at the Quietfire meet this past weekend. Your track club’s meet was more organized than any San Diego association meet we have attended so far. It was refreshing! It was also good for the parents on our team to see what track and field is all about. Our head(and) assistant coaches have a habit of making excuses for their lack of coaching expertise. Our parents are often told that “those kids are just exceptionally fast” when their child is consistently 30m behind all of the other children. The kids are only praised by the head coach when they come in first, they are NEVER praised for their efforts otherwise.Our parents had the opportunity to see the full spectrum of abilities at this meet. This has sparked the beginning of change (something I have been advocating for since day one). My husband(hurdles) and I(high jump)coach for the team and are often frustrated with many things that happen. As for my family, we have decided that maybe this is our first and last season with our team( inland valley wildcats). I have daughters in the bantam and sub-bantam divisions who really injoy the sport. My sub-batam baby had fun, finished her race and was focused on running the race (she usually looks at the trees, her feet and in the stands when’s she runs). As for my batam baby she did well. Although I was nervous for her, she was able to hold her own without any coaching. She pr’d at 15.49 in the 100m and ran 32.8 in the 200m(last weeks time was 32.5) We have to find another place for her to develop her god given talent. There were several lessons that my girls were able to walk away with my girls now understand how aware they must be of check in calls and are a little more at ease that I will not be able to check them in at all meets. My oldest daughter has made the 100m finals every meet thus far and now understands that may not always be so. My youngest daughter now understands the meaning of focus……thank you Quietfire Invitational

]]> Comment on Track and Field Sports Parent Code of Conduct by Angela Cash http://trackmom.com/2012/03/25/track-and-field-sports-parent-code-of-conduct/#comment-3260 Angela Cash Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:46:42 +0000 http://trackmom.wordpress.com/?p=646#comment-3260 This weekend at the Quiet Fire Meet my 3 years as a track parent I had never been so disappointed in the behavior and unsportmanship like conduct by PARENTS. My husband (who is a coach), kids, and I are from another Southern California track team. I have given props to Lauren Rain Willaims on many occassions, and thought that the shout outs this week would be no different. HOWEVER.. after it was announced another well known track club parents starting BOOING!!! I couldnt believe my ears!! I was not only shocked but embarrased that these so called ADULTS had stooped to this level. Parents realize this... 1. Lauren is a CHILD... 2. I was always taught if you have nothing positive to say... say nothing... 3. How would you feel if someone did that to YOUR child? I strongly believe that it takes a village to raise a child. Instead of trying to dismiss or belittle her GOD given talent, we as a community need to make sure she has any and everything she needs to reach her olympic dreams. Kaylee And I will continue to support, encourage, and cheer her on until your dreams have been met! This weekend at the Quiet Fire Meet my 3 years as a track parent I had never been so disappointed in the behavior and unsportmanship like conduct by PARENTS. My husband (who is a coach), kids, and I are from another Southern California track team. I have given props to Lauren Rain Willaims on many occassions, and thought that the shout outs this week would be no different. HOWEVER.. after it was announced another well known track club parents starting BOOING!!! I couldnt believe my ears!! I was not only shocked but embarrased that these so called ADULTS had stooped to this level. Parents realize this…

1. Lauren is a CHILD…
2. I was always taught if you have nothing positive to say… say nothing…
3. How would you feel if someone did that to YOUR child?

I strongly believe that it takes a village to raise a child. Instead of trying to dismiss or belittle her GOD given talent, we as a community need to make sure she has any and everything she needs to reach her olympic dreams.

Kaylee And I will continue to support, encourage, and cheer her on until your dreams have been met!

]]> Comment on What Kind Of Sprinter Is Your Youth Athlete? by trackmom http://trackmom.com/2011/09/12/what-kind-of-sprinter-is-your-youth-athlete/#comment-3259 trackmom Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:18:58 +0000 http://trackmom.com/?p=9862#comment-3259 Try VS Athletics they are on line and in Torrance,California Try VS Athletics they are on line and in Torrance,California

]]> Comment on Fastest Kid In Los Angeles by trackmom http://trackmom.com/2008/05/18/fastest-kid-in-los-angeles/#comment-3258 trackmom Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:16:59 +0000 http://trackmom.wordpress.com/?p=429#comment-3258 They don't have this meet any longer in California unfortunately. but many other quality meets across the city check the USATF site link at the bottom of the home page to get started. They don’t have this meet any longer in California unfortunately. but many other quality meets across the city check the USATF site link at the bottom of the home page to get started.

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