Michael Scannell
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Daily motivation. For those who think mediocracy is an illness. Silently changing the world, one thought at a time.
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Dear Ed Eyestone (BYU), THANK YOU for taking a 9:20 3200 meter HS kid and developing into a silver medalist. These days, colleges won’t look at you unless you’re under 9:00. Hopefully, that can change. ED certainly changed Kenneth, didn’t he….
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9th with 250 to go. 7th with 120 to go. BRONZE at the finish! NEVER give up. Wear the medal proudly. Congrats G!
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It’s just a moment in time. But what a wonderful moment. It’s difficult to verbalize the work, discipline, nutrition, and mental focus that made this moment possible. On this day, you did something no other American has ever done! Celebrate! (And then get back to work:) LA28
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Coaches and parents, if this guy just created a new goal or dream for your kids, foster it and watch it grow. Our jobs are to help them get there and remove hurdles. Running develops self esteem like no other. Your work becomes your reward. And that’s a good thing.
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I know everyone wants to congratulate you on your amazing journey. I just want to say thanks for letting me be a part of it.
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I don’t expect kids to know the benefits of HS XC but parents should know; best GPA on average, you earn your own results, you master your own mind. The question isn’t ’WHY XC?’ The question is ‘why NOT?!’
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When we sat down, I asked, ‘What is your goal?’ He said ‘get on the podium in Paris.’ And I said…….‘Let’s get to work!’
You HAVE to watch this finish by American Grant Fisher in the men's 10,000m final! 😱
#ParisOlympics
📺 NBC, E! and Peacock
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When Grant said he wanted to ‘podium,’ I thought he meant once. My bad….
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Practice was so well this morning I didn’t want it to end. The energy at XC practice can’t be matched. And it’s awesome they take it into the classroom. XC might be the biggest secret in all of HS. I’d say ‘don’t tell anyone’ but you need to. In this case, tell everyone.
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After Fisher medaled in the 10k, Yared said ‘if he can do it, so can I.’ And thankfully, you were right. Success breeds success.
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The medal hung around his neck is really not the prize. The prize is the journey and satisfaction that you arrived at your goal. The medal is just confirmation to everyone else that you accomplished your dream.
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I’m not making you the next Grant Fisher. I’ve got one of those. How about we make you the FIRST (insert your name here)? I’d much rather do that……
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XC is the foundation for a great track season. You can skip XC, your choice, but you’ll never make up the gains you left on the table when you skip the XC season. Is it really your stance to be ‘half’ as good in track? Don’t sit the bench for 1/2 the year. Run XC!
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I don’t run kids to exhaustion/failure. Last one, fast one leads to running until your body fails. I love it when they complain that workouts ‘were too easy.’ When they hit target times, they have a success in their heads & success become a habit. Workouts are for the body & mind
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Cross country is a sport of PLACE, not pace. If you tell me what pace you ran, I’ll tell you ‘I don’t care.’ I want to know what PLACE you finished. Win the race. No one will care about the pace. Most certainly not me.
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If you did your homework this summer (and I know many of you did), it’s time to be patient and NOT over run your fitness. It’s difficult and challenging to STAY in the groove you’re feeling. Do your best.
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Knock off the Strava training. Your training is to make YOU the best athlete you can be. Comparing your day with everyone else’s day will certainly lead to failure. Mind YOUR course and do it well.
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A smile is worth a thousand words. Or something like that. Today’s result is based on yesterday’s success. Do the proper training when no one is looking so you get the proper result when everyone is. Congrats G.
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Trust me, you’re going to be sick of me posting these before I’m willing to let go of the experience.
Give me at least one more day.
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VO2 day. What is that? Little longer interval with a little longer rest. Too much rest and the kids run them too fast. So, 2:00 rest today. Pick the right pace and they can run several of them. Another great day to be a Husky!
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Don’t marry mileage! I know everyone wants to know how much are you doing this summer? It’s not how much, it’s what those miles are made of that matter.
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It’s almost the Fall. Cross country practices and seasons are starting. If you haven’t been, you need to recruit for your team and get more people out. I’ve NEVER met one person who ran the full season come back and say it was a mistake. One season can change their life.
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If you’re on a HS XC, building your own success is great but building the TEAM’S success is even greater. Build them up and make them faster. You’ll notice something special happening to you; YOU get better.
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Busy day today. Everyone wants to know HOW?
You want to know how? Zero missed practices, steady, slow, and consistent progress, a dose of dreams, and a brain that has yet to think ‘I can’t.’
That’s how!
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Yesterday turned into today in one short night. Time to get rolling. The weather is warm and the racing will be hot….in 5 hours from now. Be sure to tune in. Let’s go G! And let’s rock USA!!
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Super Bowl size crowd every morning….and a Super Bowl size crowd AGAIN each afternoon. Two sessions per day, a new crowd for each session. Amazing.
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Why do I answer all these questions? Simple. I want to help EVERYONE get faster. Let’s dominate in the US! What about your guys? Well then, I guess they better take care of business themselves. Including G. We’re not done….we just started.
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Are you the Leader? Get to practice early, treat everyone’s time with respect, get the work done with a smile, and encourage other’s success. Daily. And if you don’t think you’re a leader, you’re wrong. When everyone leads, the team succeeds.
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A nice result, built by dreams and dedication. And doing the right things; even when it’s easier not to. Congrats G.
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You trained all summer and nailed the proper work. And now you have a target on your back. Get over it, get used to it, and accept the responsibility of being a Champion. Walk like one, talk like one, and become one.
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The easiest way to be good at something (anything) is to do what you say you’re going to do. If you say you’ll be at practice daily, be at practice daily. If you say you’ll be on time, be on time. It’s the easiest way to excel. Do what you say you’re going to do.
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I don’t do ‘last one, fast one’ but I definitely do ‘fast one? LAST ONE.’ If you can’t control the pace, the workout is over. Train smart, train with purpose.
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It’s not possible to describe how much energy you put into someone else’s goal until you put so much energy into someone else’s goals. Teaching/coaching is the greatest gift of all. The secret is the student has no idea how rewarding it is to you.
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As a kid, you watch the Olympics, close your eyes, and dream that one day, you can be there. You look good in the red, white, and blue with the letters U S A on your chest. It’s only a dream….. until it’s not. Dream big, reach for the stars.
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5:00am practice at the beginning of a new week. The ‘new-ness’ of the season is ending so the only thing getting you to practice is your motivation. This is the time when your actions have to exceed your words. TOD
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I wanted to video practice because our days have gone so well. But I also want to be in the moment and just enjoy the experience. Today, all the proof I have of an outstanding practice is my memory. And that works just fine.
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Meet Omar. He’s wearing a Team USA jersey because he won the PanAm Jr’s 1500 in HIGH SCHOOL. As a junior and as a Senior, Omar won the State meet 1600; setting the state record. Went to Georgetown and is now a Doctor. Yep, a doctor.
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One season just ended and another just starts. The only thing I know for sure is that I still enjoy helping athletes improve. Nothing like it! Thanks for making me look good.
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Part of our training includes dynamic plyos. No, they don’t like them. And no, I don’t care. You can witness the results Nov 2nd.
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All the training & planning is wasted if you can’t control your mind come race day. It’s just another race and another opportunity if you just shut out all the crap around the event. What matters is what happens in lane one once the gun goes off. Focus.
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First race, time to practice sticking to a plan. Judge your result on whether or not you adjusted what you wanted to do….
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It’s time to lace them up and put a race bib on for our first event. Everyone has a bit of anxiety before a race. A small amount of that is good. Too much and you can’t perform. Think of it like a hard workout with a specific plan to execute. Then, let your fitness shine through
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I know you want to learn from me, and that’s a good thing. But if I’m not learning from you as well….. then I’m not a very good coach. Never stop gaining knowledge, never stop improving.
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Greatness doesn't come one day in a race. Greatness comes because you showed up for practice daily and the result is a great race.
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Sometimes, when your fitness level climbs rapidly, it takes the brain a bit to catch up and the brain may stop you from achieving your goal - for the day. One step at a time and a PR will have to suffice today. Celebrate the win but stay hungry. Congrats Huskies.
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Best thing about Coaching is that the kids don’t know what they‘can’t do.’
Please don’t tell them.
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I try to explain what we are doing and WHY we are doing it. It’s a vital piece that helps them understand how successful their work is daily. Which leads to their self esteem and success in the races & in life. Let’s build this together.
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Train smart this summer. Don’t let your watch or your Strava account coach you. Adjust paces for the heat, adjust paces based on what your body is telling you. Run healthy, run fast this Fall.
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Grant. I’ll start with; he’s World Class.....As a person. Also as a runner but honestly, you can’t find better ppl than Grant. I was fortunate enough to be around during his HS years where he never lost until after graduating; including National Champs.Ran for Stanford, now Nike
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A former athlete planted a seed years ago, watered it daily(consistent training); last night, it blossomed into a NCAA Championship. Go Fish
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First race, best to ignore all the flags, the tents, the other teams, etc. do your best to stay focused on your race plan. It will keep your mind relaxed.
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A great thing about Grant Fisher is his global impact on helping others be the best they can be and driving success by creating an awesome example. How much is that worth?
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We always save for something for ‘another day.’ That’s in part why I don’t do, ‘last one, fast one.’ The other reason is that I don’t want kids to ‘fail’ in practice and running all out means you run until your body fails. I like kids to walk away with success on the brain.
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Diamond League in London today working ‘remotely:)’
Track and Field is a little different in Europe than it is in the US.
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I love it when I hear that someone read a post, then took action. Makes me feel like someone benefited from the quick 20 seconds it takes to read the X post. Actions matter. Make a change, take the action. Today.
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Cross country is a team sport.The stronger top 7, the stronger your chances for success. Encourage everyone.Every place matters in November.
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It needed to be hiked. So, I did it today. Don’t know if I will be able to next year, or in 20 years. Take advantage of the day. Every day.
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If you have made individual and team goals, great. Now write them down, with a pencil. That makes it even more powerful. And lastly, review them weekly and that makes them the most powerful. Keep your goals and direction at the forefront of your mind.
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Words can't describe how I feel.I'm closing a chapter of coaching/mentoring one impressive kid.It's been one heck of a ride
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Had the pleasure of working with the Minted New York boys this morning. Great day!
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Last night in StLouis, the Weather Channel said 'cloudy with a chance of sub 4' Happy to say they were 100% right.Congrats
@Phresh_Fish
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You don’t need an excuse and I don’t need to hear one. Just do it properly the next time. It’s really that simple.
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I’ve been asked several times…. Did you get over it? HECK NO! I didn’t get over it. I don’t want to ever get over it. I want this feeling to last forever but that won’t happen. We have to move on. I’m just not ready yet.
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Some schools do it big, but at Hamilton we do it GRAND. Spent the day running in the canyon. Go Huskies!
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Manage your rest as closely as you monitor and manage hard efforts. Without recovery, there is no growth.
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Struggling and failure are two different things. Everyone struggles at some point. Failure occurs once you decide to quit.
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It's not possible to run the mind & body @ 100% twelve to fifteen times in a XC season.So why expect that of HS athletes?Give them a break.
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I don’t care what people think. My favorite movie is still the Sound of Music. The hills are alive….. with the sound of music:)
Final prep…..
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Life is great. We get to make our own memories. You follow the race plan, cruise when it’s time to cruise, move when it’s time to move, close when it’s time to close, and you’ll make a memory alright…….and a darn good one!
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Much better to head into the big races rested & healthy than to knock the last workout out of the park.Consistent stress, consistent results
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Everyone wants to stand on the podium but few are motivated to do the work necessary to get there.The path is long & challenging. Get on it.
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Olympic Trials are just amazing. The amount of work and the amount of dreams that go into just getting a bib number for an event is mind boggling. Congrats to all that dedicated work to get here.
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Mid-summer at 5:00am, it’s already hot. Rough training conditions. Kids packed extra water and flats for the workout in their bags (all good). But the best thing they brought today was motivation. To succeed!
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Good things happen when you bring grit, determination, and clear goals to the starting line.
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If you haven’t run the race in your mind prior to race day, it might not meet your expectations. See the field, listen to the breathing, stay relaxed and focused. If you can do that prior to the gun, you’re much more likely to do that in the race.
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My name is Coach Scannell. It is not Bru, Dude, or Hey. It’s Coach Scannell. Respect those that help you achieve your goals.
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Your dreams only stop being your dreams when you give up on them. Sometimes the best course of action is just to stay on the course of action and be patient.
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People say I’m fired up all the time. I am. I choose to be. Life is worth being fired up for.
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Be great at everything you do. Well, except one thing; telling everyone about it. If you're good enough, someone else will do that for you.
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The most important things in life are actually invisible; love, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
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For many, running a marathon is a lifetime goal. For Ryan, it’s a lifetime accomplishment. Congrats Ryan!
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There are few things like distance running to build character & discipline.It's no wonder the top academic sports are always endurance based
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Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you need to get your job done.
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5:00 am practice was a bit sparse today. I know it’s summer and you want to stay up late and sleep in. Occasionally (very), not too bad. But if you want to make the races short in the Fall, you need to make it to practice in the summer.
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Benefit of altitude is to live at altitude, not race at altitude. Be smart about your training.
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If you don't have time for it, it's just not that important to you. We make time for the things we find important.
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This is the best HS team I ever coached. As Fr, none of them trained. From this group, I learned the power of written goals and logs. I made them set goals in school, HOME, and athletics. Unusual for a HS coach but I was never a HS coach. I’m a life coach teaching success.
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Sometimes success comes all at once, sometimes it comes in bits and pieces, sometimes it is slow to arrive. No matter: you’ll never know when it arrives if you give up. Stay the course. Be ready for when success knocks at your door.
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As a HS athlete, you only have 8 seasons; max. Each is unique and they will go quickly. Prepare & protect each season as if it's your last.
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One race - good or bad - does not make or break your season. Keep your chin up, your mind focused on your goal, and your drive strong.
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Bad race? Live it, learn from it, leave it. It's time to figure out how to avoid it again but don't hang on failure; hang on success.
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Part of the problem is that you assume every kid in the race is going to run a PR except one; you. Base your confidence on your training and racing, not theirs. Better yet, develop your confidence in yourself based on MY confidence in you.
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Everyone thinks distance runners are small. But that's because they can't see their hearts.
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I had an athlete run Track Nationals yesterday. Although the race plan was to win, he made his move and ended up 2nd! An amazing season for him. Biggest lesson he walks away with is that he belongs at Nationals. You’ve got to absorb the future in your brain before it happens.
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