🗣️“Instead of expecting that to not be hard, I’m gonna say ‘I’m capable of doing these hard, stressful things.’” After running the second-fastest indoor mile ever, Hobbs Kessler gives us some insight into how he’s still learning from each and every race. Race expectations, rebound from 3K frustration last week, training updates + more⤵️ 🎥INTERVIEW:

There is a big difference between the illusion of greatness and the real thing:

WORK ETHIC vs. WANT ETHIC: "Next time you're watching a game and one player makes a play over another player, listen for the announcer to say, "Oh! He just wanted it more!" Then ask yourself this: Was the level of 'want' really the difference why one player made the play and the other didn't?! Or did one of those players plan better, jump higher, use better technique, see more clearly, and build better skill? Did he want it more in the moment or did he prepare a little better and when that moment arrived he performed a little better? You think that the other player didn't want it? Didn't want to make the play? Was the difference between those two athletes their level of want?! No way. It wasn't want. It was work! Getting in shape requires consistent workouts, not frequent want-outs. You earn in alignment with the quality of your work, not the quality of your want. You can build a life on a work ethic but you can't build anything on a want ethic. Working hard is studying, prepping, reps, reflection, feedback, and responsibility for the results that you produce. It's late nights and early mornings. It's uncommon effort and it's choosing to push harder when you could relax. Wanting hard? Well, that's what everyone else does. Everything is training for something. Do the work.”

Thank you from me and the students at Salina Central. You don't ask for a lot of “thanks” but I believe every once in a while it’s necessary. The amount of work that you do in every aspect of your job whether in the classroom or in coaching is greatly appreciated!! Congrats!

Kansas Distance Running📈 For the first time in 17 years, a Kansas boys team is stepping up to the line at Nike Cross Nationals. Last month, the recently-crowned 5A champions, Spring Hill, held their own against the best teams in the region, winning 153-163 over Sioux Falls Lincoln. Joining the boys in Portland are two of the greatest runners in state history, Topeka-Seaman’s Ryin Miller and Salina Central’s Katelyn Rupe, who finished third and fourth, respectively. Rupe is heading back to her second consecutive Nike Cross Nationals, while Spring Hill and Miller are making their debut. Good luck to everybody competing tomorrow!