Yesterday something happened to me and it was at Cross Country practice.
Mac was reviewing how we all did in the Lake Park invite. We applauded Emily Gallop for running 45 seconds better and being 4th out of god knows how many and Angela for running about 2 minutes better than last year. I was happy for them and applauded and all of a sudden Mac says "But you know what you guys, I make fun of Hanan a lot."....OK?
"I don't mean to make fun of her but I do because I make fun of people I like. She was sad on the bus on Saturday for I don't know why. It's people like her that inspires me to run. She comes to practice everyday with a smile, well so does Emily, and is always eager to improve. She's come a long way since the summer and I'm very proud of her." This is the part when I started getting tears in my eyes. He said some more things in it but I wasn't able to catch it all. I didn't expect this but Mac really gave me credit and all I wanted to say was "What about the other girls?" but after the whole scene he just said "Enough of this mushiness. Let's get to crunches"
I always liked Mac. Well during the summer I was kind of not used to how hard he can be on athletes but I realized he's only that way because he believes in you. When Mac sets a goal for you he thought it out through and believes that if you the runner practice you'll get there in no time. Mac taught me to never cut myself short and always try hard. Don't ever give up.
I feel sort of spoiled at the moment because I'm getting so much support. Passion and sincerity calls for some support I guess but yea Mac really made my day and I told him thank you and said "I have a goal of being able to run like Emily one day." He replies. "Well work hard and hopefully you'll get there."
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Very interesting. I would say I know Mac quite well but sometimes he does surprise me. Sounds like he saw something in you that he thought should be held up as an example. Above all things Mac values commitment.
Being made fun of by Mac, eh? Been there. That's just the way he is and if he didn't like you he definitely wouldn't bother teasing you. I will admit though that it used to make me really mad and I remember many of the things he said in more detail than I should. Whatever, it didn't kill me and it doesn't really matter. :-)
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