Following two weekends of races totalling 90+ miles, this week has been a refreshing break. However, the draw of the new cross country course at Thomas Nelson had me lacing 'em up Thursday morning as much of the course was freshly bush-hogged thanks to Nelson County Schools' John Ball (and the support of Todd Sanders and Wes Bradley). Accompanied by friend, NCHS alum, and Georgetown College track athlete, Mark Scout as well as Hope and Faith Stansbury, we stepped high through the cut grass and made our way around the large loops that run the property perimeter. Stopping frequently, I elaborated on my vision and tried to encourage the girls to focus on the potential and not the mounds of cut hay that they were standing in. After an afternoon pass on the Cub Cadet, the course was emerging.
Friday morning, I began with a measuring wheel and a can of ground paint. Run it, mow it, run it again, mow it again was the rhythm of the day. There is still lots to do, but we now have a 5k course starting just behind the athletic facilities, tying small stretches of green space and practice fields to the long woodlines and fence rows that edge the TNHS property, and it finishes with a lap in the stadium on the track. It's almost entirely visible from the top of the stadium bleachers, and it has parking, bathrooms and concessions! It's all very exciting - seeing our new home taking shape.
Friday morning, I began with a measuring wheel and a can of ground paint. Run it, mow it, run it again, mow it again was the rhythm of the day. There is still lots to do, but we now have a 5k course starting just behind the athletic facilities, tying small stretches of green space and practice fields to the long woodlines and fence rows that edge the TNHS property, and it finishes with a lap in the stadium on the track. It's almost entirely visible from the top of the stadium bleachers, and it has parking, bathrooms and concessions! It's all very exciting - seeing our new home taking shape.
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