Okay so most of you know that I work with athletes on all levels, every day. Athletes talk trash. Its what they do, especially sprinters. I had one of my big mouths in the office. Her name is Shana Woods (USC Heptathlete). Yes I just called her out!
So we're chit chatting as I'm working on her. I ask a question out of curiosity. "How fast do you think I can run the 100m dash?" Shana looks up and laughs. She says, "Maybe 12.5 (seconds)." WHAT????!!!! 12.5? Okay so maybe those numbers mean nothing to you if you're not a track fan. That time is decent for a 12-13 year old girl! She was convinced that I am NOT an athlete and just an old fart.
I'm pretty convinced that she was not serious so I laughed it off. Well later on, I had another one of my favorite trash talkers in the office. Carmelita Jeter is the chief trash talker. If you're not a track aficionado, Ms. Jeter is the fastest woman alive.
I asked her the exact same question. I also told her what Shana predicted. Do you know what she said to me? "I think Shana was being nice!" Wow Jet, thanks a lot! I guess I am a non athletic old fart. "I think I can run 11 flat!" She laughs so hard she nearly falls off the table! She let's out a big "Heeeeeeellll naaaaaaaaaw!!!!" Now I'm a little insulted. Now its a challenge! I'm going to run 11 flat and that's that! Okay maybe 11.5? Yeah I'm gunning for 11.5!! I'm on a mission to prove these women wrong.
I called Coach Don Norford (the head coach from Long Beach Poly track & field). I asked him to train me as a sprinter. He said yes! So now its on!!! I will keep you posted...
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