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2013 Big Sur Half Marathon

This weekend was a busy one for me – by no means was running two races an easy feat for me. I was prepared, though, and I was excited to run in both. Though CCS Finals was the more important … Continue reading

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2013 CCS XC Finals

It had to have been the scariest race ever. I wasn’t able to sleep properly the entire week. I couldn’t think about anything else except today’s race. The night before, I woke up around 2 am in a cold sweat, … Continue reading

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Clovis Invitational 2013

I was looking forward to running at Woodward Park the whole season, because it is a very fun and scenic course to run on. I still remember my race at Clovis two years ago. Returning to the course as a … Continue reading

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Stanford Invitational 2013

Stanford has been infamous among Lynbrook runners for its notorious heat, cramped starts, and slow races overall. I don’t feel any of these pressures. For me, There has always been a PR in the cards at Stanford. I owe this … Continue reading

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Iolani Invitational 2012: One Year Anniversary

This week marks one year since I ventured two thousand miles westward with my teammates to Oahu for five days. My teammates and I had been looking forward to this trip the whole summer. After all, for most of us, … Continue reading

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Earlybird Invitational 2013

Truth be told, I actually enjoy running at Toro Park. Most of my teammates scorn at the thought of the loose sand on the course, the frequent dust storms during races, and the 75 mile drive to Salinas. For me, … Continue reading

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Closing Out

It’s 85 degrees outside, and there’s no wind or breeze. The sun beats down, relentlessly, worming its fingers through the inconsistencies in the canopy of oak. A team of forty makes its way along the gravel and paved “Creek Trail,” … Continue reading

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Vectors

As I go into my final year of high school, I step back and consider where I’d like to go in life. I’ve loved math since way back, and I retain that passion. I would like to continue to hold … Continue reading

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Eight More Laps

I’ve been focusing on the 3200m in track lately, running at the Serra Top 7 Invite and the CCS Top 8 Classic. I went into Serra knowing that I had to shave at least 10 seconds off of my time. … Continue reading

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USAMO

It’s a slow Friday… there’s nothing much really going on. My phone vibrates and I check my messages. My friend informs me that I’ve missed the USAMO cutoff by two points. At first I’m in disbelief. I check the MAA … Continue reading

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