For many athletes, running comes as a form of punishment.
Sprints for being late, taking a lap for that F-bomb you dropped after a poorly
missed goal. But for those that are crazy enough to fall in love with the sport,
running is a form of therapy. Running stimulates a constant battle within
yourself, pushing your mind past the pain—to go faster or farther, to reach
your new personal best. Yes, you run against other athletes, but your primary
competitor is always yourself.
Larry Rechtin is no stranger to that internal battle and is
decorated as both an athlete and as a coach in track and field and cross
country. He is a member of Bellarmine College’s Hall of Fame for his
performance as an NCAA II National Qualifier in 1980 and 1982 in the 1500, as
well as for his school records that still stand today. His passion for running
endures the test of time and continues to grow.
As recently as 2011, he placed 11th in the 1500 at the World
Masters Track and Field Championships.
For 26 years, Coach Rechtin has been Pottsgrove High
School’s cross country and track and field distance coach. His recent coaching
successes include numerous PA state qualifiers and medalists as well as a PIAA
XC team victory in 2012 and runner up in 2013.
Coach Rechtin is our guide through the challenges of
distance running. His first post will comment on the different forms of races
available for runners and how to find one near you.
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