tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post5887902586053219127..comments2024-03-27T17:43:26.504-07:00Comments on Cross Country Express: Catching up with St. Joseph Notre Dame runner, Nick Ratto...Albert Caruanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-55125054193939260832012-04-30T08:44:13.810-07:002012-04-30T08:44:13.810-07:00Silly argument, public schools are better in XC an...Silly argument, public schools are better in XC and track than private schools. Go ahead, look at the results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-91494927664635276882012-04-29T19:53:51.790-07:002012-04-29T19:53:51.790-07:00To whoever said that D5 schools like SJND are priv...To whoever said that D5 schools like SJND are priveliged, I would like to remind them that SJND does not have a track.SJND family membernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-62665431700577231152012-04-29T11:39:10.177-07:002012-04-29T11:39:10.177-07:00i think people would be surprised about how many s...i think people would be surprised about how many schools (public or private) don't have an actual track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-3472907012401448632012-04-29T08:19:50.914-07:002012-04-29T08:19:50.914-07:00#comeatmebro#comeatmebroAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-40408510579438431022012-04-28T21:55:16.710-07:002012-04-28T21:55:16.710-07:00FYI SJND doesn't even have a track. No track t...FYI SJND doesn't even have a track. No track to work out on. We've been kicked off of two tracks this season permanently and run on a shitty dirt track but still make do. Don't tell these rich kids they have it all cause in reality they have nothing. We use a medicine ball the roads and our own body weight to workout. Come at usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-87711880032892972682012-04-28T21:32:56.585-07:002012-04-28T21:32:56.585-07:00Regarding the wealth of private schools.... many o...Regarding the wealth of private schools.... many of the best runners come from the poorer parts of Kenya, many of the best soccer players come from poorer parts of Brazil and some of the best basketball players come from the poorest parts of the city. ( I find this to be true for most sports besides golf/polo) I think smaller private schools have success in running for the same reasons as everyone else: hard work and determination, though good equipment can't hurtJason Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-41416716981216731932012-04-28T18:24:20.590-07:002012-04-28T18:24:20.590-07:00just putting this out there: I can't think of ...just putting this out there: I can't think of any world class distance runners that were especially wealthy growing up, besides maybe Galen RuppAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-85505034938028165482012-04-28T17:40:30.743-07:002012-04-28T17:40:30.743-07:00wow, Alex Mason seems like an amazing guy.
first t...wow, Alex Mason seems like an amazing guy.<br />first to care that much. then it was as if he planted those goals (times) in him. it was his, Alex's confidence in his ability that made it happen ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-57013603166781062832012-04-28T15:54:06.494-07:002012-04-28T15:54:06.494-07:00I coached at both San Mateo and Burlingame at one ...I coached at both San Mateo and Burlingame at one time. They have both been successful in the past so no reason why they can't be again.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-22265023877988555652012-04-28T08:09:01.645-07:002012-04-28T08:09:01.645-07:00As a parent who personally went to a public school...As a parent who personally went to a public school, but has a child attending a "rich" private D5 school, my feeling is that the "rich" kids do have advantages. <br />During my times, I don't think I spend over $100 on shoes my entire 4 years in high school. My son and his peers routinely buys $100 shoes as the older pairs get "worn out". The reason, and rightfully so, is to prevent injury. When my son first went out for track, I instinctively brought the cheapest flats and cleats I can find. Relatively soon thereafter, my son tells me to buy these fancy shoes to stay competitive. Do those really help? I have my doubts, but in a sport where the mental aspect is underrated, I suspect the psychological part of having the best shoes is underrated as well.<br /><br />The other "resource" that rich private school as is transportation to training sites. Most private schools have vans to take kids to the training trails. It is probably not a coincident that the best cross country teams in San Mateo County High School District is Aragon and Carlmont, schools on the hills, whereas the flatland schools San Mateo and Burlingame don't do as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-26584317797172335692012-04-28T02:01:57.982-07:002012-04-28T02:01:57.982-07:00Very well put Albert, I can say that Del Campo nev...Very well put Albert, I can say that Del Campo never, ever works out on a track. Tracks are for racing. Who needs a track ? They still have a dirt one.SJS Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-4222155460161763892012-04-28T00:19:36.310-07:002012-04-28T00:19:36.310-07:00maaaaaan you just hating on d5 cause we hella sex...maaaaaan you just hating on d5 cause we hella sexyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-74813129894988873602012-04-27T22:45:33.027-07:002012-04-27T22:45:33.027-07:00I can only speak for myself but the majority of my...I can only speak for myself but the majority of my kids have never run track or cross country before high school. We do not have a track and during this current season, we have been able to go to the track once a week. I am not sure what the better resources you are speaking of above. I will give you the not working a job part but there is plenty of other things they are involved with that take up a lot of their time. we practice about an hour and a half a day so I am guessing that is a little less than most other teams (public or private). I am fairly certain that nobody has "picked" this school for athletic reasons. <br /><br />Despite all of the above, I am always striving as a coach that my kids compete to the best of their ability and we will not make any excuses if something is not at our disposal.<br /><br />Finally, in regards to private vs. public, you are either good or you are not. You either put in the work or you don't. I am pretty familiar with a lot of the good runners in Division V and they all had to work their buns off to get where they did. Nobody handed them anything in terms of their athletic success. They got it done and for that they should be congratulated.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-15896871323813172122012-04-27T21:17:57.276-07:002012-04-27T21:17:57.276-07:00most private schools also are not held to the same...most private schools also are not held to the same boundries as public schools. An athlete can " pick " their school to attend not having it choosen for them. Better coaching = better runners as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-55585131128023728082012-04-27T21:04:28.168-07:002012-04-27T21:04:28.168-07:00Having to not work a job (extra time for practices...Having to not work a job (extra time for practices, meets) is one of the big benefits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-47742260461986891722012-04-27T19:21:05.772-07:002012-04-27T19:21:05.772-07:00and what "resources" do you need to be a...and what "resources" do you need to be a good runner?-all you need is a pair of running shoes and hard training. Thats part of the beauty of sports is that its one of the few places where you can't buy success. It would almost be harder to run at a smaller school since they almost never have their own track and the smaller teams mean fewer good teammates to push the really talented runners in practice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-26605419423746906882012-04-27T19:01:08.934-07:002012-04-27T19:01:08.934-07:00D5 usually has a lot of the really rich kids at pr...D5 usually has a lot of the really rich kids at private schools, so it's no wonder they are doing better with the resources they have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-29716191488951134152012-04-27T17:44:32.959-07:002012-04-27T17:44:32.959-07:00YEAH D5 goes hard! Nick is the mannnn.YEAH D5 goes hard! Nick is the mannnn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-13079419565814912142012-04-27T09:01:48.363-07:002012-04-27T09:01:48.363-07:00I coach at a school in Division V and can verify t...I coach at a school in Division V and can verify that the competition in that division is really good and seems to be getting deeper by the year.Albert Caruanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14434646351717864405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-33497160302055957772012-04-26T23:43:04.041-07:002012-04-26T23:43:04.041-07:00Can't forget that SJND's time at ncs champ...Can't forget that SJND's time at ncs championships for xc was also one of the top times in the section regardless of division. D5 sure does have talent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-8797011081740328592012-04-26T23:28:46.593-07:002012-04-26T23:28:46.593-07:00seems that over the last few years D5 has turned o...seems that over the last few years D5 has turned out the best mid D runners: <br /><br />2011<br /><br />Ben Rainero-4:12<br />Cole Williams-1:50<br /><br />2012<br /><br />Nick Ratto-1:53<br />Connor Clark-4:13Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-53230058157170628882012-04-26T23:05:38.915-07:002012-04-26T23:05:38.915-07:00Great interview. Great kid. Hope he keeps improvin...Great interview. Great kid. Hope he keeps improving through college!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-23160760674882106822012-04-26T22:48:31.118-07:002012-04-26T22:48:31.118-07:00I agree, he is.I agree, he is.Jesusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-61920448571284942742012-04-26T22:47:44.326-07:002012-04-26T22:47:44.326-07:00I did a damn good job with this guyI did a damn good job with this guyGodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31292861.post-60873861526495496312012-04-26T22:45:00.664-07:002012-04-26T22:45:00.664-07:00Jesus he is so sexy...Jesus he is so sexy...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com