WEEK 6--RUNNERS OF THE WEEK

Honestly, this is my favorite post each week. It is our opportunity, as coaches, to honor and recognizes those athletes that are working hard every day and seeing those positive results in their races.

KENJI SOARES--This is long over due recognition. Kenji was there for those hot summer workouts. Kenji was there...well heck, he is always there. He works hard every day in every workout. He runs with both heart and passion. He leads by example. Kenji does whatever he is asked, he is a coaches dream. At this weeks Castro Valley Invitational, Kenji was Downey's second fastest varsity runner.

KARINA REDDING--Karina has been the number 3 or 4 girl on the varsity team all season. After a mid-season bit of self-doubt, she is finding her confidence again. She ran with real heart this week in the hills at Castro Valley. She placed 28th overall out of 128. She was the 3rd Downey finisher. She improved her time from the same meet last year by 40 seconds.