disillusioned wrote:
My life sucks even worse now. Without my knowing, my mom called the principal to ask what is going on and to complain. The Principal (is also Director of Athletics) explains and explains and finally tells my mom that although he will look into it that the coaches decisions are final and that this year all runners must travel in the school van for insurance reasons and there is only room for 8, the coach, and a driver. And word is out at school that my "mommy" called because I could'nt make the team. Guys on the team are calling me Son of Pre-menstrual. I tried to go for a run yesterday to clear my mind but it just makes me madder. I suck.
It's been awhile since I've been in high school but when you look back on it, you will realize that your mom worried about you and did what she could to help. Just from your screen name and "I suck", I can even tell that something is wrong. It seems that your principal and coach (Is this guy a former football coach, who now coaches CC because he is incompetent?) are a-holes for not only limiting the team to 8 (great way to develop a program) but for telling students at the school about the call. If I were the coach, I would allow you to train with the team and have time checks every other week to see who gets to race. Do you really want to run for a school that doesn't take your best interests at heart? Find a running club and train with them. In my area, running clubs are glad to accept high school kids. Train your heart out and learn to love running. Just because you are not with your high school team doesn't make you any less of a runner! Good Luck.