Comments on: So, What Now: Chris Solinsky

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:45:14 +0000

Chris,

I’ve been a fan since your HS days in Stevens Point, WI. I’m a WI native and ran D1 at Marquette in the mid 90′s. I was thrilled to see you guys win NCAA XC in 2005! My old HS coach is good friends with Jerry (UW teammates in the late 80′s) and Jerry even filled in for him a couple of times. Keep up the great work! I was also disappointed you didn’t make the team, but I bet it’ll be incredible motivation for Worlds next year and London in ’12. Maximize the years you have left to compete at the elite world level with the talents, gifts, and abilities you’ve been blessed with. Best of luck!

By: Rich Patina

Rich Patina — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:02:38 +0000

I enjoyed the status article. I’ve followed our career since high school. Hang in there. Don’t overtrain. Become a racer.

Rich Patina

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:01:13 +0000

Breakthroughs don’t come to those hanging back, waiting for a miracle to occur. They come to people with the courage and determination to prepare, plan, and then attack. We learn more from failures than from successes – keep at it, and it _will_ happen. And thanks for the thrills, we look forward to more. 2012 will be even sweeter.

Richard

By: Doug Allan

Doug Allan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:42:51 +0000

Hey Chris,

Just read the update & wanted you to know I’m ‘just’ another of your fans out there that you have no idea about.
I picked up on you about 3 yrs ago because of the gutsy nature of your running. I was in Eugene for the entire trials, and trust me, was dying a little along with you that last 100.

So ONWARD, right! I expect that kick butt attitude to return ‘after the break’, and will be rooting for your progress in Aug/Sep, and especially 09.

Thanks for all your great races Chris. Your a prime example of what’s so great about Track & Field.

Doug

By: John

John — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:04:50 +0000

Chris,

As a father of a D1 distance runner, I know, through him, of the “thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat,” as the late great Jim McKay proclaimed every Saturday afternoon. My son, wife and I were rooting for you in Eugene and we know you will be in the Olympics in either/and 2012 and 2016.

- John

By: Chad

Chad — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:29:30 +0000

Solinsky,

Keep sticking your nose in those races and have confidence in your ability. It will come around. Just run YOUR race and don’t let anybody else dictate it. You have the guts. It will all come together soon. I am interested in watching you steeple next year as well.

-Chad

By: Mohawk

Mohawk — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:26:41 +0000

Chris,

What is really cool about running is that it can teach so much about life. You have a God-given gift and you are taking it and working through the joys and struggles that all competitors (men) face. You can’t always control the outcome, but if you are changed for the better it is always worth it! We are all pulling for you and hope your season finishes up successfully. Most of all, that you are able again to enjoy the process and that the performances are icing on the cake!

Paul

By: Paco

Paco — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:55:53 +0000

Thanks for keeping us posted Chris. It was great watching you run in Eugene! I hope you enjoy Europe and more importantly, I hope you quickly re-learn to enjoy the extraordinary gift of running you’ve been given. Rest assured, the Rocket Boosters in Point are watching you and cheering you on, no matter how far away you might be.

–Paco

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:51:00 +0000

Chris,
Very nice job in your last 5K! Took a lot of guts to hang in at that pace. You must be very strong mentally to come back so quickly and be ready to roll like that. Im a big fan and wish you well the rest of the season. Good Luck!
-Mike