Managing expectations is an important skill in any business.
Always aim to under promise and over deliver. Get that the wrong way around (and I’m constantly fighting with companies that do), and no-one is going to be very impressed.
Me. I’m one of those people.
So this was ostensibly just a comeback run after some niggly injuries.
“Don’t expect too much. It will be good to just have him back out on the track.
Let’s see how things go and take it from there.”
I’m paraphrasing, but things went well.
A strong 3rd place finish when really, we just wanted to see him run again.
More than we ever expected.
And, given that number 6 was never ever going to lose this one, it probably actually counts as a second place. I’m not sure if that’s quite how things work.
But look at the height, the effort, the enthusiasm (he’s flying far right with the white blaze).
Back where he belongs after a lengthy layoff, and building towards bigger and better things.
A very decent afternoon out.