u/Interesting-Kale3107

I was an assistant varsity and head JV coach for high school girls soccer last fall. We ended up having 18 on varsity and 22 on JV, with some JV girls swinging up each game to varsity. As a first time coach I was trying to learn and not rock the boat, so when the head coach ended up not wanting to cut any girls I just figured "ok, that's a lot of girls, but he's a seasoned coach and knows what he's doing". Now I feel like 22 was way too many girls after coaching a whole season - balancing the amount of subs I had with trying to get everyone equal enough playing time required a lot of thought and planning PLUS watching the clock during games when I want to be focused on the game. I don't want to have to deal with all that again.

SO. As somewhat stated in the title, how many would you ideally want on a JV team? Especially taking into consideration that a few may swing up to varsity each game.

Hey all. Going with my partner on an overnight trip to hike in RRG this weekend, and suspect he may propose! We have discussed and planned to get engaged sometime this year, and this specific hike is the first one that we went on together back in 2020. So, basically, it would be perfect.

My question is - what if he doesn't do it? I'm trying to gaslight myself into not expecting anything, but of course that's easier said than done. I just don't want to be on this wonderful hike with my wonderful partner who I know is going to propose soon and then get into a mood/be disappointed if it doesn't happen.

Anyone gone into a weekend or event expecting a proposal and then come out without it? Any tips on how to not let it get to me and just keep living in the moment? I would just appreciate any advice or personal stories to help ease the anxiety!

I (28f) have decided to run in my first half marathon exactly 1 year from now! I’m so excited but also very nervous when consider what a half marathon really is.

I’ve always been very athletic, but was never a major distance runner. The most I’ve ever run consecutively is probably a 10k. I played D1 soccer in college, work out 5 or 6 days a week now, but only run maybe 1-2 miles once a week. I had ACL surgery just under 2 years ago, so running has not been something I’ve pushed to improve at again. BUT HERE WE ARE NOW!

My biggest question is - where to start? Most online programs are for like 16 weeks out from race day or less. I’m not looking to completely switch up my workout schedule just yet since I have the whole year, but I do want to start increasing my endurance. Any tips or advice on how to begin and when to really start honing in on training? Thanks!