My track coach of five years is leaving the country to coach for another university. He was the biggest influence in my teenage and young adult life shaping me into the man I am today. He was like a father to me and had a profound impact on my life. Whenever something would happen in my life, he would be the first person I would turn to for advice. He taught me so much more than just track and field, helping me grow into a man. This month he’s leaving to coach at a D1 school in the States. Although I am very happy for him, as this is a great leap for him and his family, it’s bittersweet. I don’t think I’d continue running track, as it isn’t the same without him, but I will pursue a different sport. I understand that I can always still talk to him over the phone and such, but I suppose it just wouldn’t be the same.

How do I go about a bittersweet time like this.