Rachel Devereux Blog: Fair Is Fair Rachel Devereux Mar 07, 2014

“FAIR IS FAIR” is from the movie The Legend of Billie Jean.  This is one of my most favorite quotes ever to be said. It’s short, simple, and to the point. It doesn’t take a lot of thought; it means what it says- what is fair is fair. I am a firm believer of standing up for what you believe in and fighting for what is right. That is why I am writing this blog- to take a stand .

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux - This Blogs For You Coach Rachel Devereux Nov 07, 2013

People will come into and go out of your life. You will meet all kinds of people. Some you can trust and some you can’t trust. Some who believe in you and some do not.  There are also people you meet who are wise, protective, inspirational, respectful, trust worthy, caring and loving and who look out for  your best interest no matter what the circumstances. These people are very rare to come by in life. We may not always see eye to eye, but Coach Vohland; I can always count on you.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux- Tis The Season For Running Rachel Devereux Oct 22, 2013

“HERE IT IS! HERE IT IS!!” No, not the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown - CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON! Yes folks it’s that time of year, while the average student looks at fall being a time for hoodies, UGGS, pumpkin spice lattes and trips to the pumpkin patch,  my teammates and I are experiencing something a little different.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux - Siblings Bring Out The Best Rachel Devereux Oct 04, 2013

I’ve always been told to push myself to new levels. To go hard or go home. To reach for the stars and no dream is ever too big. For someone to accomplish such high goals and compete to their best ability, they have to run against the best. Fortunately I have had the privilege of training and running with the best. Ever since I began my high school season I have been able to race, compete, and practice with some of the best runners in Illinois.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux - Pre-Race Rituals Rachel Devereux Sep 26, 2013

Most runners before leaving on an overnight trip for a meet will do a few simple bag checks: spikes (check), uniform (check), trainers (check) warm up (check) extra clothes for dinner (check), basically the same stuff that every runner makes sure they don’t leave behind. Well I guess you could say I’m not like most runners. My list has a few peculiar items that most others don’t.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux - The Story of the Cape Rachel Devereux Sep 12, 2013

My story begins with my sister, Ellen, as she is standing at the end of the track staying loose and doing form drills. As a girl from another team approaches her, the girl asks if she is from St. T; Ellen then replies “Yes,  I am.” The girl than asks “don’t you have a girl on your team who wears a cape? That must be embarrassing.” Ellen shocked by the remark then states “Yes, that girl happens to be my sister.” The girl then awkwardly walks away.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux Rachel Devereux Sep 03, 2013

“IT’S HOT BOB!” seems to be the phrase of the week. No, I’m not talking about the local car dealer I’m talking about this weather, It sure was one brutal week with the extreme heat., but the Bulldogs managed to make the best of it and tough it out. As runners in Central Illinois we have to be prepared for almost anything and everything.

In Her Own Words: Rachel Devereux Rachel Devereux Aug 27, 2013

They say that your high school years go by pretty fast, from the moment you walk through those doors of that first day of freshman year, all the way until that last day of your senior year. To me, high school has felt like a four mile race.