Seems like we just got finished with cross country season, now track season is back in full swing. That means, from now until mid-May, you know where you'll find us...at track meets!That's exactly where we were on Saturday. It was Brittany's first track meet of the season. We hustled out the door at 8:00 AM in order for her to have ample time to warm-up before her first race at 9:30 AM. Unlike the weather forecast had said, the temperature never reached 75 degrees, and the skies weren't clear. Nope, we had gray skies, drizzle, wind, and COLD temperatures! It didn't take me long to realize that the fluctuating weather is exactly why I'm not too keen on track! I toughed it out, anyway, and had a great time visiting with a lot of parents I hadn't seen since the end of cross country season.
Brittany competed in the distance medley relay (DMR) at 9:30 AM and ran the 1-mile anchor leg of the race. All four girls on the team ran exceptionally well. In fact, they broke the school record for the DMR with a time of 13:30, which was 16 seconds off their record from last year! Woo hoo! We were all so excited! Then, just an hour and 15 mins. later, Brittany ran in the 3200 m (2-miler). It's a mental race, more than anything else, because the athletes have to run around the track 8 times! It's brutal to watch because they look like gerbils on a wheel... goin' round and round in circles! Brittany did very well placing 3rd, overall , out of 30 girls with a time of 12:20, which was just one second shy of breaking her record from last year. She really wanted to break it, but that gives her something to shoot for the next time. Here's a few pictures I took of her...
She's at the starting line (#7) getting ready to line up. She looks so nervous!
She's getting the baton handed to her by her best friend and teammate, Alicia. And she's off...
Coming around on the back stretch...
Battling it out with a rival for a strong finish...
I yelled so much that I'm, actually, a little hoarse! I'm one of those enthusiastic moms who can't keep her mouth shut...but, to me, that's half the fun! So, I guess that, all in all, it was a successful day...but we were all so tired when we got home that afternoon! Guess what we'll be doing this Saturday...AGAIN???"Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must move faster than the lion or it will not survive. Every morning a lion wakes up and it knows it must move faster than the slowest gazelle or it will starve. It doesn't matter if you are the lion or the gazelle, when the sun comes up, you better be moving." -Maurice Greene (attributed to Roger Bannister shortly after running the first sub-4 mile)
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36 comments:
Yay!
Josh is a track coach (as you know) and he coaches indoor (winter) and then outdoor (spring) season here. They're trying to talk him into doing cross country (fall) too but then I'd NEVER see him!
April, that is wonderful news that Brittany placed in that meet! Congrats to her! :-)
My sister was the track star in our family. She was fast as a bullet. I wanted to run, but when we moved, our school didn't have a girl's track program. I haven't run in years, but oh, how I loved it when I was young! I was not, however, a long distance runner.
Loved seeing all of your pictures. I missed you, too, but I had the craziest week ever. My life won't be my own till after the 21st (a wedding of a close friend's daughter), and then I can breathe again.
Sending you much love...
XO,
Sheila :-)
I love the pictures! I would be one of those screaming Mom's too. I'll prove it as my daughter gets older (ha).
Great photos:)
Wib.
I ran track! It was my life!!!
My girls wanted nothing to do with it...made me sad. :(
Enjoy this time...it will go quick I am sure.
Does she plan on running in college?
sandy toe
April,
I love the baton picture of her running...such determination! And yes, be that Mom that yells and cheers her daughter on! They are the ones that say "she was always the voice in my head"...I love that saying!
I can't wait to hear about Brittany and her track meets ... we will be with you in blog land each step of the way!
Big hugs to you, my sweet friend.
What great pictures! And yes, it was drizzly and cool... my boy and I took a 2 hour walk and loved it. It warmed up later and turned into a perfectly beautiful day, but still not as warm as they predicted.
Hope your voice is all better.. I know Brittany appreciates your support. wtg Brittany on breaking that school record!
Great pictures!!!
Hi April...you're so funny...
gerbils on wheels! LOL..
congratulations for Brittany being a track star...that's a lot of hard work...she is a really pretty girl! ;-) Bo
Way to go Brittany!!
We jump from Cross Country, to Swim and then right into track. I don't mind the meets when the sun is out and it's warm, but the beginning of the season is just too cold for me.
My daughter runs hurdles and has already had her first crash. Up and not quite over the hurdle, down we go, srcaping our side and bouncing our head off the track. Nice little bumb when she came home.
Even though track is my least favorite to sit and watch, I will enjoy every second this year. She has grown up too fast and this is the last track season for my to watch - she graduates in June.
Have a great day.
Fabulous pictures. I love that one with the pony tail flying straight out! Great quote, too.
Love the quote about Africa - time to get a movin!
Where are you finding your great quotes?! Every day, I love them. I am so impressed with your daughter!
Woo Hoo, you go Brittany.
Sounds like a great day! I remember track meets and all the time spent at the track (although, I did not run track, I kept the stats, so I had to be at all the meets too). And good for you cheering on your girl! I'm sure that she appreciates knowing you are there.
Have a great Monday!
Those are great pictures, April. Congratulations to Brittany and her team. Great job!
We will be in gyms for two more weeks and then our season ends. At least with basketball you don't have to worry about the weather. It looked like the girls were cold!
I'm also an enthusiastic parent - um, I yell at the games - a lot. It's about being supportive, you know.
It must be the cheerleader in us! I am a yeller too!
Even tho it gets a little tiresome, mom.... it's all about making memories. ;)
I am one of them mom's too! Love the pictures I am glad she placed!
You are such a great mom April. Great news on the times - yay! And cute pictures too!
Have a great day!
XOXOXO
Jenm
Look at her! She has excellent form : ). I don't really know what that means, but it sounds good : ). Thank you so very, very much for praying for Quince today! It means so much to me.
you're such a good supportive mom! sounds like you all had fun. it's funny but the first picture she looks like she's about to cheer instead of run because of the way her hands are clasped. too cute!
My kudos go out to all you sports mom! That was never really "my thing" (sigh)
Brittany looks cold!!
WOW! It does seem like this was just over. How time passes, huh? Brittany looks like she's very cold in the first picture. Can't wait to follow her progress this year! And girl, you are the COOLEST Mom I know. Keep on cheering out there. Ain't nothing wrong with that. Oh, Morgan would so make fun of me for trying to use a little slang here. lol!
Have a great day lady!
What a great job they did! I'm sure she will break her personal record this season!
I was a big track girl. I'd go back and forth between sprints and long distance. Just thinking about running 4-8 laps now....no way! LOL
Hi April
Congratulations to Brittany, she did fantastic. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of her at the track.
Now I can imagine where you are every Saturday!
Lindsay
Glad Brittany did so well!!
Wow, can't believe it's time for track already. It's fun to see these action shots. I'm glad you're getting to reconnect with the other track moms too.
April,
Great pictures! You sure are the proud mom and i would be too! But that doesn't mean we aren't grumbling a little under our breath as our lives become theirs. Of all my kid's sports, soccer was one I didn't enjoy so much because it was outside and the weather was unpredictable. But then again you forget about it when you are jumping up & down screaming at the top of your lungs!!
xoxo
Janie
Yay for Brittany! I loved the pictures! I hope that she has a successful track season. I am sure that you will keep us updated... :o)
I always lose my voice cheering for my boys! I just can't help it:0)
Congrats to your dd--and to you for being the kind of mom who stays around cheering her dd on☺
Hope you're having a good week!
What a cool mom! Love the pictures you posted.
That's great you made the poulet' this weekend.
I'm so happy you all enjoyed it!
Congrats on Brittany's accomplishment!! Great pictures and she looks like a great runner! You must be so proud. :)
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