Here's the sight that, immediately, caught my eye. The firemen had taken a huge American flag and draped it from the ladder on their fire engine.
Brittany is standing in the middle of all the runners playing out her strategy.
And they're OFF! Come on, Britt...take those boys down...not to mention that little speed demon right next to you!
Woo hoo...those boys ate her dust!
There were runners everywhere!
Coming in to the finish with a time of 20:33! She was so disappointed that the girl who finished in front of her took her right at the final stretch.
But, she was the 2nd female to finish, overall, and got a nice plaque to show for it! It was a great race to get her geared up for cross country season next month! I'm very proud of her accomplishment!
Then, on Sunday afternoon, we drove Brittany and her best friend, Alicia, to running camp at Berry College in Rome, GA. They went with about 30 of their teammates (boys and girls). They'll be there until tomorrow afternoon. Here they are in their very basic dorm room trying to act like they're thrilled with their living conditions. I had to laugh because it's no different from any other dorm room I've ever seen. Oh, those girls have a rude awakening coming to them! Hee hee!
Brittany called last night and said they've been going non-stop...waking up at 7 AM for an 8-mile run. Then, they have a running clinic to attend, as well as various team building activities. She said she's having a lot of fun, but that she's tired. I'm sure she'll be glad to come home tomorrow, and I'll be happy to have her back!"You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face."~Gatorade ad
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I know you are so proud of her!!! She's such a lovely girl, in every way!
Go Brittany!!!!
Hi April!!!
It was good to catch up on your blog and your life-
wow, Britany-I am tired reading about all the running!
I have been working this summer on going on a 4 mile bike ride every day or other day-with all three of the boys...running sounds peaceful to me right about now!
Ps. Loved your post on sisters...I am going to give my dear sis a call right now...
Go Brittany! You are quite the athlete!
You must be so proud of your daughter! 2nd place is not shabby!!
I agree with Ruby Red Slippers. I feel like I need to sit down and take a break after reading about all that running!
My goodness..that girl runs!!! Will some of her energy come onto me when I look at the pictures??
Is she going away to college?
sandy toe
She really IS a beast, isn't she? That is awesome... to be that dedicated to something bodes well for her future. And yeah, dorm life WILL be a rude awakening.. AND a ton of fun!
hugs on this BEAUTIFUL day in Georgia!
Dang - it too her that much time to do 3 miles??? I can get ONE mile in in about 20 minutes! :)
awesome!!!!! i love those road races....we will probably try to hit a few to get the girls pumped up......now that softball and baseball are over we have some free time....wink, wink!!!!!!
Nice photos - esp the last one! Pretty girls! Life can be a rude awakening - when you get welcomed into the real world!
Congrats! Hope she has fun at camp!
I'm proud of Brittany for placing in that race! Good work! That was neat to see, April.
XO,
Sheila :-)
I love all these posts about running. It always challenges me!! lol SERIOUSLY!!
I have relatives in Rome.. so I know the exact spot you are speaking about! :)
Have a great day. ((Hugs)) coming from TN.
Go Brittany! Wow, I wish I had half her energy! Congrats on a job well done, I know you must be so proud of your girl:)
Congratulations on another good race.
I should say she's tired!
April- She is such a cutie pie! And what an amazing athlete! I know you are so proud! She will be ready for her nice cozy bed, ice cream, and big hug from Mom when she gets back from camp.:) Lori
I always have to tell you....she is sooooo CUTE!! YAY for her run. She is an amazing runner! I LOVE how they have raised the flag on the firetruck....beautiful! Oh, yes I have a feeling dorm life is going to be a rude awakening for her.
She is beautiful just like her Mommy!
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Love ya!
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way to go brittany! love seeing the male runners eat your dust!
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wow good job!
Yeah Brittany!!!! She is amazing.
I love the the fire department came and hung Ol'Glory. Beautiful.
Running camp...cool! Hope she had a great time.
Congrats Brit!!
April, I know you will be glad to have your baby home, poor thing will probably sleep for days!!
Hi April
Brittany did so well, you must be so proud. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of her in action too. Hope you get her home soon and she can have a rest!
Lindsay
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Awesome! What a beauty Brittany is and a talented runner as well!!
Way to go B!!! That is fantastic. I loved to go to camps on college campus'. What an adventure and I can not wait to hear all about her adventures.
Go Brit! I wanna have legs like you when I grow up! :D
Love it. Love all that she is learning through this competitive sport. I just sense she is a motivated young lady. I love all the work ethic that is being engrained in her too; life's journey for her will much less bumpy for this! Rock on, my sista!!
.mac :)
Good job, Brittany! I know you are proud, April!
Congrats, go Brittany go.
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You must be so proud! WTG Brittany.
Wow she had an awesome time!!!!
GO BRITT!! That is so AWESOME!! I know you will do so well in this your last year of High School. Cherish these times for you will never get them back. These next five years will prove to be some of the funnest of your life so live them to the fullest and always keep Him first!
Love and Prayers,
Tim
Way to go Brit! Does she wear makeup when she runs? Oh, that just makes me laugh. I remember when I used to think it was cool to wear makeup all the time when I was a teenager. Now, not so much :) I would definitely never wear it to the gymn. Not that I go to the gym often : ). Teenagers are so funny. Do you wear makeup when you run?
Yay! Way to go, Brittany!
Great job, Brittany! Talk about dedication!! She's an inspiration to even an old one like me!
Georgia has some Great Athlete with one being Brittany! Look forward to reading more of her accomplishments this coming year!
go Brittany! that flag was huge. beautiful to see!
Way to go Brittany! Waking up for 8 mile runs does not sound super fun for the summer. I'm sure she's loving it though.
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