Here's some pictures I thought I'd share with you. Brittany and her best friend, Alicia, taking off from the start.
The two best buddies are striking a pose after they finished racing. Talk about a couple of goof balls! 
Brittany came in first on her team and she placed 7th overall out of 217 girls with a time of 20:31! Woo hoo! Here she is getting her medal (the only one on her team). It looks like she was, either, applauding for herself or leading everyone in prayer...not quite sure which! :) 
The varsity girls placed 3rd overall out of 29 teams and brought home their first trophy of the season! What an exciting moment!
A closer shot...
So, it was definitely a successful meet and I'm so proud of what the girls accomplished. They set out to do well and that's exactly what they did! GO HAWKS GO!"You can't become a winner overnight, or even in a couple of years-it takes time. You will lose races and you will have to accept that, learn from it, and believe that you will win the next one, knowing that you will probably lose that, as well. You have to just keep believing that, one day, you will win."~Paula Radcliffe (world marathon record holder)
P.S. Oh, and just to let you know, the coach was not happy with their times, at all. When they learned they came in 3rd place and were getting a trophy, all he said to them was, "We've got to work harder". What a huge disappointment for him to react in that manner! I hate to say it, but a lot of what's gone on this season is is due to his lackluster attitude. He makes the girls feel like failures. That's why I give them pats on the back and encouraging words every opportunity I get.
23 comments:
How very exciting!
sandy toe
Go Brittany!! That's awesome!!!!
Maybe the Coach will chill out now???
Yeah, baby!
I am so pumped for her! The joy and pride on her face is super to see.
Great work! I know you are beaming as a mama bear too!
.mac :)
GggggooooOOOOOOO Brittany!!!
I love that first picture... her legs look so strong.. like you can see she's going to take the lead! Love it!
That's awesome! Too bad the coach has such a poor attitude!
Great job, Brittany!
That's really sad about the coach's attitude. :(
I love reading your posts! I actually look forward to reading them. Thx for sharing.
Cindie
You're having so much fun going with Brittany to these meets. She's a speedy one.
I have to laugh at the first picture... Everyone behind Brittany and her friend are looking at them like they are thinking "I wish I had me some of those funky socks!"
Sooo funny!
Robin~♥
Awesome! They deserve a big pat on the back...good thing they have you!
GREAT JOB, BRITTANY! This is quite an accomplishment and I know that you are so proud of her. Glad the storms held off so the meet could go on.
WEll DONE BRITTANY
You did great. We enjoyed seeing the pictures of you being presented with your medal. You are a star.
Lindsay & Jessica
xx
I do love those socks. That coach sounds ridiculous.
Excellent job Brittany and team. Boo to the coach.
That's awesome B!! You are having a great season so far.
Hey...tell the Coach to run against them and see what kind of time he posts...that should shut him up.
Great job Brittany and the entire team.
I hate to hear the coach's reaction April--that's very discouraging for the girls I'm sure when they're trying so hard...
Great job Brittany!!! You go girl.
What a downer to have a coach like that. He definitely should be more encouraging when it sounds like they are doing great!
how exciting! Go Brittany Go!
Woo Hoo, way to go Brittany!!
good job I have to say I just love their socks!
Go, Brittany, Go! Yea!
Checking in on a borrowed computer. I miss you, April!
XO,
Sheila... who hopes to be back soon! :-)
Yay Brittany! That coach sounds like he's got some real issues!
WTG Brittany!
Are those stripped socks part of their uniforms or a special type of sock for their calves/shins?
Love you,
b
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