Thursday, November 19, 2009

Cross Country banquet

Cross country season has come to an end. The boys went out for cross-country to get in shape for the wrestling season, and fell in love with it. They are natural runners and were fun to cheer on. Jake should have got the "ralph award" because he threw up during every race, but two. I was surprised to hear another child win the award. I didn't realize, that it was a common practice. It amazed me that he still enjoyed running each time no matter what happened.
Mitch finished the year strong after coming back from tendinitis in his knees. He lettered this year and made varsity! The boys enjoyed being on the same team together and are now in amazing cardiovascular shape for the wrestling season. Way to go...all that hard work paid off.This coach is the most amazing coach. He really builds the kids with his positive nature and truly believes in them. He even runs with the team which makes all the kids even love him more.

3 comments:

Jolyn Buhrley said...

What a great season! I hadn't heard about Mitch having an injury-or Jake throwing up! I have done both myself running! My friend thinks you are not a true runner until you have barfed. She was soooo jealous when I did while doing a speed workout with her. She has yet to become a "real" runner. :)
Congrats my boys!!!!!

Jill Heaps said...

It looks like you boys had an awesome season! Congrats. I am very impressed that Jake would keep going even though he threw up so many times. He must have gotten his determination from his aunt Jill :)

marilyn said...

Iguess I'm not a real runner" How great the boys did this together and they will be in great shape for wrestling, what a great sport I'm proud of you thats for sure! love you