Cross Country continues... although not for Levi. Bryant and Jonas are doing well and improving each week in their determination and endurance, if not speed. This is such a neat program they offer in Kentucky and it is a BIG deal. There are a lot of school involved in each race.
The first "official" race was held September 1 in Shelbyville. The race was 1 mile long. It was HOT. These two kids were whining, crying, etc. the entire time. Poor Ethan had to endure wrestling with them as well. In fact, Levi refused to walk all the way to the car, stopping as we turned a corner to get to it. By the time we got the others loaded up and Ethan headed back to get him, the police were there. Someone was worried about the little boy crying on the ground. One of those (many) awesome parenting moments.
Bryant finished the race in 8:16:14 and ended up in place 96 of 148. Considering the first timed mile he did at practice was only a couple weeks prior and 10:04 we were super impressed!!!
Jonas finished his run in 11:02:61 for 141 place of 148. The heat and the course were really quite new for our runners and I was so proud of them. Their daddy was beaming with pride as they crossed the finish line.
Race #2 was held in Goshen, Rumble in the Jungle, on September 8. The race was 2000 meters, so 1.243 miles (or so says the internet). We didn't realize there was such a difference in the distance between the two races. Here they are before the race with a friend from their team.
The other kids did better this time. Thank goodness!
Ethan still had to endure the wrestling...
Bryant finished the race in 10:14:61 for a placement of 160 out of 214.
Jonas finished in 11:29:10, finishing at 202 of 214. He was really proud of himself that he didn't walk at all during the race! We were really proud of him too!
Our 3rd race was held this past Saturday, September 15. It was our home meet and I don't have the official results from the race yet. But the boys did great! It was a 1.1 mile course and extremely hilly. Ethan ran the open 5K in the morning and the hills really took it out of him. Considering he has only run maybe 8 times since we moved here I can't say I was terribly surprised. He said his time was about what his times were when he started running cross country in high school and came in last every race. Poor guy... it was still about 10 minutes faster than I've ever run a 5K!
According to Ethan's watch, Bryant finished his 1.1 miles in 8 minutes, 18 seconds. For a placement of 30th out of I don't know how many (Bryant thinks maybe 45?)
He was excited he got a horseshoe to take home for running so well!
Jonas had a lot of time to wait until his race. Luckily, Bolton kept him busy...
I love the way the younger elementary kids warmed up. Spinning and running, can't be beat.
In an effort to support our team's event we let the kids each get a snow cone. Eliza really liked it... so did her chin.
The boys K-3 lining up...
Pushing through the pain.
We don't know what his time was, but he was really excited he got a horse shoe to bring home as well!
3 comments:
Your boys are awesome! Running in the heat is HARD - it takes all your energy away from you. Way to go, guys!
Oh I am so proud of Bryant and Jonas. It is hard to run in the heat, but oh so worth it just to know that you did it! Way to go Bryant & Jonas. Love you both. Thank you for the update. They are doing great! And what a learning experience. They should be proud of their accomplishment. I am glad that the others handled the last two meets better. I know how Ethan must feel. Two little runners taking after their papa!
Love you all tons. Mom
Has anyone ever mentioned how beautiful your kids are? I am always amazed at those beautiful blue eyes!
What dedicated little red-faced runners! This Grandma is pretty proud of them! Way to hang in there and finish! Way to support them, Mom and Dad! YOU ROCK!!
LOVE, Jane
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