Cross Country

This cross country season was bittersweet for me.  Joe had another successful year, but at the end he told me that he doesn't think he wants to do cross country in college.  All of his friends had graduated last year, and although his team-mates were nice kids, he didn't enjoy it as much any more.

Joe at the beginning of his first home meet at the beginning of the race. 

Talking with one of his coaches at the end of the race.

It was a little warm and humid that day.

The season finished a few weeks ago, it wasn't Joe's best season, but he lettered again and received his 3rd year plaque at the award ceremony.

Woo Hoo!

Joe finished 6th in the regional meet on Thursday! There were 68 runners in his race. He's been working so hard this season and it's wonderful to see his hard work pay off.

Cross Country Meets

Joe had his first two cross country meets this week. He injured is ankle on Monday, but ran in both meets. He's supposed to ice it frequently and take the weekend off from running.

The first meet was an invitational pre-season meet with 10 schools participating. Joe's team came in first! He finished in the top 25% with an injury. We were really proud of him for pushing on throughout the race. Joe had a great time at the meet. We were able to watch him at various points during the run, but forgot the camera to get a picture.

His second meet was Thursday. Unfortunately they lost this match. One of the runners got mixed up on the course and ran further than planned. I missed the meet because one of the girls was running a high temperature. Mike was able to meet some of the other parents. He also learned about a potluck dinner that the team hosts for another team towards the end of the season.