Jamison has had an AMAZING cross country season thus far!
He has "PRed" (set personal records) at every meet.
He dropped 30+ seconds between his first and second race. Today he dropped another 22 seconds off his time - which was extra impressive because it was 90* this afternoon! (He races a 5K or 3.1 miles this year. Last year he raced 1.9 miles.)
Today he began the race in a unique position. He was expected to be the top finisher for his team. He had also set a goal to finish in the top 20 of the race.
Always before when racing he has had team mates to help him set a pace. Today that was not the case. He was forced to go it alone. He told me he was very nervous starting out!
He accomplished each and every goal he set.
He DID finish first in his team.
He was 15th overall.
He set a PR of 19.11.
I am so stinking excited for him!
He is taking cross country VERY seriously. Like no soda ever, no junk food, more water than you can imagine, ice baths, lots of stretching, 7 practices a week pushing harder than he ever thought possible serious. He ran his heart out today. I have never seen him look worse after running, yet I have never seen him as satisfied with his effort either. He was fast asleep by 8:15 PM.
However, I know he will be ready for for his 6:30 PM long run tomorrow.
Because, next week there is another race.
I LOVE race days!
I am so very proud of you Jamison.
You are running with such intelligence, confidence, and determination.
I am in awe of your progress.
Congrats on another amazing race!
