It was a great day for a track meet!
Especially if you were a spectator! The athletes are used to, and thus prefer, much cooler temps! We laughed all week that you only need to focus on hydration for a 70* meet if you live in ND. Since our bodies are more accustom to 38* that 78* the warm temps were a shock to the system for sure! It is a very welcome shock if you ask me!
It was Jamison's first outdoor meet as a High School runner.
He has changed so much in the last year!
This photo was taken exactly a year ago!
Since this photo was snapped, he has grown many inches! He has also trained very seriously. He ran at least 5 days a week, every week since September. I think the photos prove that his hard work is paying off!
(You can also tell that I bought a new camera! My photo capabilities are much improved this track season as well!)
I can only imagine how he feels when he has his toe to the line, waiting for the gun to go off! I know it gives me butterflies to watch!
His first race of the day was the 1600 m run.
The above two photos are of Jamison and his good friend Joey.
I teased Jay that they are "twinning" in these pics.
He had a very strong kick at the end of this mile.
I love watching him run hard!
His coach told Jay to run a 5.10 mile today.
His personal goal was to run just under 5.
Coach was happier than Jay - but Monday he gets another chance to accomplish his goal.
I for one am VERY excited for Monday!
Team mates cooling off together.
Coach "RW" and Coach Lies
I truly appreciate the time, effort, and energy these men put into coaching.
I always laugh because if Coach says to do something - take your vitamins, drink a ton of water, go to bed early, stay away from soda - Jay is guaranteed to listen!
If mom says the same things, the guaranteed listening is not quite as definite!
Jamison also ran the 800 m run today.
I was thrilled to see him run this race.
Last year, it was the race he wanted to specialize in. It just never quite clicked. He spent most of last season injured. He was not injured "enough" to have to stop running. He was injured "enough" to not be able to perform to the best of his ability. It was frustrating for him.
Today he ran hard, strong, and well.
The last 200 was the most exciting!
(Don't you love the shadows in this photo?)
In the end, he ran the exact time his coach asked him to run - 2.18.
He was happy with that.
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At the end of the day, he had placed in both of his events.
8th in the mile.
6th in the 800.
It was a great first meet!
And it was SUPER COOL to see Jamison's name on the new score board!
It is extra fun because last January Chad received a "911" call from the sign company. They needed someone to come up and help excavate for this sign ASAP. Chad drove right over and did the job. When he has worked on something, it always feels just a bit personal - making it all the more fun to see our son's name on it today!
Well done today, my son! After months of training, weeks of PT, several pairs of shoes, tons of ice baths, and many, many, many miles run - your hard work is shining brightly. I am proud of your determination. I am proud of your performance. I am really excited to watch you again soon!
**2 days later, Jamison ran on a cold rainy afternoon. Even so, he acheived his goal and clocked a 4.56 mile. Watching him acheive his goals is one of the most rewarding parts of parenthood. He inspires me.
**2 days later, Jamison ran on a cold rainy afternoon. Even so, he acheived his goal and clocked a 4.56 mile. Watching him acheive his goals is one of the most rewarding parts of parenthood. He inspires me.
