We had the extreme privilege of watching BOTH Jamison and Sierra race today! Two Dietrichs running XC is double the fun for me. To add to that, they both set personal records once again today!
Jamison ran first.
It was his first official start as a Varsity XC runner. He has been in many races in which JV and Varsity are combined. He was also part of the State team last year, which made him a varsity runner - but he went as an alternate. So, today was kind of significant. The kids and I decorated his room yesterday to celebrate and wish him luck!
He ran really, really well again this week. He finished, once again, fourth for CHS. Overall, he finished 24th. It was a big meet, with all of the western schools present, so that is a very respectable finish for sure. He also broke 18 min for the first time, running 17.47 which is 13 seconds faster than a week ago on a much more difficult course. Add to those stats the fact that this course is about 10 seconds longer than last weeks and you have a stellar race for JD!
Because Sierra had a throat infection last weekend, this was her first start of the season.
I was SO excited to watch her run. Last year she totally struggled with injuries. She had grown so quickly that her body was just NOT cooperating! She had plantar fascistic then tendinitis. We spent a lot of time at PT. She kept working and going to practice, riding bike rather than running. She was determined - and she WAS able to run the final race of the year. But her season was far from complete.
This summer she was able to run with the CHS girls team twice a week. They were so kind and encouraging. She totally enjoyed it. She also was successful! She ran all summer without any injuries! She has continued to be injury free with daily workouts! I am so thankful because she really wants to run cross and with much determination she is finally seeing some success!
Sierra is an 8th grader. She runs for HMS.
She looked great today - stronger the farther she got into the race!
I love the look of determination she has as she spots the chute for the first time!
This is not her favorite picture, but I had to post it!
Check out her leg muscles! A year ago she had total chicken legs, all bone and NO muscle. She has worked hard both running and lifting to develop some strength!
Sierra finished 21st today! 5th for her team! This is one of the biggest middle school meets of the year and her first race, so that is QUITE a finish! I am SO excited to watch her season develop.
The top 5 HMS girls are all blonde, blonde, blonde like just like Sierra. They have deemed themselves the "Blonde Squad!" And together they are proving that blondes can be a powerful force to be reckoned with!
(This is the varsity boys race results.)
(OK this post is filled with some major momma braggin' - but I am proud! I also want them to know this stuff some day when they are 30, and this is my scrapbook!)
**For the record, Joshua may be Ethiopian, but he does not share the XC love! When asked by the boy's coach today if he was going to be a runner like Jay, he said "NO WAY! It makes my legs tired!" He is hoping I buy a double stroller for the baby so I can push them BOTH around the golf course next year. He was not impressed when I told him that next year I would probably run the courses with baby in a carrier of some sort!
He also made us all laugh today when he challenged his Grandpa to a race. Grandpa beat him to the tree and back! When they got back to the finish line he says, "I need to find someone slower to race! MOM! Will you race me?"
Next week the Dietrich duo race in Mandan.
I, for one, can not wait!
