Last week the only Dietrich racer was. . .
BRENNA JOY!
After watching the older kids run all season, she decided to try her hand at an elementary xc race!
At this point in the season, Joshua knows what to do pre-race - climb trees!
He also ran to the starting line to give his littlest, big sister a pre-race hug.
That is not something that happens when the bigger kids run!
And since it took a while to start the race, a little gymnastics was in order.
Eventually the 5th Grade girls were on the line, ready to race!
It was a half mile course.
It was by far JG's favorite course of the season. We could see almost the whole race from one spot! He did not have to run around at all!
Brenna had fun and finished in the middle of the pack.
Afterwards she said, "Running doesn't feel so good while you are doing it - but it sure feels great when you are done!"
I totally agree! In the moment running is tough, but the feeling of endorphins in and accomplishment post-run makes it all worthwhile!
I am curious to see if Brenna decides to run more next year or not! Watching our kids choose their path is one of my favorite parts of parenting!
***In other cross country updates, Sierra is officially out the rest of the season. She is bummed, but she also understands. After talking to a PT we totally trust, she knows that to run WDA this weekend will only extend her injury. It may be physically possible to run (poorly), but it is not worth the toll it will take on her body. So she is shifting her focus to rehabbing her hamstring, rather than racing. I am proud of the mature decision she made. I also totally understand her disappointment. At this point in her life WDA is her biggest meet ever. Missing out on it hurts. Yet, better things are coming. (although waiting stinks - no matter your age!)
*** Jamison did not run last weekend. We had a snowstorm on Friday. Yeah, for real! Saturday AM the snow had changed to tons of cold, cold rain. Fortunately the race was canceled. Also fortunately it was a small one and no one was too disappointed. This weekend we head to Minot for WDA. I am very excited to watch Jay and his teammates run. The state team will be finalized, so I expect to see some great things from all the racers!
