Charlotte NC, Footlocker South Region meet. OK - this was an incredible experience for me - oh and Trav did well and had a great time too. I'm definitely running the Open/Masters race next year. Still in Charlotte and just on Lisa's laptop, so I can't post a pic of Travis grinning on the awards stand with his 22nd place medal and certificate. He ran the Junior boys race and came through in 16:35, a much more satisfying result than last week. After the first 4 or 5 boys, there was no more than 2 seconds between finishers all the way down to about 150th - 243 boys were in the race. He said he felt like he was sprinting the entire first mile, but came through in a reasonable 5:09 in 50th or so. When I next caught up with him just after the 2-mile, he was in 32nd... top 30 receive medals. I told him where he was and then I (and tons of other fans - this was major fun) sprinted to the next spot I sould see him, at about 600 to go. He was in 26th with a firm trail around a lake to the finish line - very picturesque and I could watch the whole way. He passed a few more boys down the line and got passed by one at the end - really fine racing in crowded conditions the whole way. He was pleased and I was impressed - great way to end the season - whew - so glad he erased the bad taste of the state meet. On to track!
Pretty sure the 2 miles estimated running is low - had to run to/from the jeep a couple times too and parking was a nightmare. 
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