REGION Goals: Run with all my heart and no matter what happens I will be happy.
I felt ready for this race, I had prepared a lot and I had been thinking about it a lot. I didn't do as good as I wanted to or as good as I thought I would. I was so close to a PR and I really wanted to break 18. I really wanted to beable to say my best time is 17:__, and I remember after my first year of running wanting to say that about 19 and break 20, so I guess that means there is always something to try for. Even though I didn't do as good as I wanted I am still happy about everything and I know I tried and I did pretty good.
We did the big loop backwards (2 miles) and got ready to race (stretch, shoes, no gu). At the starting line I was ready to go and try to do what I had been thinking about so much. The race started and I got out to about 3rd. I got into trouble in the middle of the race and I will probably feel bad about it forever. I remember thinking "I can't take it" and I gave up a little. I slowed down a little and some people passed me. After the hill I tried to break out of it and I picked it back up and passed some people so I was in 6th. Then it was into the finish. I raised my hands into the air as I finished my last cross country race. Usually I need some time by myself after a race, but not today. Today I went straight for my Mom and gave her a hug along with my Dad. I was crying and my Mom was too because it was my last race and everything. I was sad that it was over but happy becasue of everything that I have done, everything I have learned, and because I love xc so much.
Our team did very good today. JV had top 13 places, I got 6th and I was very happy to get a medal. Varsity had all 7 in the top 10 and we won! REGION CHAMPS! We had a victory lap and everyone was excited and happy. The girls got a close 3rd but they did there best and Ruth won. After we got home we went to Arctic Circle to celebrate. It was a fun day and great for our team. | 