Sky Conference

On Tuesday the kids ran at the Sky Conference at Ephram White here in Bowling Green.  This was both of the kids first race back since injuries three weeks ago so I was on pins and needles as to how they were going to run.  Yes, I can me a nervous mom, sometimes, well, ALOT of the time!

Courtney struggled, but hopefully she will be back on the mends after this weekend, we hope!!!

Jonah ran really hard and looked really good throughout the race.  Guess a couple weeks off to recover from a hamstring injury is what he needed.  He really looked strong!! 

I wish I had a shot of Jonah crossing the finish line.  He threw his arms up, as into a victory, he had seen he time, knew he beat his old PR and was totally satisfied.  I loved it!!!!

 I am so very proud of Jonah!!! 

He set a new PR ( personal record) of 17:10 shaving, 12seconds off of his previous PR

and came in 9th place.

 Ross came in 16th place, him and Jonah are the #1 and #2 runners for SWHS.

Way to GO, boys!!!

sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 34:4

Blessings to all ~
Carla

Twilight Run

Saturday was the Twilight Run which starts the 5K races for Jonah and Courtney for the cross country season.  This year's race was much larger then the two years prior, which gave us stiffer competition. 

The girls varsity team at the starting line.

Courtney ran a time of 24:39, which is a season's best for her.

The girls varsity team placed 5th

Start of the boys varsity race, you see now why I love the pick socks that my son wears,

I can easily spot him in a large group.



Jonah took 9th place in the varsity boys race with a time of 17:22, which is a PR for him and right now Jonah is ranked 15th in the state.

Way to GO!!!! 

The varsity boys A team (minus a couple of boys) came in 3rd place.

Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

Psalm 116:7

Blessings to all ~

Carla

Daviess Co 6k Relay

Today, was the first race of the season, a relay, in Owensboro.  This will be the only relay that the team will run this year, a 6k relay, two person team, each runner running a 3K.  It's a fun race and a good way to start the season however next Saturday will be the team's first really 5k race of the season.

 

The start of the girls varsity race....and they're off!

 Courtney running strong.

Poor girl, started with her hair braided and

a soft headband, by the time she finished the race,

her hair was completely down and she lost her hairband

at the exchange.  She was cursed with thin hair like me,

nothing stays in our hair, it's a constant fight!!!



 Courtney ran the first leg of her race,

handing off to Shelby.

 Courtney and Shelby finished 29th,

which is AWESOME considering Courtney threw up mid-run and

Shelby's knee starting throbbing, she was lucky to finish. 

Courtney's unofficial time was 14:11.

 A smile from my beautiful girl,

I am so very proud of her!

 The boys praying before the boys varsity race.

 Ross handing off to Jonah at the exchange.

 Jonah running strong.
He has train so hard this season and
has shown so much dedication.
He makes me proud!!! 

 Jonah coming up to the finish.

 Jonah and Ross finished 18th.

Overall, a good start to the season.

 

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead...

Philippians 3:13

 

Blessings to all ~

Carla





Cross Country

The season has official begun, meets, that is, races, the fun stuff.  as far as cross country goes,

they have been practicing since the second week of June, six days a week,

 waking up at 5:30 to be at the park by 6:30 in order to run before the heat of the sun hits.  

It truly takes dedication!!!

I never thought in a million years that I would be a cross country mom, 

but I am and I AM PROUD OF IT!!!   

This morning we met at the Kereiakes at 7:30 for team photos and then a 3k time trial.  Next Saturday will be our first actually meet which will be a 6K relay.   Our team has almost double since two years ago when SWHS was opened and I am so proud that my kids have been a part of this team.

The high school team

Courtney trying to push down a tree, no, not really this is a stretch to prevent chin splits.

Warming up before the time trial....

Caroline, Sara, Courtney, Jonah, and Megan

My son is known for his bright pink socks.  

He started wearing them at the beginning of the season last year and has wore them ever since.  

It's nice because I can spot him from a distance.

Strengthening the hip muscle.

Jonah and Ross receives a pep talk from coach before the time trial.

Coach talks to the team before the race/time trail.

getting ready........

Top three runners, Jonah, Ross and Chris.  

I love how Ross and Jonah are in sequence.

Courtney, bless her heart, did not have a good run.

  She battled hip pains all during the run, you can see it in her face.  She ran a 15:04, 

coach knew something wasn't right, first thing coach said to me was,

"what happened?"  Maybe next Saturday's race will be a better race for her, let's hope!!!

Here comes my boy, coming to the finish line in first place.

Jonah crosses the finish line.....10:24 his time for the 3k. 

A cute picture of Phillip and I dressed as twinkies today for the time trials. 

Go Spartans!!!! 

 Yes, I wore my hair straight today, actually the last couple of days I've done straight. 

I like it but the guys (Jonah and Phillip) prefers it curly.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Romans 12:12

Blessings to all ~

Carla

Team Photos

SWHS 2011

Cross Country Team

 Being silly

 Middle School Team

High School Team

 Elementary Team

Our team has grown since last year, new faces and old.  Looking forward to an

Awesome year, can't wait to see what our runners do this year.

Blessings to all ~
Carla