At the Races. . . Again

I posted a lot about our races last fall.  We are back at them again.  The little girls run a quarter mile and Savannah runs a half.  It is still really hard for Adeline to complete her distance.  Lila continues to hang with the back of the pack and Savannah is leading the way.  These races are still very emotional for us.  There was a day that we thought running would never happen and look at my little one pounders now!

Stretching out because racing in Kindergarten is serious business!

At the starting line. . .

During the first race, Lila Grace was looking over her shoulder and yelling back to Adeline with encouraging words.  It was very sweet.  She also flashed her pearly whites every time she passed someone she knew on the side lines.   Do I dare say that she is out for a good time more than she is out for the win. . .

Here is a clip of Lila's finish.





Here is Adeline working hard to cross the finish line. Just like he did in the fall, Mr. Long (race coordinator) is waiting for the last runner in order to give her the most loving high five. This season, he lets Adeline knock him backwards with her strength. She runs the entire race just for that moment. It is absolutely amazing to watch her fight for every step. I am so proud of this girl!






The big news for this season is that Miss Savannah Mae has finished first place in the first two races of the season. She has really matured as a runner and now plays the mental games that all good runners do. She keeps a safe distance ahead but makes sure to leave some in the tank for the end. I remember a year ago when she was at the back of the pack with her arms flailing. What a difference a year, some practice and bunch of determination makes. I am one proud Mama!

Oh, did I mention the Savannah runs a half mile in 3:24!  She beats me.  I know this because I raced her one day and she left me in her dust.

Here she is crossing the finishing in first place.