Cross Country

    Another cross country season has begun for Ashlyn.  Like the past two years, she was very excited to sign up and run.  She practices on Monday and Friday mornings.  Thankfully, my work schedule allows me to run both days with her.  I thoroughly enjoy our runs together.  She has come a long way and runs most of the time during practice.  Most days she will get in 2 1/2 miles before school starts for the day.  I love that her school is supportive of running and makes it such a fun activity for kids.  Over half of the kids in the school are part of the team.  The participation is amazing!
     They have a total of 3 meets during the season.  Her first meet was Friday after school.  As luck would have it, a cold front came through Friday so it was a bit chilly.  She now races with 2nd and 3rd grade.  Her race course is also quite a bit longer.  We all came to cheer her on. Our girl did so good and truly gave it her all.  She did not walk at all, which I am so proud of her for.  She was definitely in the top ten of the girls crossing the finish line.  Way to go Ashlyn!!!

And they are off!!!

There she goes

Coming in 

Her and her best friend Sofie ended up crossing the finish line together

Ashlyn with her Uncle Steven who is such a good coach to her