Friday, October 21, 2011

Last Meet

Yesterday was Spencer's last meet of the season for X Country. There were 10 schools at the meet. Spencer got to run for the JV team which was the next fastest boys after the Varsity team for Ballard. He was supposedly number 14 so he just made that. (There was a third race that was for all other boys who were no Varsity or JV). So every team there was running their top 14 too so it was a race of 140 boys. His last race last week he ran the same course in 20 minutes even.So, he was running with a faster group than he usually does and he said he could tell it and thought he had done a pretty good job. He ran the race in 19:17! That's a big leap in x-country. He was very excited because his goal had been to break 20 minutes and he sure did it. It was a great way to finish off the season. I think if he keeps running with a faster goup of kids his time will continue to improve.

I know I keep make posts where Spencer is the topic. Spencer would say that's because he is my favorite (not true). We don't see much of Tucker these days between his work and his girlfriend. Cooper is playing soccer but it is on Sunday and Dennis is the only one who has been going to the games and he has not been taking pictures. Both are doing well though.
Dennis & I took a trip to Phoenix a week ago and had a great time. We played golf four days in a row. We had a great time. Sadly I got sick while we were there. Not sure if it was a cold or finally letting go of the stress of the start of school and other things. Still sick a week & a half later.
Today would have been my mom's 82nd birthday. Not sure what I can say other than that.

5 comments:

Lost Woman said...

Way to go Spencer, NOT the favorite son, nephew, grandson, brother, student, or friend. (:
He's gotta feel good about that.

I didn't know what to think about mom's birthday either. It was just another sad day really.

Amy Wallace said...

Yay Spencer. That is a huge drop in time. Glad you got a little golf vacation in there, that's fun for you

crazy lady said...

Whoa! That Spencer is AMAZING!!!!
That is quite an improvement in time- and the previous time wasn't too shabby to begin with (said the woman who feels good about a 10 minute mile....a0
Hope you're feeling better by now...stupid virus or "whatever".

The Desiree said...

Spencer just rocks! Sounds like he pushes himself more when he runs with the big boys, good. I'm telling you he can get his college paid for that way!

Glad all is well, aside from the sick thing.

jo said...

Go Spencer! Good for him...I wish I were a runner :/

Glad you and Dennis took some time for yourselves and enjoyed some golf time....hopefully your on the mend from being sick...stress can do strange things!