It was a good day on the blue oval of Drake stadium. The weather was good and Jess ran great.
She won the 400 in a time of 56.41. Which is a new school record and the state track meet record for 3A is 56.08 so she is close. Maybe she can get that next year.
The 200 was something we were hoping she would get to the finals in. She had only run it two other times ever so we weren't sure what to expect. Well, she won her heat and has the fastest time of all the girls going into the finals on Saturday. She has a shot at another gold. Who would have guessed that one.
Two more events for her on Saturday. The sprint med relay, maybe a top three finish and then the 200 finals.
Jenny and Matt came up and watched. It was really nice to see them and share the moment with them. It was really great that they came. It meant a lot. I think Jenny was as excited as anyone.
It was a very good day and she is getting interviewed live on the radio this morning at 7:10.
I will post again after she runs on Saturday.
Whew!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Big Day
Well today is the big day! The state track meet will be an emotional one no matter the result. Jess seems excited but I can tell there is a bit of nervousness underneath her excitement.
Jenny is coming up so that will be fun. It will be good to see her and her family.
Drew had a baseball game last night. he pitched and did pretty well. They lost 6-3 so it wasn't too bad and he didn't give up many runs.
I have to go in early today. Nancy and I are proctoring a technology literacy test this morning. I hope it is done by 10. I really don't like doing this but we have to do it every year as part of the No Child Left Behind requirement.
I plan on heading up to the track meet around 2:30. Nancy is going up as well. She is taking one of the grandkids.
We had team unity at our house last night for the track girls going to state. I made chicken alfredo. It was good. I think the girls liked it.
I think the weather is going to be good for the meet today. I am looking forward to watching.
ok, off to start. Wish Jess luck! Results tomorrow.
Jenny is coming up so that will be fun. It will be good to see her and her family.
Drew had a baseball game last night. he pitched and did pretty well. They lost 6-3 so it wasn't too bad and he didn't give up many runs.
I have to go in early today. Nancy and I are proctoring a technology literacy test this morning. I hope it is done by 10. I really don't like doing this but we have to do it every year as part of the No Child Left Behind requirement.
I plan on heading up to the track meet around 2:30. Nancy is going up as well. She is taking one of the grandkids.
We had team unity at our house last night for the track girls going to state. I made chicken alfredo. It was good. I think the girls liked it.
I think the weather is going to be good for the meet today. I am looking forward to watching.
ok, off to start. Wish Jess luck! Results tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
I don't think I have cursed the weather in over 48 hours
The weather has been pretty good this week. Yesterday was really nice, almost hot but you won't hear any complaining from me. Just seeing the sun without a 30 a mile an hour wind is nice.
Drew had a baseball game Monday night. The got killed! The score was something like 18-3. It was rough. Drew played 1st base and had a base hit. He did a nice job but the pitching on the team is terrible. I think Drew is the best pitcher on the team. I hate it when he pitches. I just am stressed the whole time.
Jess has been practicing like crazy. Her big day is tomorrow. I am pretty nervous about it because I know she wants it so much. It will be rough if she doesn't win.
The sports guy from the radio interviewed her yesterday. The interview should be on the radio this morning.
Drew has a game tonight. Dawn is headed to that. Jess has team unity at our house tonight and I am making chicken Alfredo for the team. It is ten girls, all the state qualifiers and the alternates. I do this every year the night before they run. A good carb/protien meal for that good energy for the big races tomorrow.
I think I will leave work early, around 3 today to get everything ready. They need to eat by 5 because they have senior awards ceremony tonight at 6.
Ok, Off to start.
Drew had a baseball game Monday night. The got killed! The score was something like 18-3. It was rough. Drew played 1st base and had a base hit. He did a nice job but the pitching on the team is terrible. I think Drew is the best pitcher on the team. I hate it when he pitches. I just am stressed the whole time.
Jess has been practicing like crazy. Her big day is tomorrow. I am pretty nervous about it because I know she wants it so much. It will be rough if she doesn't win.
The sports guy from the radio interviewed her yesterday. The interview should be on the radio this morning.
Drew has a game tonight. Dawn is headed to that. Jess has team unity at our house tonight and I am making chicken Alfredo for the team. It is ten girls, all the state qualifiers and the alternates. I do this every year the night before they run. A good carb/protien meal for that good energy for the big races tomorrow.
I think I will leave work early, around 3 today to get everything ready. They need to eat by 5 because they have senior awards ceremony tonight at 6.
Ok, Off to start.
Monday, May 18, 2009
revetahw - whatever
Monday of a busy week ahead.
Drew has baseball games tonight, Wednesday and Friday. Jess has the the State track meet Thursday and Saturday. I am hoping this terrible weather ends soon. This Spring weather has just sucked!
Work has been busy lately and I really have been expecting it to taper off here soon. I am not sure what the big "end of they year" rush is about but it needs to end soon.
Weekend was cold and rainy and a bit windy.
Jess qualified in 4 events for state. The 4x800 team actually qualified but she isn't going to run it at state. It is right before her 400 and I want her to be at full strength for that event. The alternates can run it. The coaches used her to get them in. Whatever.
Ok, so a bunch of stuff going on. I will keep you posted at the week progresses.
Drew has baseball games tonight, Wednesday and Friday. Jess has the the State track meet Thursday and Saturday. I am hoping this terrible weather ends soon. This Spring weather has just sucked!
Work has been busy lately and I really have been expecting it to taper off here soon. I am not sure what the big "end of they year" rush is about but it needs to end soon.
Weekend was cold and rainy and a bit windy.
Jess qualified in 4 events for state. The 4x800 team actually qualified but she isn't going to run it at state. It is right before her 400 and I want her to be at full strength for that event. The alternates can run it. The coaches used her to get them in. Whatever.
Ok, so a bunch of stuff going on. I will keep you posted at the week progresses.
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