YM County Youth Track Meet

These are a little out of order, but you won't even notice! Braden ran against other 4th and 5th graders today. Not all of the kids were there because there was supposed to be a baseball tournament today. Thanks to rain all evening on Friday, those games were canceled.

Here is Braden handing off the baton in the 4x100. He ran the 2nd leg and the fastest kid out there ran the first leg. Not sure why the slower kids ran last. (He's the tallest kid. Second from the right.) His relay team came in first!

Waiting to start the 100m. He's on the far left with the bad posture.

Starting to overtake the other runners in the 100m. He ended up winning his heat. (It might have been the only heat.)

Hanging out with the other VW fifth graders and Connor (standing - who is in 7th).

His first attempt at the long jump. He stepped WAAAAY over the line.

His second attempt. Can you tell he was more focused on not stepping over the line? He jumped 11'2". Kids could jump at anytime so he won't find out how he did until next week. I think they are going to hand out ribbons at the schools since this was a K-6 county meet.

Waiting to start the 200m. He's so tall and thin!

On your mark. (Braden is right in the middle.)

Moving up in the pack. He's 4th from the left.

Taking the lead. He ended up winning this race too!

Jon and I were very impressed! Braden ran the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m. He placed first in each. (Yes, there were quiet a few "fast" kids that were not at the meet, but still!) I never thought I'd have a runner. If this is something he enjoys, he'll need to work on starting fast. He takes small steps at the beginning and then has to book it once he gets those legs stretched out. He was fun to watch!