Had a nice meet up with fellow parents of our school aged children to watch the kids run their respective races. My eldest placed second in her 200m heat, and finished in first for the 200m finals. Off to the area trials in two weeks time. Nice.
She opted not to run either of the 100m, 400m or 800m races. Instead will do more sand pit jumping events, plus shot put, or “ball throw” as they now call it, since having all that weight as a little kick is too dangerous on their elbow joints. Since kids (apparently) were trying to fast ball pitch it, rather than the up on the shoulder/neck area technique to push it out as far as they can, and thus hurting themselves grievously in the process. So no more of that until high school.
I don’t think she’s taking on high jump or hurdles at this point either. Not problem there. Far more work, and potential for injury. I’m good with that choice. I’m not able to be there all day, but I did witness both races, and could cheer on my girl’s other friends. Yay!
Didn’t take any photos as it’s a school event, and I don’t want to deal with parents getting angry.
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