Cross-Country Running Event at IST::Annika gets Second Place!

October 13, 2012-

IST hosted a cross-country running event (for the 3-5th graders) on Saturday morning.  At least two other schools participated in the event. 

Funny Annika!  She was very concerned about her breakfast this morning- I scrambled an egg for her in addition to the half of a waffle she had.  She also wanted to make sure she had lollies (candies) with her per her gym teacher's instructions.  She also begged to use my hand carry water bottle for the event (I didn't think that was such a great idea as she didn't train using it but Mark said to go ahead and let her use it).  Whatever helps you run! run! run!

Annika (and her friend, Clair) ran in the U-10 (Under 10) group.  Annika got Second Place!!!!  Clair got Third Place!  

Way to go, Annika!!!!!!!!

Clair and Annika relaxing before the event:

Ready! Set! Go!

Go, Annika! Go!!!!

She looks determined, doesn't she???

Sprint, girls, sprint!!! Run as fast you can! The end is in sight!!!!

Annika gets SECOND place!!!! Yahooo!!!!

YAY!!!!! Hurray for Annika!!!! Oh, and do you see her NEW scooter???  We never did get back her stolen scooter so I went and bought another scooter.  Oh boy.  

What a great way to start Saturday morning for these girls!  And lucky girls…their fun day isn't even over!  They're heading to a friend's birthday party and then we're taking them out to dinner.  :-)