Bailey's First Track Experience

Runners Take Your Mark......

Last week at school, elementary kids were asked to run the 50-yd. dash. The four fastest students were selected to race before the High School track meet at Urbandale High School on Monday, April 10. Bailey had the fastest time, 7.1 seconds. She and the other three selected would compete in a "shuttle race" against the other Urbandale elementary schools for bragging rights. When Bailey arrived, she was told that one of her teammates would not be coming and that she would need to run two legs of the race. She started the race and finished the race. Unfortunately, her school came in 5th place (out of 5)....but what a thrilling experience for her! She has really begun to LOVE running and even runs on Mondays and Wednesday with the neighboring catholic school's track team as they circle our block. Quite sure she is the first EVER from my family line to enjoy running. Unless I'm being chased with a weapon or there is a pile of cash or a tasty treat at the finish line - I won't be running.