The Last Race

...in an Austin Jersey!

With the move approaching, we had known since February that we were going to be moving.  With every season, there was a last race.  During swim season, there was his final swim in the Austin pool.  During track season, there was the last run, and possibly the last race.  Then, we started school in Austin, and there was cross country season.  When school started, we knew we were leaving, and we knew where we were going.  This was Caleb's race in an Austin jersey.

Caleb had been working towards his goal of breaking an 18:30 - 5k.  This was his last chance, and he had a nice run with his coach, set some goals, and was prepared to make it happen.  (That is his coach over his shoulder cheering on the next runner - he runs all over the course and encourages all of the runners)

He did it!

Eli had been nursing an injury.  He had rested it quite a bit, and he was going to try to run this meet.  When I got to the golf course, Eli came over with tears in his eyes, and he was hurting.  He couldn't run.  He had a little broken heart.  He wanted so badly to finish the season with one last race.  My heart ached for him.

Here are some members of the team:

 Here is Caleb with one of his friends:

Here is a photo of Caleb from his very first race!  I can't believe how he has matured.