Savannah chose to run cross country for Athens Academy this fall. She did great. Savannah is a natural runner. She has the long lean body and great stride. The course is about 2.5 miles and she can run it easily. She got to hang out with lots of her friends and they all enjoyed flirting with their college aged coach!
Pre-race build up
supportive family
Crowd at the start
cheeserAt the beginning of one of the races Savannah got pushed, fell down, and got trampled! I was so proud of my tough baby. She got up fast as a flash and even though she was hurting and had road rash everywhere, she ran the whole race. She didn't want to talk to me after, she was mad. But, later I expressed to her how proud I was of her. I told her that everyone at that school learned something about Savannah Baugh that day. Savannah is no wimp. She's not a quiter. She is reliable. When she starts something, she finishes it. I told her not to be surprised when she went to school the next day that every teacher would know what happened and be proud of her. She received an e-mail that night from her coach expressing her gratitude for Savannah and what an example she is to her friends. And sure enough, the next day, every teacher made a fuss over her and told her how proud of her they were.
Finishing a tough race after being trampled
determination in the face of adversity (can you see the road rash?)
quick to get over it with friends around
On your mark, Get set, Go!
Rainy day race
muddy finish
Mud buds
Joy
Hotty coach
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