Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on October 21, 2017, 06:50:11 pm
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I've posted about my daughter running before on here. She won the sectional meet this year. She's the first girl in school history to do that. She cruised to a 4th place finish at the regional meet last weekend. Today was the semi state meet. She went all out and dropped 40 seconds off her time from last week at the same course. She set a new school record and qualified for the state finals meet next weekend. I don't think it's possible to be more proud than I am right now. She has ran over 500 miles since the cross country season started this summer. She has put in the hard work to get to where she is.
There was a big crowd today. The course is pretty much lined with people the entire way.
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The home stretch.
(https://i.imgur.com/AYtq9rQ.jpg)
I would have never imagined my chubby little girl would have grown up to be such a good runner.
(https://i.imgur.com/8gvMGfB.jpg)
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Congratulations to your daughter.
And to you Dad.....
DBar
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Congratulations to you both! She probably needs a new pair of running shoes now! Great accomplishments for her!
Hawkdancer
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Not only can a proud father brag, he better. That's great Clint and a great accomplishment for your daughter.
Bjrogg
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Wow!!! 40 seconds off her time? (A)
How interesting...I wonder what made her commit so deeply. Stuff like that fascinates me.
I coached xc for a few years...what was her time, Clint?
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She ran a 19:04 today. Her coach told her not to go all out last week. They knew she would qualify for semi state easily. She beat the school record by 15 seconds. We are hoping she will be in the 18's next season. Her coach told us that her time at the 2 mile mark was faster than the record for the 2 mile track record.
Parnell, she is very mature for her age and she has an incredible work ethic. If she wants to do something shes going to work hard and be the best she can be at it. She's also the top student in her class. We are hoping for some scholarship offers. She has had several college coaches express interest in her running for them.
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That's pretty awesome! Good for her; you (and she) should be very proud.
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Congratulations to you and your daughter, Clint. That's quite an accomplishment for her. :OK
Clint, I hope she doesn't see your "chubby little girl" comment. I raised a daughter and I know for a fact daughters don't like that talk. :o
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That's fantastic Clint.Kuddos to your daughter.She's learning early you get what you put into life.Never be a quitter.Nothing wrong with being competitive and striving to be the best.It'll benefit her later on in life.It's great she's got parents that back her up.
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That's awesome man. 15 years of teaching has shown me that that kind of "grit" starts with parents who really care, and who inspire their kids with the example they set. :) Kinda rare nowadays if you ask me.
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Very impressive, congratulations to her! nothing wrong with a little bragging.
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Outstanding ! Congrats to You Dad, and very impressive Young Lady :OK. Bob
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Definitely something to be proud of. Congratulations to your daughter, and the father and mother who raised her.
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Congrats to you both, quite an accomplishment. Hard work pays
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It takes a lot of drive and self discipline in that sport, congrats to the whole Anders clan
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Is that a 3 mile/5km course? Great achievement. Time to start looking at colleges for both running and academics! She will probably draw more attention after the state meet! Better make that 2 new pairs of running shoes! Congratulations to you both.
Hawkdancer
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It's a 3.1 mile (5K) race.
Thanks guys.
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As BJ posted, ya BETTER do plenty of bragging!
While we may encourage the kiddos to be a bit restrained in boasting about themselves, same rules DO NOT apply to family!
Being "at the top" of any endeavor requires no small portion of commitment. A invaluable life lesson. And it's usually the family who plays major role instilling value of focus/commitment.
So big congrats are deserved for the young lady AND for her family!
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That really is an outstanding time. That’s so exciting, looking forward to hearing of her progression.
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She will be going after some track records in the spring. Her main focus is the 800m record that my sister set in 1991.
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That's great Clint. Congratulations to you all. Cross Country is a great sport. 2 of my son's ran it and now my grandchildren are.
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Totally Awesome. Congratulations,
What color convertible did she pick out?
Zuma
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No convertible. She bought a used honda civic. She saved her 4H money over the years and we matched it.
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Congratulations to the young lady and you should be proud! Good thing she didn't inherit your short stubs. ;D ;)
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Congratulations on your daughter.
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Well done :)
Proud Dads rule! (if it's ok with wife and daughter ;) )
Del
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Congrats to her and you also, that is great, as was said takes a log of drive/ discipline and self motivation to run like that. I use to run a lot and For me it seems to be one of the best things I every did to build endurance and self confidants. A big congrats to her !!!! and yes Clint , Dads are supposed to brag a bit. ;) :) :) :)
Pappy
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Congrats to you & your daughter.
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She put in the work and she is reaping the benefits. Those long races are also smart races not just physical. I hope you keep us posted on her progress as we are part of her extended family. Good job Dad!
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It's good to brag and encourage them ,she's learning a good life lesson now. I ran a lot and my granddaughter took up cross country.I love it.
Roger
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It ain't bragging if it is the unvarnished truth! Good for her. You have plenty of reasons to be proud of her, she's a pretty dang good kid if you hadn't noticed!
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Today was the state finals meet. It was a great experience for her. She got to leave school early on Friday. All of the students and teachers came out of the classrooms and lined the hallways. They all clapped and cheered for her as she walked out. She got to tour the cross country museum Friday evening. Today was in the low 30's and windy. Plus the course was a muddy mess from the rain Friday night. It was less than ideal running conditions. She still finished with a good time. It was slower than last weeks time but was faster than when she won the sectional meet. She is already talking about making it back there next year.
(http://i.imgur.com/O8qwImu.jpg) (https://imgur.com/O8qwImu)
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My wife ran a 5K this morning and finished with a time of 25 min 30 sec. I told her about your daughter doing it in less than 20 and she was very impressed. She said she always tried to break 20 min in high school, but never did it. She was always a few seconds over. She did get a scholarship to Hobart/William Smith College though, so sounds like your baby girl should consider applying for one. ;)
Congrats to you both once again!
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That is great Clint. You have a daughter to brag about. I think she has had some good raising. You have every right to be proud and do a lot of bragging.
David
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That is great Clint! I'm glad to hear of her great success but it's even better to see the father's pride in his daughter!
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Congrats to your daughter Clint sounds like she has some good goals that she wants to set in running, Hope she breaks her aunts record! My daughter is running in her 3rd straight varsity sate meet as a freshman this Saturday I hope the course is muddy and weather is cold cause she runs her best when its like that. Don't make no sense to me. See you the 2nd weekend of December for a little (SH) :BB (=) and Bills -C-
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Gutshot,
Good luck and good running to your daughter! Hope we have 2 proud dads with bragging rights! Some runners like the cooler temperatures or tolerate it better, most hate it! Anything below 50 F is cold! Wind is a real pita! I ran cc, many years ago, wasn't very good, then the army got a hold on me and I improved a bit. Still do 10km walks now, but hopefully I can jog some come spring! Great sport and you can enjoy it just for the pleasure of running. Keeps the heart and lungs working, and meets the recommended exercise goals. Maybe we should create a "self bow biathlon " with age brackets, (no wheelies or a separate class with longer runs >:D >:D)! Whoa, got too windy on that reply! Anyway Good luck to your daughter again! Clint, your girl "Done good""
Hawkdancer