Today at 2:30 I will watch Guy run for the state championship in cross country. He is a long shot to win, but nevertheless has a tiny shot at winning the individual championship and a very good shot at the team championship.
A word about scoring....
Cross country (contrary to all appearances) is the quintessential team sport. Seven runners from each team compete over a 3.1 mile course. Points are allotted based on how one finishes. Basically you need to get your first five runners in before the other teams do. First place = 1, Second=2 etc. The team with the lowest total wins.
He had a terrible race last week finishing 2nd in his league meet to a boy ( a great kid by the way) he had beaten twice before this season.
I am very anxious for him. He has worked so hard and in fact a huge focus of his life since June has been prepping for this day. He has won a number of races this year, however, that means nothing if today is a bad day.
He believes Jesus made him to be a runner and he believes that praying helps him trust Jesus and his training in the heat of racing. This matters a lot to him.
I am so proud of his work (some weeks he ran over 90 miles). I am so proud of how he has led his team. But most of all, I am proud of how he has modelled Jesus as he has cared for his teammates.
If you see this, pray for him.... and me.
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