Track meets

The young man is throwing shot put this sports season and I have been able to go see 3 of his meets so far.  Both the meets this week have been in cold, damp, grey weather.  Today's meet was The Best of the West (that is the west side of our city).  The young man did not set a personal record this meet- he did throw 33 feet 5 inches as his best of 4 throws.

His buddy E was also in the meet.  They are throwing very well.

Their friends P and A were running the 100 meters next to the throwing pit, so we went over to watch them after E and Aidan were done throwing.

P won the race (he is in the red shirt) and A was second (the white shirt)

E's younger brothers, S and G (below) were watching the meet too

The throwing coach also coaches one of the girls schools near by.  He is talking with his athlete about her technique

Wednesday's meet was out near the Indiana border.  It was misting rain and the young men are just walking around in shorts and track tees.  

Aidan had a PR  (personal record) at this meet of 33 feet 10 inches.  He really wanted to make 34 feet and be in the top 10.  He was 8th in the meet.  So to me he did great.

He is really enjoying throwing this year and he tells me he will be throwing next year.  

Love and hugs,

Deb