We came together tonight for the first cross country practice of the 2013 season!
Old friends mixed with new friends......
but everyone was happy to be there!
We laced up.......
and listened intently......
especially the siblings of former runners who have cheered on this team for years.......
We introduced our new Coach, Susan Patel....we are so happy to have her on our team in this role!
We warmed up......
and we ran.......
rain drops falling....we ran.....
and it felt good to push ourselves.....
and see that finish line up ahead......
And the magic of this team was already there as people encouraged others...and the first runners to finish.....finished ......and went back into the woods.....all on their own..... to run with the newer runners. Welcome to Cross County and a team full of heart.
The kids were even introduced to the Beast! What a way to jump right in!
We were a wet, soggy mess when the practiced ended......
But we came together and cheered our Gator cheer........
and we were happy.......
It's the beginning of yet another magical season.....can't you feel it?
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