After keeping a decent training schedule over the summer, Patrick was ready to go at the first meet of the school year. The night before, Patrick predicted he'd come in 5th for his team, 15th overall at around 20 minutes (they run a 5K). He even posted the prediction on Facebook (therefore, it was "Facebook official").
Coree got a bonus for supporting her brother...a couple of friends who run for a rival school ran over to say hello before the meet.
I appreciated Patrick donning this headband. It made him easy to pick out in the sea of green.
And there he goes...
Patrick had purchased a rose after school and planned to have a friend hand it to him near the end. He then ran to the finish with said rose between his teeth. I wasn't aware of any of this, and unfortunately, an over-zealous (and apparently visually impaired) teammate who had already finished walked back toward the crowd and RIGHT in front of my camera as I was trying to get the shot. I honestly wanted to reach out and smack him upside the head...but dang it, I'm an adult and that would have been wrong.
He gave the rose to Sarah...along with a big sweaty hug. She's a brave girl.
Not sure who this is...he might be another one of the youth in the district...but I love his hair!
Oh, and that prediction? Spot on. 5th for Kubi, 15th overall, 20:08. I think his first meet last year he ran a 26:something. The question is...was it just a lucky guess, is he psychic, or was it a self-fulfilling prophecy? Interesting.
Way to go, Patrick...looks like a great start to the season!
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