~:[CH4 - Day 326]:~ More Than a Race

~:[CH4 - Day 326]:~ More Than a Race

We woke up early and headed to the park for the race. The park was already crowded as many of the younger racers got on the course. We had a number of good races and everyone who raced ended up qualifying for the National JO Championships in Albuquerque. However, the best part of the trip was just seeing everyone come together and enjoy their time together. On our way home, we stopped at Poke Express and the Nike & Asics outlets. We then ventured back and headed to Bacchanal. I thought we would be waiting forever, but our group of 13 took only 15 minutes to get seated. I was amazed and the athletes looked like they enjoyed the experience. We then headed back to the hotel and ended up bowling three games each since they all wanted one more game. I was beat and relaxed for a bit while the team played a game they bought. It definitely ended on a positive note and am glad that this trip came together and these athletes got to get to know each other. I am truly blessed and was reminded that doing this is more than just the race, but the experience that each of these athletes get to have in the process.