Middle School Track

Well, Erik has his second track meet under his belt. We have one more this week, at Union City on Friday. He is doing very well, although he doesn't think so. He only threw the shot put about 22 feet today, but I think he will get better if he gets some coaching. All of the throwers - boys and girls - need some help. He ran the 70 meter dash again today. He did not fall down! He came in second again. I don't think two second place finishes in two races is bad, but Erik does not want to come in second. That is good, I think, for him. Last Tuesday he ran in the 800 meter relay, but today they scratched that relay team and he ran in the 400 meter relay. He was the anchor man and did a good job trying to catch the lead runner, but ran out of track. Last week he came out of the blocks as the first runner in the relay. He is doing very well. I hope he keeps it up. He said he was surprised today that the coach was talking to him and kidding around with him. He gave him two whatever they call the knuckle bumps. Hope the weather holds out for Friday's meet. Tonight was gorgeous!