No workout for me today, but a great day for Sophia who competed in the USATF Junior Cross Country State Championships. I am hoping that she will write a race report soon. It was a great experience for her. We weren't quite sure how she would do because basketball season has started (her other great passion) and so her running has decreased but not halted. The meet brought a lot of talent from St. George. A new club called the Red Rock Racers pretty much dominated! Sophia has raced some of these girls in the USATF junior track and field circuit and they are awesome! Sophia ended up taking 3rd in state with a 13:09 (3K). Not her best time but pretty amazing considering her focus has been on basketball since the All County Meet a few weeks ago. I was worried how she would handle taking 3rd. My worrying was not needed. She was disappointed that she did not win but handled it like a champ. The girl who took first was the same girl Sophia beet in the 1500 meters in the USATF track and field regional championship by 3 seconds. Sophia and her get along great and already have a mutual respect for each other. This girl runs for the Red Rock Racers and apparently they run 4 miles a day 6 days a week all year round. Pretty dedicated bunch of kids! Sophia qualified for nationals but doesn't feel compelled to go this year. I'm pretty sure that Sophia's favorite part of the day is when they announced that she was unattached and then the commentator stated, "I can't believe that. Some coach better snag her quickly." We have talked about getting her into a competitive club but she loves being "unattached." She cracks me up! :) | 
