Will had his first race on Saturday (we've been a bit remiss about meets because we've been so booked on weekends this month!) and he had a great time. When he finished the first words out of his mouth were, "I never want to do that again!" but then after he cooled down, enjoyed his ribbons (sixth and first place!), he realized that he might be willing to do it again.
At the end of the month we have Junior Olympics so we'll have to see how that goes for him. It is going to be a huge meet but might inspire him more with the process of psyching up for a good race. I was really amazed watching some of the more seasoned kids who were doing windsprints up and down the starting line and really warming up their muscles. I've been talking with Will about the nervous energy you feel before a race and how that helps you go faster but I think we have a ways to go to get the "racing mentality".
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