Last January, Madison had knee
surgery to repair a nagging injury sustained a few years prior. Little did we know the long range effect this would have on our family. Madison had a few complications from the surgery and was FINALLY released from physical therapy in June. She immediately tested the knee out with some morning runs around the neighborhood. While on one of her runs, she ran into a friend who was on the high schools cross country team. He invited her to a XC training session the next day. Madison had a great time and told Reagan about "certain boys" who were also at the training session. Raegan then decided she wanted to go. After a week or so of training, they were talked into running with the Cross Country team this fall. The rest is history!
Madison and Raegan both had a great year and improved on their times every race. This was the first time Madison had to manage her blood sugars while taking on such a dedicated work out schedule. Just finishing a race became a challenge itself. Telling the difference between fatigue and a low blood sugar is not easy.
It was also a nice change from the 13 years of dance recitals and competitions!!!
Madison at the Bob Conley Invite
Raegan at the Southern Idaho Invitational held at Pomerelle Ski Resort. Raegan is on her second of two 800ft vertical climbs (1,600ft total)!!! I was proud of her..... The course was littered with casualties. Next time you see Raegan, ask her about "The HILL"!
Highland High School Cross Country
2009 District Champions
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