The Life of the Linn Family: Avery Runs

Avery started training with the elementary school cross country team in the Spring and then officially started the team this summer. I continously gave her the option of "opting" out, but she said she liked running! They practice 4-5 times a week and did INTENSE workouts for their little legs. I think I should have started with them in July and I would have lost a few inches and pounds! Again, I teared up at her first few races because I was so proud of her determination and committment to the activity. She made some GREAT friends and loved her Coach Julie. I am hoping her love for Coach Julie will push her back toward basketball. Either way, she says she will decide in the spring whether she's going to run again. If she decides to, Brian wants to help coach- if possible.

We had a lot of fun "chasing the bus" and then chasing her around the cross country course. Her longest run was 1.8 miles at the horse park. I am not for sure about her PR, but we were proud either way. Her goal each race or practice was to run more than she did the time before. Run more, walk less!

XC meet in Winchester. The boys team took 1st place that day! You can see Avery's gum in this picture. We discovered early in the season th