CAN-AM Invite – 9/24/2022
Course Length – 1.5 miles (possibly more)
General Notes – This was a very large meet with almost 20 middle schools showing up! The course itself was new to this group, and featured a combination of grass, pathways, dirt, and the infamous sand crossing. Liberty Bell did a really great job (despite being a bit rushed) settling into the race and running as a team. There were lots of pairs and trios throughout the day, which is awesome!
Liberty Bell’s Girls team won the meet with 37 points. Colville was 2nd with 88 points. There were 104 athletes and 8 scoring teams in the race.
Liberty Bell’s Boys team was 4th with 96 points. Mountainside won the meet with 41 points. There were 128 athletes and 9 scoring teams in the race.
Posey – Finish: 11:34, 3rd place. Average: 7:42.
You competed well the entire race despite not being able to walk the course beforehand. It is tough to know how to run on an unknown course but you did the right thing. You got out quick to avoid the narrow sections and ran strong and steady the entire race. With more familiarity with the course and the competition I think you will be able to catch the two girls that got in ahead of you.
Ava – Finish: 12:09, 8th place. Average: 8:06.
Wow, what a race. You started out very smart and were able to catch up with some teammates to finish out what is a very tricky course. I also think you did a fantastic job of embracing the difficulties of this race - from the different warm up we had to do to the sandy section, you did an excellent job of leaning into not knowing what was ahead. Great job!
Elsa – Finish: 13:34, 27th place. Average: 9:02.
Seeing you mid-race with a smile on your face, put a smile on my face. You were right where you needed to be during this race and even though there were for sure some unique challenges to this race, you leaned in and found the determination and strength to run strong! Yes!
Freya – Finish: 14:54, 60th place. Average: 9:56.
Yay! Your excitement post-race was infectious and fun to see. I think it’s awesome that you got to run with and then pass a friendly rival, it shows improvement and that you are racing smarter and stronger. You did a great job of competing and working hard on a very complex race course. Good work!
Zoe P. – Finish: 15:48, 74th place. Average: 10:32.
Great work racing in such a big race! Between the narrow trails of this race and the rushed warm up, you still did a fantastic job of running. You looked focused and calm through the race. I think with each race you run, you’re getting the hang of it more and more. Keep it up!
Elaine - A race we will all remember. You went out so hard at the half mile your nose apparently decided to protest. The blood was a bit scary but also made you look tough. Still, you made the right choice to stop running. In the end, nobody else looked as cool as you did the entire day. A bloody nose is snot funny (say that last line fast)...
Luke – Finish: 11:54, 29th place. Average: 7:56.
Wow. You were challenged to up your game and you gave it your all. You looked strong the entire race and like Benji and Liam you had a fantastic finish at the end. You have been working hard in practice the last couple of weeks and it shows.
Liam – Finish: 12:43, 50th place. Average: 8:28.
What a fantastic race for you. You ran tough the entire race and then passed 5 runners in the final 150 meters with your kick! Good enough to get you into scoring position. Keep up the work and keep competing to score for the team.
Gavin – Finish: 13:08, 66th place. Average: 8:45.
Very impressive race. You, Kai and Cassius got out quick to avoid getting stuck in the narrow sections and then you raced as a team. Your strength showed in the final 150 meters as you pulled ahead.
Dylan – Finish: 15:26, 106th place. Average: 10:17.
Nice job! I’m excited to hear that you felt good about it, even when it felt difficult. This is a tough course, so it makes sense that it felt hard. You did a terrific job of staying calm and collected AND determined and strong. I think that balance served you well and you will keep getting better with each race.
Girls Race:
Sammy – Finish: 2:08, 7th place. Average: 8:05.
Anja – Finish: 2:13, 9th place. Average: 8:08.
Maren – Finish: 3:02, 20th place. Average: 8:41.
Juniper – Finish: 13:46, 33rd place. Average: 9:10.
Alida – Finish: 13:47, 34th place. Average: 9:11.
Bailey – Finish: 3:56, 41st place. Average: 9:17.
Yasmin – Finish: 14:05, 47th place. Average: 9:23.
Sutherland – Finish: 15:03, 62nd place. Average: 10:02.
Zoie D. – Finish: 15:06, 63rd place. Average: 10:04.
Rowan – Finish: 16:41, 82nd place. Average: 11:07.
Asher – Finish: 18:26, 94th place. Average: 12:17.
Boys Race:
River – Finish: 10:28, 4th place. Average: 6:58.
Benji – Finish: 11:35, 20th place. Average: 7:43.
Owen – Finish: 11:38, 23rd place. Average: 7:45.
Kai – Finish: 13:14, 67th place. Average: 8:49.
Cassius – Finish: 13:14, 68th place. Average: 8:49.
Kimball – Finish: 13:31, 81st place. Average: 9:00.
Orlo – Finish: 14:20, 98th place. Average: 9:33.
