Embracing Change: Finding the Courage to Say Goodbye and Move Forward
When he started four years ago, as a family, we knew very little about this incredible sport.
Now, ask John about the splits and projections of any race and he will spout stats with the best of them.
Junior year he was named captain and remains so for his final, senior season.
Top 15 finisher at local Coach Hope meet junior yearWhen this season started I felt a little lost at his early meets.
I had to name it out loud and the sadness of saying goodbye to cross-country lessened a bit.
Good Times Squared
Like most parents, I’m pretty sure the veracity and volume of my cheering helps spur the success of my kiddos.
I leaned over to John and said, “I hope Keaton is having an good time and that he has a ‘good time’.
When the season began Keaton was so hyper-focused on getting faster he lost sight of the real goal which is to have fun.
The result is his times have steadily improved all season.
When we caught up with him after, he assured me my cheering was a big part of his success.
