So today was our Mason-Dixon Conference Championship. I was very unsure how my day was going to go when I woke up with the hamstring still very sore. Heated and warmed up on the bike. On the run way things did not get much better. Took everything that I had to do each and every run, but was determined to compete, especially since the jumper from York who was seeded above me did not show up. As I got going things began to loosen up. I cleared 8'2" on my first attempt and then was ready to go. Also had first attempt clearances at 8'8", 9'2", and 9'8". Then missed all three attempts at 10'2". Today was a season PR by about 2 " but I am still about 6" short of my indoor PR. Was certainly excited that that jump still got me a conference championship. third in a row, can't complain
So that was the up, now for the down. Going in we knew the girls were favored by 6 points and the boys were down by nearly 30. Methodist was our competition and they are stacked with sprinters, an area we lack a little. There were definitely some amazing performances today. Freshman, Jenna, won the high jump, PRd and provoed for nationals. There were also about 6 other conference champs across the team, and I am happy to share the pole vault champ title with Joey, and Taryn was awesome taking second today. As the day continued whispers began that the girls were loosing. Then as the scores were announced, we came up about 15 points short, we had 123 to Methodists 138. Incredibly disappointed for the team, its hard to enjoy my victory when the team lost. Then the boys came up just 3 points short, what a come back. Coach was still happy because both teams scored more points then we were supposed to and we had over 30 PRs on the team.
I guess I should not be too upset, but it is disappointing for the team to loose. It was great to have Jez, Nicki and Libby from small group and to spend some time with my parents. Now to look toward a few post season meets. But for conference all I have to say is outdoor here we come.
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