Arrow Homeschool Cross Country Meet 10-25-2008

In high school and college I ran cross country and track. I never dreamed my kids would want to do the same. As long as they love it we encourage them on. Shane gets to be their coach which he loves doing. It is something we get to do as a family and makes for good exercise. It also helps them understand somewhat of what Hebrews 12:1-3 means...

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Getting ready for the race.
Pinning on race numbers.

Brothers ready to run.

Garrison, smallest of all the runners.

4 yr. old Garrison at the finish.

half mile: 4min. 27s.

Chase running the mile

Chase finishes 1st

Time: 5 min. 49s

Amara running the mile.

Amara finishes 1st

Time: 6min. 48s

Grant finishes 1st in the half mile race.

Time: 3 min. 22 s

Justice finishes 2nd in the half mile.

Time: 3 min. 36 s

Caroline Bishop (in blue shirt) running the 2 mile.
Caroline got 3rd

Rachel Bishop running the half mile.
Rachel got 3rd

The Bishop girls go to our church.

After the meet they had an autumn festival with several bluegrass bands. This is the Barnyard Boys.

The Stamatis runners showing off their medals.

The Stamatis and Bishop medalists. What a great day.