And They Lived Happily Ever After. The End.

Cross Country Season is officially over for most of the team, as last Saturday was Cross Country Regionals. It was raining slightly and was frigidly cold, but that didn't stop our cross country girls, as they braved the cold and wind and ran with their hearts.

Tara (who, like me, was injured and therefore could not run) and I took the splits for our team, frantically running around to get everyone's 1M, 2M and finish times. We collaborated wonderfully, where Tara would scan for our runners, and when she spotted one, would quickly tell me who it was and then shout out their time, which I would promptly write down and then cheer them on. Our working together made the whole manager position much easier, and at the same time, we had fun! We would bet what the first runner's 1M and finish time would be and would generally joke around, or even simply talk.

Also! Monica Babcock, a freshman, made it to states by placing 8th in D2! I'm so excited for Monica, and am proud that she will proudly represent our school- DCDS- at States.

Overall, this season has been wonderful- almost like a fairytale (and hence the title), and I am sorry that it has ended so quickly. Throughout this season, I have shown my commitment for the Women's Cross Country Team by showing up to every meet and practice, regardless of how early I had to get up for meets. I've stood by the finish line and cheered the girls on as they sprinted the final stretch and triumphantly crossed the finish- sometimes even passing several girls.

I've realized through countless experiences of having to wake up early, or run through freezing cold or blistering hot weather how easy it is to be negative. One thing that I've learned about myself, is how easily I complain about my shin (even though it is a legitimate excuse), the weather, the length of our run, and anything and everything possible. However, I've learned to accept that life sometimes is negative, and yet you need to think positively. What good is thinking pessimistically, anyways?

I'm disappointed that Cross Country is finished, but, as they say "all good things must come to an end," and Cross Country certainly counts.

DCDXC09 <3