Madison chose to participate in track again this year. The weather was much better than last year, so that was a bonus!
She started the year doing high jump, 100m hurdles, and the 4x800m relay. As an 8th grader who had tried hurdles last year, she showed improvement. She also was able to participate in more the meets/invitationals. By about the 3rd meet, she looked pretty fluid over the hurdles. She said coach wanted her to learn the 4 step hurdle count to be able to increase her speed. She had been doing the 5 step hurdle count which she was more comfortable with since the same leg went over the hurdles each time. With the 4 step, you apparently alternate which leg goes over.
For the last few meets, she dropped the high jump event (there were like 10 girls from Dalton doing it!) and picked up the 200m hurdles. It was fun to watch her try something new.
She participated in the 4x800m relay team for the WCAL meet. The girls’ team placed 2nd in the county which is pretty cool! (Top picture: all WCAL girls track competitors. Bottom picture: The 8th grade members)
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