This afternoon was the hated 400 meter run. Sara is not fond of this distance but it was the event that got her on Team USA. She has been training diligently for this day. She ran a great race, when she hit the 100 meter mark she pushed it to the end. She passed the runner ahead of her and was closing in on first place as they crossed the finish line. She did it in 1:27.97, a very good time for Sara. Thanks to the training by Bridget and Heidi she was very well prepared for the event.
Tomorrow is her last event, the 4x400 meter relay. Each of the team members individually medaled in the 400 today so we told them we have great expectations for tomorrow. This will be followed by closing games in the evening. The closing games are supposed to be an 80 minute finale that if it is anything like the opening games it will be spectacular. Anything that you may have read about the show put on for open games is true, I can only image what they have in store for Beijing in 2008.
Since Sara ran late in the day Ann and I went back to Nanjing Road. A place where I am contantly asked if I would like to buy a watch, bag or jewelery. It actually becomes quite comical after a while.
We also stopped and picked up Ann's new glasses. They were ready as promised and are great. Ann is now trying to figure out how to get all of the stuff she bought home. In addition Sara gave us some of her stuff as she is concerned the plane is overloaded.
The picture with 3 people in it are Sara with her SoCal coach Michelle and her 400m coach, Barbara from South Dakota. The other picture is of Sara on the medal stand.
5 comments:
Congratulations Sara! Way to go. You look great and silver is your color. It is so fun to read about all your adventures. I feel like I'm there with you. What a great idea to have a blog so we can all share your trip. I can't wiat to talk to you and hear all the details when you get home. Safe travels.
Jackie
Sara! Sara! She's our man! If she can't race it, no one can!
Wow!!! Congratulations again!! Tell your mom and dad that they are doing a great job keeping us posted on your success in China!! You are doing a fantastic job representing the USA. That must be a great feeling standing on the podium representing all of America. Great job!!!!!
SARASARASARA...SARA!!!
Another day, another medal! We can't get enough of reading about your atheletic talents!!
You know... you might want to have a go at training your Dad now. I certain that you know, he's never been very fleet afoot and he would most definately benefit being trained by you!!!
We love you Sarabeara!!
UB & AK
My oh My Sara. Congratulations. The USA sure knew what they were doing when they selected you to represent our country. How wonderful. Gramps C.
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