Dalton signed with Weber State University to run Cross Country, Indoor Track and Track and Field. He has been training with Weber for several weeks and it is very exhausting. He runs all over but most often up in the trails above the University. He was almost bitten by a rattle snake last week. The snake was not coiled so it could not spring far enough and missed his thigh by inches.
He had his first race Saturday, September 4th at Utah State. He was running unattached as his coaches are still deciding whether to red shirt him or not. He ran super! He came in 7th overall among 26 runners. He was WSU's third fastest runner in the race (missed 2nd by 5/10 of a second or something). 6K with a time of 22:46. (not the best time but good for a season opener and a freshmen) He surprised everyone. Mom and dad were jumping and yelling and crying and laughing...yes, we made quite a scene I am sure. Coach Geibel was there with us to watch him run. We were all very proud of Dalton. Sorry about the sweaty watch coach. We need to get Dalton his own watch to keep his pace with.
Dalton was the fastest running freshmen in the group. You can look up the stats on the USU website.
Wish I had a picture! I forgot my camera...the 20 reminders to myself were not enough to remember. :( Maybe it is for the best...his running clothes were a little weird.
Next race, Bozeman Montana on the 18th. Still don't know if he will run unattached being red shirted or for the team. Time will tell.
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