Running Rachel

 Because all of Palmer's soccer games are on Sunday, Rachel decided she needed another spring sport so she tried track for the first time for her school team.  She has excelled this season and has enjoyed it immensely!   

Rachel leading the pack in the 800 meters

Still ahead of the pack after the first 400 meters

At the finish.  She got tired and ended up taking 3rd place!  Not too shabby for her first track meet, especially as a 7th grader competing against older girls!

Trying the long jump for the first time.  She tried it in practice once but sprained her ankle. 

Waiting for her event

At the start of the 400

She kept her lead the entire way and won her heat!