So every Monday evening in the summer, at 6:30, on our little Island, the middle school track becomes home to athletic hopefuls who want to show the world what they're made of in the 50, 100 and 200 yard dashes. As it was our first time attending, I wasn't sure what to expect but after tonight's performances by the Brouwer boys, I'm proud of the stock I come from. In the 3 and under boys division, Eli finished absolute last in the 50 yard dash, even with help from Josh. He brought his standing up to 3rd from last out of about 25 boys though in the 100 yard dash and I'm confident that he was just getting his bearings and that he is more built for long distances. We elected to sit the 200 yard dash out though because as Josh says, "There is nothing wrong with knowing your limits."
As for Josh, in the 50 yard dash for the 12 and over division, the dasher was uncontested. So when it came time for the 100 yard event, he marched his sandal wearing self over to the start line and raced 3 other fine competitors including the Rev. Dave Sellers himself. Josh came in 4th but again, he's wearing Carhartts and Chacos. Dave won the bronze and the other 2 guys were a lot younger and faster. All in all I feel proud to know that while the rest of the world is sitting on their couches letting the professionals do it in China, my boys were out there even for the 1/2 hour it was, making it happen for themselves.
