Betsy's Family Blog: Marissa does FANTASTIC at the Harry Greshal meet at CAL

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Marissa does FANTASTIC at the Harry Greshal meet at CAL

It was a freezing cold morning and the 4x800 meter relay is the first event of the meet and it started promptly at 9:45 am. This is the first time we are running the 4x800 as a team. The girls will run with Erin Edmundson, Maggie Fiorito, Christina Ausley and Marissa as Anchor (same as Jessica).

Erin runs the first 800

Erin ran a great first 800 putting us in a good position ... Maggie did as well ...

Maggie ran the 2nd 800

Christina ran the 3rd 800

We lost a little ground on the 3rd - Bullitt looked so strong and we were passed by South, but then Marissa sprinted it out on the back side to pass South to finish in 5th

Marissa ran as anchor

4x800 10:32 - Erin, Maggie, Christina and Marissa

Now Marissa has a long time to wait for the 3200 meter run. She and some of her team mates bundle up to stay warm.

Bundled up to keep warm after her 4x800

Marissa and Erin laying on the track under blankets to stay warm

Marissa had a long wait until the 3200 m. But the good news is that the day warmed up just enough to be very pleasant for a long run. Betsy and Mark traded places. Mark came back from Robert's basketball game to see the meet, while Betsy took Robert to a soccer game. Just as the soccer game ended Betsy and Robert raced back to CAL to try to see the finish of this race. We got there just after she finished. (photos compliments of KYtrack XC)

Starting the 3200

Marissa got squished out at the start so she had to work hard to get into first position.

Around the 3rd lap Marissa took the lead, getting in front of South, Presentation, OC and Bullitt East.

With each lap Marissa increased the distance between her and the next runner.

With a good lead

Sprinting for the finish!

Marissa not only took 1st place in the event, but she also broke the NOHS school record. It was so exciting. Betsy rushed over to congratulate her while Mark and her coaches had been there at the finish line for her.