Lauren competed on the Yankton Cross Country team this past Fall. It ended up being quite a ride! She had a great season and even earned a spot on the team to run in the state meet in Huron SD. This picture shows the teams praying at the start line before the race. This is a tradition that the Yankton runners initiate at most races. They invite the other teams to join them in the prayer circle and then Coach Dannenbring usually leads the prayer. Its SO awesome!
Here is the team with their 4th place plaque
Lauren and her favorite running partner Emerson being interviewed for the radio.
The start line. Yikes! Talk about nerves!
Here is Lauren with Coach Haar. He mainly works with the middle school Cross Country runners and until the last 3 weeks of the season this is who she trained under. He was an amazing example to her and gave her tons of encouragement and confidence. This picture was taken the night Lauren received her Varsity letter. It was a well deserved letter. Lauren put in many miles, blisters you cant even imagine, bruised toenails, sore muscles, and so much more. I think she would admit it was all worth it! Cross Country has won her heart I think.
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