Go Boy!

My boy had B.M.X. racing, (Friday the 15th).

On the night of the 13th he had ‘gate practice’ and general track practice.

On the 14th he went to a private training clinic a young guy, Steve who raced in the Australian titles, took for the younger riders.
They learnt cornering, starting ETC.

And on the 15th, he raced, (they do 4 races), he started by coming 4th in the first 2 races, which was good but really frustrating as it was obvious he could go faster.
He had the pace to win but he was just happy to hang at the back of the pack because getting past the other riders meant stamina, focus and determination.
It was really frustrating me because I knew that he could be a front runner but he was letting defeat get the better of him.
His mum and I said what we could to encourage him but at the end of the day it would be up to him.

He did his next race and had more of a go and came in 3rd.

The final race, he got a good start.

I expected to see him at the back of the pack but he was right at the front getting amongst it vying for 1st place.
The 1st place rider got out in front and extended his lead and my boy held 2nd place firmly and another rider just caught him at the end.

I was so excited and proud.

The clinics, training and spending time there started paying off.

Most of all I was happy because he had seen and tasted the fruit of his effort.

I don’t know who was more stoked.
Me or him!

This is so so important to me because he won’t say it now but one day he will remember people supporting him.

To have at least one parent showing interest will have a positive effect in some way I figure.

It’s just so good to do things for my children.

Escapism comes in many forms for people.

I LOVE this. It’s very rewarding.