For Steven great runner great friend just the kind of guy you want to have at your back
Chapter One The whistle blew signaling the end of the sprints The boys gathered around their coach Well he said lifting his Diamonds cap and resettling it a little farther back on his head what do you think You ready Jake Jake rolled his shoulders Ready Coach Sure 1
One hundred percent Shawn Shawn pulled off the headband holding back his long wavy hair and gave Coach Dave a thumbs-up Ready Coach Don’t grow any taller in the next few days or you’re going to lose a lot of time ducking under every tree branch on that course Yessir I mean no sir No growing Ready Tony Tony was rooting around in the bottom of the backpack he’d pulled off the picnic table He held a flattened granola bar in one hand Ready Coach You going to pack that bag full of snacks for the trip I was thinking I might need a bigger one Coach Dave chuckled You could be right Ready Sam Sam nodded Ready Coach 2 Sylvia Taekema
No projects planned No assignments assignments due My schedule is clear for takeoff Right Ready Spencer Always ready to run Good We’re going to miss Paul but we’re glad to have you on board Finally Coach Dave turned to look at the boy beside him So Simon think this bunch is ready Jake watched Simon push up his glasses and look around the circle of sweaty boys gathered in the parking lot They had just finished their final cross country practice before the provincial race in Barry’s Bay Simon locked eyes with Jake and grinned It’s a dream team best I’ve seen hot as lava cool as ice cream Coach Dave laughed Good to know you’re ready too Mr Assistant Coach Well that’s it then We’ll see you Friday morning Eat well sleep well 3 Running Behind
