Day 3 wrap up

Today has been full of excitement, success and personal records. Texas Thunder is only getting started. Blessed to be here and enjoying this caliber of competition. Krianne is All American, Isa ran an amazing race at second. Emi high jumped to the medal stand at 5th. Paige, Helen and Abbi ran great 800s. Medal count so far: 4 total, 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 5th copper. Ready for another day of track and field!!

Krianne's interview with MileSplit

http://www.milesplit.com/articles/217682/krianne-mcbride-says-more-national-titles-are-in-her-future-after-big-3000m-honor#.WX9JU5KAcl8.facebook

12 yr old girls 3000

This morning our girls rocked the stadium in the 3000 run. Krianne and Isa finished 1 and 2!!!! Krianne smashed the the national record by  6 seconds!! Way-to-go Thunder!!!!

Day 2 wrap up

Emi and Jade​ fought hard for thier ranking in the nation. Jade placed 21st in her triathlon and Emi placed 13th. Amazing job!!

Day 1 wrap up

Donald finished great with some awesome PRs. Judah placed 2 nd with an amazing back and forth race.

1st day of JOs

We have an amazing week ahead of us. Our young athlete have been training day in and day out for this competition. Go Thunder!!

2017 Regional Success!!!

Congratulations to everyone that competed at the regional meet this weekend. We had some amazing personal records set. We advanced a total of 37 athletes and came home with a total of 49 medals. I would like to   break down the qualifiers and medals by events. In the 400m we have 1 qualifier with 1 silver medal. In the 800 we advanced 7 athletes and brought home 6 medals, 2 gold, 1silver, 2 bronze. In the 1500 we advanced 14 athletes and brought home 11 medals, 5 gold, 5 silver, and 1 bronze. In the triathlon, 2 athletes advanced while bringing home a gold and a silver. 3 pentathlon athletes advanced bringing 3 medals, 2 gold and 1 bronze. We had 6 steeplechase athletes compete, all advanced while bringing home 3 medals, 1 silver and 2 bronze. In the 3000, we advanced 10 athletes while bringing home 5 medals, 2 gold, and 3 silver. 2 hurdlers advance with 1 gold and 1 bronze. Both 4x800 relays advance and bringing home 4 silver and 4 bronze medal. Our 4x100 relay advanced. In the shot put, 3 athletes advanced with 3 medals, 1 silver and 2 bronze. Javelin athletes, 3 advanced and came home with 1 silver medal. Silver for our triple jump athlete. We advanced 2 high jumpers with 1 gold medal. One discuss athlete advanced to nationals.

Again, congratulations to all of our athletes!