"I
set
little
goals
during
the
race.
I
say
to
myself
that
I
will
make
it
to
the
yellow
car.
Then
when
I
get
there
I
make
another
goal."
"My mom and dad were so proud of me when I crossed
the finish line. My legs were getting tired, I was really tired"
What makes racing difficult for this 7 year old is Jacob has
asthma. He didn't run the race because he has asthma, but
over time it will help him strengthen his lungs. And Jacob
does a lot of running.
When his family goes to the park, he helps his little
sister by pushing the carousel for his sister while she rides
on it. He thinks his little sister might start running too.
Apparently she is competitive, and gets cranky when you
pass her. This is a competitive family.
Jacob is a first grade student at Shaw Elementary School.
He says "My teacher, Miss Spears, was really proud of me.
Every one at school knew I raced on Saturday because I
was wearing my medal."
His advice for any kids who want to run – don't go
superfast. Stay with your parents, and at the finish line,
that's when you run fast.
Hogeye Race Director Tabby Holmes explained,
"There were 11 kids who were 9 years old or younger
out of 338 who finished the race.
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