my golden girl

Cadence was the golden girl at Western Regional (SC) Championships the other weekend (beginning of February).  Winning gold in 800, 400, 200  and 100 free!  The 800 free was an amazing start to the weekend.  She took the early lead and was holding a great and steady pace but 2 of the other girls started to hunt her down and did catch up before the end.  Cadence would swim faster but the other girls turned faster.  The last 50 Cadence came off the turn behind, but wasn't about to let the race slip away from her, she turned it on and did the final 50 faster then the 1st 50 and won by over 2 seconds.  All 3 girls made their provincial times!  It was so exciting to watch the race, my voice was killed!

The 100 and 200 were closer races where she managed to pull out the wins again.  

The 400 she dominated, winning by over 10 seconds.  She also swam the 50 free and got 4th, which was still a best time and great as she went in seated 8th.

The final race of the weekend was also very exciting, it was the 4 x 50 free relay, Cadence was the final leg and got the team up a couple spots into 2nd, the place was going wild for this race and I was too!

I love watching swimming!  and although it is somewhat stressful watching your kid race, I really shouldn't be, this golden girl of mine knows how to do it!


This is where it all started - Cadence in the tub!



Results:

1st - 800m Free 10:23.85 PB

1st - 200m Free 2:24.10 PB

4th - 50m Free 31.24 PB

1st - 100m Free 1:06.40 PB

1st - 400m Free 5:02.08 PB