It was really inspiring and exciting to watch the Marathon Start Line on Monday. Lots of cowbell ringing!

Elite women racers at the start!
Packed in for the regular runners start!
Check out Bradley at the bottom of the TV coverage – black and white shirt, right in the middle!

Forgot to take action shots, but the main takeaway was that tournaments are fun because you get to spend all day with your teammates. And there are lots of good snacks.

Super fan Riley was excited to represent Hopkinton on her face. (And by wearing Sidney’s spare jersey…)

Riding in the golf cart back to the car at the end of a long day – but still smiling!

Sidney’s team gave out beads for spirit awards at the tournament, and Riley was given the task of keeping track of the beads. She took full advantage. And even shared a few with her friend Camille.

Sidney is a multi-sport athlete this fall, playing soccer and also ultimate with the middle school girl’s team and doing a pretty good job holding her own against girls 2-5 years older than her in most cases. The Hopkinton team went to a mini tournament in Lexington this weekend (with Coach Bradley!!) and had a great time, and even won a game!