Shipoopi to Shotput

Jacob decided to join the track team this spring.  At his doctor's appointment for his Track physical, our Doctor, looking at his feet, said "Those are THE flattest feet I've ever seen"

That being said, he is leaning more towards the field events like shotput and high jump and long jump.  He really likes the Shotput.  I think it makes him feel very manly throwing a heavy metal ball around.  He does run the 800 though.  We bought him some arch supports and shoes with good arches and that has helped.  He's never complained much about foot or leg pain but has never liked running much.

He's having fun with track.  He's a kid who likes being busy.  He's also just started baseball season which has always been his favorite sport.  We'll be juggling the two sports for a little while but Track is over in May so not too much.

Here's his best shotput pose...

and showing off his athletic form in his spiffy track uniform

woot!