Headed for Nationals!

Back in the last summer, Rob joined the Nitehawks, a year-round running club consisting of athletes from all around the metrowest Boston area. It has been a very positive experience and has added a team element to an otherwise very individualized sport.


The Midget (12-year-old) Boys team (pictured above) of Robbo, Jeremy Alley-Tarter, Max LaChance, Sean McLaughlin, Willy Lyons, Matt Fischetti, Eli Bucher, Sam Kupperstein and Anthony Aguirre recently took first place at the USATF-NE Junior Olympics Cross-Country Championships with a near-perfect score of 17 points.

Then last weekend, at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx the team took first place at the USATF Region 1 Junior Olympics Cross-Country Championships, advancing to Nationals. Rob placed 6th overall, out of 130 runners!
So now it's off to Nationals! That race will be in Mechanicsville, VA on December 13th. The Nitehawks are a strong team and have a great shot at a top finish. Robbo is excited and working hard to prepare for his biggest race yet.
We'll keep you posted...