Even though school just got out, it is wonderful to already be looking forward to doing "the next thing" and not just waiting or wasting time and going after our goals!
This week is mostly about REMINDERS and WELCOMING EVERYONE as we start the process of becoming Great! Remember, like our Theme for the year is "KIA KAHA" (to Stand for Something by doing the little things), we need to overcome the distractions of the World and simply do the little things! Don't over do it this first week in your running (especially if you are new).
- Be Patient
- Be Consistent (don't miss as much as possible...even doing a little is better than cramming on another day)
- Be Positive (How you talk to yourself about what you are doing and how you feel, makes a huge difference)
- Be Believing! (it is easier said than done, but when you have a purpose, it is so much more fun to get out there and do the running, even when you don't feel like it)
Memorial day morning: For those who would like to (and can), we will be meeting at the Churchwood gate (at the end of Churchwood road in Pine Canyon), at 7am! The full route to Barney's Peak (out and back) is about 13 miles. Please do NOT attempt this unless you are ready and have running experience. You must bring a type of waterpack that you can carry to stay hydrated. We will NOT be going fast...the purpose is not about speed but about the experience.
Those who are NOT ready to do the full route, can still do any amount that is good for them and meet with us and then leave when they are done. We would love to have anyone who wants to start together, be there and join us on Monday morning (not required though).
Night Runs: Lots of kids like to still meet for night runs this week (even though there is NO official Team practices. You can meet at the Tennis courts (in the neighborhood north of Stansbury Elementary school) at 8:30pm and go for an easy run on the golf course. We have multiple routes that we change up every night (that are roughly 3 miles), but you can shorten any route. Also, PLEASE BE AWARE OF ANY GOLFERS WHO MIGHT STILL BE ON THE COURSE...ALWAYS STAY AWAY AND WAIT FOR ALL GOLFERS. Do NOT run on the Greens (flag area) and Tee boxes (really short grass is off limits).
We look forward to seeing you on Strava and watching/helping YOU on the beginning of GREAT things to come! Kia Kaha!