TALES OF KINDERGARTEN, THE 6AM CLUB AND OTHER ADVENTURES

Tales of KinderGarten, the 6Am Club and other adventures

I just dropped my baby off at Kindergarten. He walked up to his new classroom, empty backpack big enough for him to fit inside, he gave me a hug and he marched in. There were no tears, no secret handshakes that we used to have to do in preschool before he'd let me go. Just a nod, a "love you" and he was off on his new journey.

It's not like this is happened overnight. We've been working toward this for years. Millions of incremental moments that added up to this: his grandmother holding him while I go to the grocery without him, cuddling up with books before bed, playing legos at a neighbor's house, pulling tickets out of his own pocket to pay for the preschool carnival game.

I recognize the fact that Kindergarten is just one season...before it changes again. As they say, the days are long but the years are short.

And I love the building, cyclical nature of it all. The ebb of the old and the swell of something new. The rest and rise.

Which brings me to running: our season begins soon. August 31st, in fact. It, too, is cyclical.  Perhaps you had a chance to rest this summer (as I did) or you got to focus on something new. Maybe you enjoyed running in solitude or enjoyed the freedom of noncommittal running (shouldn't that make you a polydrom?). 

Regardless, I invite you back to build your miles into something bigger. You may not feel like you're ready to wake up early or run a 5K, 10K or a half marathon, but we'll get you there. We'll take each day, work on a skill, build in incremental moments that will add up to a wonderful season of running, friendships and more. I can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together!

Returning ACT Runner? Pick from: 

• Weekday Run Club - Train any Monday - Friday 6:00am - 7:00am runs 
• Good for maintaining or getting to the 5K distance. $50 for two months
• Distance Run Club- Train Saturday 7am - 8:30am (some earlier) PLUS any Monday - Friday 6:00am - 7:00am runs
• Good for anything over 5K distance, including training for the Thanksgiving 5 miler, Run for the Water 10 miler, a December/Jan/Feb 1/2 Marathon. $75 for two months

Brand New to ACT Running?  Pick from: 

• Become a Runner - Early Fall: August 31 - Oct 23, 2015

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 6:00am - 7:00am
If you are able to walk for 30 minutes, this group will help you Become a Runner, in ability and in spirit. By gradually increasing your distance and building walk breaks into the program, you'll discover that not only is a 5k (3.1 mile) distance within your reach, it is enjoyable, gratifying and quite possibly addictive.
This group is about completing not competing - there will not be a specific time-goal. By the time you graduate, you will be able to call yourself a Runner. $90 for two months 
Meets at Ramsey Park.

• Intermediate 5K, 10K - Early Fall: Sept 1 - Oct 24, 2015

Tuesdays, Thursdays 6:00am - 7:00am AND Saturdays 7:00am - 8:30am
You are fairly comfortable with 3 miles but would like to improve your speed and stamina. Compare and improve your times against yourself, with the help of a team. Work on eliminating walk breaks, increasing your distance and quality runs. Meets at Ramsey Park.  $90 for two months 

• Winter Half Marathon Training

Ever wanted to log a double digit run?!? This program uses interval running (3 minutes run: 1 minute walk) to build up to your choice distance.  You'll be a part of a supportive & social team that will help you reach your goal.  Runs will be approximately 10-13 minute miles**.  Participants will receive weekly training tips via e-mail, including suggested supplement training, and are welcome to participate in weekday shorter morning runs.  Participants should have at least 2 months base of 5-10 miles per week and should be comfortable run/walking for 3 miles. The first run will begin with a 3-4 mile run.
$175 Registration for September 1, 2015 - December 12
(race not included) for new participants.
Meets Saturdays starting PLUS Optional Tuesdays, Thursdays 6:00am 
Meets at Ramsey Park.TRAINING FOR:
-Run for the Water 10 Miler
-Late November, December, January, February  ½ Marathons
**Please contact me if you have questions about the training/race pace - there is flexibility.