In our first spring session, we trained the children with the Fun Run for Charities as a goal race. In the fall session, we had picked out another target race, but that event was canceled due to some course issues that came up late. So this left the RMEK without a local race. . .What Tracy is planning is to host a RMEK final race festival at the Red Oak Park jogging trail. The tentative details are:
- Where: Red Oak Park
- Date: 11/21/09
- Time: 10:00 am
- Distance: 1.5 mile and 5k
Tracy needs your help to pull this event off. It would be easy just to have the kids show up, run a few laps and send them home. . . but that is not "special". We want these kids to feel great about completing the program, improving their fitness level, and setting a positive example for other kids to follow.
We need your suggestions, time, and help to pull this off. Please post comments here and/or email Tracy. "Race day" will likely be about two hours of time, and that includes setting up and cleaning up. I will plan the RMEC group run to start and finishes at the park, so we can be there to help set up and cheer. I hope you will all try to join in the fun.
1) Are you thinking of putting together a race where you want some of us to volunteer and some to race? Or a special race for the kids where we volunteer?
ReplyDelete2) I'll bet there is a race of two in Raleigh that day. We could car-pool but I know there are real "issues" in traveling. But I bet we could work some special deals. I've got some contacts that might be able to help.
Let me know what you would like me to do. 252-586-4307 nights 252-454-8208 day.
Frank
I'll be there. It'll be neat to have our own little race for the kids. They're really doing well with the cool weather.
ReplyDeleteOne of the parents said he would like to help with the race,and it will be great to have parents support.