Flash Fit Fall Youth Running Program

Flash Fit Fall Youth Running Program Race Information

<p>This 7-week program will help active kids build their running endurance while having fun. We&#39;ll both work hard and play hard!</p> <p>We will meet at <strong><a href="https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Locations/Parks/War-Memorial-Stadium" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Washington-Liberty High School track</a> OR <a href="https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Locations/Parks/Oak-Grove-Park" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Oak Grove Park</a></strong><strong> </strong>(link below). Use of the track will depend on the W-L athletics schedule. Coach Kate will let parents know in advance where we will meet.</p> <p><strong>Details:</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Wednesdays at 5:30pm </strong>(sessions will finish by 6:15/6:20pm)</li><li>Starting <strong>16 September </strong>and wrapping up on <strong>28 October</strong><strong>.</strong></li><li>Appropriate for kids <b>approximately 10 and below, </b>though parents should expect to participate (at no cost) with the youngest children. </li><li><strong>Parents run along for free</strong> regardless - you don&#39;t need to register and run at your own risk, of course, but you are encouraged to join! And/or use that time for your own workout.</li><li>The kids will all receive a <strong>post-run snack </strong>at the end of each run.</li><li>All kids will receive a <strong>prize</strong><strong> at the end of the program</strong> - help your kids work toward that goal!</li><li>We will <strong>practice running drills, run sprints and laps, and finish with games</strong>. </li><li style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>NEW THIS SEASON! </strong></span><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Coach Kate will lead the kids in the skills-based running for the first half of each session. Assistant Coach Molly - a UGA student with a public health focus - will lead the second half with running-related games as part of her undergraduate internship.</span></li></ul> <p> </p>