Running Club

Fall Running Club -- Fit Kids in School

Running club is starting up on Mondays after school beginning on September 11th. Students in grades 4-8 received information this week to sign up. Permission slips are due Thursday, September 7, 2023 for those interested in participating. Looking forward to some fun running this fall! Permission slip and HMF Waiver are linked below. Both forms are required for participating students. The dates for the after-school running club are: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16*, & 10/23. (*Pick up is at 4 pm each Monday, except for 10/16 which is an early release day with pick up at 2 pm.)

Fall 2023 Permission slip and sign up form

HMF Student Waiver 2023

Week 1: (Sept. 11) Focus on getting started, setting mileage goals, finding your own pace and pushing yourself. Mileage logs handed out.

Week 2: (Sept. 18) Tips on improving your running form!

Week 3: (Sept. 25) Fueling your run with healthy nutrition.

Week 4: (Oct. 2) Staying safe while running. (Permission slips going home for Final Mile Race/Bus)

Week 5: (Oct. 16) Cross-training ideas.

Week 6: (Oct. 23) How to prep for a race and find other races to participate in and how to stay motivated. 

For more information on the Fit Kids in School program from the Hartford Marathon Foundation, visit their website at: https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/hmf-fitkids/

last updated 8/30/23