It's been a wonderful opportunity. I recently joined up with the Windward School in Mar Vista, California to coach their middle school and high school student in cross country. Alongside the leadership of Frances Santin Jones, also my former role model in high school, we are both working to explore the potential of kids age 10- 18 in their running endeavors.
There are so many elements that go into teach a child who is brand new to running. And interestingly enough, I called this blog "Runnin' Child" unbeknownst to me that I would be working with children.
I'd like to share with you all my experience in coaching kids but first wanted to welcome you back to the blog as I kickstart a new year.
And last but not least, this national college Track and Field news has really rattled the sport this week, as the cherished and talented men's program at the University of Richmond has been cut. I urge all of your comments and thoughts to be heard. My thoughts and strength goes out to Amy Van Alstine and Jenn Ennis, two amazing women I've had the opportunity to run with since a young age who have also run for Richmod. I hope that we can all make enough noise to influence the school to reconsider the "reconfiguration"of its athletic program.
Have your voice heard here and sign the petition to save the University of Richmond Men's Track program: http://signon.org/sign/save-richmond-track.fb23?source=s.icn.fb&r_by=5633421.
