This fall, we got a new art teacher at the school where I work. During October, she stopped by my office to get some supplies for an art project and noticed my college alma mater info posted on my door. During College Knowledge Month, our counselor posts each staff member's college info on their door so that any students who are interested can ask that person questions about their school or major. The art teacher noted that we had attended the same school and she was dismayed that they had posted the price of our school...which is nowhere near what either of us paid to attend said institution. Well, just as intended, these college posters got some conversation started about our experiences as co-eds and the fact that we had both run on the cross country and track teams. That lead to a wish for people to run with and our staff running club idea was hatched. I agreed to send out an inquiry to staff to see how many folks might be interested. We had eight people interested and chose a day and time for regular meetings. Of the eight, about half have come to running club at least once; it's mainly the art teacher and I, but we are hoping that warmer weather will entice the others back onto the pavement. I love this sentiment. Our running club could be deemed a failure since it regularly draws exactly the two runners who started it, but on the other hand, our club has two faithful members who are ready to welcome more when they are ready which sounds more like success. In the meantime, I have made a new friend that I would not normally cross paths with a lot at school but am enjoying her company and the tales of a mother of toddlers, building a new house, etc. It's a very different life from mine at this point.
When you are ready to let a little adverse condition hamper your running, think about what you stand to gain by getting out there. This morning, I was scheduled to do some speedwork but the new snow made that seem daunting and I opted to take Charlie with me on an easier run. I did miss out on the quick miles; however, I did not fall on the ice, miss my time goals due to conditions and Charlie got some steps in. Call that one for the win column today and another crack at speed tomorrow. Care to Comment? How have you used a change in plans in a positive way this week? What is your least favorite running weather?
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Stephanie
3/14/2017 02:03:08 pm
We had to change our regular running route on Monday to stay on plowed roads.❄️It was a nice change of scenery.
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