Aspiring Olympians to Coach Indian River Running Program!

Youth attending the Indian River School next fall will have the chance to participate in a new Cross Country running program coached by the In the Arena NH Team, made up of experienced running coaches who are training for the 2012 Track and Field Olympics in London!

The program will start in late August and end in mid-October, with practices from 3:15-4:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Participants do not need experience as runners to sign-up - just energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.  The program starts with walking/light jogging, and builds as participants are able.  Organizers anticipate bringing interested team members to at least one regional running meet in the fall.  If participants need but can't afford running shoes, organizers will help them find appropriate shoes at an affordable cost.  As an extra encouragement to sign-up, every student registering for the program before August 8th will also be entered in a drawing to win a pair of high-tech running shoes!

If you know a young person who you think might like to particpate, e-mail Jenny Williams for more information!

The Indian RIver Running Program is a collaborative effort of the Canaan Recreation Department, the Indian River School, UV HEAL, and In the Arena NH.