Eagle Running Club
WHAT? – A six-week running program open to all PR students. This training is in preparation for the Lew Blond Memorial 5K (3.1mi) Run on Saturday, May 16th 2020. Students must sign up for the race on their own. The site to register is: http://lewblondrun.org/. More information will be sent home in the Spring.
WHEN? - Training sessions will take place Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 3:30p.m. The running club will begin on Monday, April 8th and continue until Wednesday, May 15th.
WHERE? – All practices will take place in the school building or on the field next to the gym. The race will take place at Maple School in Northbrook.
WHY? – This is a great way for students to work on their cardiovascular fitness, set personal goals, and most importantly, have FUN during this healthy learning opportunity. The sense of accomplishment after finishing a race can be incredible as well!
COMMITMENT? – Students are strongly encouraged to attend at least 1 training session a week. We are following a beginner’s 5K schedule, which starts light at first, then progressively gets more difficult each week. Therefore, it is important to attend as many sessions as possible so that students can build up their endurance.
PERMISSION? – Every child needs a signed permission slip to stay for the training sessions. Permission slips will be available in the front office and in the gym. All students must be picked up or have made arrangements to walk home by 3:30p.m.
COST? – The race registration fee is $22 for children 14 and under and $32 for adults. If a child is unable to participate in the race due to the cost, please let us know and we will take care of the fee. Eagle Running Club shirts will be available to purchase in the beginning of May. Your child does not need a shirt to participate in the race.
Patrick Hoeft
