How to make a Runner

Published by admin on May 17, 2010

We could dig real deep on this one and have a team of experts discuss the physical and phycological properties that one would need to be a runner. But I think it is much simpler, just run. Allow me to explain.

Sunday we woke the house at 6am and were all in the car by 7. (30 minutes later that I wanted) No easy task as the house hold is 4 daughters, the wife, and me. Off to Forest Park we go.

Once there we park and try and find our group. What group? My daughter Isabel’s 4th grade “Girls On The Run” group. It is a sea of pink, green, and yellow. I estimated the crowd around 10,000. Probably 5,000 runners. This is our first experience with the organization that encourages self esteem and discipline centered around running. Did I mention it has been raining for days and the park grounds are completely soaked? No matter everyone just splashing around getting muddy and being very excited. For Isabel and her group this is the 3rd 5-k they will have run in 8 days. That is a huge accomplishment.  

These girls have all been staying after school on Tuesday, and Fridays for weeks to run, play games, and learn to respect each others strengths, and weaknesses. Isabel has loved it.

Mia and Sydney two of my other daughters also ran. Chloe (daughter) and Paris (my Niece) came along for support. Chloe is a runner herself but chose to sit this one out. She and Sydney both plan to run cross country this next year in high school. Chloe’s 3rd year.

So back to the question of “how to make a runner” and I said just run. You see I am a runner. Have been for years. Lots of races, medal, and even placed top in age group before. But what I am most proud of is that all four of my girls run. For fun, to stay in shape, to be part of a team, or any other reason, who cares just run.

So to all who read this I say “just run”. You never know who is watching and what impact it will have.