Kids - Ready to run? (by Dayna Lytle

Finally, the MRTC shout out goes to Kevin Rainey and Charles Flanigan! If it weren’t for the two MRTC volunteers, the Winter OffRoad Series 3K would not have taken place. The day before the event, these two came up with a reroute, got in there with chainsaws, an axe and a tow rope to clear the trails and the streets so that the race could happen. We had 589 finishers! Thank you, Kevin and Charles.

Kevin Rainey and Charles Flanigan in action to help save the Winter Off-Road Series 3K.

It’s Spring Time. Calling all Kids!

It’s Time to Have Some Fun, Get Healthy and Run

By Dayna Lytle

The MRTC Kids! run program focuses on children in the community and teaches them a sport we all love – running!

I am the MRTC Kids! Race Director and Mom of two teenagers!

Along with a team of highly qualified, creative, fun and kid-friendly coaches, I am ready to train your kids of all ages and ensure your whole family has a great running experience!

Training is based on the children’s ages and abilities. In the training program, the kids learn to maintain proper form when running and to complete their assigned distances.

1) Nutrition 2) Activity 3) Perseverance 4) Self-esteem

MRTC Kids! uses RRCA’s Kids Run the Nation Program Guide. Children are taught that proper nutrition and hydration are important in daily actions. In addition, our coaches give instruction on how to run safely, the importance of a warmup and cool down, stretching, running etiquette and how to have fun while you exercise. Training culminates in their own kids-only race. They will get to participate in their races, receive medals for jobs well done, and eat a great meal by the famous MRTC cookers.

The one-hour training programs are held on Saturdays in the spring and fall at the field south of the Agricenter on Germantown Road.

Registration for the races begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. (Races will start at 2:30 p.m.) at Christian Brothers High School unless otherwise communicated. The kids will be grouped into appropriate age and skill-level groups. We will have skilled coaches for each group.

Training Sessions:

11 a.m. to noon in the open field south of the Showplace Arena at the Agricenter Saturday, March 21, 2020 Saturday, March 28, 2020 Saturday, April 4, 2020 No training the week of April 11. Saturday, April 18, 2020

The Races:

2:30 p.m. at Christian Brothers High School (subject to change)

Saturday, April 26, 2020 Registration opens at 1:45 pm Includes refreshments and finisher items Distances by Age: 4 and younger – 100-yard dash 5-6 - ¼ mile 7-8 - ½ mile 9-10 - 1 mile 11-13 - 2 miles Entry Fee: $25 per child

Please note:

• Awards and finisher items must be picked up race day. Training goodies must be picked up on the day distributed.

• In case of inclement weather, we will not be planning make up sessions.

• If you are interested in coaching or helping out