Summer Series Off to a Great Start

June 17th saw the start of what is sure to become a Charlotte tradition. The Summer Trail Series kicked off it's second year at Reedy Creek park. Almost 200 active Charlotteans came out to enjoy the scenic and challenging trails. Due to some course debris, the race start a few minutes after 7:00. From the runners charged (well some people jogged and plodded) into the woods. The surprise and joy of most, this course included some hills, stairs, twists and even a picturesque pond to run by. In all, this intrepid crew covered 3.6 miles of deep back country landscape. Actually, that is a complete exaggeration. The trails were well marked and there were several places participants could have cut the course short if they so desired.
After the run through the woods, the runners were treated to a great post event spread of refreshments. Thanks to Central Piedmont Community College, Anheuser Busch, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department, On the Border, and Run For Your Life, Charlotte Health & Fitness magazine was able to offer On the Border tacos, Diamond Springs water, and of course some ice cold Bud Light. The perfect way to replenish the carbs burned during the event.
The next event is scheduled for July 22 at Francis Beatty Park near the Siskey YMCA in Matthews. Be sure to register at http://www.chfmag.com/EventRegistration/SummerSeries08.html.

Kids Triathlon a Huge Success

I think this comment from one of our parents says it all.

Hi David,
I wanted to take the time to thank you for letting my son participate in the Kids Triathlon. In addition to that, I also want to thank you for allowing me to be with him during the bike and the last ½ mile run. I wanted him to finish and me being with him allowed him to finish. He learned so much from that event, I want to share it with you.

He thanked me for taking him, “thanks for taking me to the kids triathlon, I would have been at home watching TV” This gave him a sense of accomplishment.
Though his face did not show it at the end of the race or at the awards portion, he wants to compete in the next two. He enjoyed himself.
This event has instilled a sense of confidence.
Yesterday I asked him what he wanted to do over the summer; one of the items was run and ride his bike to practice for the next race. He is setting goals.
Today he is wearing the award and his t-shirt to school and he is going to tell his class what he did. That shows a lot of pride.

We look forward to participating in the next event.
Thank you,
Matthew S. K