How many pairs of Flyer feet does it takes to run 2,028 miles?

611 pairs of Findley Flyer feet plus Tuesdays at lunch recess and Thursdays before school, plus lap after lap after lap, have all added up to equal 2,028 miles run in the past two months!  We have run all the way to the Northern tip of Canada near Resolute Bay!  Below is how far each grade has run.  We wonder how far will we go together? 

                                    Runners        Total Miles

Kindergarten                 72                      224

1^st Grade                     133                      531.75

2^nd Grade                    116                      355.75

3^rd Grade                    105                       348.75

4^th Grade                      89                        297

5^th Grade                      96                        271.50

Total                           611                     2,028.75

We asked the children to think about how far they want to go with the Findley Flyer’s this year.  What is their goal?  Ask them if they want to be a part of the marathon club, or the half marathon club, or earn every colored toe token, or if they want to make it to every Thursday running club.  What’s their motivation?  Find out where they want to go this year and be part of their cheer squad by volunteering with us.

Flyers run because ...

The Findley Flyer runners are making it happen once again on the track this year!  There’s something about running and moving that the children love.  In fact, at the last assembly, we asked the children why they run?   These are some of the things they said:  

• “When you run, (it) makes a smile.”  2^nd grader
• “I run because I want to get to 26.2 (marathon).”  4^th grader
• “It helps train for sports such as gymnastics and soccer and sports I do.”  3^rd grader
• “Gives you lots of energy and makes you feel very strong.”  1^st grader
• “Its fun to do with friends.” 1^st grader
• “It makes you feel powerful!”  1^st grader
• “Exercise”  1^st, 2^nd graders
• “Because it’s fun!”  1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th graders

Getting out there on Tuesdays at lunch and Thursdays before school is not only fun, it’s good for their brains!  Check out this article in the New York Times for more information:  

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/08/how-exercise-can-boost-the-childs-brain/?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=Moth-Visible&module=inside-nyt-region&region=inside-nyt-region&WT.nav=inside-nyt-region

We think you would like to be a part of the Findley Flyers team too!  We have a core group of fun, engaging, and awesome volunteers who make this program happen and we always welcome more.  Come see what we are all about Tuesdays at lunch and Thursdays at 8am!  

First two marathoners crossed the finish line

Findley Elementary marathon club members run 26. 2 miles. Once runners cross the finish line they receive a 26.2 token and the feeling inside of what it means to accomplish a goal.  You can do more than you think, if only you try.

Marathon Club member names are called during Friday announcements, medals are awarded and pictures taken afterward. Marathon pictures are posted on the Flyers running club bulletin board, located near the playground and gym doors.