“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”John Holmes
(and running while you do so is even better)

Monday, March 25, 2013

Bunny Hop Count Down

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NO GO FAR TODAY MONDAY 3/25

WEATHER ALERT: NO GO FAR TODAY!!!
Applies To Monday GO FAR Schools:
Kitty Hawk Elem
Manteo Elem
Manteo Middle
First Flight Middle
Apologies for the late call, was hoping for the sun, but the cold and wind are prevailing!! Please spread the word and please rsvp got it to this message!!!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

week 3

GO FAR Week 3: Week of Monday 3/25

Announcements:
There is no practice this Thursday the 28th as it is a 1/2 day. Use this day to jump start your spring break on the right foot and sign up for the Bunny Hop; the 28th is the last day to register online!! If you forget come see us at Sweet Frog in Kitty Hawk the 29th between hours of 2:30-6:30pm during packet pick up to sign-up.

bunny hop registration here


Looking for something to do over Spring Break? The, check out the blog throughout the spring break week as I will have fun GO FAR activities you can do as a family and share with us!!

Weather: It seems Spring is having a hard time springing this year - this week is still suppose to be a cold one and today and tomorrow is suppose to be cloudy and possible rain, so please keep watch on blog, facebook, email.

Reminders: 
Make sure GO FAR participants are bundled up on practice days - it is very chilly!!!
Pick-Up at Elementary is by 3:45 and at middle school by 4:30
Runners can bring a water bottle with name on it - It is very important to hydrate before, during, and after GO FAR!! 

Lesson info:
Main Topic this week: Injury Prevention
Concepts for Injury Prevention:
Hydration
Warm-Up pre work-out and stretch post work-out
Work Hard, push abilities, but understand limits 
Safety guidelines
Body Care and Management

Character Skill: Consideration 
To be considerate and supportive of everyone around you. To demonstrate acts of kindness.  

 

 

Monday, March 18, 2013

Stay In Tune:
Week 1 was a great 1st week and a strong start to Spring 2013!!
Now if we can just get warmer weather....we will be in good shape!!

Coaches' plan for week 2 session 1 has been updated under coaches' corner. 
A big thanks to all our volunteers who are helping make this season successful!!

Weather Alert:
Monday Weather Report:
It is suppose to be mostly cloudy and cold with a 10% chance of rain, so we should be in the clear for practice - will just need to bundle up!! All weather decisions will be made by 11:30 on practice days.   
Tuesday is now looking like the sun may make its way out..come on big beautiful sun SHINE. 

The Bunny Hop is hopping right around the corner...don't forget to sign up for our fundraiser Bunny Hop 5k and Jelly Bean Fun Run. This is an event you will not want to miss!!! 
Eggs will not be the only thing decorated at this spring celebration. During the 5k experience eco-friendly color & edible glitter will decorate you as you make your way through this scenic course.
 It is a great time for the whole family and the perfect way to celebrate spring!! You will get your usual race goodies: shirt & medal + the elements that makes smiles contagious!! 
The most decorated male and female adult and most decorate male and female child are the trophy winners in this race!! There is still a timing wave without the color additions if this is preferred. Register and discover all the fascinating details at: here


OBX GO FAR Bunny Hop 5K & FUN RUN presented by Tri Outer Banks Sports
Kitty Hawk behind Trio
Saturday, March 30th 9:a.m (Fun run immediately after 5K)
Egg Hunt for the fun runners 12 and under.    
This is a fundraiser race for OBX GO FAR (a running program to prevent childhood obesity)  - help us celebrate and fund our cause in an event that is sure to make you, your family, and friends happy!! 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Weather Alert

NO GO FAR Nags Head Elem, First Flight Elem, and Cape Elem today!! 
Weather predictions for future and conditions at the moment do not present a good time for a GO FAR day!! We hope to see you and have our 1st day Thursday!! Thanks!
Please comment if your are a parent/coach at one of these so we know you saw it Thanks

Thursday, March 7, 2013

BUNNY HOP 5K & Jelly Bean FUN RUN - a COLORED filled event

 Follow this Event on Facebook : HERE

23 days until we run the Bunny Trail!!
WE ARE GOING TO COLOR MORE THAN EASTER EGGS FOR THE BUNNY HOP 5K!  WE ARE TURNING THIS EVENT INTO A COLOR-FILLED AND SPARKLING RUN!

 
Easter is a time of celebration; what better way to GO FAR than coloring ourselves to sparkle!!
WHAT THAT MEANS TO YOU...
We will have celebration powder at the start of this run, on the course and finish.  The celebration powder and sparkle are all food based:  colored cornstarch and edible glitter.

Important Notes:
o         Our shirts will be in white to catch all the fun colors!
o           It does mostly wash out (Better to do so Sooner than Later)

o          Want to still strut your color and bunny hop pride; spray the shirt with vinegar and iron it.

o         Good idea to wear items you do not mind if the color sticks around. Especially, beware of this with your shoes.

o          Protect your eyes or glasses with sunglasses if you   choose.

o           There is a cleaning station after the finish line to help blow dry you clean, but if you still want to strut your bunny hop pride or have a little hidden color, bring towels for your car!!

o          You are given color packets at packet pick-up; that you throw in the air at the opening ceremony.

o          There are color stations along the way. Color is not thrown at you; it is a colorful cloud in the air that you run through.

HE WHO LOOKS MOST LIKE AN EASTER EGG AT THE FINISH WINS!!!!

Our trophies will be for the Most Colorful Male and Female and boy and girl at the finish!!!

Color not your thing; you just want to run?
There will be a 1st wave for those who want to run without color and for time. We are not tracking time, but the race clock is set-up for you to view. We cannot guarantee a complete retreat from color as there may be trails left from those who chose this option. You will be identified to be color-free by a sticker on your race bib.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email OBXGOFAR@gmail.com.
We look forward to hopping down the bunny trail with you as our colors sparkle with our GO FAR spirit!!

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Saturday, March 2, 2013

SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Announcement:
Spring Season Registration Deadline has been extended to March 4, 2013, Monday. LAST CALL!! IF you missed out, be sure to register by Monday to get in for Spring Season GO FAR!!! 
Thanks!