Good Thursday Morning! It has been a great start to GO FAR and the end of week 2 is approaching us today!! However, it looks like rain in the forecasts today starting around 12pm, so please keep a close eye on Facebook and email today for announcements! Thanks and Have a great day!!

FUN RUN update

I hope everyone had a great TRI morning!! Cheers from OBX GO FAR!
It was a great 1st week for the 8k and 5k GO FAR clubs! The positive energy is in the air ; a parent newsletter and blog post will be coming soon to tell you all about it!!
Remember tomorrow is the last day to register for the OBX GO FAR FUN RUN clubs (please note the website has been having technical difficulties; registration is not closed, keep check on the website and email obxgofar@gmail.com if you continue to have problems) Kitty Hawk is at max capacity; please email obxgofar before registering!!! Thanks and have a fantastic and beautiful Saturday!!!

5k Club Has Begun and the 1 mile club registration is closing the 22nd

It has been a great 1st two days of the 5k OBX GO FAR Club!! Thanks to all of you dedicated volunteers and GO FAR spirited participants!!
You could hear FFE chanting GO FAR all over the neighborhood yesterday evening : Music to my ears!!

Time is ticking for the fun run (1 mile) club registration - secure your spot this season before it closes on Sept. 22. Kitty Hawk is at max capacity, please email me before registering. We are in need of volunteers for the 1 mile group at Nags Head Elem, Cape Hatteras Elem, 1 at Manteo, however, the more the merrier: volunteers are encouraged at any school site, please message or email obxgofar@gmail.com if interested.

http://www.gofarclub.org/.../outer-banks-fall-fun-run-club

Please see the 8k club, 5k club, and 1 mile club to the right of the page to understand the differences and reminder dates :)

The Goal of a Child Can Change the World

Tomorrow is the 1st day in the Fall 2013 GO FAR Season (Sept. 16th). One brave 4th grader has already shared his goal for the season. Help him embark on the journey by joining the campaign! How many of you are willing to make the same goal to help support Damien and to help you GO FAR in your life?

Read the story below and then read further to find out how to make this your goal. (you do not have to be a GO FAR participant to make this your goal, if you believe and support our cause and strive for a better tomorrow, then this is for you too )

 

The Goal of a Child Can Change the World

As we travel along from day to day in this world of ours, we may sometimes feel as if our actions don’t contribute to the outcome of the day, like our voice isn’t being heard, or as if we have no control over the big picture. Damien Gregory is lacing up and setting out to prove otherwise this GO FAR season. His voice is being heard as we are revving up for this Fall season and he is determined to prove that his actions do control the outcome of the day. This inspirational story is a reminder to all that each individual voice does matter, every action we make is seen, heard, and felt; each one of us contributes to the big picture and the grand scheme of life. As a wise man once said; “Be the change you wish to see in the world” (Gandhi). To make change, live by example. In GO FAR each one of our hard-working volunteers is a shining model of living by example.

Damien is a 4^th grader that has been with OBX GO FAR practically since it began 4 years ago. He told his mom to train for the 5k and throughout the GO FAR season his goal is to cut out fast food and to eat very healthy so his body is fueled properly for the 5k. Damien knows it will be hard to ride by hamburger alley and resist the temptation of the luscious foods crashing into the senses like a wave. However, growth often requires challenge and he is willing to take that on. He is motivated by his drive to tackle another 5k and add to his collection of GO FAR medals. To most a GO FAR medal is not a trinket or an award, but an admirable plate of armor that displays personal achievement.  

Damien’s GO FAR spirit, dedication to create positive change and to lead by example is what this program is all about. The goal of GO FAR is to inspire each child to believe in their self-worth; to believe their voice and actions do matter. A voice or action propelled by determination and courage can be heard around the world and back. One voice turns to 10, 10 turns to 100, 100 to 1,000, 1,000 to 10,000 footprints trailing along. GO FAR was once a small community program in Highpoint, NC that is now across several states and reaching around 10,000 children. Voices like Damien’s and the actions of our enthusiastic volunteers are what keeps GO FAR running forward!

 

How to support this goal:

1. Send words of encouragement: Comment on this post or post a comment on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/ObxGoFar or send us an email obxgofar@gmail.com

2. Make this your goal: Follow the same info above to let us know if you are willing to give-up fast food over the next 8 weeks and make or purchase healthy meals. Log what you eat (this only works if you're honest) and share it with us on the above contact info.

 

 

 

Go Far Club Registration

Good Friday Morning GO FAR world!!
It seems the go far club website is having technical difficulties this a.m. If you are trying to register for the FUN RUN, please check here for announcements thru-out the day and keep trying the go far website.
Also, please look back here for ratio and volunteers announcements later this afternoon.
Kitty Hawk Elementary FUN RUN is filling up; please email me before registering for Kitty Hawk to check in on the spaces available.  (obxgofar@gmail.com)
Parents for participants registered for the 5k club should have received an email this a.m. (Manteo Elem and Cape Hatteras Elem yours will arrive this afternoon) If you are a registered 5k o 8k participant at any of the other schools and did not receive the welcome email, please email me.

Thank you and have a great Friday!!

1 mile FUN RUN registration will be opening today WOOOHOOO, please keep tabs on this blog page thru-out for registration to check for the # of participants we can accept for each school and the # of volunteers we  are in need of. For more info regarding the importance of this please see parent info to the right.

Register here:
http://www.gofarclub.org/events/2013/11/outer-banks-fall-fun-run-club

 

Everyone has courage; believe in your courage and come GO FAR with us!!!

1 day left for OBX GO FAR 8k & 5k club registration!! Registration closes tomorrow!!! To understand more about the different clubs please follow http://obxgofar.blogspot.com/p/event-training-groups.html

The 1 mile club (FUN RUN) registration OPENS tomorrow!!

For the 8k & 5k Club (closing tomorrow) spots available:
Kitty Hawk has only 1 spot left in the 5k club, please email obxgofar@gmail.com before registering for Kitty Hawk Elem to check for room

Nags Head has 12

FFE 5

CHE 22

Manteo Elem 19



Ratio Update

Kitty Hawk is near max capacity for this season. 3 spots available before registration closes 9/8/13. Please keep tabs with our blog and Facebook often to discover other ways and events to be involved with us through-out the year.

Nags Head has 10 spots open
FFE has 12 spots open
Cape Hatteras Elem has 22 spots open
Manteo Elem has 20 spots open

Please follow the 5k link under the links title to the right.

Please see parent info to understand more about the dynamic and ratio guidelines for this season.

Thanks :)

 

Everybody jump...jump because it is FRIDAY!!!

2 days left for 8k and 5k GO FAR club registration, so please put it at the top of your list for today so you can be a part of our awesome Fall season!! http://www.gofarclub.org/events/2013/11/outer-banks-fall-5k-club

http://www.gofarclub.org/events/2013/11/outer-banks-fall-8k-club

What's Open?...
Nags Head 15 more spots
FFE 22
Cape Hatteras Elem 28
Kitty Hawk 12 (in need of at least 1 more volunteer)
Manteo Elem 13
Manteo Middle & FFM 8k & 5k : the more the merrier

Let's fill those spots with many happy faces!!

Please spread the word to your friends and have a fantastic Friday!!

To understand more about the ratios and this season, please see parent info to the right and the 8k, 5k, and fun run title to the right :)

Happy Hump Dayyy........

5 days left to register for the 8k group or 5k group

Registration Link:
5k: (age 8 up /experienced)
http://www.gofarclub.org/events/2013/11/outer-banks-fall-5k-club
8k: (middle schools only) http://www.gofarclub.org/events/2013/11/outer-banks-fall-8k-club

Spots Open (# of Participants):
Nags Head: 20...
First Flight Elem: 15
Kitty Hawk: 6
Cape Hatteras Elem: 12
Manteo Elem: 12
Manteo Middle: 15
First Flight Middle: 12

Volunteers Needed:
High Alert for Kitty Hawk : Need 2 more volunteers for Mondays & Wednesdays (The more volunteers we have the more participants we can accept) 

 High Alert for Cape Hatteras Elementary: A volunteer needed from 9/16-9/22 Tuesdays & Thursdays

Manteo Elem could really use 1 more volunteer on Mondays & Wednesdays

 First Flight Elem could really use 1 more volunteer of Tuesdays & Thursdays

*The more ~ the merrier: If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about registration or volunteering please email obxgofar@gmail.com :)