TWRC Juniors Running Program

Welcome to The Woodlands Running Club Juniors Running Program. We look forward to providing an exciting experience for Junior runners as an extension of The Woodlands Running Club. Our goal is to provide running opportunities for Junior members just as the club does for our adults. These opportunities will be "official" runs and can be recorded in a running log. Juniors are required to complete 25 "official" run miles at Junior run events in order to be entered in the grand finale 2K race at the Woodlands Marathon on March 3, 2012. This final 1.2 miles will earn them a 26.2 medal as well as a 2K medal that day!

Juniors can also run in "official" runs for their logs. They must present their number, time and/or medal as proof of completing an "official" run for their log.

We encourage all Junior members to join as a family of The Woodlands Running Club. If you choose not to join, a waiver will be provided for you to sign as membership into the Juniors Program.

Coaches

Dana-Susan Crews
I taught school in Mexico, Dallas and The Woodlands before retiring to coach swimmers, marathoners and triathletes. As a freelance writer, I have published articles in magazines and newspapers and I have published one children's book. I am the president of Remission Run, Inc. which hosts two events, The Bill Crews Remission Run and Out Swim Cancer, both coming up in 2012. My kids, Morgan & Dylan are in 8th grade and 6th grade. Our whole family is active together. We swim, run and do triathlons together and we truly believe that the family that prays together AND plays together stays happy and healthy together. My husband and I have both participated in and finished Ironman Arizona.

Mary Kerschbaum
I am currently the Coordinator for Health and Physical Education for the Conroe Independent School District. I have taught PE and coached students in my teaching career. I have two grown children of my own, Amy, a teacher, and Barrett a senior at Penn State University. I love to spend my time running, cycling and swimming. I have run nine marathons, compete in triathlons, and have enjoyed many cycling tours all over the country. My husband and I enjoy riding the MS150 bike event each year. I am a charter member of The Woodlands Running Club and have served on the board of directors.

Running Opportunities

Here are some running opportunities for your Junior Club member miles:

Wednesday nights at Knox Junior High Track, 6:00 p.m. (4 laps = 1 mile)

Saturdays at David Elementary at 9:00am. We will run in the back of the school on the bus ramp. (10 laps = 1 mile)

Our Running Club has the following Sunday Night Runs that will include a 1 mile kids run.

TWRC Sunday Night 5K & Kids 1-Mile - First Sunday of each Month
TWRC Sunday Night 5K starts and finishes at Barbara Bush Elementary School, 7420 Crownridge Drive in The Woodlands
Race Dates: February 5th 4:30 p.m.

There is a "Run the Woodlands" (RTW) 5K series that takes place at Barbara Bush Elementary EVERY 2nd and 4th Saturday at 8am. It is a 5K, however, juniors can run the four loops like the Sunday night race for 1 mile or run the 5k for 3 miles. Please see the TWRC website event calendar for the next race.

Here are some upcoming races you can register for:  

Bill Crews Remission Run 5k and 1 mile kids run
Jan 28, 2012 8:30am Carl Barton Jr. Park, Conroe ISD
www.remissionrun.org

The Woodlands Marathon 2K Fun Run and Walk
March 3, 2012 1:00pm Market Street The Woodlands
www.thewoodlandsmarathon.com

Just like training for a real marathon, we encourage juniors to run 1 mile at a time for the first month or two. Then if they seem ready, juniors can log 2 miles at a track night or run a 5K race and log 3 miles. It is just not advisable to run long miles at the beginning of a program. As adults, we follow the 10% rule and gradually increase our mileage by 10% each week. Juniors should never need to run more than 3 miles at a time. We want them to love exercise and always be ready to come back for more.

It is both challenging and rewarding to train and compete in a marathon. We know that this program will provide a sense of education and accomplishment for our junior members.

Fees

We encourage you to visit The Woodlands Running Club website and register as a family. A family membership is $25.00 per year.

All fees associated with races entered by juniors will be paid for by themselves.

Uniforms

We plan to order uniforms (singlets) for our junior members that will be available through The Woodlands Running Club Website. Information to be coming soon.

Please remember to come prepared to each event:

1. Wear good running shoes.
2. Drink plenty of water and bring water to your running events.
3. Listen to instructions.
4. Practice good sportsmanship behavior.
5. Have fun.