Here at Freedom, Coach Mendez has coordinated a group of students to form the Freedom Marathon Kids. They run during their specials times, and keep a running log of their progress. Every time they complete a marathon, they get an incentive prize from the Marathon Kids Organization.
Marathon Kids is an organization based in Austin, and sponsored by Nike, that is dedicated to improving the health of children by providing them with the tools, motivation, and support to live happier, healthier lifestyles. Schools and community organizations can become members by signing up online.
We asked Coach Mendez about her Freedom Marathon Kids group.
Here is her response:
“I have 13 students in the Marathon Kids Running Club. 8 Boys, and 5 Girls. Of the 13, three of them are on Marathon 2, seven of them are on Marathon 3, one of them is on Marathon 4, and two students have already completed all four Marathons, which is equivalent to 104.8 Miles!! The Marathon Kids Organization puts out a monthly Newsletter. Freedom Elementary Marathon Kids, will be featured, in the next newsletter. The people from the UK took many pictures, and they are going to be posted on their Marathon Kids web page in the UK!! We are so very proud of these 13 Students. Perhaps we will see a future Micheal Johnson, or a Usain Bolt!!
Happy Running. ” — Coach