Successful 10K Season Kick-Off

I woke up this morning a bit panicked because today was 10K Season Kick-off and it was RAINING! What is up with that? Not only do experienced runners not like to run in the rain most of the time, but beginning runners REALLY don't like to run in the rain! I was worried that nobody would show up!

Everyone that said they would be there was there - rain or shine! We had 23 runners show up! Yes, all of you new beginners are now considered runners in my book because you came regardless of the weather! What a group of people! I am impressed and I've only just met them.

If the averages from last year hold true, we could end up with a season that doubles and possibly triples the membership of last season. That tells me that my own feelings of wishing there was a good training group in this area were not just with me. There really is a huge need for this group.

The training programs downtown have memberships in the "hundreds". When I first began this program in 2007 I didn't really expect that we could hit the "hundreds" level within the first 5 years, if ever. But, with the turnout this morning and the expected turnout next week - it just might be possible that the need for a training group in Northern Gwinnett and beyond is even larger than I ever thought!

What a really cool thing to be a part of bringing all this together - to bring all of these people together. Everyone is going to start this program with their own ideas, expectations and goals, but I know that as we move through the season they will each likely start to cheer on their teammates and start caring about motivating each other to reach goals, instead of just focusing on themselves. That is the beauty of a running program - it starts off being just about "me" and ends up being about "us"....not only do the individuals get a chance to reach their own goals but they have the support of the whole team helping them, so the whole team reaches their goals with the help of others.

I am excited for this season because not only are we growing this group and getting the word out to people who have been wishing and waiting for a group, but we have some really amazing people signed up - they are excited, energetic and highly motivated...not to mention they are DEDICATED. Showing up in the rain! That is cool! This is going to be a GREAT season!

Welcome to all of the brand new USA Fit Atlanta members, and Welcome Back to all the previous members!

Happy Running everyone!!!