You Call IT!: Lesson 17

Sometimes it's nice to take a break from the regular format of the lessons and do something different, and that's exactly what we did. We started with a few announcements (more on those later) then proceeded outsidefor a warm-up. Thank you to all of the parents that made sure the girls had there water bottles. The weather on Friday was hot and the girls definitely needed plenty of water.

After the warm-up straight to the big field for a game, sort of like follow the leader. We continue to work on building the girls endurance, focusing on pacing, and more importantly moving, even when it's hot. Just for fun, we went up and down hills, and back around the field. I made certain the girls had frequent water breaks and an opportunity to sit in the shade for a few minutes A big GOTR cheer for the girls who hung in there with few complaints and finished the running. The reward: pure FUN! We set up stations with hula hoops, jump ropes, and a station in the center of the blacktop, where the girls did their favorite warm-up or exercise. The goal was to have fun and keep moving. We finished the session with several rounds of spirited tug-of-war and group jump-roping. After our cool down we headed inside to escapte the heat and finish the snacks.

Announcements
*Deadline Extension of Secret Essay Contest: Each girl received an information sheet on the deadline extension for the Secret Essay Contest (May 14th is the new deadline).
* Running Buddies: It's time for the girls to identify their running buddies. Running Buddies do need to register for the 5k. You should have received an email from the GOTR Montgomery County Office with information on Running Buddies. Please let us know if your daughter needs a running buddy.
* Practice 5K- Friday, May 7: The Practice 5K is this Friday, May 7. Please come out if you can and support the girls. We still need volunteers to hand-out water and cheer for the girls.