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| It seems that lately we have been having a lot of new members. This is great!! My husband and I have been members for about a year and a half, and we have met really talented and fun people who share the same passions (love or hate sometimes) for running and fitness. I just wanted to invite the new members to take advantage of the forum. I have looked at other running club forums, and ours is by far more active than most. Because everyone has different schedules, either work, school, or just family commitments, it can be difficult to always meet in a structured place or time. The beauty of the forum is that there are always group runs meeting at different times or locations that may coincide with different schedules. Anyone is welcome to jump in at anytime!! Also, on the forum, we are always posting club activities, and we are always looking for input on these activities. We sponsor several runs, and volunteer to assist for many more. You can be as active (or inactive) as you choose to be, and there isn't any pressure for anyone to do more than they want. I think we all hope everyone will take an active part, simply because then we can meet more cool people. (Don't tell my teenage daughter that I used "cool" in a sentence). Example, I met a really neat lady named Miranda on the Trace during our 2 mile timed trials. She volunteered right away to help with our Labor Day Run. Her bright smile and willingness to just jump right into the fray, was inspirational. The club has grown since we have joined, and as this area grows, we will grow more!! I hope our new members can offer the benefits of their past experiences with running, fitness activities or other running clubs to help this club grow and mature as well. If you are new to any of these areas, then we have people with experience that are always ready to lend a hand, or just a word of encouragement. (Or in my case, maybe a good kick in the buttocks). If our new members and also our old members, (I prefer the term "mature") have ideas/wisdom/or just laughs and giggles they would like to share, I challenge you to post those on the forum. Anyway, Welcome to the Pacers!! I hope to see all of you, new and "mature" on the run!! Audrey Jackson Pine Belt Pacer Vice President 09/13/07 |
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